Connecticut Forest & Park Association Employee Directory
Environmental ServicesConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) is a nonprofit conservation organization, founded in 1895 as the first of its kind in Connecticut, and based in Rockfall, Connecticut. Its mission is to connect people with Connecticut’s forests, parks, and Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails to ensure these places are protected and well managed for future generations. A small professional staff collaborates with volunteers to maintain 825 miles of Blue-Blazed Trails, ensure conservation has a voice at the state Capitol, offer educational programs for the general public and landowners, and protect over 2,000 acres as a statewide land trust. CFPA operates in the environmental services sector, with a focus on outdoor recreation access, land conservation, and public education. Its target audience includes hikers, landowners, and residents who benefit from well-managed public lands and informed stewardship, while policymakers rely on its advocacy to sustain conservation priorities. In early 2026 the organization announced a leadership appointment, indicating a governance change as part of its ongoing operations.