Strong appeal letters are built on stories that resonate, inspire, and motivate action. In this interactive workshop, participants will share their land conservation stories, from project successes to community impact,…

In an era where the need for conservation outpaces available resources, and when land trusts are facing the specter of perpetuity, this workshop presents a timely exploration of land trust…

Join members of the Connecticut Land Conservation Council team for a comprehensive workshop that brings together CLCC’s core funding and financial assistance programs into one practical, information-rich session. Designed for…

CT DEEP is building a new annual grant program from Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund money for park improvements and land acquisition. Also, learn about the Federally competitive Outdoor…

Healthy soil is a living structure that stores water and carbon, cycles nutrients, and resists erosion so plants, animals, and people can thrive. Yet soils are often invisible in climate…

In 2023, 1,000 acres in CT & MA suddenly went on the market. Extraordinary conservation values – Forest, farmland, mountains, floodplains, connectivity, headwaters, rare wildlife and plants,. Eight conservation organizations…

Firefly sanctuaries are emerging as a tool for conserving and learning about fireflies. We will explore case-studies from around the country, including that of a land trust in MA that…

Join entomologist Victor DeMasi for a tour of his meadow in Redding, Connecticut. Pollinators, especially butterfly and wild bee biology, will be reviewed. Various issues facing our pollinators will be…

Aerial monitoring is an increasingly valuable tool for land trusts facing encroachment risks, limited capacity, growing portfolios, and changing landscapes. This workshop will explore the benefits and limitations of satellite…

Connecticut has a new updated Wildlife Action Plan! This comprehensive document prioritizes conservation actions to address threats and to benefit wildlife species and habitats. In addition to an overview of…

Join us for a panel discussion featuring three Connecticut land trusts that are taking important steps to research, protect, and interpret historical sites that demonstrate the impact of Black people…

Climate and housing crises threaten Connecticut’s communities. While these human needs were once cast as competitors, today conservationists work with housing groups to find alignment. The ways people communicate about…