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A New Owner and Steward for Wetlands
“It was an area we had fallen in love with…It’s a small parcel that is mostly wetlands, but we’re happy…
15.38-acres to Preserve and Protect
The Orange Land Trust (OLT) in conjunction with the Town of Orange recently acquired 15.38- acres of land dedicated to open space and…
Judge Constance Baker Motley Honored with Congressional Gold Medal
On February 17th, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro led a group of lawmakers…
We need to Work Together to Protect Our Forests
In a CTInsider Opinion, Jon Leibowitz, executive director of the Northeast Wilderness Trust (NEWT), and Robert Perschel, executive director of…
Brett Lerner and the Phragmites
In this piece, the Newtown Forest Association (NFA) recollects the work Brett Lerner and other NFA volunteers have done in one of…
Highlights from Branford Land Trust’s Film Series
Branford Land Trust (BLT) hosted its January Film Series presenting a series of short films focused on Native American bonds to the…
Brett Lerner Cutting Phragmites
Although the depths of January keep most people indoors, the several week window of bitter temperatures allows for one unique…
SALT Rings in the New Year with 125-Acres
The Salisbury Association Land Trust rang in the New Year with the addition of 125-acres of protected land. Donated by…
Litchfield Land Trust to Move into New Office
The Litchfield Land Trust (LLT) will be moving its headquarters to the newly renovated 150-year-old Shepaug Station. The station was historically used as a…
Bethany Land Trust Receives Whispering Pines
“It is so important to save our vanishing natural areas before it’s too late.” – Linda Francois, President, Bethany Land Trust Irene…
New Year’s Day Hike at Ells Crane Trail
Norfolk Land Trust The Norfolk Land Trust also hosted a first-day hike to welcome the new year. With land trust and community members, they hit…
New Year’s Hike at Mary Edwards Mountain Property
Granby Land Trust First-day hikes are an annual tradition for many land trusts, including the Granby Land Trust (GLT). GLT Property Steward Fran…