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Turn Out the Lights

Turn Out the Lights

Firefly Sanctuary at peak season photographed by Rob Petersen Peak firefly viewing season is quickly approaching. From late June through early July, thousands of fireflies twinkle in the dark at the New Canaan Land Trust’s Firefly Preserve. This extraordinary show...

Moths: Butterflies Unsung Cousins

The Pandorus Sphinx Moth with wing span of 3 ½ inches Did you know there are more than 12,000 species of moths in North America? As the majority of them are active at night, we rarely see them. In contrast, there are about 765 species of North American butterflies....
Spring Beauties

Spring Beauties

Trout lilies with vinca minor at Silvermine-Fowler Meadow April is a good month to hunt for native wildflowers in the understory of our woodland preserves. Early spring bloomers take advantage of warming soil and abundant sunshine. The five species highlighted here...
Spring Migration

Spring Migration

While we sleep on these warm spring nights, millions of birds are winging their way north to their summer breeding grounds. Migratory birds start returning to Connecticut as early as February and continue into late May. Each species keeps its own internal clock of...
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

Red Fox photographed by Avery Stirratt Our natural landscapes and backyards are part of a complex food chain in which mammals occupy the highest echelon. Some animals that live among us are highly visible. Others are nocturnal and rarely seen, and a few wandering...
Little Treasures Underfoot

Little Treasures Underfoot

Ground covers are important to woodland ecology. They provide shelter, absorb rainwater and help keep the soil from eroding. Species that flower and produce berries feed bees and other pollinators, song and game birds, box turtles, and mammals, both large and small....
2022 Summer Stewards: Session 2, Weeks 1-2

2022 Summer Stewards: Session 2, Weeks 1-2

Dear Supporters of the New Canaan Land Trust: The NCLT is proud to share the wonderful happenings of our second internship session. Following the completion of our first summer session, the Land Trust was more than excited to welcome several new members. Andrew,...