Did you know that New England was not a “wilderness”, as described by the early English settlers, but a built and managed landscape? Connecticut’s Indigenous communities have long, rich histories that extend back thousands of years before the arrival of settler-colonists.  Indigenous communities had long been managing the physical environment to enhance plant and animal […]

Sherman's conserved land makes this community a special place to live and play.  Curious about how the work of land conservation happens? In 2020, Naromi Land Trust merged with Weantinoge Heritage Land Trust and became Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC).  NCLC is Connecticut’s largest land trust, permanently protecting over 12,500 acres of land in Litchfield […]

From Saturday, April 10 to Sunday, April 18, the Sherman Library invites families to enjoy two stories while exploring the outdoors:  one in conjunction with Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy and the other with the Sherman School.  When registered, participants will receive a map for both locations.  Those who complete the walks and email a picture […]