Connecticut Land Conservation Conference

March 21, 2026

Frank Center for Public Affairs, Wesleyan University
238 Church Street, Middletown

Michael J. Sikora

Conference Sneak Peek

The Connecticut Land Conservation Conference provides dynamic training and networking opportunities for the land conservation community, outdoor enthusiasts, farmers, urban gardeners, and allies.

CLCC is excited to announce the 2026 Conference Sneak Peek*. With over 55 workshops and roundtables, the conference will cover a variety of timely topics and discussions in support of Connecticut's natural spaces and farmlands.

If you have any questions about the conference, contact us.

*Subject to tweaking

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Conservation Funding

CLCC Grant Funding and Financial Assistance Roundtable
CT DEEP Funding Roundtable
Municipal Parks Improvement Funding Opportunities
Preparing for CT Department of Agriculture's Farmland Access Program: OPAV, Buy Protect Sell, and More
Protect, Enhance, and Restore Wetlands with Connecticut’s In Lieu Fee Program

Nature-Based Solutions

Building Bridges Between Land Trusts and Researchers: Lessons from the Field
Conservation Across State Lines - The Cooper Hill Conservation Alliance
Long Island Sound Coastal Restoration Coalition
Open Q&A: Advanced Topics in Land Conservation
Policy Protections for Old Growth Forests in Connecticut and Around New England
Riparian Ecology and Climate Impacts
Soil as Infrastructure: Healthy Soils as the Foundation of Nature-Based Climate Solutions Across All Landscapes
Updates on Approaches to Protection of Riparian Areas

Wildlife and Habitat Stewardship

Bird-Friendly Forestry for Land Trusts
Ecological Approaches To Invasive Species Management
Firefly Sanctuaries: Conservation, Learning, and Engagement
Landscaping and Restoring with Native Plants 2.0
Pollinators in My Backyard
Transforming Wildlife Observation into Community Action, in Every Location
White Oak, CT’s State Tree: An Essential Environmental and Habitat Treasure
Wildlife in Jeopardy

Conservation Tools and Technology

Beyond the Chatbot: Practical AI Uses for Land Trusts
Connecticut's Changing Landscape Land Cover Maps and Data: The Next Generation
Free and Field Tested: How CT RC&D's Environmental Review Team Can Help Your Land Trust
Learn How Unique and Valuable Lidar Imagery Is
Leveraging New Bird Conservation Technologies for Land Trusts and Beyond!
Natural Diversity Database
Mapping Pollinator Corridors: GIS Tools for Land Trusts and Municipal Planners
Partnering for Farmland Access: Working with Farmers through CT Farmlink
Property Surveys for Land Stewardship and Conservation
Satellite Monitoring: Principals to Practices
The CT Wildlife Action Plan - Implementation Tools to Improve Your Actions and Communicate Your Successes
Using CREST to Discover Natural and Other Resources On and Near Your Land

Community-Centered Conservation

Bridging Divides with the Inner Development Goals
Connecting with Youth and Tribal Perspectives on Landscape Care and Conservation
Conserving Black Historic Sites - Land Trust Case Studies
Effectively Communicating The Role of Land Trusts in Affordable Housing
From Challenge to Change: Youth and Critical Community Science
Ground Lease and How the Land Trust and Community Land Trust Values and Preservation Mesh
Increasing Land Access for Urban Farmers
Interpretive Messaging - Ensuring Your Publications, Waysides, Kiosks and Exhibits are Effective
Making Preserves Accessible to All
Perceptions of Water: Findings and Applications from a Statewide Public Perception Survey
The Conversation with Wawa Continues…
What is a Community Land Trust? Bridging Community and Conservation Trusts