Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Join us this Thursday, June 4th at 6:00pm for Hiking Around Sherman. Go to www.shermanlibrary.org to register

06/02/2026

🌲🥾 Celebrate Connecticut Trails Day with NCLC at Birch Rocks Preserve!

Discover one of Brookfield’s hidden natural gems on a guided hike through peaceful woodlands, past seasonal brooks, and to the shore of Lake Lillinonah. Along the way, learn about local conservation efforts and the wildlife that thrive in this special habitat, including otters, eagles, osprey, and more.

📅 Saturday, June 6 (Rain Date: June 7)
🕙 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Birch Rocks Preserve (40A Obtuse Road North, Brookfield, CT)
💲 Free | Registration required
🔗https://ctland.org/event/ct-trails-day-at-birch-rocks-preserve/

To register: email [email protected] or call 860-927-1927 ext. 1509.

We hope to see you on the trail!

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

One last post before the weekend. Please save the date and join us next week for Meet Your Greens at Housatonic River Brewing in New Milford. This free, casual event is open to the public and is a great way to meet others working or volunteering in the conservation field.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Rd., New Milford
More Details: Attendees purchase their own drinks. Light refreshments will be provided.

Co-hosted by Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC), Bridgewater Land Trust, The Connecticut Audubon Society's Deer Pond Farm, Great Hollow Nature Preserve, Kent Land Trust, NCLC’s Brookfield Advisory Council, NCLC’s Naromi Advisory Council, and NCLC’s Candlewood Valley Council

05/22/2026

Congratulations Litchfield Land Trust!

05/22/2026

🌿 Conservation season is in full swing. Stay in the know and discover the latest news and upcoming events in NCLC’s May e-newsletter.

In this edition:
🍃 A major conservation grant brings a future public preserve in Sharon one step closer to reality
🌸 New hope for the rare and state-endangered Indian paintbrush
🚜 A spotlight on Kalenauskas Farm and climate resilience in action
🥾 Volunteer opportunities and upcoming community events
✨ Details about the 20th Annual Midsummer Party for Conservation

🔗https://conta.cc/4dnTUWf

Take a look at what’s happening across Northwest Connecticut.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

🌿 Native Plant Sale — this Saturday from 11am to 1:30pm at The Pink House 🌿