Join us for a unique “park bench” conversation as we delve into the intersection of Indigenous stewardship, cultural practices, and land conservation. Rahiem V. Eleazer, Environmental Liaison for the Mashantucket…

This workshop invites participants to envision a future where Indigenous wisdom guides land stewardship practices, fostering meaningful connections between people and the land. Join Clan Mother Shoran Waupatukuay Piper, Tribal…

Dive into the groundbreaking report, “Conserving Northwest Connecticut: Adaptive Strategies for Accelerating the Pace of Conservation,” published in 2023. This session will guide land trusts, municipal leaders, environmental groups, and…

This workshop focuses on the critical role of land trust boards in risk oversight, emphasizing their legal responsibility for the organization’s health and mission protection. Utilizing the Land Trust Standards…

Got a question about fundraising? Just need a little encouragement? Fundraising expert David Allen will host an unstructured roundtable discussion. Bring your questions, your challenges, and even your stories. Someone…

For starters, the term grantwriting is a misnomer. Securing grants from private foundations is as much about relationship building and accountability as it is about writing. While a poorly written…

Sustainable CT’s voluntary certification program recognizes thriving and resilient CT municipalities. Beginning in 2024, municipalities can earn credit toward certification by improving access to outdoor and open spaces in their…

This workshop is an introduction to Rights of Nature, the movement to secure legal rights for the natural world, including the rights for species and ecosystems to exist, flourish, regenerate,…

Finding volunteers to conduct field work on birds, and then ensuring the data submitted is accurate, can be a challenge for many land trusts. However, avian data is critical in…

Land Trusts are in an excellent position to become a community resource for native plants and the expertise needed to grow them. Greenwich Land Trust’s (GLT) Director of Conservation and…

The trails of Lyme Land Trust preserves are enjoyed by many, including some of the most ecologically damaging invasive plant species in our region. Ashwini Sahasrabudhe will describe the trail-side…

The CT Trail Finder is an interactive website that includes trail manager approved trails across the state. It contains a variety of ways to search for trails, and each trail…