CT Land Conservation Council (CLCC) in collaboration with the South Central Regional Land Conservation Alliance (SCRLCA), is offering this educational program to discuss building regional climate resilience, stewardship for enhancing water quality, and equitable impacts of conservation. This program centers around guided site visits, and facilitated discussions to encourage knowledge exchange and strengthen partnerships between land trusts in the region.

Over two days, guided tours will take place at four sites, each hosted by local organizations. Every location will focus on distinct topics that align with their specific goals and challenges, all connected to our program themes. This offers a unique chance to interact with experts and regional partners while exploring potential project ideas and future collaborations. Lunch will be provided.

Details:

Day 1 of 2

Date: Friday, October 4th

Time: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Sites:

Gather New Haven’s Quinnipiac Meadows Preserve: Led by Gather New Haven’s Environmental Educator, this preserve is in the northeast corner of the city of New Haven, Connecticut located east of the Quinnipiac River. It contains a considerable amount of critical wetlands area and serves as an important educational site.

Hamden Town Center Park with Save the Sound: A collaborative project converted a flooding municipal space into functional green infrastructure, that includes: stormwater overflow, rain gardens, a wildlife habitat, a bird sanctuary, and a space for arts, historical, and recreational uses.

Please feel free to join us for one or both days. We encourage you to share this event with your board members and devoted stewardship volunteers who may be interested.

REGISTER HERE

For any questions please reach out to Ricky Bentley at rbentley@ctconservation.org.