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Collage of photos from the February issue of #LoveYourCTLandTrust

Driven by Community Spirit

Connecticut land trusts hit the New Year running — closing deals that honor family wishes, create enduring legacies, explore history,…

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Trail sign and picnic table at the Constance Baker Motley Preserve

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…

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A red fox walking in the snowy woods

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…

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Participants outside looking at birds through binoculars

Hiking with the Birds

A nature walk through Keney Park with East Granby Land Trust and the Grow Hartford Youth Program… Turkey tails, umbrella…

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View of pond through the trees

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…

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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…

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CLCC staff photo on a boat on the CT River

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…

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Two young conservationists posing at a hike in November

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…

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Giving Tuesday graphic that says "Unleash Generosity"

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…

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Sunbeam shining through the trees in the woods

Board Visioning – Taking a Step Back

When big changes happen at a land trust, many boards find it helpful to step back from the day-to-day, and…

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A Time for Giving and Receiving from Communities and the Land

Here we have a new selection of stories to share with everyone. Throughout our lives, we will receive from others…

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Butterfly outside on leaves

When Superstars Align

Greetings! To say that David Bingham is a land conservation icon is an understatement. Founder and current vice-president of Salem…

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