Volunteers hard at work on our trails.  Tree falls, erosion, wear and tear, and trash removal have been keeping us busy at our five hiking preserves.

Photo: Jeff Pratt and Bruce MacLeod cleared several large trees and rerouted a section of the Upper Bantam Preserve for safer hiking.  

The ”Station” nonprofit organization hub at 28 Russell Street is now fully occupied. Litchfield Land Trust shares the building with Litchfield Hills Audubon Society, Rivers Alliance of CT, Litchfield Housing Trust, and Litchfield Community Greenway.  

Litchfield Land Trust continues to collaborate with local and regional land trusts and conservation organizations. We have hosted several regional meetings including Small Area Land Trusts and the Litchfield Greenprint Collaborative at the Litchfield Land Trust office. 

Litchfield Land Trust is collaborating with Heather Liljengren, a Field Botanist, for the collection and propagation of native seeds from our preserves. The CT northwestern highlands represent a unique ecosystem with ecotypes that support local pollinators and wildlife. Together we are promoting and encouraging the planting of locally sourced plants. 

Native Plant Sale is coming for Spring!  Online orders will start on March 18 with pickup on May 4 to get ready for Mother’s Day. 

Available plants are:

• Red Oak ($30)
• Highbush blueberry ($25)
• Sprucebush ($25)
• Meadowsweet ($25)
• Sweet Pepperbush ($25)

Prices are the same as last year.  Order information will be coming by March 18. 

Earth Day celebration, April 20th The Land Trust is participating with Sustainable Litchfield in this community celebration to be held at the Litchfield Community Center.  Come join us for enjoyable activities and learning about sustainability. 

SAVE THE DATE

Sunset Party – Sept. 20th The annual Litchfield Land Trust fundraiser, the Sunset Party, is scheduled for Friday September 20, 2024 at the Jenson Barn, Prospect Mt. Rd, Litchfield.  

We are presently seeking sponsors for the event and welcome your suggestions. Please send them to Kim, Office Manager at info@litchfieldlandtrust.org .