Have you spotted a butterfly in your backyard recently? Want to learn more about these and other pollinators during the peak butterfly season in Connecticut? Join us for a guided walk with expert lepidopterist, Victor DeMasi, on Saturday, August 20th at 10am. We'll learn about the many different butterflies and pollinators that can be found […]
Date: 9/14/22Time: 10:00 AMTopic: Walking MeditationLocation: Watson-Symington Preserve Description: Join us in walking meditation at Watson-Symington Preserve led by the Community Mindfulness Project. The stone labyrinth designed by artist Christopher Kaczmarek (installed as part of the 2020 New Canaan Sculpture Trail) will be incorporated into our moving meditation. Discover inner stillness through outer movement in one […]
Beekeeper Peet Foster will discuss the role of apiaries on land trust properties, the seasonal stages of beekeeping and the impact of pollinators. Park at the Mather Meadow Homestead on 19 Stephen Mather Road. This event was previously scheduled for October 1 and was rescheduled to October 8 due to rain.
Date: 10/12/22 Time: 10:00 AM Rain Date: 10/19/22 Topic: Connecting Through The Senses Location: Council Ring @ Still Pond Description: We spend a lot of our time in “simulator mode”, removed from the present moment as we envision future scenarios or past events. Not all of that time is helpful, and often we may be missing out on the […]
Former NLT President and Chi Gong Master Bill Wrenn will lead a Forest Bathing Walk at Farm Creek Preserve. Park at 34 Sammis Street.
Join the New Canaan Land Trust for a Sculpture Trail Walking Tour at Silvermine-Fowler, which is located within the Still Pond Preserve. Parking area is across from 778 Silvermine Road. Fill out my LGL Form!
The Walk Your Land Trust Fall Series continues with the Wilton Land Conservation Trust. The hike, through Nick Parisot Memorial Trail, starts and ends at the Slaughter Field Pond, located toward the corner of Piper's and Nod Hill Road, Wilton, CT. Bring your lantern, and explore a meadow at twilight! Sunday, Nov. 06 3:30 pm […]
Date: 11/9/22 Time: 10:00 AM Rain Date: 11/16/22 Topic: Forest Bathing Location: Browne Preserve Description: The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, which translates to ‘forest bathing’, is the medicine of simply being in the forest. It is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness. The purpose is to slow down and become immersed in the natural environment. The mental […]
Part of the Walk Your Land Trust series with former NCLT Executive Director Aaron Lefland, now Deputy Director of the Connecticut Land Conservation Council. Join us on Saturday, November 18th at 10:00 AM, to hike through history and learn about our local land! This guided hike will feature information about stone walls, glacial erratics, and […]
Last Saturday on the Trail: Bird Walking Event At Bristow Park Saturday, May 31st at 8:00 AM Rescheduled to Sunday, June 1st due to Rainy Weather Join us for a guided Bird Walk through Bristow Park Bird Sanctuary, now taking place on Sunday, June 1st, after being rescheduled due to recent rainy weather. The walk […]
