Connecticut Land Conservation Council
Buildings, Offices, and HQs – What should your land trust consider?
>> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER << Land trusts from across Connecticut have expressed a growing interest in acquiring buildings for office space or other programmatic use. Other land trusts have accepted a building as a donation, and are unsure how best to utilize the structure. Some are considering ground-up construction or conversion of existing buildings…
Historic Buildings – A primer on historic preservation, restoration, designations, and funding
CLCC is partnering with Preservation Connecticut to co-host a program for land trusts interested in learning more about historic building ownership. Topics covered will include the types of historic restrictions and designations, an introduction to historic restoration, funding opportunities for preservation, and more. We will also be joined by Vince LaFontan, Executive Director of Flanders…
2023 Summit on Housing and Conservation
>> REGISTER HERE << >> FULL AGENDA HERE << --- CM Credits Available for AICP Planners Land is the Common Denominator While land conservation and affordable housing are often pitted against one another as an "either/or" proposition, the reality is that Connecticut communities need both. CLCC invites you to a full-day exploration of how housing…
Accredited Land Trust Working Group Meeting
Launched in 2018, the CT Accredited Land Trust Working Group was created to help land trusts stay connected and current in developments affecting land trust work, Standards & Practices, and (re)accreditation. Co-chaired by Amanda Branson (Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy) and Connie Manes (Kent Land Trust, CLCC Advisory Council, etc. etc.), this peer network and leadership…
2023 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
Join CLCC at the 2023 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference at Wesleyan University (Middletown) on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Find all conference details here »
South Central Regional Conservation Partnership Relaunch
Join us for the relaunch of the South Central Regional Land Conservation Alliance, a regional conservation partnership (RCP) with the mission of protecting and conserving open space in south central Connecticut by collaborating across boundaries to foster a stronger connection between people and nature. This event is open to partners within SCRLCA, which includes land…
OSWA and UGCG Info Session
Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) Urban Green/Community Garden (UGCG) 2023 CT DEEP Grant Programs Information Session - Via Zoom Thursday, June 1 6:30 - 8:00pm Register here » CT DEEP is accepting applications from municipalities, land trusts, and water companies for the next round of the competitive Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant…
OSWA/UGCG Info Session – Waterbury (Now Virtual)
Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) Urban Green/Community Garden (UGCG) 2023 CT DEEP Grant Programs In-Person Information Session June 22 - 6-7:30pm Register here » CLCC will host office hours devoted to OSWA, UGCG, and CLCC grant programs the first and third Tuesdays of each month this summer, from 10-11am via Zoom. More info…
OSWA/UGCG Info Session – North Haven (Now Virtual!)
Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) Urban Green/Community Garden (UGCG) 2023 CT DEEP Grant Programs Zoom Information Session June 26 - 6-7:30pm Register here » CLCC will host office hours devoted to OSWA, UGCG, and CLCC grant programs the first and third Tuesdays of each month this summer, from 10-11am via Zoom. More info…
OSWA/UGCG Info Session – Bridgeport (Now Virtual!)
Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) Urban Green/Community Garden (UGCG) 2023 CT DEEP Grant Programs Zoom Information Session June 29 - 10-11:30am Register here » CLCC will host office hours devoted to OSWA, UGCG, and CLCC grant programs the first and third Tuesdays of each month this summer, from 10-11am via Zoom. More info…
Excellence in Conservation Awards Ceremony – CT River Gateway Commission
CLCC's 2023 Special Award for Excellence in Conservation The Connecticut River Gateway Commission is celebrating 50 years of conservation and stewardship in the lower CT river valley (50th anniversary), as well as being the recipient of the award. After the ceremony, guests will explore Gillette Castle and the trails surrounding the area. Light refreshments will…
Excellence in Conservation Awards Ceremony – Avalonia Land Conservancy
Let's celebrate Avalonia Land Conservancy as CLCC's 2023 Excellence in Community Engagement honoree! Look forward to statements by elected officials, performances by vocalists Teresa Eickel, Jaime Hamel, and dancers from the youth performance group, Blooming Into Greatness. As well as an optional 0.5-mile guided walk. Light refreshments will be served. Register here » What: CLCC…
