October 10, 2019

#LoveYourCTLandTrust Featuring Connecticut's Amazing Land Trusts

Bethany Land Trust

Awarded 2019 Town of Bethany Conservation Organization of the Year

In recognition of recent open space acquisitions and over 50 years of land stewardship, the Bethany Land Trust was presented with the town of Bethany's 2019 Conservation Organization of the Year Award. In addition to highlighting the land trust’s acquisition of the 25-acre Grobe Preserve in 2018, the town paid tribute to the land trust’s long standing efforts in environmental advocacy, education, resource preservation, and habitat restoration...

Essex Land Trust

Rockfall Foundation Tom ODell Distinguished Service Award Honoree

Earlier this month, The Rockfall Foundation presented the Essex Land Trust with the Tom ODell Distinguished Service Award as part of the foundation's 2019 Environmental Champion Award program. Selected from nominations submitted by members of the community across the Lower Connecticut River Valley, the newly accredited, all-volunteer Essex Land Trust was recognized for its long-term accomplishments in environmental conservation and preservation including its leadership in the region for eradication of invasive plants and support for fish populations...

Greenwich Land Trust

Receives Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Leadership Award

The Greenwich Land Trust was presented with the Jack Moffly Nonprofit Leadership Award by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce during their Town Heroes Awards Luncheon. The land trust was recognized for its work in conserving open space, connecting the Greenwich community with the natural world, and inspiring the next generation of conservationists through programs including the land trust's Seed-to-Seed initiative and Youth Corps program ...

Connecticut land trusts are racking up awards and honors all across the state. Why is that? Because land trusts are stepping up to respond to community needs and ensure that their work is making a difference in people’s lives.   #LoveYourCTLandTrust -- When land trusts are strong and viable – doing what they do to save special places and connect with their communities – we are all winners.  Sincerely,

Amy Blaymore Paterson, Esq. Executive Director abpaterson@ctconservation.org

Photo Credits Bethany Land Trust: L to R: Liz Scott; Bob Harrison; Carol Lambiase; Linda Francois, President, Bethany Land Trust; Bart Piccirillo; Bruce Loomis, Chairman, Bethany Conservation Commission; Joel Nesson  The Rockfall Foundation: L to R: Marilyn Ozols, President, Rockfall Foundation; Bob Nussbaum, VP of Development, Essex Land Trust; Tony Marino, Executive Director, Rockfall Foundation Greenwich Land Trust: L to R: Greenwich Chamber of Commerce rep.; Will Kies, Executive Director, Greenwich Land Trust.

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