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On-the-Ground Success Stories Worth Celebrating

As many of you may know, last week marked the end of the legislative session. Despite the urgent need for action, including prioritizing nature-based solutions, two key climate bills did not move forward in the…

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New Canaan Sculpture Trail

The New Canaan Land Trust recently announced their partnership with the Carriage Barn Arts Center, creating a four-month art exhibition in celebration of…

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2019 Regional Conservation Conversations Recap

Over 250 people joined us and our co-hosts this past summer to visit land conservation success stories made possible by…

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68 acres of forested open space

Bobcat Woods Community Forest

The Bolton Land Trust recently announced the acquisition of 68 acres of forested open space in Bolton. The new property, to be known…

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Belden Forest is forever protected from commercial logging and is open to the public

Belden Forest Receives National Designation

Simsbury’s Belden Forest is the first forest in the state to be inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network. The 42-acre, town-owned…

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Land Donation Adds to Forest Block

“I always knew it was a special place…We wanted to keep it intact, just as it was hundreds of years…

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Today is a great day to say thank you to your local land trust!

Connecticut is home to over 130 land trusts. Together they have protected approximately 200,000 acres of land that is essential…

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Saving the Strong Farm: A Dream Come True

“I dreamed that this would happen, but I didn’t see how. I’m so thankful for CFT’s help in making my dream…

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Working Together to Save a “Special Place”

“By setting up this easement arrangement with Greenwich Land Trust, we are guaranteeing the land will continue to remain undeveloped…

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Award Recipient

Receives Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Leadership Award

The Greenwich Land Trust was presented with the Jack Moffly Nonprofit Leadership Award by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce during their Town Heroes Awards Luncheon….

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