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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 […]

Story Walk at the Mallory Preserve

Join NCLC and the Sherman Library for a story while exploring the outdoors. From July 25 to August 22, take your summer reading outside! 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 […]

August 5 – Hike Mount Tom Preserve

Join us for a tour of “the other” Mount Tom Preserve. Not to be confused with the state park by the same name, NCLC’s Mount Tom Preserve is located just 11 minutes from downtown New Milford.  This guided hike will follow a 1.3-mile loop trail.  There is a short, moderately steep portion as you approach […]

Kent Memorial Library Carnival

Kent Memorial Library is holding a carnival.  NCLC will be there with our Fling-a-Frog game*.  Test your swing and see if you can land the frog on the lily pad. Date: Saturday, September 2 Time: 12 PM to 4 PM Admission: $5, all proceeds to the library Location: Golden Falcon Field, Kent Visit the library […]