December 2017

#LoveYourCTLandTrust Featuring Connecticut's Amazing Land Trusts

Naromi Land Trust

Herrick Preserve - Hiking the Wilds of Sherman Writes Peter Marteka of the Hartford Courant, "I have to be honest, I never knew there was a Sherman, Conn. I also never heard of the Naromi Land Trust. But after a visit to the trust's Herrick Preserve, I will be a more frequent guest to the small northwest Connecticut town shaped like a triangle."...

North Branford Land Conservation Trust South Central Regional Water Authority

Owl Prowl at Big Gulph Doesn't Disappoint There was no guarantee that any owls would be attracted to the recordings of the Great Horned Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, and Barred Owl cries, but on hike leader John Triana's third try, two Barred Owls came to investigate. Not only did they call out in answer to the recording, but they also called out to one another and flew across the clearing where the crowd gathered...

Aspetuck Land Trust

Aspetuck Preserves Historic Belknap Property The 38-acre Belknap property has only been owned by two families since it was land granted by the English monarchy. Barbara Belknap, who was born in 1933, remembers the property fondly. Purchased in 1927 by her father, "the property was part of the original woodlot which went with the farm. … My brother Bob (pictured above) loved this land and wanted it protected. He would be especially happy that the property is being preserved by Aspetuck Land Trust.”…

Whether its traveling a well-blazed trail, hearing the thrilling sounds of nature, or sharing in a family's love of their land and its history, there is always something new to explore, experience and enjoy in Connecticut -- thanks to the work of land trusts in every corner of the state. During this holiday season, we hope you have some extra time to get outside, have some fun, and #LoveYourCTLandTrust. Sincerely, Amy Blaymore Paterson, Esq. Executive Director abpaterson@ctconservation.org

Photographs courtesy of: Peter Marteka - The Hartford Courant, John Triana, and Aspetuck Land Trust

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