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A Day Filled with Inspiration and Energy
This past Saturday, approximately 550 people from around the state, region, country, and even as far away as Tasmania, registered…
A Look Back at Another Great Month with You
Early this month, Denise Savageau (CT Association of Conservation Districts), Sean Ghio (Partnership for Strong Communities), and I participated on the policy…
Reflecting on the 2023 Summit on Housing and Conservation
“Collaboration between oil and water topics, spiced up, can make a good dressing for green pastures!” – Pat Hackett, Salisbury…
Driven by Community Spirit
Connecticut land trusts hit the New Year running — closing deals that honor family wishes, create enduring legacies, explore history,…
Black History Month Events in CT to Go, Learn, and Enjoy
Every February we celebrate Black History Month, a time to reflect and uplift the stories of past and present African-Americans…
Support of Land Conservation is Underway at the 2023 CT Session
Throughout my career in Connecticut, I have always been involved – in one way or another – with CT DEEP’s Open…
Hiking with the Birds
A nature walk through Keney Park with East Granby Land Trust and the Grow Hartford Youth Program… Turkey tails, umbrella…
Northeast Connecticut Advancement Initiative: Inclusive and Accessible Conservation for All
Building on previous conversations with land trusts in this region, the Northeast CT Advancement Initiative is focused on increasing inclusivity…
A New Year = New Hikes and Places to Explore
Happy New Year to everyone, everywhere! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones and…
CLCC Staff Looks Back and Plans Ahead
At our final staff meeting of the year I asked the team to reflect on their fondest CLCC memories from…
Taking Action NOW for Future Generations
Last month, I joined the Steep Rock Association (SRA) in Washington, CT, to celebrate the grand opening of a new trail at the…
Unleash Generosity This #GivingTuesday
Connecticut is home to ~130 land trusts. Together these non-profits have conserved at least 205,000 acres of land that is…