Sweetcake Mountain Preserve: A Trail that’s Sweet as Cake
Looking to work off those holiday calories? Pay a visit to one of CVRLT properties for a hike! In continuing of “Autumn on our Preserves” series, we are highlighting our […] Read more..
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Enjoy Nature’s Gifts This Holiday Season!
Winter’s pristine beauty inspires our gratitude for the beauty of our region’s magnificent woodlands, mountains, meadows, waterways, and especially our preserves. Thank you for helping us to fulfill our mission of […] Read more..
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Komlo Preserve: A Sanctuary for People and Wildlife
As autumn arrives, nature begins busily preparing for winter! Our “Autumn On Our Preserves” series by CVRLT volunteer Michelle Bissett captures the many inspiring sights and sounds to enjoy this […] Read more..
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10 ways you can include nature in your Halloween festivities
Happy Halloween! There are lots of activities you can do today to celebrate that can help you get out in nature. Here is a list of 10 activities you can […] Read more..
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The Top 5 Best Trees to Plant in Connecticut
This time of the year, we begin to see the leaves on our trees change, so what are the best trees to plant in the state of Connecticut and why? […] Read more..
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Sounds of Summer Nights
Go out on a warm, humid summer night, and you’ll hear the sounds of nature coming from the treetops, bushes, and grasses. Curiosity can be satisfied by simply stopping, relaxing, […] Read more..
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Loving our Lands: Summer Photo Contest Fundraiser
CVRLT’s second annual “Loving our Lands” summer photo contest is officially LIVE! From now until August 20th, we’re inviting nature-loving photographers to submit photos for the following categories: Animal Kingdom : Found […] Read more..
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The History of Candlewood Lake
Once referred to as “one of the most beautiful lakes in the world” (Klark K. Kitchen, New York Sun, 1929), many of us do not realize the rich history that […] Read more..
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Latest CVRLT News & Updates
Things have been exciting here at CVRLT as we embark on a new season and kick-off to summer. New Fairfield’s Girl and Boy Scout Troops have been hard at work […] Read more..
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Connecticut’s State Flower: Mountain Laurel
Designated as the Connecticut State Flower by the General Assembly in 1907, the Mountain Laurel is perhaps the most beautiful of native American shrubs. Its fragrance and the massed richness […] Read more..
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How to Celebrate Earth Day
The 53rd Earth Day is Saturday, April 22. So, what is Earth Day? How did it come to be? How do we celebrate Earth Day? Find out in this informative […] Read more..
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Donate to CVRLT’s Holiday Appeal
As an accredited land trust, we protect the land, water, vegetation, and wildlife on our preserves, and maintain trails and educational kiosks to help visitors safely enjoy nature’s many beautiful […] Read more..