The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is preparing to establish and administer a grant program to preserve farmland and increase farmer access to land. Nonprofits, land trusts, and municipalities…

The oldest forests in New England aren’t going to permanently protect themselves. Though 85% of Connecticut’s forests are 60+ years old, less than 2% are more than 120 years old…

Climate change threatens our coastal habitat, ecosystems that play a critical role in protecting people and wildlife. Local environmental partners are working to protect these habitats through restoration. Partners have…

Connecticut’s forests are important breeding, migratory, and year-round habitat for a wide variety of bird species. Many of these birds have experienced significant population declines due to loss of quality…

What are the Species of Greatest Conservation Need? Connecticut’s Wildlife Action Plan identifies over a thousand plants and animals that are in the greatest need of conservation. Which are most…

Learn how to use Lidar imagery for your baseline reports, stewardship plans, and stewardship activities. We will explain what Lidar is and how it is created. We will show how…

This session will introduce participants to Connecticut Farmlink, a statewide program that connects landowners with farmers seeking land. Tailored for land trusts and municipal staff, but also touching on private…

Participants will learn about the process of obtaining a Property Survey including how to develop a proposal, a good description of land, scope of work, what monumentation, coordinate systems, certification…

Following her plenary session presentation and conversation, join Wawa Gatheru for an open, interactive Q&A session. This facilitated exchange creates space for participants to reflect, ask questions, and engage directly…

What is a Community Land Trust? How does it differ from a Conservation Land Trust? How can they work together? The Southeastern Connecticut Community Land Trust is partnering with conservation…

Participants will explore the foundations of interpretive writing to ensure that their organization’s publications, exhibits, kiosks, and waysides are engaging rather than merely informative for visitors. Through small group discussions,…

Join Connecticut land conservation advocates and legislators for a facilitated discussion of some of the hot topics under consideration by the Connecticut General Assembly. There will be ample opportunity for…