The Trail Crew always welcomes new members! Volunteers meet in the parking lot at 9:30 on Sunday mornings, April through November. The work sessions usually last for about two hours (weather permitting), and there are a variety of tasks suited for all abilities. Trail Crew projects typically involve clearing fallen trees, removing litter, repainting trail […]
In celebration of Sleeping Giant State Park's centennial, SGPA teamed up with our friends at Counter Weight Brewing Company to brew something special—Sleeping Giant Pale Ale! This limited-release beer promises to be a smooth, easy-drinking brew—perfect for raising a glass in honor of the Giant’s first 100 years. We invite all of our supporters to […]
The Sleeping Giant Park Association invites you to join us to learn about the biodiversity of Sleeping Giant Park, why biodiversity is important and how we can help to preserve it. The hike will be led by JP Barsky and Gail Cameron, the previous and current SGPA Naturalists. This will be an easy to moderate […]
 Celebrate 100 Years of Sleeping Giant State Park! Join us on Saturday, October 12, 2024, for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration marking the centennial of Sleeping Giant State Park—exactly 100 years to the day since this beloved landmark first opened its gates to the public! The Sleeping Giant Park Association (SGPA), in cooperation with the State of […]
SGPA's Environmental Stewardship Committee helps to steward the park by removing invasive, non-native species (learn more, HERE). You can lend a hand to this important effort by joining as a volunteer. Projects will vary by week, but generally include pulling, cutting, and otherwise removing invasive plants from around the park. Those looking for lighter work […]
The Sleeping Giant Park Association invites you to join us to explore the fall foliage of Sleeping Giant Park. The hike will be led by Chris Fagan, retired staff of the US Forest Service and an expert on the trees and flowers of this area. In addition to enjoying the beauty of autumn, Chris will […]
This event is presented by the New Haven Museum: This year, Sleeping Giant State Park turns 100 years old! Creating the park was not easy or quick. This is a dynamic story of early 20th century confliction priorities and hard-reached resolutions: destructive commercial interests, the public’s passion for preservation, and thorny legal battles. The cast […]
