How Your Yard Can Help Support Birds
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 […]
Story Walk at the Mallory Preserve
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 […]
Wildlife Cameras 101
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. […]
Bird Walk at Smyrski Farm
Smyrski Farm 237 Merryall Road, New Milford, CT, United StatesBobolinks, 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 […]
Bird Walk at 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 […]
CT Trails Day – Hike the Mallory 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 […]
CT Trails Day – Hike Birch Rocks in Brookfield
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 […]
Green Drinks
Kent Falls Brewing 33 Camps Road, Kent, CT, United StatesJoin NCLC, Kent Land Trust, and Warren Land Trust for Green Drinks at Kent Falls Brewing. Green Drinks is a casual happy hour for friends and neighbors interested in the environment, all are welcome. We hope you can join us. Green Drinks Date: Thursday, June 30 Time: 5:00 to 7:00 PM Location: Kent Falls Brewing […]
Sherman Conservation Commission Event: Weed Warriors
The Sherman Conservation Commission's Weed Warriors are holding another work day. This is a terrific team of volunteers who are targeting invasive plants. Date: Saturday, July 30 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Place: Veteran's Field, 17 Sawmill Road, Sherman, CT Details: Wear long sleeves and pants, bring gloves, water and your favorite weed weapons. […]
Kent 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 3 Time: 12 PM to 4 PM Admission: $5 Location: Golden Falcon Field, Kent Visit the library for more information about this […]