New Farm Conserved: A Farmland Protection Success Story
This summer, with Weantinoge's help, Bud Wright permanently protected Comanche Hill Farm, 34 acres of prime farmland on Stuart Road East in his town of Bridgewater. The land was protected with a conservation easement with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture's State Farmland Protection Program (FPP), which pays farmers for the development rights on their farms. […]
Hilltop Forest Protected: Hallock Hills Nature Preserve
In September, two generous landowners donated 128 acres of hilltop forestland in northern New Milford. The property, known as Hallock Hills, is part of the town of New Milford's early history. The “Ten Rod Road” which traverses northern New Milford from Browns Forge Road to near Lake Waramaug, runs through the property which was part of […]
Written on the Land: Connecticut’s Changing Forests
New Milford Public Library 24 Main Street, New Milford, CTCalling all lovers of history, animals, and Connecticut! Nora Hulton, a Connecticut Certified Master Wildlife Conservationist and teacher at Washington Montessori School, will deliver a visual presentation about Connecticut's rich natural history at the New Milford Public Library on Saturday, October 27. Nora's amazing presentation will include a brief natural history of the state that describes […]
Vote YES on Question 2
Did you know that the Connecticut State Legislature can sell, swap, or give away your public lands without a hearing? Voting YES on ballot question 2 this November will require a public hearing and a 2/3 majority vote by the General Assembly before it can give away the most important public lands, including state parks, […]
Weantinoge Annual Meeting and Holiday Party
Kent Community House 93 North Main Street, Kent, CT, United StatesJoin us for our annual member meeting and holiday party. We will share updates on Weantinoge’s work over the past year. This event is free and open to the public.
December Green Drinks
Weantinoge's Green Drinks is Litchfield County's monthly happy hour, providing opportunities to make connections and exchange news about conservation initiatives, local farming, land use, and more. This special holiday Green Drinks is always our best attended and especially fun. We hope to see you there! All are welcome, no reservations or RSVP necessary.
Mountain Lion Returns to the East
Housatonic Valley Regional High School 246 Warren Tpke, Falls Village, CTA magnificently illustrated presentation by wildlife researcher and photographer Sue Morse, founder of Keeping Track. Mountain Lions are not only being seen in eastern North America, some are attempting to recolonize their former habitats. Scientists have now documented Mountain Lions in a growing list of eastern states and provinces. Join us for an engaging introduction to […]
March Green Drinks
Housatonic River Brewing 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CTWeantinoge's Green Drinks is Litchfield County's monthly happy-hour for environmentalists, providing opportunities to make connections and exchange news about conservation initiatives, local farming, land use, and more. All are welcome, no reservations or RSVP necessary. This month we are excited to be co-hosting with Great Hollow Nature Preserve and Ecological Research Center, Naromi Land Trust, Pratt Nature Center, and Sunny […]
Trail Work Day
Pratt Glen Preserve 40A Obtuse Road North, Brookfield, CTJoin Weantinoge and Brookfield Open Space Legacy at our Pratt Glen and Birch Rocks Preserves for the first volunteer Trail Work Day of 2019! These preserves were devastated by last May’s macroburst and have been closed to the public since. Volunteers will help re-route the trails and clear debris. All materials and hand tools will be provided. We […]
Live Birds of Prey
Washington Montessori School 240 Litchfield Turnpike, New Preston, CTWeantinoge protects more 10,000 acres across Northwest Connecticut for people and wildlife. Of all the unique species that depend on our lands and waters for survival, birds of prey are some of the most captivating. Join us in learning how conservation supports birds of prey in this presentation by our partners at Sharon Audubon. This a […]