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 […]
Spring Appeal
Every year, trees in our yards, parks, and forests lead us and our neighboring wildlife into spring. After trees conserve energy during winter’s cold, shorter daylight hours, the longer, warmer
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
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,
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,
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
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
Loving our Lands: Summer Photo Contest Fundraiser
Get ready to photograph nature’s special summer scenes! Our 3rd Annual “Loving Our Lands” Photo Contest fundraiser will take place from July 16th until August 14th 2022. We welcome all
No Mow May
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
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.
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
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