On a perfectly windy day earlier this Spring, Joshua’s Trust (JT) teamed up with the Mansfield and Chaplin public libraries to host a morning of kite flying at JT’s Hubbard Preserve in Chaplin. Said Nancy Silander, education and outreach chair at Joshua’s Trust, ”We want to get the kids interested in preserving the environment.” Perfect for kite flying, the field is part of a 30-acre parcel donated to the trust, with connections to The Natchaug State Forest and other JT and town properties...
Avalonia Land Conservancy’sHike and Seek program encourages people of all ages to explore the land trust’s preserves through a scavenger hunt format. The program is simple: Choose a preserve (ALC has a lot of them); download a trail map; and, while on your hike look for targets and clues listed on the ALC website, accessible (if you need a reminder) using your smartphone...
The Farmington Land Trust took their love for the land to another level this spring by participating in the American Public Health Association’s Billion Steps Challenge. With a team comprised of old friends and new, the "Farmington Land Trust Trekkers" organized walks in the community to promote good health and the outdoors. Collectively they logged an astounding 14 million steps, earning recognition by the CT Public Health Association as the “Team with the Most Steps”...
As recently reported in
Time Magazine,
a new study adds to mounting evidence that spending time outdoors -- especially in nature -- is one of the fastest ways to improve your health and happiness. That’s good news.
With approximately 137 land trusts in Connecticut, it’s safe to say that there is always an opportunity to experience the joy of being outside.
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council advocates for land conservation, stewardship and funding, and works to ensure the long term strength and viability of the land conservation community.
