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 […]
Bird Walk at Smyrski Farm
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 […]
Meet Your Greens: May 11
Join NCLC, Bethlehem Land Trust, Bridgewater Land Trust, Newtown Forest Association, Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition, Roxbury Land Trust, and Steep Rock Association for Meet Your Greens at Woodbury Brewing Company on Thursday, May 11 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This casual event is free, open to the public, and an excellent opportunity to get […]
CT Trails Day – Hike Birch Rocks Preserve
Did you know that the first weekend in June is National Trails Day? Communities nationwide celebrate our natural lands by walking, hiking, or biking their favorite local trails. Connecticut is a Trails Day leader. Each year land trusts lead hundreds of events across the state. This year, NCLC will host two Trails Day events. Join […]
Sherman Spring Fling
The Naromi Council of Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy invites you to the Sherman Spring Fling. Join us for live music, food, and time with friends and neighbors. Protected lands and hiking preserves make Sherman a special place to call home. Your ticket purchase protects the lands you love in Sherman and beyond. Date: Saturday, June […]
Trail Opening – Alice McCallister Memorial Sanctuary
Join us for a special trail opening and dedication at the Alice McCallister Memorial Sanctuary. This preserve has long been a favorite among bird watchers and NCLC has updated the trail system to create a new loop trail. As early as the 1970s, NCLC's founder and first president, Alice McCallister, identified Mud Pond as a […]
July 15 – Hike at the Hauser Preserve
Join us for a hike at the Hauser Preserve! This will be an easy, 1-mile walk along the edge of a hayfield, into the cool woods, and then back into the hayfield. The hike will be led by Zach Adams, NCLC's public lands manager, and Marge Josephson, a member of the Naromi Council. With luck, […]
July 20 Meet Your Greens
Join NCLC, Kent Land Trust, Steep Rock Association, and Warren Land Trust at Hopkins Vineyard on Thursday, July 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, July 20 Time: 5 […]