#LoveYourCTLandTrust - Building Bridges

May 2018

#LoveYourCTLandTrust

Featuring Connecticut's Amazing Land Trusts

Friends of Hockanum River Linear Park of Vernon

Town of Vernon

Vernon Greenways Volunteers

Video Celebrates Suspended Bridge Project

This week, The Friends of the Hockanum River Linear Park (HRLP) of Vernon released a new video documenting the construction of a suspended bridge project completed at the end of 2017. Connecting the Vernon and Ellington HRLP Trails, the bridge was designed by Vernon’s town engineer, built entirely by community volunteers, and funded by a state Recreational Trails Program grant. In an article about his visit to the bridge, Peter Marteka of the Hartford Courant wrote, “The natural world is always fun. And connections like these make it even better especially when it brings a smile to your face.” ...

Town of Windsor

Windsor Conservation Commission

Windsor Land Trust

The Trust for Public Land

Windsor Voters Turn Out to Unanimously Save Open Space

With standing room only and the crowd spilling into the hallways, Windsor residents declared their support for preserving 95 acres of open space on Pigeon Hill Road. A partnership effort with support from the Trust for Public Land, the Windsor Conservation Commission, the Windsor Land Trust, and a DEEP OSWA grant (funded through the Community Investment Act ), the parcel will be used for passive open space for walking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and enjoyment of pastoral surroundings …

Town of Bolton Heritage Farm Commission

Bolton Historical Society

Bolton Land Trust

Friends of the Rose Farm

Bolton Heritage Farm Receives Preservation Award

The town of Bolton was recently honored with a Preservation Merit Award from the CT Trust for Historic Preservation. More than a decade ago, the farm was being restored by the town's Heritage Farm Commission, Bolton Historical Society, Friends of the Rose Farm, Bolton Land Trust, and other volunteers. Said Gwen Marrion, President of the Bolton Land Trust, “Bringing the farm grounds and barn back to life after years of deterioration is an inspiring example of community collaboration.” …

The three stories featured in this month’s #LoveYourCTLandTrust are shining examples of community spirit and volunteerism. They are also a reminder that all around the state, land brings people together for a common purpose; links trails and protects water; is a source of pride; a connection to nature; a place to have fun; and a reason to smile.

Land enables us to build bridges in more ways than one!

Sincerely,

Amy Blaymore Paterson, Esq.

Executive Director

abpaterson@ctconservation.org

Photos courtesy of Mike Winkler, Ann Beaudin, and Amy B. Paterson

Connecticut Land Conservation Council

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27 Washington Street

Middletown, CT 06457

860-614-8537

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