Love the Outdoors? Become a NCLC Volunteer Trail Steward
NCLC’s 22 public nature preserves offer trails that connect people to the natural beauty of our region. However,
News & Events
Land Conservation Opportunity in Sherman Set to Expand Recreational Access in Nature
Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) and the Town of Sherman are collaborating to preserve the 117-acre Glen Brook
Is Your Soil Healthy?
Healthy soil is an essential component of healthy natural and working lands. From forests to farms, ecosystems and
Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy Announces Climate-Smart Grant Awardees
October 8, 2024 (Kent, CT) – Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) proudly announces climate-smart agricultural grant awardees for
PRESS RELEASE: Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy Secures $4.5M in Funding to Protect Public Recreation Lands and Announces the Protection of The Ledges in Brookfield
August 1, 2024 – Kent, CT – Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) is pleased to announce it has
PRESS RELEASE: Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy Receives $280,000 Grant for Recreational Trails Project
June 18, 2024 – Kent, CT – Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) is thrilled to announce that it
Field Notes: Owl Calls on Winter Nights
Winter nights may seem cold and biting, but amidst the snow and wind, owls are out and about
Get Outside This Weekend: Three Winter Hikes to Try
The following preserve parking lots have been cleared so that you can get outside this weekend and enjoy
Five Reasons to Love Winter Walks
Winter’s days are shorter, and temperatures are dropping, but the good news is that we can reap the
Smyrski Farm Preserve Expanded! Safeguarding Agricultural Heritage and Natural Beauty
Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) proudly announces the permanent protection of an additional four acres of pristine pastureland
Blue Skies for the Annual Community Picnic
Blue skies and crisp fall weather prevailed for Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy’s (NCLC) annual, free picnic on October
Remembering Mel Bristol
Melvin Lee Bristol, known to friends and family as Mel, passed away on June 10 at the age