2024 Land Stewardship Peer Summit

Register HERE >> Program Description Part of CLCC's Conserving Land by Staying Connected programs, the Land Stewardship Peer Summit is the inaugural gathering of stewardship staff and dedicated stewardship volunteers. This will be an opportunity for peer-to-peer networking and knowledge sharing for individuals doing on the ground management work for land trusts across the state,…

Excellence in Conservation Awards Ceremony – Aspetuck Land Trust and Reggy St Fortcolin

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Let's celebrate Aspetuck Land Trust and Reggy St Fortcolin as CLCC's 2024 Excellence in Community Engagement Award honorees! What: CLCC Excellence in Conservation Award Ceremony honoring Aspetuck Land Trust and Reggy St Fortcolin with the 2024 Excellence in Community Engagement Award (Award details here ») When: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 5:30pm-7pm Where: Wakeman Boys…

Grow Together! Community Discussion

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Calling all Waterbury-area community leaders concerned with food security: Join us for a discussion about land trusts and inclusive conservation! Discover how land trusts and community groups can work to provide equitable access to nature and its benefits, like food production, for everyone and how we can collaborate to create a healthier Waterbury. Network with…

Grow Together! Land Trust Discussion

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Calling all Waterbury-area land trusts: Join us for a discussion about land trusts and inclusive conservation! Discover how land trusts and community groups can work to provide equitable access to nature and its benefits, like food production, for everyone and how we can collaborate to create a healthier Waterbury. Expand your impact beyond traditional conservation.…

Climate Smart Forestry Field Tour with Great Mountain Forest

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Join CLCC and the Litchfield Hills Greenprint Collaborative for a guided field tour at Great Mountain Forest. Led by Matt Gallagher, GMF Director of Programs and Operations, we'll explore how past management has impacted the forest's biodiversity, climate resilience, and natural regeneration. This is a unique opportunity to engage with experts, and observe long-term impacts…

Informational Webinar – CLCC Funding Programs

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Join members of the CLCC team for an opportunity to learn about CLCC's three funding programs. Funding is currently available for: Project transaction costs and due diligence, through the Transaction Assistance Grant Program; Land acquisitions, through the Connecticut Conservation Partnership Program; and Land Stewardship for climate adaptation and resilience, through the Climate Smart Land Stewardship…

Grow Together Waterbury! Free Bird Hike at Steep Rock Macricostas Preserve

Experience a day of guided birding at the picturesque Steep Rock Macricostas Preserve in Washington, CT! This event is open to all residents of Waterbury and the surrounding areas. Our Bird and Hike with CT Land Trusts program is designed to engage communities of color and other underserved groups, offering them the chance to enjoy…

State Funding Programs Info. Session

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VIEW RECORDING » VIEW POWERPOINT » CT DEEP recently announced the next round of competitive grant funding to assist municipalities, nonprofits, and water companies with the purchase and preservation of open space lands, urban green space, and community gardens through the Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) and Urban Green and Community Garden (UGCG)…

Nature for a Resilient Connecticut: Nature-Based Solutions for Biodiversity, Climate Resilience, and Sustainability

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Please join us for a lunch and learn webinar with Denise Savageau, Chair, CT Council on Soil and Water Conservation, Alicea Charamut, Executive Director Rivers Alliance of Connecticut, and Amy Blaymore Paterson, Esq., Executive Director, Connecticut Land Conservation Council who will present on how the restoration and maintenance of natural habitats can help resolve the…

Connecticut Cocktail Hour at Rally

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RSVP here » Join your fellow Nutmeggers as we kick off the 2024 National Land Conservation Conference (Rally) with a special Connecticut Happy Hour. This exclusive gathering is a perfect opportunity to network, share ideas, and celebrate our collective efforts in land conservation. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and drinks, take in the breathtaking views, and…

Excellence in Conservation Awards Ceremony – Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy

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Let's celebrate Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy as CLCC's 2024 Excellence in Conservation Organization Award honorees! What: CLCC Excellence in Conservation Award Ceremony honoring Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy with the 2024 Excellence in Conservation Organization Award (Award details here ») When: Sunday, July 29, 2024, time TBD Where: Location TBD Come join us in this in this…

Stewardship Strategies for Climate and Community: Day 1 of 2

CT Land Conservation Council (CLCC) in collaboration with the South Central Regional Land Conservation Alliance (SCRLCA), is offering this educational program to discuss building regional climate resilience, stewardship for enhancing water quality, and equitable impacts of conservation. This program centers around guided site visits, and facilitated discussions to encourage knowledge exchange and strengthen partnerships between…