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Resilience Amidst the Storm: Celebrating a Shared Commitment and Dedication at the Connecticut Land Conservation Conference

Reflecting on our recent Connecticut Land Conservation Conference, I’m struck by the powerful imagery in this photograph captured by a conference attendee. It’s a scene that encapsulates both the challenges we face and the unwavering…

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DEEP accepting applications for 2021 Open Space (OSWA) and Community Garden (UGCG) Programs

Applications Now Available Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program September 30, 2021 Deadline The CT Department of Energy…

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2021 Conference Reminders and Important Info

It’s hard to believe that the 2021 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference “Voice from the Field: What is a Land Trust…

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GLT’s Youth Conservation Corps

Granby Land Trust “Granby is so fortunate to have a strong community ethic and a commitment to preserving open space….

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Fairy Houses with Girl Scouts

Newtown Forest Association For her Girl Scouts Gold Award project, Rebecca Filiato of Troop 50293 wanted to encourage children to…

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Cultivating Comfort, Safety & Joy in Nature

At the beginning of the year, CLCC introduced two new advancement initiatives aligned with our goal of focusing land trusts…

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CLCC and Audubon CT Statement Regarding Removal of Section 4

PRESS CONTACTS: Amy Blaymore Paterson Executive Director, Connecticut Land Conservation Council (860) 614-8537 abpaterson@ctconservation.org Robert LaFrance Policy Director, Audubon Connecticut…

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Resurrecting the American Chestnut

Wilton Land Trust “Today, we’re making history by establishing an American chestnut tree orchard on the 183 Preserve to help…

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Ask your Legislators to Co-Sponsor Climate Change Adaptation Bill (HB 6441)

Your legislators need to hear from you ASAP! The effects of climate change – including flooding, rising temperatures, proliferation of…

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Castle Hill Farm Protected

Connecticut Farmland Trust When the Paproski family first took the reins at Castle Hill Farm in 1927, they had plenty of farming…

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