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Avery’s Summer of Service
This summer, CLCC was fortunate to have Avery Cotton join our team on a summer internship. A sophomore at Columbia University, he brought a unique perspective and a passion for the intersection of climate science…
From Hartford to Hikes: Lawmakers See Conservation Investments Pay Off
This month, I had the opportunity to see weeks of planning come to fruition in the form of three Conservation…
Profiles of Excellence in Conservation: David Sargent
A Decade of Transformative Leadership in North Branford David Sargent, President of the North Branford Land Conservation Trust (NBLCT), was…
Restoring Forest Resilience at Great Mountain Forest
Last week, we had the privilege of touring a remarkable project at Great Mountain Forest (GMF), a 6,200-acre core forest…
Birding & Hiking at Hartford’s Riverside Park
“Ca-Caw! Ca-Caw!” That’s bird for “Thank You Thank You” to the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network and Connecticut Chapter Sierra Club for…
CLCC Announces New Climate-Smart Land Stewardship Grants to Land Trusts in Essex and Lyme
Grant-funded projects will integrate climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation into the stewardship of conserved lands. The Connecticut Land Conservation Council…
CLCC Celebrates Successful Land Trust Mergers
Last Sunday, I joined the Norwalk Land Trust (NLT) and Aspetuck Land Trust (ALT) to celebrate their recent merger at…
Sustainable Agriculture as Therapy: A Tour of Healing By Growing Farms
Thank you to Healing By Growing Farms for hosting an outstanding farm visit in East Haven! We are grateful for…
Checking In With CLCC’s Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellows
In 2018, CLCC launched its Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellowship for college and post-graduate students looking to make a difference in…
Reflecting on my Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellowship
August marks the end of my time with the Connecticut Land Conservation Council, and as such I wanted to offer…