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We are a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that acquires and maintains open space in Essex, CT

06/14/2026

On a beautiful sunny afternoon, the Essex Land Trust held an event to recognize supporters who have chosen to be Conservators for Life. President Deb Carreau announced that thirty two names have been added to the Conservators Rock at Cross Lots. Conservators for Life have made shown their commitment to what the land trust does to preserve and care for open space in our community, benefiting all who access our 35 miles of trails across our 700 acres. The event was a great opportunity to engage with like minded supporters under a tent with delicious refreshments.

06/13/2026

Co-sponsored with the Essex Historical Society, Essex Land Trust steward, Scott McCoid, will lead a walking tour of Ivoryton’s Millrace Preserve next Saturday, June 20 from 10-11:30am! Scott will cover Ivoryton’s history, the company that built it, and the flood that punctuated the end of an era. The conversation will continue through Ivoryton with the Essex Historical Society featuring historic buildings and sites that make up Ivoryton’s rich history. Meet at the trailhead on Ivory St. (pictured). Parking is on Ivory St. and in the public lot at Ivoryton Green. This event is weather dependent so please check our social media for updates. Unless your dog is a history buff, best to leave them at home!

06/11/2026

Stewardship of our properties sometimes requires teamwork to clean up after mother nature. Many thanks to Jeff, Leif, Al, Mark, Paul, Eric and Corinne for cleaning up the huge branch that fell from this maple tree on our Cross Lots driveway.

06/07/2026

Announcement to Cross Lots visitors: The entrance to Cross Lots will be closed on Monday from 8:30 to 2:30 to remove a tree that fell. Please avoid the location until we complete this work. Thank you.

06/05/2026

Invasives management is never ending! This week, a group of ELT volunteers led by our invasive steward Lois Tolley and Osage preserve steward Eric Tillman tackled winged euonymus (aka burning bush).

Many thanks to our leaders and Ken, Corrine, Carol, Jeff and Paul.

06/04/2026

CT Trails Day Hike at Bushy Hill/Platt Preserve, Saturday June 6, 10:00 am - 11:30 am!

Bushy Hill and Platt Preserves are local gems. The preserve is fully wooded and hugs the Falls River in the southern part of the Platt Property. There are a lot of interesting features including a mountain laurel maze, foot bridges, and a cascade on the Falls River.

This family friendly hike co-sponsored with the Essex Conservation Commission is part of the CT Trails Day celebration and will be approximately 3 miles long over easy to moderate terrain. Refreshments and socializing after the hike will be on site near the trailhead. Come out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Meet at the Bushy Hill Trailhead on Bushy Hill Road, Ivoryton. This event is weather dependent so please check our social media for updates. Dogs are ok but must be on leash.

06/01/2026

A belated thanks to the Valley Regional High School Warriors for their outstanding help at several Essex Land Trust preserves. Every year high school students take time to help in the community. We very much appreciate their hard work and enthusiasm. This year, sophomores spread four yards of wood chips on The Millrace trail wet spots, cleared historic rock walls at Cross Lots dogwood meadow, and cleared invasive plants at Turtle Creek. Thank you again ....Go Warriors! 🙌. 👏

05/30/2026

CT Trails Day Hike at Bushy Hill/Platt Preserve June 6, 10a-12p!

Our Bushy Hill and Platt Preserves are a local gem. The preserve is fully wooded and hugs the Falls River in the southern part of the Platt Property. There are a lot of interesting features including a mountain laurel maze, foot bridges, and a cascade on the Falls River.

This family friendly hike, cosponsored with the Essex Conservation Commission, is part of the CT Trails Day celebration and will be approximately 3 miles long over easy to moderate terrain.

Refreshments and socializing after the hike will be on site near the trailhead. Come out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Please register at: https://trailsday.org/events/essex-land-trust-hike-at-bushy-hill-platt-preserve/

This event is weather dependent. Please check our page for updates. Dogs are ok but must be on leash at all times.

Date, Time & Place: Saturday, June 6 @ 10:00 AM - Bushy Hill & Platt Preserves - Bushy Hill Rd, Ivoryton

05/28/2026

Join us to help remove invasive species at Osage Trails Preserve! Tuesday June 2 at 9:00 AM

Location and meeting place: Osage Trails, Foxboro Road, Essex

Help us in our continuing efforts to remove invasive plants in our preserves and help to reestablish native habitat. We will be working at Osage Trails removing burning bush and other invasives. Bring gloves, loppers, pruners, mattocks and such.

This event is weather dependent and the rain date is June 3. Please check our page for updates. No dogs at this event please!

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Essex, CT
06426

Website

http://www.essexlandtrust.org/

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