No Mow May is an initiative to put a pause on mowing residential lawns in the month of May. The main goal of No Mow May protects and boosts the […] Read more..
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Everyday is Earth Day at CVRLT
In January 2017, the Land Trust Alliance launched a new program to help land trusts address climate change. Climate change is a global event, but its impacts are very local. […] Read more..
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Retiring Board Member Bill McCann’s Many Roles at CVRLT
This spring we celebrate Board member Bill McCann’s 26 years of local conservation leadership. Bill is a past president and founding member of the New Fairfield Land Trust and a […] Read more..
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2022 CVRLT Events
2022 has arrived and we’ve been busy planning all of our upcoming events for the year! All community events are free (excludes the CVRLT soiree) so please join us at […] Read more..
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Happy 2022 – Nature Lover’s Resolutions
Happy New Year from Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust! Our protected lands help us relax and enjoy nature all year long! Let’s make a promise to further protect and enjoy […] Read more..
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Support CVRLT on Amazon Smile
Did you know you can support CVRLT simply by shopping on Amazon Smile? When you shop online via Amazon Smile, please consider making Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust your selected […] Read more..
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Donate to CVRLT this Holiday Season
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..
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2021 Fund the Land Appeal Honors Our Land Management Chair & Team
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 […] Read more..
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Loving our Lands Photo Contest Results
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 […] Read more..
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Foraging Hike @ Hidden Valley Nature Center
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 […] Read more..
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CVRLT “Loving our Lands” Photo Contest Fundraiser – ENTER NOW!
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 […] Read more..
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Event Recap: Music Around the Pond
We had an amazing weekend in New Fairfield for their annual “Music Around the Pond” summer event, sponsored by Friends of Ball Pond! This fun, family-friendly event invites boaters to […] Read more..