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CLCC Awards Transaction Assistance Grants to Conserve Forests, Watersheds, and Historic Farms Across Connecticut
Six grants totaling $50,204 to help land trusts advance land acquisitions and permanently conserve 427 acres. The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) congratulates the most recent recipients of its Transaction Assistance Grant (TAG) Program. These…
Join Our Team: CLCC is hiring a Development Manager
The Development Manager plays a central role in supporting and coordinating CLCC’s fundraising activities, strengthening donor relationships, and expanding philanthropic…
Art, Nature, and Fresh Air: Youth Explore Lake Elise through Andy Goldsworthy-Inspired Hike
What happens when you mix a scenic lakeside trail, a documentary on a world-renowned nature artist, and the boundless creativity…
“The Coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seen”: Youth Discover Magic at New Haven’s Edgewood Park
On Wednesday, July 8th, Bethany Land Trust and Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater New Haven partnered to host a…
Deep Roots and Hidden History: The First Black History Hike at Nightingale Forest
On June 27th, the Connecticut Land Conservation Council, Wyndham Land Trust, Pomfret Historical Society, and NAACP Windham/Willimantic came together to…
Inside the Prescribed Burn Workshop with Joshua’s Trust
When most people think of forest preservation, they think of keeping things pristine and untouched. But some of Connecticut’s rarest…
CLCC Awards Four LEAP Grants to Protect 131+ Acres of Nature
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is excited to announce the next round of awards to land trusts from its…
Perpetuity Beats a 742-Year Lease: The Extraordinary Conservation of Tanner Farm in Warren
How do you conserve a 198-acre tract of prime farmland, core forest, and riparian corridors that has been stewarded by…
Faith Takes Flight: Spotting the Scarlet Tanager at Great Mountain Forest
On Saturday, May 30th, Connecticut Land Conservation Council and Great Mountain Forest hosted a Bird & Hike event in partnership…
Birds, Barriers, and Belonging: Celebrating Black Birders Week in Hamden
On Friday, May 29th, the Connecticut Land Conservation Council hosted a Bird & Hike event along the Farmington Canal Heritage…