Litchfield Hills Greenprint Collaborative

05/28/2025

A great afternoon spent walking in Sharon with good friends and Senator Chris Murphy, who has embarked on his 9th walk across Connecticut. We talked about land conservation, affordable housing, vital federal agencies and programs and the state of the nation.

09/09/2023

Proud of our Greenprint partner Sharon Land Trust! This is also the sixth project to close this year in Connecticut with support from the Highlands Conservation Act: an all time record!

09/04/2023

Starting this weekend, join Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area for the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of the month!

With so many (free!) guided walks to choose from across Litchfield County and the Berkshires, you're bound to find something for you - and learn about the area's rich and local heritage. Check it out here! https://housatonicheritage.org/heritage-experiences/heritage-walks/

📷: HVA board member Bart Jones

08/30/2023

The 3 Foragers are back at Flanders this Saturday, September 2 at 10AM for Wild Edible Plants & Fungi of Fall! Learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare the wild foods of autumn, from acorns through minty wintergreen leaves, including golden honey mushrooms and maitake, the “dancing mushroom.” Join us for an engaging talk with The 3 Foragers to learn about edible plants and fungi, how to identify them, and recipe ideas! We will start with a slide show and head outside to walk around the grounds. Advanced registration is required, please visit our website for further details & to register.

08/30/2023

Join us for a Bird and Nature Walk with Larry Fischer Wednesday, September 6th
8:30am- 10:30am at the Orzech Preserve, 2 Botsford Hill Road, Roxbury.
Larry Fischer is a past president of the Western Connecticut Bird Club. A walk with Larry includes plant identification, bird song and interesting anecdotes. All are welcome on the walk and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water and insect repellent, as well as wear appropriate footwear.
RSVP [email protected], or call 860.350.4148.

08/30/2023

08/30/2023

September is Housatonic Heritage Month, when we celebrate the beauty of the Upper Housatonic Valley Natural Heritage Area. So join us on a series of guided hikes, beginning THIS SUNDAY, September 3, from 10am to noon at the Goodbody Preserve. We'll hike the gorgeous Indian Mountain trails. Followed by....
-Saturday, September 9th, 10am to noon at the Mary Moore Preserve, where we'll hike the Ledge Loop trail and visit the famous Chinkapin Oak.
-Sunday, September 24th, 10am to noon at the Hamlin Preserve, when we'll explore Red Mountain.
-Saturday, September 30th, 10am to noon at the Von Ahn Preserve, where we'll introduce hikers to our newest trails.
More information can be found in the link in our bio. We can't wait to meet you on the trails!

08/30/2023

08/30/2023

WHAT:
MLT Sunflower Days

WHEN:
Saturday and Sunday, 9/2 and 9/3, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE:
The MLT Bronson Meadow Field,
along 188, just east of Pies & Pub in Middlebury
(parking on the grass along 188 or the Pies & Pub lot)

WHAT:
The sunflowers are now in full bloom. You can buy some ready-picked or pick your own (6 for $15 or dozen for $20, Cash or check only.)

Take pictures or just wander around and enjoy their majesty.
Proceeds benefit the MLT trail mapping and trail maps.

All who stop by will get a voucher good for 10% off their order that day at Pies and Pub.

There are still a few opportunities for interested members to volunteer.

06/11/2023

Mountain Laurel season turns our woodlands into ethereal gardens of white and pink blossoms. Where are your favorite laurel displays?

05/17/2023