June 11, 2020

#LoveYourCTLandTrust Featuring Connecticut's Amazing Land Trusts

Salem Land Trust The Nature Conservancy

Renewed Life at Walden Preserve

Located at the junction of two unspoiled waterways, The Walden Preserve, owned by The Nature Conservancy and managed by the Salem Land Trust (SLT), is a testament to the resiliency and tenacity of nature. Once a beef ranch, a sand and gravel operation, and almost a 300-lot subdivision, the land has been transformed to a healthy ecosystem with meadows, woodlands, beaver ponds, and hiking trails. SLT's President, Linda Schroeder notes, " There was never any restoration of the land. It is an interesting example of what happens without restoration ; the Eightmile River and Harris Brook seem to have done just fine, as have the wildlife"...

KNOX, Inc.

Growing and Gardening Together

KNOX, Inc. recently partnered with The Village for Families and Children to bring gardening and new life skills to families. They shared, " KNOX is delighted to donate the space, plants, seeds, soil, and assistance for this chance to share the joys of digging in the ground with all!" ...

Harwinton Land Trust

Bridging the Gap

With the help of dedicated volunteers, Harwinton Land Trust (HLT) built a new bridge at their Forever Forest Preserve . Adding on to previous improvements made at the Preserve, including the creation of a new trail in 2019, HLT is in the process of building bridges and boardwalks from the tip of the promontory to the two “islands ” in the surrounding marsh...

Hamden Land Conservation Trust

Partnering for Pollinators

This week, board members of Hamden Land Conservation Trust and UConn Extension Master Gardeners worked together to revitalize Bear Path Elementary School 's Super Science Garden. Filled with beneficial plants for pollinators and birds, the Super Science Garden was built in 2008 as part of HCLT's Wild Yards Program to help transform the suburban environment ...

Projects like those described above are happening in communities all over the state. It's hard to keep up! Amongst the daily chaos and uncertainty swirling around us, Connecticut land trust volunteers and staff continue to tirelessly and steadily join together to make a difference in their communities—conserving, connecting, and enhancing special places for wildlife and humans alike. #LoveYourCTLandTrust—for giving us a sense of comfort, stability, and community during these very challenging times. Sincerely,

Amy Blaymore Paterson, Esq. Executive Director abpaterson@ctconservation.org P.S. Keep your land trust's success stories coming! We love sharing your good news.

Photo Credits Salem Land Trust - Linda Schroeder ; KNOX, Inc. via Facebook ; Harwinton Land Trust ; and Hamden Land Conservation Trust via Facebook

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