Category: News

2021 Fund the Land Appeal Honors Our Land Management Chair & Team

November 4th, 2021 by

Each year, our Fund the Land Appeal celebrates leadership in preserving nature in our community. Our 2020 appeal honored the memory of Danbury conservationists, Philip and Monique Weidel. In 2021, we […]


Loving our Lands Photo Contest Results

October 24th, 2021 by

Our second Annual Loving our Lands Photo Contest Fundraiser was a HUGE success! We gratefully thank all our 2021 photo contest participants! Thanks to your support, we raised more than […]


Foraging Hike @ Hidden Valley Nature Center

September 26th, 2021 by

Thank you to all those who attended our sold out mushroom foraging hike this weekend at Hidden Valley Nature Center in New Fairfield. Everyone had a wonderful time searching for mushrooms and […]


CVRLT “Loving our Lands” Photo Contest Fundraiser – ENTER NOW!

September 19th, 2021 by

The Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust’s second annual “Loving our Lands” photo contest fundraiser is OPEN!! Visit www.gogophotocontest.com/candlewoodvalleyregionallandtrust to enter for your chance to WIN! Submissions will be accepted now […]


July is Lake Appreciation Month

July 26th, 2021 by

You work and play on them. You drink from them. But do you really appreciate them? Growing population, development, and invasive species stress your local lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. All […]


Capture the Beauty at CVRLT

June 18th, 2021 by

Summer is officially here and what better way to enjoy the warm weather and beautiful sunshine than by visiting our stunning properties here at CVRLT. If you’re a nature and […]


Explore CVRLT’s “Hidden Gem,” Komlo Preserve in New Fairfield

May 21st, 2021 by

Located at 130 CT-37 near New Fairfield’s town center, finding Komlo Preserve’s entrance was challenging until new signage (shown above) was recently installed. Visitors enter the driveway to the right […]


Enjoy nature this spring at CVRLT…

April 19th, 2021 by

Spring has sprung! For walking, paddling, picnicking or savoring nature’s beauty, these lakeside preserves are the perfect close-to-home spot for a spring adventure. Visit our Properties page to learn more. Hahlawah […]


CVRLT Secretary Nicole Vesey’s Lifelong Love of Nature

March 3rd, 2021 by

New Fairfield native Nicole Vesey enjoys a career in the healthcare industry, and continues her lifelong connection to nature as CVRLT’s Secretary. While growing up in New Fairfield, Nicole recalls, […]


Our Volunteers in Action

September 13th, 2020 by

Beautifying our Ball Pond Lakefront at Hahlawah Preserve In March, a dedicated team of CVRLT, Ball Pond and New Fairfield volunteers began working to beautify this scenic spot at the […]


Meet Paul Falciano, CVRLT’s Treasurer

August 28th, 2020 by

Welcome to our new Treasurer, Paul Falciano. All of us at CVRLT gratefully thank Paul for his leadership on our Board!


Komlo Preserve with Dr. David Gropper

July 9th, 2020 by

Photos from CVRLT Member, Dr. David Gropper. These photos were taken at CVRLT’s Komlo Preserve.