Wildlife Tracking Hike at Kahn and Nostrand Preserves We know our forests are home to many different animals. Do you know how to spot the signs that wildlife leave behind?  Join NCLC for a hike at the Kahn and Nostrand Preserves to learn how to spot the signs of our native habitants.  Led by NCLC […]

The board and staff of NCLC are excited to invite you to our virtual 2021 Annual Meeting on November 20 at 4 PM! This year's meeting will feature a year-in-review and special presentation: Seizing the Moment – The Benefits of Conservation in a Warming World.   Natural lands and waters are essential for a healthy […]

Have you ever heard a coyote howl?  Learn about coyote vocalizations and more! NCLC welcomes Paul Colburn, a CT DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist, for a presentation on eastern coyotes in Connecticut. Paul will present an overview of coyote habitat, diet, behavior, and current research efforts. Paul will also include tips on how to be coexist […]

How Your Yard Can Help Support Birds, presented by Becca Rodomsky-Bish of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, will give you information about how you can help support our native bird populations. You will learn about simple actions you can take to make your yard a haven for our native birds by providing the plants they […]

From Saturday, April 9 to Sunday, April 17, 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 […]

Connecticut’s woods are full of life. Do you know who your animal neighbors are? Wildlife cameras offer a fascinating glimpse of animal life. Join us as we look back at NCLC’s best wildlife videos of 2021. Summer Hoogenboom, wildlife biologist and NCLC volunteer, will offer context for the animal behavior displayed in these short clips. […]

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. We will provide coffee […]

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 […]

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 […]