Category: Featured

Creating Pollinator-Friendly Habitat: How You Can Help at Home

July 16th, 2025 by

Pollinators like bees, butterflies, beetles, and hummingbirds are some of the hardest-working and most essential creatures in our ecosystem. They’re responsible for helping over 75% of flowering plants—and about 1 […]


Nature’s Blooming In Our Preserves And Northwest Connecticut!

May 3rd, 2025 by

Visit our preserves this spring, and enjoy nature blooming! Mountain laurel (shown below) blooms in late May and into June. Our Sweetcake Mountain Preserve visitors will enjoy its mountain laurel […]


Foxes in Connecticut

March 11th, 2025 by

As March rolls in, Connecticut’s woodlands and suburban areas come alive with the sounds and sights of foxes as they enter their mating season. This is a critical time for […]


Experience Winter’s Unique Beauty On Our Preserves

January 27th, 2025 by

Our 2024 events connected us with nature’s spring awakening, its spring and summer blooming, feeding, and growing, and its autumn preparations for winter. We blazed a trail on our newest Danbury […]


CVRLT, an Accredited Member of the National Land Trust Alliance

December 27th, 2024 by

Thanks to our members and volunteers, we maintain our local preserves and also support our nation’s land conservation movement as an accredited member of the Land Trust Alliance (LTA). LTA […]


Protecting the Habitat of Winter Animals in Connecticut That Don’t Migrate South

November 24th, 2024 by

As the crisp winter winds begin to sweep across Connecticut, many of the state’s residents start preparing for the cold months ahead. But while humans bundle up and prepare their […]


Bats & Blooms: Creating a Bat-Friendly Garden

October 25th, 2024 by

Forget the stereotypes; bats aren’t the spooky, dark creatures we often imagine them to be. In fact, they’re vital to our ecosystem, playing a crucial role in pollination and pest […]


Bats in Connecticut

September 7th, 2024 by

Bats have long been associated with Halloween, and this has fostered many myths about them. They may look spooky to some, but they perform critical tasks in the environment that […]


Loving Our Lands Summer Photo Contest

August 18th, 2024 by

Our 2024 “Loving Our Lands” Photo Contest is LIVE!   Submit your photo by August 30th for a chance to WIN! Voting will then stay open until September 1st. Join […]


Black Bear Safety

June 26th, 2024 by

Black bears are increasingly common in Connecticut and are impressive animals. Even a long-distance glimpse of one foraging in a woodland is an unforgettable experience for most outdoor enthusiasts. However, […]


Connecticut’s Summer Wildlife

June 26th, 2024 by

Connecticut’s summer season is a time of vibrant beauty and abundant wildlife. From captivating songbirds to intriguing mammals, our state offers a rich tapestry of creatures to discover and appreciate. […]


Introducing CVRLT’s Newest Property, The Roy Preserve!

April 4th, 2024 by

In December 2023, CVRLT gratefully received a pristine 4.93-acre parcel in Danbury, donated by Mr. Noel Roy. The parcel, now named The Roy Preserve, is located near CVRLT’s Barnard, Schwab […]