2022 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
Gather on the Land: Conversations Among Generations
A series of virtual conversations and an in-person, outdoor plenary session
Schedule At-A-Glance
Join us for a series of virtual roundtable conversations and an in-person, outdoor plenary session at Peoples State Forest in Barkhamsted. Click on the title of each event for more information.
If you have any questions about the conference, contact Cristina Hayden at chayden@ctconservation.org.
Gather on the Land: Conversations Among Generations
Thursday
May 12
6:30 - 8:00pm
Conversations and Reflections: Taking a Look Back to Where We Are Now (Virtual)
To kick off our 38th annual Connecticut Land Conservation Conference, Gather on the Land: Conversations Among Generations, CLCC is honored to host a unique conversation between emerging land conservation leaders and some of their very special mentors.
Saturday
May 14
8:30am - 3:00pm
Leading the Way: Environmental Activists Speak Out (Peoples State Forest, Barkhamsted)
Please join CLCC for a thought-provoking yet celebratory day as we gather at Peoples State Forest for conversations about land conservation among generations.
Tuesday
May 17
Noon - 1:30pm
Creating a Welcoming Experience on the Land for All (Virtual)
Through this facilitated roundtable, community and conservation leaders will share stories and perspectives on how the environmental and outdoors sector can be more welcoming.
Wednesday
May 18
Noon - 1:30pm
Conservation Education: Empowering Students to Help Our Planet (Virtual)
Led by Dennis Liu, Vice President of Education for the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, this esteemed group of environmental educators will share their experiences, insights, and tips to create dynamic experiential programs.
Thursday
May 19
6:30 - 8:00pm
Climate Solutions: Combining Rural and Urban Conservation Efforts (Virtual)
In this roundtable, a diverse group of participants will share a myriad of perspectives and a continuum of ideas to empower everyone, no matter where they live, to take climate action.
“Absolutely amazing! So many great ideas emerge not only from the workshops but also in talking with other partners from my region who are equally as energized and inspired by the day.”
- Mary Ellen Lemay, Aspetuck Land Trust
Lead Conference Sponsor
Eversource Energy
The Nature Conservancy
TPL
Previous Conferences
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