Great Hollow Nature Preserve Hike

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT

Hike at 9:30 a.m. NOTE:  CVRLT's annual meeting for members following hike (11:00 a.m.).  Our annual meeting will be held in Great Hollow's newly renovated barn. Members will have the opportunity to meet the CVRLT Board of Directors and Executive Director. Update on the organizations' progress over the past years as a newly merged organization and […]

Council Rock, Pootatuck State Forest Hike

Pootatuck State Forest 178 Short Woods Rd, New Fairfield, CT, United States

Our Gala Honoree, Bill McCann will be leading our first Fall Hike this year. The hike will be held on September 30th at 10:00am. Join us for a morning hike as we say goodbye to September and hello to October! Meeting Point: Squantz Pond @10:00am 178 Short Woods Rd, New Fairfield Our guided hikes are […]

Foraging Hike at Komlo Preserve, New Fairfield

Komlo Preserve 130 Route 37, New Fairfield, CT

Join Cheryl Rykowski and Karen Monger of The 3 Foragers for a guided forage at Komlo Preserve in New Fairfield where you may happen upon fresh berries, wild greens, edible flowers, and summer fungi. Hike Details This is not an aggressive hike, but a slow, 2-hour forage with frequent stops to identify edible plants such […]

Hike to Council Rock

Squantz Pond State Park 178 Short Woods Road, New Fairfield, CT

Join Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust Director Bill McCann for a guided hike through the beautiful mountain-like setting of Squantz Pond State park.

Hike the Hollows

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT

Save the date! Check back to confirm event is still taking place and more details. Hike the Hollows for CT Trails Day

Historic Land Use Hike

Pootatuck Preserve 230 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT, United States

SAVE THE DATE! Time is tentative.  Watch for our emails and/or check back here to confirm time.  

Earth Day Hike @ Pootatuck Preserve

Pootatuck Preserve 230 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT, United States

Join the CVRLT family for an Earth Day Hike, led by Nicole Vesey, on April 24th from 10:00-12:00pm. When: Saturday, April 24th Where: Pootatuck Preserve in New Fairfield Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Meeting Place: Lower Parking Lot entrance for Squantz Pond Detail: Adults, dog, and kid-friendly. Dress appropriately for rocky and late-April weather hiking conditions. Bring your […]

Connecticut Trails Day Hike, led by Bill McCann – NO MORE OPEN SPOTS!

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! AT THIS TIME, THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY! Join Great Hollow’s naturalist, John Foley, and Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust director, Bill McCann, for a special guided tour through Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area, as we celebrate National Trails Day. We’ll first pay a […]

Foraging Hike @ Hidden Valley Nature Center – NOW FULL!

Hidden Valley Nature Center 52 Gillotti Road, New Fairfield, CT

WE ARE CURRENTLY FULL FOR THIS HIKE! To join the waitlist, please email [email protected]. Join us on Saturday, September 25th at 10am at Hidden Valley Nature Center (52 Gillotti Rd. in New Fairfield) for a Foraging Hike! Explore the woods for wild mushrooms with leading CT forager, Karen Monger, of The Three Foragers. Enjoy the […]

Earth Day

Komlo Preserve 130 Route 37, New Fairfield, CT

CVRLT will be participating in New Fairfield's Earth Day event on April 22nd (rain date, 4/23) at Memorial Field, located at 4 Brush Hill Road in New Fairfield, CT.   9:00 - 10:00 - Residents can pick up trash bags at Town Hall to collect garbage in their community and return trash for town removal […]

Earth Day Hike @ The Roy Preserve

Led by CVRLT Board Member, Cheryl Rykowski, come join Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust on Saturday, April 20th at 10AM for an Earth Day hike and come see our new property, the Roy Preserve! We will meet at 1 Deal Drive in Danbury - make sure to park along the street. We'll hike approximately two […]