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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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July is Lake Appreciation Month
You work and play on them. You drink from them. But do you really appreciate them? Growing population, development, and invasive species stress your local lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. All
Capture the Beauty at CVRLT
Summer is officially here and what better way to enjoy the warm weather and beautiful sunshine than by visiting our stunning properties here at CVRLT. If you’re a nature and
Explore CVRLT’s “Hidden Gem,” Komlo Preserve in New Fairfield
Located at 130 CT-37 near New Fairfield’s town center, finding Komlo Preserve’s entrance was challenging until new signage (shown above) was recently installed. Visitors enter the driveway to the right
Enjoy nature this spring at CVRLT…
Spring has sprung! For walking, paddling, picnicking or savoring nature’s beauty, these lakeside preserves are the perfect close-to-home spot for a spring adventure. Visit our Properties page to learn more. Hahlawah
CVRLT Secretary Nicole Vesey’s Lifelong Love of Nature
New Fairfield native Nicole Vesey enjoys a career in the healthcare industry, and continues her lifelong connection to nature as CVRLT’s Secretary. While growing up in New Fairfield, Nicole recalls,