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2023 Conference Announcements

We look forward to seeing you all at the 2023 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference. Information and Logistics can be found below. If you have any questions, contact Cristina Hayden at chayden@ctconservation.org. When: Saturday, March 25,…

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284-acres add to Bishop Swamp Wildlife Management Area for Hunting

CT DEEP CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) added 284 acres of land in Hebron to the…

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Taking This Simple Step Could Mean Big Opportunities

Powerful legislation in Connecticut requires water companies—the second-largest owners of open space in the state—to give land trusts a head…

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NCLT to Join the Old Forest Growth Network

Northern Connecticut Land Trust The Northern Connecticut Land Trust (NCLT) recently nominated two of its properties, the Webster Preserve and…

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Protecting Key Woodland for the New England National Scenic Trail

Wallingford Land Trust Connecticut Forest & Park Association “We are very glad we were able to [acquire the land] and…

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Norwalk Land Trust Celebrates the Fall Equinox

Norwalk Land Trust In September, over 250 people attended the Norwalk Land Trust (NLT) Fall Equinox Sunset Reception at the…

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Unleash Generosity This #GivingTuesday

Connecticut is home to ~130 land trusts. Together these non-profits have conserved at least 205,000 acres of land that is…

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Board Visioning – Taking a Step Back

When big changes happen at a land trust, many boards find it helpful to step back from the day-to-day, and…

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2022 Northwest Advancement Initiative

It’s a wrap! On October 25, CLCC completed the Northwest Regional Land Trust Advancement Initiative, consisting of a series of…

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Planting a Food Forest for Seniors

Heritage Land Preservation Trust On November 4th, the Heritage Land Preservation Trust, together with the Torrington Conservation Commission set out to plant…

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