Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy and The Sherman Library have joined forces for a summer Story Walk! Stroll through the Mallory Preserve and enjoy "Look," a terrific children’s book about finding patterns in nature by Gabi Snyder. This is a self-guided adventure that brings the joy of a good story to the trails. No registration is […]

Join Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) and Bethany Sheffer from Sharon Audubon Center for a morning bird sit with Connecticut’s grassland birds. What is a bird sit? Instead of walking and looking for birds, we will sit and watch the birds from one location. Bring binoculars and a folding chair; wear long pants. Registration is […]

Join NCLC, Aton Forest, Colebrook Land Conservancy, Great Mountain Forest, Norfolk Land Trust, and Winchester Land Trust for Meet Your Greens. This casual event is free, open to the public, and an excellent opportunity to get to know others working or volunteering in the conservation field. Date: Wednesday, August 27 Time: 5 to 7 p.m. Location: Norbrook Farm […]

Join NCLC and friends for a botanical discovery adventure! Take a plant walk with Horticulturist Robin Zitter and learn about native plants, invasives, and how plants function. Space is limited. Registration required. Date: Saturday, September 13 Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Cobble Brook Vista, 26 Studio Hill Circle, Kent Admission: Free Register Here Questions: […]

NCLC is celebrating 60 years of land conservation! Come celebrate this monumental milestone and the arrival of fall at NCLC’s Annual Picnic. Connect with friends and neighbors and enjoy a free lunch, family-friendly games, outdoor activities, and a sneak peek of a future nature preserve. Registration required. Generously Sponsored By: Cohen and Wolf, Haley Ward, […]

Join NCLC for a fall hike at our new 45-acre public nature preserve, The Ledges. Adjacent to the beloved 116-acre Burr Farm in Brookfield, The Ledges expands access to nature and allows visitors to enjoy quiet time in nature, hiking, bird watching, and more. Come take in the beauty of the fall season as we […]

Join NCLC, Bridgewater Land Trust, Connecticut Audubon Deer Pond Farm, Great Hollow Nature Preserve, Housatonic Valley Association, Kent Land Trust, and Newtown Forest Association. This casual event is free, open to the public, and an excellent opportunity to get to know others working or volunteering in the conservation field. Date: Thursday, October 30 Time: 5 to 7 […]

Ever wonder how you can make your yard more ecologically friendly? Join us for Next Steps for Nature: 500 Questions (and Answers) for How to Save Nature in Our Yards, an online presentation by Dr. Doug Tallamy. During this program, Tallamy will address 500 of the most frequently asked questions about ecological landscaping. Topics include […]

It is NCLC's 60th anniversary and we have a lot to celebrate! NCLC and Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust (CVRLT) are pleased to announce our organizations have merged. Join us at our Annual Meeting as we welcome CVRLT and the communities of Danbury and New Fairfield to the NCLC family. Enjoy delicious light refreshments and […]

Join NCLC, Litchfield Land Trust, Morris Land Trust, Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, Rivers Alliance of Connecticut, Warren Land Trust, and White Memorial Conservation Center. This casual event is free, open to the public, and an excellent opportunity to get to know others working or volunteering in the conservation field. Date: Thursday, December 4 Time: 5 to 7 p.m. Location: […]