Posts by CLCC Team
CLCC’s 2024 Rally Reflections: Insights, Ideas, and Inspiring Connections
Last week, I had the honor of representing CLCC at Rally, the National Land Conservation Conference. In addition to attending workshops and networking with fellow conservationists, I had the privilege…
Read MoreMeasuring the Impact of Our Conservation Work
As we wrap up another month at CLCC, I find myself reflecting on a recurring theme from our recent board meeting—how do we measure the impact of our conservation work?…
Read MoreFrom Trails to Tales: A Look Back at Our Recent Bird and Hike Day
Hello Friends, On Saturday, Sept 14th we held a Bird and Hike for Waterbury residents to go birding 45 minutes away exploring the natural beauty of Steep Rock Macricostas Preserve.…
Read MoreCLCC Awards $160,000 in Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grants to Enhance Resilience and Biodiversity Across Connecticut
CLCC is proud to announce the latest recipients of its Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grants. With a total of $160,000 awarded, these grants support vital conservation projects across Connecticut. Focused…
Read MoreJob Opportunity at CLCC: Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellow
The Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity for passionate students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in land conservation policy and advocacy. As the 2024-2025 Fellow,…
Read MoreBuilding Connections: Strengthening Our Community Together
Hello Friends, As summer draws to a close, I’m filled with gratitude reflecting on an inspiring and productive season of community engagement. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with incredible…
Read MoreSecure Funding for Your Next Conservation Project with DEEP Grants
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting applications for the next round of two critical grant programs: the Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant…
Read MoreOpening the Trails for All: CLCC Partnership Empowers Joshua’s Trust to Enhance Land Conservation and Accessibility
The importance of land conservation extends beyond preserving natural beauty; it includes ensuring that everyone can access and enjoy these spaces. We are thrilled to announce the release of the…
Read MoreICYMI: Resources from the CT Land Trust Risk Management Initiative & More
This Fall, in partnership with the Land Trust Alliance, CLCC offered a five-week series on managing risk within your land conservation organization. These sessions were led by circuit rider, Connie…
Read MoreEquity & Accessibility: Where to Begin…
Equity and Accessibility. Working in land conservation for the past six years, I’ve heard these terms used with increasing frequency within our sphere. It comes as no surprise, as one…
Read MoreCultivating Comfort, Safety & Joy in Nature
At the beginning of the year, CLCC introduced two new advancement initiatives aligned with our goal of focusing land trusts on their organizational culture and providing opportunities to meet diverse…
Read MoreICYMI: Resources from the New Land Trust Board Member Boot Camp
In early Spring 2021, CLCC offered New Land Trust Board Member Boot Camp – a five-week series led by circuit rider, Connie Manes, covering the basics of land trusts geared towards…
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