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Pond surrounded by lush forest with the silhouette of a tree overhead
Olson Woods by Darien Land Trust

Three Connecticut Land Trusts Awarded CLCC Grants for Climate-Smart Forestry

The Connecticut Forest and Park Association, Darien Land Trust, and North Branford Land Conservation Trust awarded grants by the Connecticut…

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Yaw, Amy, and Jovan from CLCC with Dudley Edmondson at Great Meadows
CLCC's Yaw and Amy with Jovan and Dudley Edmondson

Birding and Hiking at Great Meadows

On March 23rd, nature enthusiasts gathered at Great Meadows Conservation Trust‘s Wood Parcel in Wethersfield for a special “Bird and…

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Beaver dam and pond surrounded by woodlands
Trinity Forest, Cornwall Conservation Trust, by Shelby Perry

Connecticut Land Trusts Secure Hundreds of Acres as Forever Wild

The new year has seen a surge in land conservation efforts across Connecticut, with several land trusts already successfully protecting…

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Two people posing by the Walls Way sign

Walls Way Creates Continuous Greenway in East Haddam

East Haddam Land Trust On April 15, East Haddam residents Alice and David Walls generously donated a 14-acre property, now known as Walls…

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Great blue heron standing among lily pads by a pond

Addressing Climate Change in Mystic

Alliance for Mystic River Watershed & The University of Connecticut Climate Corps Over this past spring, Alliance for Mystic River Watershed collaborated…

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Group of students from West Haven HS

Shoreline Saviors

Land Trust of West Haven & West Haven High School Last month, thirteen West Haven High School students presented their “Shoreline…

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Split photo of wooded preserve and a horse

Townshend Family Donates Pomfret Property

Wyndham Land Trust “Our parents loved nature and history, both of which are bountiful on this property. Every person walking…

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Group of people from the Farmington Land Trust with Governor Lamont and other CT state legislators

State Support for Wilcox-Bushley Homestead

Farmington Land Trust “These funds will allow us to expand our outreach to the Greater Hartford region and increase access…

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Thumbnail from The Open Trail podcast episode "Land Trusts 101" episode 6

Featured on the Open Trails Podcast

Manchester Land Conservation Trust On June 1st, the Open Trail Podcast released its sixth episode titled “Land Trusts 101.” The episode features…

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Group of volunteers with shovels and plants

Spring Stewardship Sundays for All Ages

Wilton Land Trust “Our Spring and Fall Stewardship Sundays are a great opportunity to gather with friends and family, get…

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Man in woods standing on a rock

Upgrading and Expanding the Glemboski-Ous Trails

Avalonia Land Conservancy Avalonia Land Conservancy (ALC) purchased the Glemboski-Ous Preserve, a 160-acre property in Bozrah and Montville, in late March of this…

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Flyer of Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Collaborating to Host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Madison Land Conservation Trust Clinton Land Conservation Trust On Saturday, May 4, land trusts in Madison and Clinton co-hosted the Wild & Scenic Film Festival….

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