Connecticut Land Conservation Council
June 18, 2021
#LoveYourCTLandTrust
Featuring Connecticut's Amazing Land Trusts
Gwen Marrion
Gwen’s conservation contributions on behalf of Bolton began long before the Bolton Land Trust was formed. She was a member of the Bolton Inland Wetlands Commission and the Town of Bolton’s Open Space Acquisition and Preservation Committee. She also served on the Bolton Charter Revision Committee, was a founding member of the Friends of Rose Farm and has been a longtime project volunteer for the East Coast Greenway. Bolton has benefited from Gwen’s leadership and her strong voice for conservation in each of these important town roles.
"Gwen Marrion, founding member and President of the all-volunteer Bolton Land Trust since its inception twenty years ago, is just the tireless advocate for land conservation and the environment that the Katchen Coley Award seeks to honor. A warmly welcoming individual of endless energy, high intelligence, passionately strong will and never-failing grace, her individual efforts have resulted in a remarkable body of achievement that will benefit her beloved Bolton forever."...
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East Haddam Land Trust
Video Series and East Haddam Historical Society Museum Exhibit
In 2020, East Haddam Land Trust partnered with the East Haddam Historical Society and created a museum exhibit and a series of four mini-documentaries written, produced, and directed by local historian, Ken Simon. The mini-documentaries focus on three East Haddam Land Trust preserves which hold sturdy stone dams, sluiceways and mill foundations as well as cleverly engineered turbines and waterworks from the old, historically significant mills of East Haddam. Both the museum exhibit and video series further land conservation efforts in Connecticut by creatively telling stories.
"We hope the power of storytelling will work its magic to inspire, motivate, and educate our neighbors to conserve land. We also hope that other conservation organizations will consider partnering with historical societies to design and build museum exhibits. Lastly, we hope that other preservation groups consider using videos to tell their stories. We are available to lend a hand if needed."...
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Greenwich Land Trust
Converse Brook Preserve
Conserving a treasured landscape
After being given the historic and unprecedented opportunity, Greenwich Land Trust in partnership with the Town of Greenwich acquired the 72 acres of open space, now known as Converse Brook Preserve, on September 30, 2020. With large undeveloped parcels becoming increasingly rare in the community, conserving those that remain becomes vitally important. This treasured landscape preserves and protects the community’s character, critical habitat, and water quality in the Byram River watershed. Threaded with the remnants of colonial era stonewalls, the land has remained untouched for generations, offering a respite from the developed areas of Town.
"Converse Brook Preserve is now Greenwich Land Trust’s largest preserve and will be maintained and stewarded as a natural area while allowing the community to partake in outdoor activities and educational programming through guided walks and hikes, nature study, and family events."...
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Excellence in Conservation Awards Ceremony
June 25, 2021
12:00 - 1:00pm
The Hidden Valley Farm Preserve, East Haddam
Guest Speaker DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes
Join us at East Haddam Land Trust's Hidden Valley Farm Preserve as we celebrate the 2021 honorees of CLCC's Excellence in Conservation Awards. We are honored to welcome CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes as our guest speaker.

Space is limited. Registration required.
CLCC land and wave
Photo Credits

Gwen Marrion
Photo of Bolton Land Trust Bobcat Woods New Year's Day Hike 2020
Headshot - Gwen Marrion
Credit: Bolton Land Trust

East Haddam Land Trust
YouTube Video Screenshot - East Haddam Land Trust Video Series
Written, produced, and directed by Ken Simon
Photo of EHLT President Peter Govert at Historical Society Exhibit
Credit: East Haddam Land Trust

Greenwich Land Trust
Photos of Converse Brook Preserve
Credit: Greenwich Land Trust
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