Prospect Land Trust

07/11/2026

Prospect Land Trust protects 143 acres of Prospect wetlands, woodlands, and historic open space — but what truly brings these places to life are the people who walk them, learn from them, and help care for them.

From group hikes that connect neighbors…
to magical owl prowls under the night sky…
to hands‑on trail clean‑up days…
to fascinating geology hikes that reveal the stories beneath our feet…
there’s always something happening on our protected lands.

And members and volunteers are the heart of it:
💚 Everything we do is powered entirely by volunteers. We receive no funding from the town, yet we continue to preserve Prospect’s natural beauty and heritage for all generations.

If you believe open space matters — if you enjoy our trails, our events, or simply knowing these lands are protected — we invite you to enjoy our resources and even consider becoming a member.
(Membership isn’t required to join hikes or events, but it is does help keep them possible). Follow us on Facebook or join our mailing list to stay on plugged in to what is happening.

👉 Join Prospect Land Trust and help protect the places you love.
https://www.prospectlandtrust.org/membership-donations

07/06/2026

Congratulations to Mark Poulin, Woodland Regional High School senior and winner of the Prospect Land Trust Scholarship. Mark was awarded a $1,000 scholarship at a recent meeting of the PLT Board of Directors, with his parents proudly in attendance. He will be attending Central Connecticut State University, where he plans to study Engineering. We are proud to support Mark’s curiosity, dedication, and drive as he begins this next chapter. We applaud his commitment to learning and look forward to all he will accomplish.

Pictured here are Bill Rinckel, PLT President, Mark Poulin, and PLT Scholarship Committee members Nancy VanderEyk and John Dyckman. To learn more about Prospect Land Trust properties and initiatives, please visit our website at www.prospectlandtrust.org or follow us here on Facebook.

06/07/2026

Thank you to all the fellow hikers who joined our hike leader Gary Battel on an amazing Connecticut Trails Day hike yesterday! The group shared stories and lots of fresh air during the morning outing at Kathan Woods. Our trails are open year round and open to everyone!! Check out our latest properties:

The Prospect Land Trust in Prospect, CT, conserves a total of 143 acres. This includes various parcels of land that are preserved for their scenic, natural, and historical value as well as parcels that offer hiking trails, providing educational and recreational benefits for the community. Followin....

06/04/2026

Connecticut Trails Day is the largest celebration of its kind in the entire country, and Prospect is proud to be part of it. This weekend, our community joins more than 200 free hikes, walks, and outdoor events happening statewide. It’s the perfect chance to explore the trails right in our backyard by joining us this Saturday at Kathan Woods at 9:30. Families welcome!!.

Grab a friend, lace up, and celebrate the natural beauty that makes Prospect special.