Connecticut Land Conservation Council
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Nature & Policy for a Resilient Connecticut
Please join us for a “brunch and learn” webinar on how the restoration and maintenance of natural habitats can help resolve the current biodiversity crisis, mitigate climate change, and contribute to a sustainable and resilient future. The presentation will include an overview of new legislation passed during the 2025 session that provides opportunities to integrate…
Session 4 – Boundary Matters: Using Surveys to Protect Your Conservation Interests
Session 4 of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series will explore surveys, which are often a requirement for land acquisition funding programs, and are the foundation for effective stewardship and enforcement. This session will cover when a Class A-2 survey is needed, how to read and interpret survey documents, and how to communicate with…
Session 5 – Baseline Reports and Management Planning: Setting the Stage for Lasting Stewardship
Session 5 of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series will cover the pre-acquisition development of Baseline Documentation Reports (BDRs) and post-acquisition stewardship planning. It will review required components, acceptable formats, and best practices for signing, archiving, and referencing this documentation, as well as ways of integrating GIS and photo documentation. Presenters: Mariah Fogg, Land Trust…
Session 6 – Legal Considerations: Managing Risk Before, During, and After Closing
Session 6 of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series offers an overview of the legal lifecycle of a land conservation transaction—from due diligence through closing and post-closing responsibilities. Topics may include title review, mortgage subordination, access rights, and complex encumbrances. The session also covers closing logistics (escrow, disbursement, recording) and post-closing tasks such as, donor…
Conservation Conversation with the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy
Join the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) and Connecticut Conservation Council (CLCC) on a scenic walk through NCLC’s Milde Farm property with elected officials and community members. We will walk and talk about the importance of conservation and the State of Connecticut’s Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program (OSWA) that helped fund the…
Session 7 – Ask the Experts: Answers to Your Toughest Transaction Questions
In the 7th and final session of the Anatomy of a Land Transaction series, we will host an informal but structured session with experienced land transaction professionals. This session offers attendees the chance to ask lingering questions, bring forward real scenarios (anonymized if needed), and troubleshoot project challenges. Presenters: Rex Linville, Land Trust Alliance CLCC…
2025 Treasurers Summit
Part of the Conserving Land by Staying Connected the Land Trust Treasurers Summit is an annual gathering of the state’s land trust leaders. The Summit fosters peer-to-peer networking for a group of individuals serving in a similar capacity in diverse land trusts, and who otherwise might not get the opportunity to meet and talk. This…
2025 Presidents Summit
Part of the Conserving Land by Staying Connected program, the Land Trust Presidents Summit is an annual gathering of the state’s land trust leaders. The Summit fosters peer-to-peer networking for a group of individuals serving in a similar capacity in diverse land trusts, and who otherwise might not get the opportunity to meet and talk.…
Winter Wonderland Bird & Hike
Join CLCC, the Black Wing Coalition, and Gather New Haven for a guided nature walk at the Pond Lily Nature Preserve of Gather New Haven. Experience birding and plant identification in the beauty of a wintertime landscape. Binoculars will be provided. Expect flat terrain with gravel trails which may be muddy. Snacks will be provided.…
Strategic Approaches to Invasive Plant Management
As any land steward knows, not every invasive plant can be eradicated. This session explores how land trusts can make thoughtful, strategic decisions about when and why to manage invasive plants, acknowledging both ecological realities and limited capacity. This webinar will cover frameworks for prioritization, such as protecting high-quality habitats or targeting early infestations, and…
Black History and Birding
CLCC, Sierra Club CT, and the Black Wing Coalition invite you to a morning of Black History and Birding on Sunday, February 15, beginning at 10:00 Am. We will gather at the Ancient Burying Ground for a brief guided tour focusing on Black history and led by Alycia Jenkins of Sierra Club CT. After the…
2026 Land Trust Executive Director Retreat
Part of CLCC’s Conserving Land by Staying Connected series, the Land Trust Executive Directors Retreat is a full-day gathering designed for the state’s land trust leaders. Building on past Executive Director Summits, this new format keeps our core objectives—peer learning, candid conversation, and practical takeaways—while adding more time for informal connection and a short, accessible…