An Evening with Doug Tallamy – The Nature of Oaks
As much an engaging storyteller as a scientist, Dr. Doug Tallamy’s presentation, “The Nature of Oaks” will leave you with a profound respect for the oak trees in our landscapes and forests. Deemed a keystone species, this often outsized tree plays an equally outsized role in supporting numerous wildlife creatures. Register online: https://bit.ly/CToaks What can […]
October Green Drinks at Mine Hill Distillery
Join NCLC, Bridgewater Land Trust and Roxbury Land Trust for Meet Your Greens at Mine Hill Distillery on Thursday, October 20 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 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 […]
Can This Planet Still Be Saved? A Special Common Ground with Jane Whitney
As climate change moves from an imminent peril to a deadly reality for vast swaths of the country, a panel of nationally recognized groundbreakers will discuss the gaping dichotomy between what scientists say needs to be done to moderate an impending disaster and the political reality of what is possible. We will have a broad […]
Holiday Party and Annual Meeting
You are invited to NCLC's Annual Meeting and Holiday Party Join us for a celebration of volunteers, conservation heroes, and all those who help conserve 13,000 acres of land! Date: Sunday, December 4 Time: 3 PM to 5 PM Location: Kent Community House, 93 North Main Street, Kent RSVPs are appreciated but not required: events@ctland.org […]
NEW DATE: January 11, Meet Your Greens at Litchfield Distillery
Join NCLC, Litchfield Land Trust, Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, Rivers Alliance of Connecticut, and White Memorial Conservation Center for Meet Your Greens at Litchfield Distillery on Wednesday, January 11, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This casual event is free, open to the public, and an excellent opportunity to get to know others working or volunteering […]
Owl Prowl
We are taking to the trails to see who-who-who might be out and about. Learn about our native New England owls, including what makes them such effective nighttime hunters. We will begin with a short introduction to owl behavior, adaptations, and ecology and then take a slow and quiet walk. Come away with a deeper […]
Meet Your Greens: March 30
Join NCLC, Heritage Land Preservation Trust, Harwinton Land Trust, and New Hartford Land Trust for Meet Your Greens at Bad Dog Brewing Company on Thursday, March 30 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This casual event is free, open to the public, and an excellent opportunity to get to know others working or volunteering in […]
Frog Frolic at Towner Hill
Do you love the sound of spring peepers and wood frogs? Then this is the hike for you. Join NCLC and celebrate the arrival of spring with hike to the vernal pools at Towner Hill. Space is limited, so please email events@ctland.org to save your spot today. When: Tuesday, April 4 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Where: Towner […]
Story Walk at the Mallory Preserve
From Saturday, April 8 to Sunday, April 24, join NCLC and the Sherman Library for a story while exploring the outdoors. What is a Story Walk? A Story Walk places pages of a children’s book along a popular walking trail in the community. They are a way to encourage a love of reading and a wonderful […]
Bird Walk at the Wimisink Preserve
Join NCLC, and noted local Audubon birder, Angela Dimmitt, for an early morning bird walk at NCLC’s Wimisink Preserve, a 57-acre freshwater wetland in Sherman. Access to the marsh via boardwalks and platforms allows for observation of birds, such as wood ducks, hooded mergansers, green herons, great blue herons, belted kingfishers, and more! Bring binoculars […]