Posts by Gail Faherty
2020 March Landmark Newsletter
Download the 2020 March Landmark Newsletter >> The New England Forest Foundation recently completed the acquisition of a development easement on 365 acres in eastern Stafford bordering Ellington and near the Nye-Holman State Forest. The preservation goal had been under negotiations for several years with John Serafin through the MassConn conservation outreach project and was…
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Download the Annual Report 2019 >> Letter from the President: Patrice L. Carson It’s that time of year again…that time of year when I receive an email from Karl reminding me that he needs my President’s Letter for the Northern Connecticut Land Trust Annual Report. And every year I go through past reports and look…
Read More2019 Autumn Landmark Newsletter
Download LANDMARK #37 Newsletter >> “The earth has its music for those who will listen.” – George Santayana Annual Meeting Hegarty Property Transfers Completed Bellante Preserve “The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.” – E.E. Cummings
Read More2019 Spring Landmark Newsletter
Download Landmark #36 Newsletter >> “Whenever there is a massive spill of solar energy, it is just called a nice day.” – Bumper sticker Trust Working to Improve Land Conservation Efforts Trust –owned Farms Leveraging Grant Money for Improved Yields New Property Preserved in Ellington Near Crystal Lake “Keep your sense of proportion by…
Read More2019 Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting was held in Somers on 9/22/19. After a social and brief meeting to elect directors, Dr. Richard Cowles gave a presentation about invasive species. This enlightening and rather scary discussion alerted us to the ever growing danger of invasives. Read more about Dr. Cowles >>
Read MoreCanoe/Kayak Paddle
The Annual Canoe/Kayak Paddle at Upper Bolton Pond in Vernon was held in May on a beautiful morning. Ten boats and eleven paddlers attended this popular event.
Read MoreNipmuck Woods
A 79-acre parcel was purchased in Stafford from the Stafford Fish & Game Club. This upland forest is near Roaring Brook in Stafford and abuts the Nipmuck State Forest and connects through the forest to the NCLT-protected White Farm. We plan to name the new property “Nipmuck Woods.” Funds were provided by the CT Department…
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