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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…
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 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…
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…
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…
DoAg Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Grant – Land Trust Info Session
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) has announced a new Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Grant Program to support projects that advance climate smart farming and forestry practices, including certain land stewardship activities. Join DoAg Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt for an informational session for land trusts interested in learning more about the types of projects that may be eligible. Register…
Accessibility in Nature – Northwest Advancement Initiative
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) will host a series of Northwest regional roundtable discussions centered on bringing diversity, equity, inclusion, justice (DEIJ) and accessibility into community conservation work. These regional roundtables are offered thanks to generous grant support from the Connecticut Community Foundation. Building upon the content of the dialogue sessions we hosted as…
Conservation that Addresses Social and Environmental Needs: Learning through CT Examples – Northwest Advancement Initiative
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) will host a series of Northwest regional roundtable discussions centered on bringing diversity, equity, inclusion, justice (DEIJ) and accessibility into community conservation work. These regional roundtables are offered thanks to generous grant support from the Connecticut Community Foundation. Building upon the content of the dialogue sessions we hosted as…
Introduction to FarmLink for Land Trusts
Want to get to know how the CT FarmLink program can help you? Are you interested in hearing about the benefits of leasing Land Trust-owned farmland to farmers? Join CLCC and CT Farmland Trust for an online introduction to the FarmLink program, and how FarmLink can help match your land trust to a farmer who…
Looking at Conservation More Broadly – Northwest Advancement Initiative
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) will host a series of Northwest regional roundtable discussions centered on bringing diversity, equity, inclusion, justice (DEIJ) and accessibility into community conservation work. These regional roundtables are offered thanks to generous grant support from the Connecticut Community Foundation. Building upon the content of the dialogue sessions we hosted as…
Insurance 101: The Basics for Protecting Your Land Trust
Do you know what kind of insurance policies your land trust needs? Do you know if your current policies adequately protect against your biggest risks? During this session you will learn the basics, including policy must-haves and coverage red-flags. The session will include ample Q&A time, giving you a forum to ask about your land…
Disability Inclusion: Ensuring No One Gets Left Behind
Land trusts can play a transformational role in improving access to nature for people with disabilities. People with disabilities should and can be provided the same opportunity to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of being in nature, yet they have been historically underserved by the conservation community. To help land trusts to better…
