Halloween Hike at Pootatuck Preserve: Fun for Families!

CVRLT director, Nicole Vesey, hosted a Halloween-themed hike through Pootatuck Preserve in New Fairfield on October 19th. The weather was just right for this family-fun hike. Check out our photos […]
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Hike to Council Rock:
Great Views, Great Time

Our guided hike at Squantz Pond State Park with Bill McCann on September 21st was fun AND healthy! Check out photos below!
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Sunset Soiree 2019: Lots of Fun and a Great Success!

Our Sunset Soiree on September 28th was a blast! The weather was absolutely perfect for this outside gathering, and many camein support of open space. Can’t wait till next year! […]
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Mary Ellen Sierra: For the Love of Nature

We met Mary Ellen Sierra and her husband, Dr. Anand Gothale, at a Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust fundraising event last year and were inspired by the fact that they […]
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CT Trails Day 2019: Great Hiking with Great Hollow!

Great Hollow Naturalist, John Foley, and Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust Director Bill McCann led a “Hike the Hollow” Trails Day guided tour through the Great Hollow Nature Preserve and […]
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The Third Annual Foraging Hike: What’s Good to Eat, and What’s Not!

CVRLT board member Cheryl Rykowski and Karen Monger of The 3 Foragers led a very well-attended foraging hike at Komlo Preserve in New Fairfield, CT where hikers were enlightened on […]
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Q&A with Cheryl Rykowski

Having served on the board of directors for the Land Trust of Danbury prior to its merger with the New Fairfield Land Trust to form Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust […]
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New Fairfield Entrusts Prime Open Space to CVRLT’s Care

New Fairfield just got a little greener. The Town of New Fairfield donated more than 38 acres of prime open space to the care of Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust. […]
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Wine, Whiskey and Song: All That and More As Many Turned Out to Support CVRLT

Our March 8th event at Tarrywile Mansion in Danbury was a great success as so many came to celebrate conservation and conversation! Lively silent and live auctions added to the […]
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Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust Announces Officer Appointments and New Board Members

The Board of Directors for Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust (CVRLT) is pleased to announce the following officer appointments for 2019: Cheryl Rykowski – President Faline Schneiderman – Vice President […]
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CVRLT 2018 Review

Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust hosts many hikes and other special events throughout the year to connect people with the land. Join us! Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust volunteers hosted […]
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“Put a Cork In It” Event: A Fun Time to Support and Learn About CVRLT!

What do you get when you combine fine wine & food, a fun selection of tequila tastings, an amazing venue, and people interested in supporting open space and the environment […]
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