Hike the Herrick Preserve
This hike has been canceled. Join NCLC for a hike to our Herrick Preserve. The Herrick Preserve’s mixed hardwood forest offers easy hiking and gentle slopes. It is a 1.25-mile hike to the Housatonic Overlook, which gives hikers a beautiful view up the river valley. Date: New Date Saturday, October 21 Time: 10 am […]
Author Talk with Leila Philip: Beaver Land
Book Talk with Leila Philip, Author of Beaver Land: How One Weird Rodent Made America Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy and partners present award-winning author Leila Philip for an enchanting and illuminating journey into the world of the beaver, the original ecosystem engineer. A New York Times Editors’ Choice and NPR Science Friday Book Club Selection, […]
Amy Brady, “Ice” in Conversation with Jennifer Stock
Kent boostore House of Books invites you to an author talk with Amy Brady, author of Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks A Cool History of a Hot Commodity. You won't want to miss this conversation! Click Here To RSVP About Amy Brady: Amy Brady is the executive director and publisher of Orion magazine […]
Wingmasters Presents Live Birds-of-Prey
Licensed raptor rehabilitator, Julie Anne Collier, will give a fascinating talk about the birds of prey that migrate through New England each fall. Join us for an up-close look at these incredible animals. Bring your friends, your kids, and your questions. Date: November 4 Time: 1 pm Location: Washington Montessori School, 240 Litchfield Turnpike, Washington, […]
Nov. 9 Meet Your Greens
Join NCLC, Cornwall Conservation Trust, Salisbury Association, and Sharon Audubon, at the White Hart Inn on Thursday, November 9 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, November 9 Time: 5 […]
Annual Meeting and Holiday Party
You are invited to NCLC’s Annual Meeting and Holiday Party 2023 has been in incredible year for conservation. Join us for a celebration of volunteers, conservation heroes, and all those who help conserve the lands and waters we depend on! Date: Sunday, December 10 Time: 3 PM to 5 PM Location: Kent Community House, 93 North Main […]
Info Session: Building Resiliency on Northwest Connecticut Farmland Climate-Smart Agriculture Grant Program
NCLC is currently accepting applications for climate-smart agricultural assessments on a rolling basis. For more information on the assessment program, view the information session recording, slides, and FAQs here. Applications for implementation grants will be accepted beginning April 1. Join the upcoming online information session for more information. Online Information Session Date: Wednesday, March 27 […]
April 25: Meet Your Greens
Join NCLC, Harwinton Land Trust, Heritage Land Preservation Trust, and New Hartford Land Trust on Thursday, April 25 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, April 25 Time: 5 PM […]
Smyrski Farm Bird Walk
Bobolinks, hawks, wood ducks, and cliff swallows, oh my! Join NCLC, and noted local Audubon birder, Angela Dimmitt, for an early morning bird walk through NCLC’s 220-acre Smyrski Farm, home to 65 species of birds (and counting). Bring binoculars and wear long pants and boots, as the grass may be high. The bird walk is […]
NCLC Open House: Visit Our New Office Space
NCLC's staff is growing! We've expanded our office to include a second location, just steps away from our 5 Maple Street location. Join us for an open house at our new office space and enjoy refreshments and catch up with staff and friends. Help us plan for food and register online here. Date: May 9, […]