Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust

Danbury and New Fairfield, CT

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Our History

The Land Trust of Danbury was incorporated in 1971 by a group of concerned residents. It assumed Danbury’s original name, Swampfield, when first incorporated, later changing its name to The Land Trust of Danbury to better reflect its geographic scope. Over the years, TLTOD has preserved approximately 226 acres. In addition, TLTOD has led many educational programs including bird, wildflower and other na­ture walks catering to urban and suburban populations, various presen­tations to the public, professionals, and government officials, restoration efforts including invasive species removal, conservation easement stew­ardship, and more. TLTOD served a predominantly urban population (96% urban), located in Fairfield County. Its fee and easement holdings are located within Danbury, preserving corridors of green space and wildlife havens in an area where little open space is left.

The New Fairfield Land Trust was formed in 1997 to protect and pre­serve open space in New Fairfield. Since that time they have helped to protect over 290 acres, including 2 conservation easements. NFLT was an all-volunteer, community and town supported land trust which over the years built a strong foundation serving the residents of New Fairfield. Some of the services and programs provided to the community included educational func­tions for citizens, students and scouts, envi­ronmental research, hiking, birding, cross country skiing, bicycling and hosting community events on properties. The NFLT has preserved approximately 290 acres since they first began the land trust, with their “starter” preserve coming as a direct donation from the Town of New Fairfield signifying the trust and grassroots support NFLT had from its town.

Merging our two land trusts together created a stronger and more diverse organization than standing alone. What the Land Trust of Danbury cannot offer, the New Fairfield Land Trust can and vice versa. We have found an important balance between properties that are solely acquired for conservation purposes with limited access and properties that allow patrons to enter freely. We felt that each land trust brought to the table different pieces of the puzzle, that now merged, cohesively fit together. The New Fairfield Land Trust has a number of preserves and trails that offer beautiful scenery and a great hike, while some of the Land Trust of Danbury properties include two farms and acreage that although beautiful, does not offer access to the public.

 

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Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust
  • Balsar Preserve
  • Barnard Drive Preserve
  • Beaver Bog Mountain Preserve
  • Bigelow Pond Preserve
  • Buhse Preserve
  • Burton’s Ridge Preserve
  • Demento Family Preserve
  • Disbrow Pond Meadow
  • Elstein Preserve
  • Elwell Road Preserve
  • Finn’s Land Preserve
  • First Congregational Preserve
  • Gateway Conservation Area
  • Hahlawah Preserves
  • Hidden Valley Nature Center
  • Komlo Preserve
  • Milltown Preserve
  • Nabby Road Preserve
  • Nazzaro Preserve
  • Outpost Farm Preserve
  • Pootatuck Preserve
  • Schwab Preserve
  • Shortwoods Brook Aquifer
  • Shortwoods Brook Aquifer B
  • Shortwoods Preserve
  • Simon & Alain Preserve A
  • Simone & Alain Preserve B
  • Starview Acres
  • Sweetcake Mountain Preserve
  • Titicus Mountain Preserve
  • Wellstood Preserve
  • Wicks Manor
  • Wiedel Preserve A
  • Wiedel Preserve B
  • Winter Sunset Farm
  • Wyatt Preserve

Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust, © 2005–2021, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Danbury, Connecticut • New Fairfield, Connecticut
PO Box 32, Danbury, Connecticut 06813