Posts by Dorene Warner
Celebrating a Conservation Legacy
The Haddam Land Trust (HLT) recently acquired the Nancy L Planeta Preserve. This 19-acre preserve was donated to HLT by the heirs and family of Nancy Planeta. HLT is thankful for the…
Read MoreA Note on Gratitude
One of my biggest takeaways from this incredibly challenging year has been a renewed sense of daily gratitude for some of the fundamental things in my life. Good health. It goes…
Read MoreLand Acknowledgements and More
The website and resource, Native Land provides an interactive map of North America and many other regions across the world, illustrating the traditional territories of Indigenous tribes. On October 12th, Indigenous Peoples…
Read MoreA Cow-rageous Raffle
If you have never heard of a cow chip raffle, give it a quick Google search—it’ll make you smile! This year, the Bethlehem Land Trust is running their First Annual Cow Chip…
Read MoreCommunity Celebrates Designation of the Motley Preserve on the CT Freedom Trail
“We are thrilled about this dedication,” said Dori Dumas, the President of the Greater New Haven NAACP. “Judge Motley was a civil rights icon and we all have the highest respect for…
Read MoreAnnouncing Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve
Granby Land Trust (GLT) recently protected the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve located in North Granby. The 210-acre property is full of diverse habitats including a unique combination of woods, wetlands, open…
Read MoreProspect Land Trust’s McGrath Park Urban Oasis
In late 2018, the New Haven Harbor Watershed & Audubon Society of Connecticut established an Urban Refuge Partnership to award grants for the development of urban oases habitats. Soon after, the Urban Refuge Partnership announced…
Read MoreTown-Wide Scavenger Hunt
The Burlington Land Trust has teamed up with the Burlington Community Fund to sponsor a town-wide Scavenger Hunt. Participants are tasked with finding and discovering 10 popular locations throughout Burlington. Upon registration,…
Read MoreInspiring Agroforestry in CT and Beyond
Brett Lehner has always had an interest in hardwood nut trees. Looking for a local property to start his Agroforestry Demonstration Project, Lehner approached the Newtown Forest Association (NFA) last fall with a request…
Read MoreRe-thinking Partnerships thanks to Rue Mapp
Each month since July, a CLCC staff member has shared a blog post discussing and recommending a resource, individual, or organization who we’re following as we actively work to address…
Read MoreNew 5K Course
The Southbury Land Trust (SLT) has completed a new 5K course which runners, hikers, walkers are all welcome to come enjoy from dawn until dusk every day. The 3.1 mile trek extends…
Read MoreGet Outside and Go Wild!
Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) hosted its first ever Go Wild! Drive-In Movie Night at Greenwich Polo Club with over 150 families in attendance. The polo grounds are on land that comprises one of the largest…
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