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Outdoor Discovery & Trails

Appreciate the natural beauty of our 100-acre woodland setting through our outdoor experiences, a forest-inspired play area, and our nature trails!

Our trails offer expansive views of the Connecticut River and outdoor exhibits that explore the ecology of the Upper Connecticut River Valley, from animal migration patterns and native plants to towering rock formations and land-use history. The Planet Walk, our largest exhibit, even takes you on a scale-model journey from the Sun all the way out to dwarf planet Pluto!

At the Play Grove, explore, imagine and more in a whimsical nature play area

The Play Grove

Explore, imagine and more in this whimsical nature play area

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Explore native grasses at this enriched riverside environment for birds and other animals

Meadow Walk

A short walk in the Quinn Nature Preserve, which borders a two-acre meadow

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Start in David Goudy Science Park and make your way through this scenic trail.

River Loop

This trail travels through a pleasant grove and winds along the Connecticut River

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Walk all the way from the Sun to Pluto (and back) at our largest exhibit!

Planet Walk

Walk all the way from the Sun to Pluto (and back) at our largest exhibit

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Explore the geology and ecology of the North Woods.

Ridge Trail

A long challenging trail through scenic woods

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This trail offers variety as you pass along different terrains

Blood Brook Trail

Hike a trail that offers variety as you pass along different terrains

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Relax by the waterfall in the Woodland Garden

Woodland Garden

An outdoor showcase of native plants, trees, and flowers in a wooded setting

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David Goudy Science Park
(Closed for the season)

 David Goudy Science Park

Planet Walk (3.0 miles roundtrip)

 Walk all the way from the Sun to Pluto (and back) at our largest exhibit!
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