07/19/2025
Not sure if anyone has seen this:
Project Name: Camp Laurel
Sponsor: Avalonia Land Conservancy and Trust for Public Land
Location: Clubhouse Road, Lebanon
Grant Amount: $1,365,000.00
Size: 352.89 Acres
Description: This former Girl Scout Camp is the largest unpreserved parcel in Lebanon. The Girl Scouts will retain a portion of the property with continued access to the remainder, together with the public. Recreational opportunities include swimming, kayaking, sailing, hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. The mostly forested property contains 55 acres of wetlands, the headwaters of the Ten Mile River and Stiles Pond. The waterbodies, undeveloped shorelines, and wetlands are crucial for maintaining biodiversity for species dependent on vernal pools and forest habitats, and function as natural sponges for precipitation, control runoff, filter contaminants and provide groundwater recharge. This acquisition will safeguard a significant ecological corridor that links the core forest of Mono Pond State Park with other nearby forested lands. The connectivity supports wildlife migration and resilience in the face of climate change, ensuring the protection of diverse habitats across the region. The property’s six-mile multi-use trail network is proximate to the Air Line State Park Trail. The Town of Lebanon hopes to expand its recreational resources by connecting this property to the Air Line State Park Trail.
found in this article:
Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Announces State Grants To Protect 2,270 Acres of Open Space and Create Six New Community Green Spaces 7/15/2025 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is awarding $14.3 million in state funding to aid in the purchase and ...
