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Danbury and New Fairfield, CT

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January 23, 2023 by Jaclyn Gartner Leave a Comment

CVRLT News: Board Update

CVRLT President – Faline Schneiderman: Congratulations to Faline Schneiderman, CVRLT’s 2019-2022 Vice President, on her NEW role as CVRLT’s President! Faline is grateful to have worked in partnership with President, Cheryl Rykowski, on many initiatives which have prepared her to lead our team in 2023 and beyond.

A professional archaeologist, Faline has also worked for more than 30 years in the fields of historic preservation, land use, and protecting our environment. She is an adjunct professor of sociology and anthropology at Western CT State University, and is a Vice President of Historical Perspectives, a cultural resources management firm. Faline has served on local historic preservation and land use boards, including Preserve New Fairfield, Fairfield County Preservation Network, and her local Historic Properties Commission. She is shown here hiking in Acadia National Park and leading a CVRLT hike.

CVRLT Vice President – Shane Cosentino: Congratulations to Shane Cosentino on his new role as CVRLT’s Vice President! Shane has a lifelong love of the outdoors and has proudly served on our Board of Directors since 2014. He helped with the New Fairfield and Danbury Land Trusts’ 2016 merger to form CVRLT and has served on our Board’s Land Management and Connecting People to the Land committees.

A nature and animal lover, Shane and his wife Danielle have two dogs, two birds, and two horses. They enjoy exploring local woodlands, traveling, gardening, and spending time with their young son. We thank Shane for his dedication and enthusiasm to CVRLT and our Board!

CVRLT Former President – Cheryl Rykowski: Our heartfelt thanks to CVRLT’s outgoing President, Cheryl Rykowski, for her inspiring enthusiasm and her unbounding commitment during the past four years, especially during the COVID pandemic and our reaccreditation by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Our Accredited Land Trust logo distinguishes us from business investment land trusts. It certifies our commitment to best practices in acquiring, stewarding, and providing people access to the land and habitats we preserve. We are proud to be among the one-third of America’s land trusts that are accredited.

CVRLT Retired Board Member – Mike Cunningham: We gratefully thank Mike Cunningham, who retired from our Board in December, for his years of dedicated leadership during the merger of Danbury and New Fairfield’s Land Trusts to form CVRLT, on CVRLT’s Land Management Committee, and on the regional Ives Trail & Greenway, which links our Danbury preserves with its 20-mile trail connecting the towns of Ridgefield, Danbury, Bethel, and Redding.

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December 7, 2022 by Jaclyn Gartner

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 moments. 


This holiday season, choose the gift of nature with a Membership, Friend, or Leadership donation to CVRLT’s Holiday Appeal. All our donors enjoy membership benefits, including a discount on all CVRLT paid events. Leadership donors are posted annually on our website and in our newsletter too. Help support our mission and make a donation at candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/donate-now. Online giving is also convenient, secure, and helps to conserve paper and our woodland habitats.

From all of us at CVRLT, enjoy a happy and healthy holiday season, and all the best in the new year! 

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October 12, 2022 by Jaclyn Gartner

CVRLT Online Silent Auction

CVRLT is having its first ONLINE SILENT AUCTION, which will run from November 3rd-10th. All proceeds raised during our silent auction will directly benefit Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust and support us in our mission to preserve and protect natural areas throughout Danbury and New Fairfield. Place your bids NOW at https://cvrl.betterworld.org/auctions/candlewood-valley-regional-land. Bidding ends on 11/10 at 8pm EST.

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September 3, 2022 by Jaclyn Gartner

Connecticut Drought Crisis

It was a summer of little to no rain here in Connecticut as our state underwent a drought. With so little rainfall this summer, the entire Housatonic River Watershed region continues to experience a serious issue brought on by climate change, rising temperatures, and other factors. At this time, it is being considered a stage D2 severe drought.

When there is a drought, there is a loss of groundwater, which essentially feed rivers and provides drinking water for private wells. Furthermore, it can cause a decrease in crop growth and produce and an increase in fire hazards. Droughts can also greatly affect aquatic life due to low water levels. You may also notice an earlier and less vibrant fall foliage this year.

So, what can we do to help?

· Conserve water! Use it only for drinking, hygiene, and sanitation purposes
· Don’t go fishing
· Stop watering and mowing your lawn
· Instead of pouring water down the drain, use it for something else, like watering your plants
· Fix dripping faucets and plumbing leaks

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July 13, 2022 by Jaclyn Gartner

Event Alert: Music Around the Pond

Make sure to join us in New Fairfield for the annual “Music Around the Pond” summer event on July 16th 2022 from 5-8pm, sponsored by Friends of Ball Pond! This fun, family-friendly event invites boaters to float, row, or paddle around Ball Pond, where local talent performs from docks and shorelines. Live music will be provided by Al Rivoli. It will be a great night so we hope you will join us, on land or in the water!

As a reminder, please protect Ball Pond from zebra mussels. Wash water vessels and trailers coming in from other lakes. Thank you!

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