Ragged Hill Woods Environmental Program

4-H camp first pond from Blue Trail The Ragged Hill Woods Environmental Program was established in 1975. It provides programming for grades K-6 in Northeastern Connecticut. The program is a collaboration between the Connecticut Audubon Society, the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System, and the 4-H Foundation.

The purpose of the program is:

to foster understanding of the complexities and interconnection that characterize our planet
to nurture a lifelong respect for our environment
to cultivate a sense of wonder

The program complements state science standards and enhances existing classroom curriculum with hands-on experimental lessons. This program buses school children to our camp each year as part of their curriculum. They are taught by student and professional staff to identify different plants and animals, and learn an appreciation for the environment.

Ragged Hill Woods reaches approximately 5,000 children in a school year, using the Windham County 4-H Outdoor Center and The Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret. This is a cooperative effort between the Connecticut Audubon Society and the 4-H Foundation, and the Cooperative Extension System.