LLT News

February 2025

Litchfield Land Trust Earns National Recognition as an Accredited Land Trust!

One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1968, Litchfield Land Trust has been doing just that for the people of Litchfield. We are pleased to announce we have achieved national recognition – joining a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in their work.

We provided extensive documentation and were subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation. Informed from this process Litchfield Land Trust made substantive improvements in our structure, policies, procedures, and record keeping. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission’s accreditation award signifies its confidence that our land will be protected forever. Accredited land trusts steward almost 20 million acres in the United States. Litchfield Land Trust is proud of our efforts to strengthen our organization and grateful to join the ranks of accredited land trusts. We are particularly appreciative of our community of volunteers and supporters that enable us to protect our community forests and farmland.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events!

Tickets will go on sale Saturday, February 22nd. Seating is limited so grab them while you can!

Tickets for 6:30 Show

Tickets for 7:30 Show

Wings Over Water Film Screening Tuesday, April 22nd

6:30 and 7:30 viewings

Bantam Cinema and Arts Center

$10/person

Litchfield Land Trust is excited to cosponsor this film screening along with White Memorial Conservation Center, Steep Rock Association, Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, Litchfield Hills Audubon Society, and Bent of the River Audubon Center.

Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families. Join us to watch the triumphs and challenges of these remarkable creatures that defy all odds and soar across mountains, deserts, cities and forests as they head home to raise their young.

Robert Thorson

Stone Wall Talk Wednesday, April 23rd | 7:00pm Free Admission | Location TBA

Join us on Wednesday, April 23rd to meet UCONN Professor of Earth Science, Dr. Robert Thorson. He will regale us with stories which emanate from his years of geological scholarship and take us deep into our region’s cultural history. We are confident that this collaboration with the Litchfield Historical Society will be well attended. Please RSVP to director@litchfieldlandtrust.org by April 9th to ensure seating.

Email to RSVP

Thursday, March 27th | 1:00PM Walk & Talk: Monitoring Water Courses and Wetlands Litchfield Land Trust is collaborating with Flanders Nature Center and HVA to host a walk and talk titled Monitoring Water Courses and Wetlands. Interested folks should meet us at the trail head parking lot of the Upper Bantam Preserve on Thursday, March 27 at 1:00 pm. Mike Jastremski from HVA will lead the program.

Corporate Sponsors Sought for Sunset Party

Corporate support is critical to our efforts for the community. Please join as partners for land preservation.

Your support will allow us to continue our vital efforts of preserving and protecting strategic forest and farmland. In return for your support, we will proudly promote your generous support back out to the community. More than 200 guests will attend this celebration. Invitations will be mailed to more than 1,000 people in the Litchfield area. This is an opportunity to showcase your business and its support of Litchfield Land Trust’s conservation efforts.

Become a Sponsor