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The Groton Open Space Association (GOSA) is honored to receive a Hermes Creative Award in the 20th Annual Hermes Creative Awards competition for our video

It is with great sadness that we at Groton Open Space Association report the death of our dear friend, neighbor and benefactor Judy (Julia) Weber

The Groton Open Space Association offers its condolences to the family of Tim Jackson, whose tireless volunteer efforts helped so many organizations in Groton. Tim

On Friday, 50 sailors from the USS Arizona joined us to help with the long checklist of things to do at the Merritt Family Forest

We’re pleased to have completed a major project at the Merritt Family Forest! Three new heavy duty bog bridges were built and installed on the

Over the course of three days this past week, a group of hardworking volunteers moved nearly 4,000 pounds of lumber to four work sites at

Event Overview The 2025 GOSA Annual Meeting was held on October 16, 2025, at the Groton Thrive 55+ Center. The gathering celebrated GOSA’s enduring legacy

Groton Thrive 55+ Senior Center • 102 Newtown Rd, Groton, Connecticut 06340Doors Open 6:00 pm • Business Meeting at 6:30 pm • Speaker & Films

What have we been doing this year? Bringing Back Natural Habitats GOSA continues tackling invasive plants such as Japanese Knotweed and Bittersweet vine on all

Got plans for April 26th? We are so excited to be part of the Groton Earth Day Expo at the Groton Public Library again this

Every Wednesday night through October at Beer’d The Silo Taproom (21+), embark on a 3-5 mile journey along a moderate to advanced course on the outskirts of

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) has a proud tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the ongoing success of

GOSA kicked off the 2025 field trips with Groton Public Schools by hosting two school hikes in March. The first hike was to Sheep Farm

In this interview with Dan O’Connell, GOSA Stewardship Chair, he discusses GOSA’s history, accomplishments, and our impact on the community.

Thursday, October 17th at the Groton Senior Center Doors open at 6:00 PM – Business Meeting at 6:30 PM Guest Speaker, Aundré Bumgardner, at 7:00

Please join us as we raise funds for Groton Parks Foundation by enjoying an evening walk on one of our main trails at Copp Family

Every Wednesday Night through October at Beer’d The Silo Taproom (21+), embark on a 3-5 mile journey along a moderate to advanced course on the outskirts of

On Sunday, April 7th, in partnership with Groton Public Schools and Groton Parks and Recreation, GOSA Board Members hosted 30+ people and 4 leashed dogs

In partnership with Groton Public Schools and the Town of Groton Parks & Rec., the GOSA Community Outreach Committee is hosting monthly community hikes on

GOSA stays committed to providing our community access to the outdoors. This video captures a Thrive 55+ group hiking at Sheep Farm and The Merritt

On December 7, 2023, The Children & Nature Network, the National League of Cities, and KABOOM! partnered to launch a new initiative designed to increase equitable access to Nature Everywhere where

Thursday, October 19th at the Groton Senior Center Doors open at 6:00 PM – Business Meeting at 6:30 PMOfficer Reports – Board ElectionsSpotted Salamander &

Saturday Sept 30th: Activities 8:30 AM – 4:00 PMBluff State Park State, 55 Depot Rd., Groton, CT 06340 Come celebrate the newly established Connecticut National Estuarine

It is a beautiful time of the year for an extended cross-town hike. Join GOSA for a guided hike from Noank through Mystic and ending

GOSA’s Community Outreach Committee did a fantastic job this year offering opportunities for Groton residents to enjoy the benefits and enjoyment of the outdoors. Our

GOSA is excited to offer an accessible outdoor recreational opportunity on one of our properties to ensure everyone in our community can enjoy the great

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Matching Gifts Program for 2023 starts on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Charter Oak will be giving away $200,000 by matching

On Thursday, May 18th, GOSA graciously hosted 100 members of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) for a hike at Bluff Point. The hike was the

Optional Transportation Available Morning bus transportation to Sheep Farm: Afternoon bus transportation to Merrit Family Farm:

Join Groton Thrive 55+ Program Supervisor, Cindy Olsen, Dan O’Connell of Groton Open Space Association, and the Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors Program (O.A.T.S.) as they

On March 6th, 27 members of the Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors (OATS) group at Thrive 55+ joined 4 GOSA volunteers for an invigorating, 2.4-mile, afternoon

Thursday, April 13th, 2023 at 6:30 PMNoank Fire Department (downstairs) Would you like to learn how GOSA operates its all-volunteer organization and how you could

Sounds of spring peepers and wood frogs suddenly arrive in the woods after the first warm rainy night in March. The small wood frogs and

Saturday, April 22, 2023 11 AM – 4 PM at Groton Public Library

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. GOSA contributed to this legendary

In the Spring of 2020, at the start of the global pandemic and with a palpable anxiousness felt worldwide, local musician Will Evans launched “Kind

On Monday, March 20th, GOSA volunteers hosted 67 first graders from Northeast Academy along with their teachers and parent chaperones for a hike at GOSA’s

The Town of Groton is currently waiting for final signoff from the CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) expected by mid-March. GOSA will

February 18, 2023, 6 – 10 PM at The Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT Come enjoy Beer’d local brews and music from Nick Bosse & The Northern

On Thursday, February 2, 2023, twenty-three enthusiastic hikers from THRIVE 55+ joined GOSA volunteers for an invigorating 2.7-mile loop hike at Sheep Farm North on

In keeping with GOSA’s goal “to educate and foster an appreciation of nature,” our Community Outreach and Education Committee recently approached Susan Austin, Superintendent of

Twelve men and women were inducted into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2022 including GOSA’s own finance and stewardship committees’ member Thomas