BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Canaan Land Trust - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Canaan Land Trust X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Canaan Land Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220514T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220515T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20220322T152659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T193200Z UID:5098-1652536800-1652630400@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Mushroom Foraging - Two Dates DESCRIPTION:There are many types of mushrooms in our region. Some are poisonous\, but their ecology is fun to learn about…and others are simply delicious! Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt from the Mushroom Hunting Foundation are New England’s leading mushroom hunting teachers\, will lead us into the forest for a close look at local fungi in their natural habitats. They will explain the basics of wild mushroom science and safety\, and will emphasize the species of spring mushroom season that are considered “safe for beginners” to cook with. This class will show you inside a whole world of adventure that most people overlook. \n \n \n \n \n \n We are pleased to offer two mushroom foraging sessions \nSaturday\, May 14 from 2-4pm at Watson-Symington: REGISTER HERESunday\, May 15 from 2-4pm at Still Pond: REGISTER HERE \nRegistration is $20 per person\, and advanced registration is required. Space is limited to 20 participants per session\, and payment is non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the Land Trust or Mushroom Hunting Foundation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructors: Ryan T. Bouchard is the author and photographer of the groundbreaking book Gourmet Mushrooms of the Northeast 2019.  Emily Schmidt also studies our local mushroom species (and wild plants as well)\, and teaches creative cooking that highlights their many unique flavors. Together\, they created The Mushroom Hunting Foundation\, and they have educated thousands of people about safely enjoying America’s incredible wild mushrooms. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/mushroom-foraging-2022/ CATEGORIES:Guided Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MORRELSW.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220507T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20220322T154725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T152427Z UID:5111-1651917600-1651924800@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Walk Your Land Trust Series (Outing #3 - Stamford) DESCRIPTION:Land trusts from Darien\, New Canaan\, Norwalk\, Stamford\, and Wilton have teamed up to bring you the first-ever Walk Your Land Trust series. Beginning in March 2022\, each land trust will host an outing to introduce visitors to their preserves. We look forward to learning from each other\, exploring our region’s open space\, and making new connections. \nThis month’s walk will feature a tour of the Stamford Land Trust’s Helen Altschul Preserve\, and an introduction to mushroom hunting. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been mushrooming – that’s right\, it’s a verb – before\, here’s an opportunity to learn all about the wonderful and mysterious kingdom of fungi. Join Aubrey Carter from the Stamford Land Conservation Trust on a walk of their largest preserve where you’ll spend the morning looking for and identifying all the fabulous fungi that make the forest healthy and diverse. \nRegistration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n Series Schedule \nWalk #1: Tuesday\, March 15 at 12pm\, at New Canaan Land Trust’s Still Pond Preserve.Walk #2: Friday\, April 29 at 10am\, at the Norwalk Land Trust’s Farm Creek Preserve. Theme: forest bathingWalk #3: Saturday\, May 7 at 10am\, at the Stamford Land Trust’s Altschul Preserve. Theme: mushroom foragingWalk #4: Sunday\, June 18 at 10am\, at the Darien Land Trust’s Dunlap Woods.Walk #5: TBD with the Wilton Land Conservation Trust. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/walk-your-land-trust-3/ LOCATION:Helen Altschul Preserve\, Mill Stream Road\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903 CATEGORIES:Guided Walk ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220429T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220429T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20220322T143929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T152408Z UID:5091-1651226400-1651231800@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Walk Your Land Trust Series (Outing #2 - Norwalk) DESCRIPTION:Land trusts from Darien\, New Canaan\, Norwalk\, Stamford\, and Wilton have teamed up to bring you the first-ever Walk Your Land Trust series. Beginning in March 2022\, each land trust will host an outing to introduce visitors to their preserves. We look forward to learning from each other\, exploring our region’s open space\, and making new connections. \nThis month’s walk will feature a tour of the Norwalk Land Trust’s Farm Creek Preserve\, and an introduction to Shinrin-Yoku\, also known as forest bathing. The walk will be led by Norwalk Land Trust board member\, Bill Wren. \nRegistration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n Series Schedule \nWalk #1: Tuesday\, March 15 at 12pm\, at New Canaan Land Trust’s Still Pond Preserve.Walk #2: Friday\, April 29 at 10am\, at the Norwalk Land Trust’s Farm Creek Preserve. Theme: forest bathingWalk #3: Saturday\, May 7 at 10am\, at the Stamford Land Trust’s Altschul Preserve. Theme: mushroom foragingWalk #4: Sunday\, June 18 at 10am\, at the Darien Land Trust’s Dunlap Woods.Walk #5: TBD with the Wilton Land Conservation Trust. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/walk-your-land-trust-2/ LOCATION:Farm Creek Preserve\, 34 Sammis Street\, Norwalk\, 06853 CATEGORIES:Guided Walk ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220423T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20220207T145616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T143216Z UID:5032-1650711600-1650722400@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:2022 Earth Day Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:10:00am – 11:00amKaren Bussolini Lecture\nJoin us in the Sturgess Room at the Nature Center for Karen Bussolini’s presentation\, “Designing with Plenty for Pollinators.” Learn how to design wildlife friendly pollinator habitats as gorgeous gardens\, with inspiring examples and maintenance strategies. \nYour $15 registration for the lecture includes admission to the Earth Day Extravaganza\, immediately following the lecture. \n \n Register HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00am – 2:00pmEarth Day Extravaganza\nJoin the New Canaan Land Trust and our Pollinator Pathway community partners for an Earth-centric celebration at the Nature Center\, in honor of Earth Day! Enjoy outdoor exhibits and activities\, including: \n\nTree ID Walks\nLive Animal Shows\nRehabilitated Wildlife Releases with Christine’s Critters & Wildlife in Crisis\nSelf-guided Scavenger Hunt\nPlant Sale\nSpring Crafts & Games\nLive Music by School of Rock\nGreenLink Trail Walks\nInformation Booths\nFood Tent\n\nA $10 per person registration is required for all attendees. \n \n Register HERE URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/2022-earth-day-extravaganza/ LOCATION:New Canaan Nature Center\, 144 Oenoke Ridge\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Earth Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/EarthDaySocialMedia.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20220207T144250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T160513Z UID:5026-1649185200-1649190600@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Pollinators in New Canaan DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n You probably know the important roles that bees and butterflies play in our local ecosystems\, but there are many other types of pollinators that rely on New Canaan’s meadows\, woodlands\, and backyard gardens. Join New Canaan Pollinator Pathway’s very own Susan Bergen for this informative and important presentation on the evening Tuesday\, April 5. Her presentation focuses on the 6 main groups of native insect pollinators that live in CT.  Susan will talk about their life cycles\, the importance of native plants and how to create year-round pollinator friendly habitats. This will be a virtual presentation\, via Zoom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susan Bergen is a lifelong nature lover and gardener with a special interest in pollinators and how they interact with the plant world.  She has observed and photographed pollinators for the past ten years in her own garden\, on the New Canaan Land Trust preserves and in other public parks in town. \n \n Click Here to Register URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/pollinators-in-new-canaan/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Lecture,Pollinator Pathway ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FBgraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220331T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220331T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20220208T154529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T164622Z UID:5037-1648753200-1648758600@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:All About New Canaan's Watersheds DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation about New Canaan’s watersheds\, how they factor into conservation planning\, and the importance of keeping our watersheds healthy. The presentation will be delivered by Chris Sullivan\, Executive Director of Southwest Conservation District. Before joining Southwest Conservation District\, Chris was in the water bureau at CT DEEP for 11 years and previously ran a statewide quality monitoring program. \nMore information about this program\, including registration\, is forthcoming. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/watersheds-march-2022/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_9189-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220330T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220330T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20220317T175200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T175523Z UID:5088-1648666800-1648672200@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Gardening with Nature: Lecture by Edwina von Gal DESCRIPTION:Register HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n Co-presented by The Glass House the New Canaan Pollinator Pathway Partners \nOur obsession with tidy\, “clean” landscapes is proving to be harmful to the things and the ones we love. How can we step away from the need for “neat” and let nature play a role in how we perceive\, design\, and maintain our human-dominated landscapes? Join celebrated landscape designer Edwina von Gal for an online lecture that considers the rewards of gardening with nature\, not against it. She will also discuss her new initiative Two Thirds for the Birds\, a call to action to landscape and environmental professionals to make all their projects habitat friendly. \nPrincipal of her eponymous landscape design firm since 1984\, Edwina von Gal creates landscapes with a focus on simplicity and sustainability for private and public clients around the world. Her book Fresh Cuts won the Quill and Trowel award for garden writing. In 2008\, while designing the park for The Biomuseo Panama\, she founded the Azuero Earth Project\, promoting native species reforestation on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula\, perhaps the first of its kind to work without synthetic chemicals. In 2013\, she created the Perfect Earth Project\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising consciousness about the dangers of toxic lawn and garden chemicals\, and the importance of planting native species\, to protect the health of people\, their pets\, and the planet. In 2021\, she launched a new initiative\, Two Thirds for the Birds. She is currently converting her own property\, Marshouse\, into a laboratory and teaching center for Whole and Healthy landscape practices. \nEdwina received the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art’s Arthur Ross Award in 2012 and is the 2017 recipient of Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts Lifetime Achievement Award for the Visual Arts. In 2018 she received the NY School of Interior Design’s Green Design Award and The Isamu Noguchi Award\, as well as the Conservator Award from Quogue Wildlife Refuge in 2020. She lectures regularly about nature-based landscape solutions. \n \n Register HERE URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/gardening-with-nature-lecture-by-edwina-von-gal/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Edwina_D4_SOCIALMEDIA_HORZ.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Glass House":MAILTO:contact@theglasshouse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220315T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220315T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20220222T161424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T210634Z UID:5055-1647345600-1647351000@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Walk Your Land Trust Series (Outing #1 - New Canaan) DESCRIPTION:Land trusts from Darien\, New Canaan\, Norwalk\, and Stamford have teamed up to bring you the first-ever Discover Your Land Trust series. For four months\, beginning in March 2022\, each land trust will host an outing to introduce visitors to their preserves. We look forward to learning from each other\, exploring our region’s open space\, and making new connections. \nFind the hidden beauty preserved by your local land trusts. This spring\, explore a new landscape. Hike woodland trails where native birds of prey soar. Walk past a wildflower meadow rich in native species. Follow a winding path to a tidal estuary\, where the river meets the ocean. \nRegistration is required. \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Series Schedule \nWalk #1: Tuesday\, March 15 at 12pm\, at New Canaan Land Trust’s Still Pond PreserveWalk #2: Friday\, April 29 (time TBD)\, at the Norwalk Land Trust’s Farm Creek Preserve. Theme: forest bathingWalk #3: Saturday\, May 7 (time TBD)\, at the Stamford Land Trust’s Altschul Preserve. Theme: mushroom foragingWalk #4: Sunday\, June 18 at 10am\, at the Darien Land Trust’s Dunlap Woods \nRegistration for future walks will open approximately one month prior to each walk. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/walk-your-land-trust-1/ LOCATION:Still Pond Preserve — Fowler Entrance\, 763 Silvermine Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Guided Walk ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220201T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20211208T162036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T202456Z UID:4834-1643742000-1643749200@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Religion & Environment: An Interfaith Exploration of Conservation and Environmentalism DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to register\n \n \n \n \n \n Join the New Canaan Land Trust and Interfaith Council of New Canaan in an interfaith exploration of conservation and environmentalism. Centered around the three Abrahamic faiths\, this program will explore the different ways that religion tasks us with protecting and stewarding the earth. We welcome community members of all faiths to join us. \nThe program will begin with a lecture from Drs. Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim\, professors at Yale University\, and Co-Directors of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. Their presentation will link conservation and environmentalism to the teachings of many of the world’s religions. Drs. Tucker and Grim will also help us to understand how different faiths interpret and and ask us to respond to the environmental issues that we face today. \nFollowing the lecture\, we will host a panel discussion with faith leaders from in and around New Canaan. The panel will be moderated by Reverend Stephanie Johnson\, a former student of Drs. Tucker and Grim\, who has spent many years working at the intersection of theology and environmentalism and facilitates faith-based environmental programs. Additional information about the panel is below. \nThis program will be hosted via Zoom Webinar. Due to the Omicron surge\, we are no longer offering in-person attendance. \n \n Click HERE to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Lecturers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim teach at Yale School of the Environment and Yale Divinity School. They direct the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology\, which arose from ten conferences they organized at Harvard’s Center for the Study of World Religions. They are series editors of the Harvard volumes from the conferences on Religion and Ecology. Tucker specializes in East Asian religions\, especially Confucianism. Grim specializes in indigenous traditions\, especially Native American religions. Grim and Tucker have written a number of books including Ecology and Religion (Island Press\, 2014) and edited the Routledge Handbook of Religion and Ecology (2017). They are editors for the series on Ecology and Justice from Orbis Books. \nThey were students of Thomas Berry and collaborated over several decades to edit his books. They also wrote Thomas Berry: A Biography with Andrew Angyal (Columbia\, 2019). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPanel ModeratorReverend Stephanie Johnson\, Rector\, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenwich \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nDr. Kareem Adeeb\, Chairman of the Interfaith Council of Southwestern ConnecticutPart-time Imam at the United Nations in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nElizabeth Garnsey\, Associate Rector\, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in New Canaan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nReverend Robert Kinnally\, Pastor\, Saint Aloysius Parish in New Canaan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nCliffe Knetchtle\, Senior Pastor\, Grace Church in New Canaan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nRabbi Jay TelRav\, Rabbi\, Temple Sinai in Stamford \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click HERE to Register URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/religion-environment-2022/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Religion-the-Environment-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211115T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20211026T171315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T171443Z UID:4709-1637002800-1637008200@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:The Spotted Lanternfly in Connecticut DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here to Join Meeting URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/the-spotted-lanternfly-in-connecticut/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20211001T122601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T222456Z UID:4522-1636569000-1636576200@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:NCLT's 54th Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Registration is required\, for both in-person and hybrid attendance.Please register by clicking the button\, below. \n \n Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n The New Canaan Land Trust invites you to its 54th Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday\, November 10th at 6:30pm. Join in-person at the New Canaan Nature Center\, or virtually via Zoom. \nThe business portion of the meeting will feature updates from our President\, Treasurer\, and Executive Director\, and will include a vote on two new proposed board members\, Ainsley Hayes and Newell Cotton\, and a second\, four-year term for current board member Beth Sanford. After\, we will welcome our guest speaker\, Dr. Spencer Meyer\, to deliver a presentation about conservation finance\, landscape-scale conservation efforts\, and the way that New Canaan fits into regional conservation efforts. \n“Dr. Meyer’s lecture promises to be both eye-opening and thought-provoking. Hearing from one of our regions’ conservation leaders about how economics can shape the protection of natural resource should be of interest to the New Canaan community. We invite everyone to join us for an interesting and fun evening.” –Tom Cronin\, Board President \nThe meeting is free and open to the public\, and is an excellent way to learn about the Land Trust while spending a fun evening with the local conservation community. \nWe kindly request that all participants wishing to attend in-person be fully vaccinated (if eligible). We will have reduced capacity at the Nature Center to allow for social distancing\, and require that attendees wear masks when not eating or drinking. The virtual program will begin closer to 7pm. \n \n Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guest Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDr. Spencer Meyer leads Highstead’s conservation finance program by collaborating with partners throughout New England and the U.S. to develop strategies to advance land conservation\, climate mitigation\, and watershed protection. As an interdisciplinary scientist with expertise in landscape ecology\, forest management\, and conservation finance\, Spencer’s work blends the conservation and economics of the natural resources on which we all depend. Spencer is a co-founder of Sebago Clean Waters and an active leader in the Wildlands & Woodlands Initiative and the Conservation Finance Network. \n\n\nBefore joining Highstead in 2016\, Spencer was an associate research scientist at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and a NatureNet Fellow with The Nature Conservancy. Earlier\, Spencer spent over a decade in Maine\, leading sustainable forestry partnerships between academic\, conservation\, industry\, and public institutions. Currently\, Spencer is the vice president of the Guilford Land Conservation Trust\, a science advisor to the Forest Society of Maine\, and a member of the management team for Dartmouth’s Second College Grant. \n\n\nSpencer earned Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from University of Maine and an A.B. from Dartmouth College. Spencer lives with his wife and two children in Guilford\, CT\, where they split their outdoors time between the upland oak-hickory forest and the salt marshes of Long Island Sound. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n Zoom Meeting Login Information \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88318499332?pwd=V3RzMnNDcW5tZ3U5U2grKzNzMDF6UT09Meeting ID: 883 1849 9332Passcode: 897074 \nOne tap mobile: +16465588656\,\,88318499332#\,\,\,\,*897074# US (New York) URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/2021-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:New Canaan Nature Center\, 144 Oenoke Ridge\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/annual-membership-meeting-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20211015T125349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T132859Z UID:4605-1636243200-1636329599@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:A Hike Through History: If This Land Could Talk DESCRIPTION:A Hike Through History: If This Land Could Talk \nThe New Canaan Land Trust\, in partnership with the New Canaan Museum and Historical Society and New Canaan Library\, invite you to experience our town as never before\, on a Hike Through History. \nJoin us on Sunday November 7th us for a guided hike through our Browne Preserve on Valley Road. \nAaron Lefland\, Director of the Land Trust\, will discuss the formation of the land that is now New Canaan. Samantha Connell\, Reference Librarian at the New Canaan Library\, will share historical information and resources about the Lenape and Wappinger Indigenous People of Fairfield County\, and Michael Murphy\, Archivist & Librarian with the New Canaan Museum and Historical Society will take us into the modern New Canaan that we all know today\, from early settlers and industry to the building of Main Street. \nThere will be two identical sessions of this hikeAppropriate for ages 8 + \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 1 (90 mins)12:30 pm – 2:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 2 (90 mins)2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \n  \nThis Event has reached capacity!  \nIf you are interested in attending\, please reach out to rebecca@newcanaanlandtrust.org to be added to a wait list. \nThank you! \n \n \n \n \n \n   \n  \nSamantha ConnellA New Canaan resident for over ten years and currently a librarian at New Canaan Library. She has a degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania and earned her Master of Library and Information Sciences at Rutgers. As a Reference Librarian\, she enjoys researching historical details and curating resources and educational information and has a passion for amplifying marginalized and absent voices. \nMichael MurphyA Stamford native\, Michael Murphy began work at the NCM&HS in 2013 as an intern. A lifelong student of history\, Mike graduated with a degree in History from Manhattan College.  In 2017\, he became the Librarian and Archivist\, and is responsible for cataloging and maintaining the Museum’s extensive collections.  His favorite collection is the vintage photographs that document the changing New Canaan landscape over the decades. \nAaron LeflandIs the Executive Director at the New Canaan Land Trust. Read his bio here \nThe Browne Preserve was donated by W. Prichard Browne in 1969\, making it one of the first properties protected by the Land Trust\, just two years after its founding. In the 18th and 19th centuries\, the land was part of an expansive farm\, the farmhouse for which still stands at 1124 Valley Road. \nParking and access: Visitors should park on Colonial Road\, near its intersection with Valley Road.  Meet at the trailhead\, located directly across Valley Road\, through the wooden gate. \n \n \nThis Event has reached capacity!  If you are interested in attending\, please reach out to rebecca@newcanaanlandtrust.org to be added to a wait list. \n  \n  URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/hike-through-history/ LOCATION:Browne Preserve\, 1180 Valley Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Guided Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/annual-membership-meeting-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211026T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211026T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20210922T185542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T161122Z UID:4463-1635274800-1635282000@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Religion & Environment: An Interfaith Exploration of Conservation and Environmentalism DESCRIPTION:Due to today’s storm\, the Land Trust and Interfaith Council have make the decision to postpone tonight’s Religion and the Environment Program. The storm is forecasted to get worse as the day goes on\, which complicates travel for our out-of-town lecturers and panelists\, and may causes power/internet outages for our virtual attendees. \nWhile we were very much looking forward to gathering today\, we feel it best to reschedule so that this important program can have the greatest reach and impact. The new program date will be announced as soon as possible. \n \n Click HERE to register\n \n \n \n \n \n Join the New Canaan Land Trust and Interfaith Council of New Canaan in an interfaith exploration of conservation and environmentalism. Centered around the three Abrahamic faiths\, this program will explore the different ways that religion tasks us with protecting and stewarding the earth. We welcome community members of all faiths to join us either in-person or virtually. \nThe program will begin with a lecture from Drs. Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim\, professors at Yale University\, and Co-Directors of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. Their presentation will link conservation and environmentalism to the teachings of many of the world’s religions. Drs. Tucker and Grim will also help us to understand how different faiths interpret and and ask us to respond to the environmental issues that we face today. \nFollowing the lecture\, we will host a panel discussion with faith leaders from in and around New Canaan. The panel will be moderated by Reverend Stephanie Johnson\, a former student of Drs. Tucker and Grim\, who has spent many years working at the intersection of theology and environmentalism and facilitates faith-based environmental programs. Additional information about the panel is below. \nJoin us in-person at the Congregational Church of New Canaan\, or online via a live stream. We kindly request that all participants wishing to attend in-person be fully vaccinated. We will have reduced capacity at the Congregational Church meeting house to allow for social distancing\, and require that attendees wear masks for the duration of the program. \n \n Click HERE to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Lecturers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim teach at Yale School of the Environment and Yale Divinity School. They direct the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology\, which arose from ten conferences they organized at Harvard’s Center for the Study of World Religions. They are series editors of the Harvard volumes from the conferences on Religion and Ecology. Tucker specializes in East Asian religions\, especially Confucianism. Grim specializes in indigenous traditions\, especially Native American religions. Grim and Tucker have written a number of books including Ecology and Religion (Island Press\, 2014) and edited the Routledge Handbook of Religion and Ecology (2017). They are editors for the series on Ecology and Justice from Orbis Books. \nThey were students of Thomas Berry and collaborated over several decades to edit his books. They also wrote Thomas Berry: A Biography with Andrew Angyal (Columbia\, 2019). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPanel ModeratorReverend Stephanie Johnson\, Rector\, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenwich \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nDr. Kareem Adeeb\, Chairman of the Interfaith Council of Southwestern ConnecticutPart-time Imam at the United Nations in New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nElizabeth Garnsey\, Associate Rector\, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in New Canaan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nReverend Robert Kinnally\, Pastor\, Saint Aloysius Parish in New Canaan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nCliffe Knetchtle\, Senior Pastor\, Grace Church in New Canaan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nRabbi Jay TelRav\, Rabbi\, Temple Sinai in Stamford \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click HERE to Register URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/religion-environment/ LOCATION:Congregational Church of New Canaan\, 23 Park Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Facebook-graphic-Religion-and-the-environment.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211024T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20210930T210051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T161357Z UID:4506-1635085800-1635091200@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Story BOOk and Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, October 24th for an afternoon in nature to celebrate Halloween and this beautiful time of the year. We’ll start with a short Halloween-themed nature walk and make our way to the council ring at Still Pond Preserve. There\, New Canaan Library’s Children Librarian Marie Aspinwall will read a Halloween story and lead a sing-a-long. What a wonderful way to experience the wonder of the changing seasons and Halloween at the Land Trust’s Still Pond Preserve! Costumes are encouraged. \nAppropriate for ages 3-6. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n This event has reached capacity. Thank you for your interest! URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/story-book-2021/ LOCATION:Still Pond Preserve — Fowler Entrance\, 763 Silvermine Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/stroryBOOkFACEBOOK.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211019T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20211013T212557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T150116Z UID:4574-1634644800-1638273600@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Mix Series with the New Canaan YMCA DESCRIPTION:The New Canaan Land Trust and New Canaan YMCA are proudly partnering to offer a free fitness walk series this fall open to all community members and providing the opportunity to enjoy a mix of nature\, nutrition\, and fitness at our Watson-Symington Preserve! \nVisit the New Canaan YMCA website activity page for more information and to register for a class. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/trail-mix-series/ LOCATION:Watson-Symington Preserve\, 100-110 Wellesley Dr\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/trail-mix-series-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211012T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211012T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20210622T180523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T172857Z UID:4075-1634032800-1634036400@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:NC Community Wellness Series: Standing & Seated Yoga Practice DESCRIPTION:About the Practice: Enjoy a morning of connection\, observation\, and mindfulness in nature with an outdoor seated and standing yoga practice\, hosted by Sama Yoga at the New Canaan Land Trust. Sama Yoga Founder and Director Rebekah Jacobs will lead you through a series of yoga poses followed by a meditative walk in the woods. \nTo register\, please click the button\, below. Your $5 registration fee will help offset the cost of this event. Once registered\, a confirmation email will be sent\, containing the location and parking information for the practice. \nAll ages and abilities are welcome. Bring water and wear bug spray\, if desired. No yoga mat is needed. Rain date is October 13th at 10:00am. \n \n Click HERE to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Wellness Series: Since the onset of the pandemic\, residents from all walks of life have relied on the New Canaan Land Trust’s preserves to find peace and solace. As we emerge from this challenging time\, the New Canaan Land Trust\, Let’s Talk About it New Canaan and The Community Mindfulness Project have partnered to create a series of wellness events for the New Canaan community\, inspired by nature and the outdoors. Through yoga\, meditation\, shinrin-yoku\, and other practices\, program participants will learn about and have the opportunity to practice a number of different techniques to promote mental health and wellbeing. The goals of each program will be to teach participants a practice\, ensure that they have the resources and experience to continue that practice on their own\, and introduce them to the Land Trust’s network of open space. \nThe Community Wellness Series was made possible by a generous grant from the Rotary Club of New Canaan. \nAbout Sama Yoga: Sama Yoga Center is Fairfield County’s premiere boutique yoga studio – located right here in New Canaan. Sama is an inclusive\, traditional\, accessible yoga studio and accredited training academy offering classes\, workshops\, retreats\, and continuing education for all. Students move seamlessly from indoor to outdoor classes with a beautiful view of their Meditation Garden\, via their floor to ceiling windows. Radiant heated floors\, ample covered parking and spacious locker rooms help elevate the experience. Featured in Bedford & New Canaan Magazine for their success\, expansion and adaptations in 2020 and Mindbody Visionary Award Winner 2019 + 2018\, Sama is lauded for their substantial programming\, impeccable commitment to quality\, connecting community and giving back. They partner with UNWomen/UNWomenNY among many other organizations to provide yoga education and improve the lives of those in need. Sama Yoga Founder/Director Rebekah Jacobs\, E-RYT®\, YACEP®\, CT native and mother of two young boys – along with her incredible team of Sama Yoga Academy trained teachers – make yoga safe and accessible for every body\, age and ability. Sama is a Sanskrit word that means equal or same – to exemplify our shared humanity. \nThis is the final  Wellness Series event of 2021. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/nc-community-wellness-series-oct2021/ LOCATION:Still Pond Preserve — Fowler Entrance\, 763 Silvermine Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WellnessSeriesGraphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210925T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20210622T183852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T124940Z UID:4083-1632560400-1632585600@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Chainsaw Safety Training DESCRIPTION:Own a chainsaw but unsure if you are using it safely? Wish you could do storm cleanup yourself\, without having to hire help? Then this is the class for you! \n \n Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n The New Canaan Land Trust is pleased to offer a full-day chainsaw training class for homeowners and land stewards. The course will cover everything from basic saw maintenance to the safe operation of chainsaws for bucking and limbing applications (cutting up trees that have already fallen). Whether you’ve never operated a chainsaw before\, or are looking for some formal training to ensure safe use at home\, this class is suited for all skill levels and interests. \nThe course will be a combination of lecture\, discussion\, and hands-on practice. Topics include the skills that every homeowner should have for every-day chainsaw use\, general chainsaw maintenance\, and a few skills specific to trail clearing and land stewardship. The instructor will discuss considerations one should make before starting a cut\, proper body position and ergonomics\, the various forces caused by the chainsaw and falling/fallen tree\, and ways to minimize hazards while using your saw. Each participant will have the opportunity to practice using a chainsaw to make a variety of cuts on trees that are already down on the Land Trust’s property. Participants will learn through both practice and observation\, and should come out of the class feeling confident about their ability to use a chainsaw. \nThis course will be a hybrid of The Game of Logging (GOL) Level 1 and Level 2 courses\, and led by certified instructor\, Bill Gerard. The Game of Logging is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety and productivity training program in the country. Top instructors across the country combine demonstration with participation to teach chainsaw safety\, productivity\, conservation\, and cutting techniques. For more information about GOL\, visit https://www.gameoflogging.com. \nThe course is limited to 10 participants to ensure group safety and give all participants hands-on opportunities to use a saw. \n \n Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \nPrice: Your $250 registration covers the cost of the instructor\, plus a Stihl PPE kit\, valued at $150\, containing an adjustable hard-hat with ear and face protectors\, adjustable chaps\, safety glasses\, and work gloves. If you already have all of the aforementioned safety equipment\, and do not wish to purchase an additional set of PPE\, please send us a note. \nDate and Time: This is a full-day training\, from 9am – 4pm on September 25\, and participants should plan to attend for the full day. The training will only be postponed in the case of heavy rain or high winds\, and the rain date is September 26. \nLocation: The training will be held at the land trust’s Colhoun Preserve\, across the street from 203 Davenport Ridge Road. Most of the training will be held within a stone’s throw of the parking area at the front of the preserve. \nWhat equipment is provided: The instructor will bring a chainsaw that all participants are welcome to use\, and any other chainsaw-related tools you may need. Your registration includes a chainsaw PPE kit\, described above. \nWhat should I bring and wear: If you have a chainsaw other equipment you would like to use during the class\, you are welcome to bring it. Sturdy shoes and long pants are required\, and various clothing layers are encouraged as you will warm up when using the saw. Dress for the weather\, as the training is not cancelled unless there is heavy rain or high winds. You may also want to bring insect repellent\, sunscreen\, or anything else that will keep you comfortable during a day outside\, in the woods. \nWhat about food and water: Everyone should bring a bag lunch and plenty of water. There is no structured lunch time\, but there will be opportunities to eat throughout the day when other participants are actively working with the instructor\, so coffee and snacks are welcome. There are no facilities or running water on-site. \nAge Restrictions: This training is limited to participants ages 18 and older. \nQuestions? Contact the New Canaan Land Trust at info@newcanaanlandtrust.org. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/chainsaw-safety-2021/ LOCATION:Colhoun Preserve\, 204 Davenport Ridge Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Chainsaw.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210914T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210914T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20210622T175222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T172411Z UID:4071-1631613600-1631617200@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:NC Community Wellness Series: Standing & Seated Yoga Practice DESCRIPTION:About the Practice: Enjoy a morning of connection\, observation\, and mindfulness in nature with an outdoor seated and standing yoga practice\, hosted by Sama Yoga at the New Canaan Land Trust. Sama Yoga Founder and Director Rebekah Jacobs will lead you through a series of yoga poses followed by a meditative walk in the woods. \nTo register\, please click the button\, below. Your $5 registration fee will help offset the cost of this event. Once registered\, a confirmation email will be sent\, containing the location and parking information for the practice. \nAll ages and abilities are welcome. Bring water and wear bug spray\, if desired. No yoga mat is needed. Rain date is September 15th at 10:00am. \n \n Click HERE to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Wellness Series: Since the onset of the pandemic\, residents from all walks of life have relied on the New Canaan Land Trust’s preserves to find peace and solace. As we emerge from this challenging time\, the New Canaan Land Trust\, Let’s Talk About it New Canaan and The Community Mindfulness Project have partnered to create a series of wellness events for the New Canaan community\, inspired by nature and the outdoors. Through yoga\, meditation\, shinrin-yoku\, and other practices\, program participants will learn about and have the opportunity to practice a number of different techniques to promote mental health and wellbeing. The goals of each program will be to teach participants a practice\, ensure that they have the resources and experience to continue that practice on their own\, and introduce them to the Land Trust’s network of open space. \nThe NC Community Wellness Series was made possible by a generous grant from the Rotary Club of New Canaan. \nAbout Sama Yoga: Sama Yoga Center is Fairfield County’s premiere boutique yoga studio – located right here in New Canaan. Sama is an inclusive\, traditional\, accessible yoga studio and accredited training academy offering classes\, workshops\, retreats\, and continuing education for all. Students move seamlessly from indoor to outdoor classes with a beautiful view of their Meditation Garden\, via their floor to ceiling windows. Radiant heated floors\, ample covered parking and spacious locker rooms help elevate the experience. Featured in Bedford & New Canaan Magazine for their success\, expansion and adaptations in 2020 and Mindbody Visionary Award Winner 2019 + 2018\, Sama is lauded for their substantial programming\, impeccable commitment to quality\, connecting community and giving back. They partner with UNWomen/UNWomenNY among many other organizations to provide yoga education and improve the lives of those in need. Sama Yoga Founder/Director Rebekah Jacobs\, E-RYT®\, YACEP®\, CT native and mother of two young boys – along with her incredible team of Sama Yoga Academy trained teachers – make yoga safe and accessible for every body\, age and ability. Sama is a Sanskrit word that means equal or same – to exemplify our shared humanity. \nFuture Wellness Series events will be announced through the New Canaan Land Trust’s newsletter\, and posted on the Land Trust’s event calendar. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/nc-community-wellness-series-sept2021/ LOCATION:Still Pond Preserve — Fowler Entrance\, 763 Silvermine Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WellnessSeriesGraphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210821T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20210720T150948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T201053Z UID:4272-1629540000-1629547200@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Guided Meadow & Butterfly Walk with Lepidopterist Victor DeMasi DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n 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 21st at 10am. We’ll learn about the many different butterflies and pollinators that can be found in our region\, and ways to promote the habitats that are critical to their survival. \nThe walk will be held at the Livingston-Higley Preserve\, which is home to one of the Land Trust’s largest meadows. From monarchs to swallowtails\, the meadow provides the perfect location for observing and learning about butterflies. \nRegistration: Advanced registration is required (click the button\, below) and costs $5 per person.Rain Date: Inclement weather will postpone the event to Sunday\, August 22nd at 10am.What to Bring: Participants are encouraged to wear long pants and to bring water and sunscreen. To protect our pollinators we ask that you apply any insect repellent before arriving. \n\n \n Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More about our Butterflies \nEarlier this spring\, Victor shared his butterfly expertise via a virtual presentation. Check out the video for a primer on Connecticut’s butterflies and the plants that they rely on. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/guided-walk-victor-demasi-2021/ LOCATION:Livingston Higley Preserve\, 100-110 Apple Tree Lane\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Guided Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Butterfly-Walk-without.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210713T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210713T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20210513T202008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T153602Z UID:3902-1626170400-1626174000@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:NC Community Wellness Series: Shinrin-Yoku / Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:About the Practice: 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 and physical health benefits include reducing stress and fostering relaxation\, boosting the immune system\, increasing energy\, and decreasing anxiety\, depression and anger.   \nA Time Magazine article on Shinrin-Yoku can be found here. \n“New research suggests that our connection to nature is much more important to our cognition than we think and that even small amounts of exposure to the living world can improve our creativity and enhance our mood.” Florence Williams\, The Nature Fix. \nTo register\, please click the button\, below. Your $5 registration fee will help offset the cost of this event. \nAll ages and abilities are welcome. Bring water and wear bug spray\, if desired. Rain date is July 14th at 10:00am. \n \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Wellness Series: Since the onset of the pandemic\, residents from all walks of life have relied on the New Canaan Land Trust’s preserves to find peace and solace. As we emerge from this challenging time\, the New Canaan Land Trust\, Let’s Talk About it New Canaan and The Community Mindfulness Project have partnered to create a series of wellness events for the New Canaan community\, inspired by nature and the outdoors. Through yoga\, meditation\, shinrin-yoku\, and other practices\, program participants will learn about and have the opportunity to practice a number of different techniques to promote mental health and wellbeing. The goals of each program will be to teach participants a practice\, ensure that they have the resources and experience to continue that practice on their own\, and introduce them to the Land Trust’s network of open space. \nThe NC Community Wellness Series was made possible by a generous grant from the Rotary Club of New Canaan \nAbout the Instructor: Linda Sawyer is a yoga instructor\, hiker\, nature lover\, potter\, meditator\, and traveler. She holds a Master’s degree from Sophia University in Tokyo. Fluent in Japanese\, she has worked as a translator/interpreter\, and for 15 years she ran a business selling her own handmade pottery in Japan. She has practiced Hatha yoga for over 25 years\, first receiving an instructor’s certificate while living in Kagoshima\, Japan where she was a long time resident and where she still keeps her home. She has completed additional yoga teacher training in CT and in Mysore\, India. She currently leads yoga classes and hiking groups on the trails around CT.  \nFuture Wellness Series events will be announced through the New Canaan Land Trust’s newsletter\, and posted on the Land Trust’s event calendar. \n  URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/nc-community-wellness-series-shinrin-yoku/ LOCATION:Browne Preserve\, 1180 Valley Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WellnessSeriesGraphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210711 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20210603T183237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210703T125157Z UID:3973-1624752000-1625961599@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Firefly Viewings - 2021 DESCRIPTION:Since opening 2015\, the New Canaan Land Trust’s Firefly Sanctuary has grown in popularity. In an effort to protect the natural resources at the Sanctuary\, including the firefly population itself\, we will be requiring advanced registration for admittance into the sanctuary during the peak firefly viewing season of June 27 through July 10. \nRegistration for the peak viewing season is full. Visitors are welcome to visit the Firefly Sanctuary without registering after July 10. While not the “peak” of the firefly season\, the fireflies will still be out through mid/late July as the firefly mating season tapers off. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 27 - FULL\n \n Monday\, June 28 - FULL\n \n Tuesday\, June 29 - FULL\n \n Wednesday\, June 30 - FULL\n \n Thursday\, July 1 - FULL\n \n Friday\, July 2 - FULL\n \n Saturday\, July 3 - FULL\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, July 4 - FULL\n \n Monday\, July 5 - FULL\n \n Tuesday\, July 6 - FULL\n \n Wednesday\, July 7 - FULL\n \n Thursday\, July 8 - FULL\n \n Friday\, July 9 - FULL\n \n Saturday\, July 10 - FULL\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Parking for the Firefly Sanctuary is located across from 33 Sleepy Hollow Road. Please park on the grassy pull-off\, near the white welcome sign for the sanctuary. The fireflies live in a large meadow located approximately 0.25 miles up the trail. \nTiming: Please plan to arrive by 8:30pm. Visitors will not be admitted into the Firefly Sanctuary after 8:45\, in an effort to reduce light pollution from flashlights (more on that below). You are welcome to stay and enjoy the fireflies until 10:30. \nLimiting Light Pollution: Fireflies communicate using light\, so any artificial light can confuse and disorient the fireflies during this critical mating period. As such\, we ask that you minimize use of any lights during your time at the sanctuary. By arriving at 8:30\, you will be able to make it up to the viewing area without the need for a flashlight. While viewing fireflies\, please limit phone use and do not take flash photos. We will provide you with a special red-filtered flashlight for your walk back to the car. \nUsing Insect Repellent Responsibly: Fireflies are also affected by insect repellent\, so we ask that you apply bug spray while at the parking area. No insect repellents may be applied at the viewing area. We encourage the use of natural insect repellents. \nWhat Else to Wear/Bring: We strongly encourage visitors to wear a long sleeve shirt\, long pants\, and a hat\, as mosquitos can be abundant. Sturdy shoes are also encouraged\, as the woodland trail is rocky and uneven in places. We have a number of benches for our visitors\, but you are welcome to bring a lawn chair\, should you want to sit away from the main seating area. There are no facilities at the Firefly Sanctuary. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/firefly-viewings-2021/ LOCATION:Firefly Sanctuary\, 34 Sleepy Hollow Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Firefly Viewing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/firefly-header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210619T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202101 CREATED:20210607T190804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T192033Z UID:4012-1624118400-1624122000@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Labyrinth Walk & Talk with Christopher Kaczmarek DESCRIPTION:On the eve of the summer solstice\, join artist and professor Christopher Kaczmarek at Watson-Symington‘s Labyrinth for an informal talk about the history of seven-circuit labyrinths and the making of our Labyrinth from local stones gathered at the preserve. The outdoor talk will be followed by a meditative walk through the labyrinth. \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/labyrinth-walk-talk-with-christopher-kaczmarek/ LOCATION:Watson-Symington Preserve\, 100-110 Wellesley Dr\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Guided Walk,Lecture,Sculpture Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Facebook-Post-Labyrinth-final.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210615T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210615T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202102 CREATED:20210610T124347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T124456Z UID:4031-1623780000-1623785400@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Beech Leaf Disease - What we know about the impact to our trees DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nJoin us for a virtual lecture with Dr. Robert Marra\, a plant pathologist who is investigating the impacts of and potential controls for Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). Dr. Marra’s presentation will provide an overview of the current research about this disease\, which has the potential to devastate beech trees across our region. \nBeech Leaf Disease was first identified in Fairfield County in 2019\, and has already had a profound impact on Fairfield County’s landscape. Since cases were first observed\, the outbreak has become more widespread with infections being observed in all but one CT county. An increasing number of trees\, both in forests and landscaped areas\, are showing the telltale signs of infection: crinkly\, brown\, leathery leaves. Younger trees may die as early as three years after becoming infected\, and the disease is believed to make infected trees more susceptible to other pests. Because the disease is fairly new\, researchers are still learning about the disease and developing treatments and controls. \nDr. Robert Marra is a researcher in the Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology at the CT Agricultural Experiment Station. His expertise is in plant pathology\, mycology\, fungal genetics\, population biology\, evolution\, and molecular biology. He has studied numerous plant diseases across Connecticut\, including pathogens in salt marsh grass\, chestnut blight\, neonectria fungus in birch\, and Sudden Oak Death. Recently\, he has been working to better understand the mechanisms and potential treatments of Beech Leaf Disease. Dr. Marra holds a BS in Biology and Russian from State University of New York at Binghamton and a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology and Mycology from Cornell University. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nPresented in partnership with: Aspetuck Land Trust; Darien Land Trust; Greenwich Land Trust; New Canaan Land Trust; Norwalk Land Trust; Stamford Land Trust; Wilton Land Conservation Trust; New Canaan Conservation Commission; New Canaan Beautification League; Planet New Canaan URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/beech-leaf-disease-lecture-2021/ CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Facebook-Event-Beech-Leaf-Disease-Final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210610T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210610T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202102 CREATED:20210607T153622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T175514Z UID:4006-1623340800-1623348000@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Stone Wall Building Workshop DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE STONE WALL WORKSHOPS \n  \nThanks to our dedicated volunteers\, the Land Trust has restored hundreds of feet of historic stone walls in recent years. Our newest project is the stone wall at Hawkins Preserve\, across from 167 North Wilton Road. \nJoin us for an afternoon of wall building\, from 4 pm-6:30 pm on Thursday\, June 10. We will be working along side our trusted stone mason\, Greg Faillaci. Spaces are limited\, so please confirm your spot by sending us an email. \nParticipants of all ages and abilities are welcome\, and should wear work gloves\, sturdy shoes\, and long pants. There is some poison ivy at the current work site\, so those with severe allergic reactions might wait for a future workshop. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/stone-wall-building-workshop-june21/ LOCATION:Hawkins Preserve\, 166 North Wilton Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Hicks_Wall_May2019_Kurkjian_6-e1570715346542.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210608T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210608T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202102 CREATED:20210513T194427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T163424Z UID:3893-1623146400-1623150000@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:NC Community Wellness Series: Walking Meditation DESCRIPTION:About the Practice: Join us in a socially-spaced walking meditation of the Still Pond Preserve led by the Community Mindfulness Project. We will end up on the outer perimeter of the Council Ring\, a special place that evokes a deep sense of community and togetherness. Discover inner stillness through outer movement in one of New Canaan’s most special natural spaces! \nSome of us access inner stillness by sitting still. Some of us access inner stillness through movement. Sometimes it depends on the day. Walking meditation can help us connect with our bodies in the present moment\, helping our nervous system breathe a big sigh of relief. By intentionally slowing down a habitual movement we can invoke Beginner’s Mind and a real sense of exploration and discovery. Bringing curiosity to this experience can cause a release of dopamine\, which will support our learning\, memory and motivation.  \nTo register\, please click the button\, below. Your $5 registration fee will help offset the cost of this event. \nAll ages and abilities are welcome. Bring water and wear sunscreen and/or bug spray\, if desired. Rain date is June 10th at 10:00am. \n \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Wellness Series: Since the onset of the pandemic\, residents from all walks of life have relied on the New Canaan Land Trust’s preserves to find peace and solace. As we emerge from this challenging time\, the New Canaan Land Trust\, Let’s Talk About it New Canaan and The Community Mindfulness Project have partnered to create a series of wellness events for the New Canaan community\, inspired by nature and the outdoors. Through yoga\, meditation\, shinrin-yoku\, and other practices\, program participants will learn about and have the opportunity to practice a number of different techniques to promote mental health and wellbeing. The goals of each program will be to teach participants a practice\, ensure that they have the resources and experience to continue that practice on their own\, and introduce them to the Land Trust’s network of open space. \nThe NC Community Wellness Series was made possible by a generous grant from the Rotary Club of New Canaan \nAbout the Instructor: After twenty years as a Wall Street trader\, Will Heins began practicing meditation in 2005 following an intensive course at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox\, Massachusetts. Subsequently he completed a teacher training program there in mindfulness meditation techniques. He has also spent time under the tutelage of Jon Kabat-Zinn\, the creator of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Will has also attended retreats led by Jack Kornfield (founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center)\, Thich Nhat Hanh\, and Fr Thomas Keating. For two years\, Will led a mindfulness practice group here in New Canaan at the Ananda Yoga Center until its closing. \nFuture Wellness Series events will be announced through the New Canaan Land Trust’s newsletter\, and posted on the Land Trust’s event calendar. \n  URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/nc-community-wellness-series-walking-meditation/ LOCATION:Still Pond Preserve — Fowler Entrance\, 763 Silvermine Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WellnessSeriesGraphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210605T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210605T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202102 CREATED:20210527T133215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T155651Z UID:3943-1622883600-1622894400@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:National Trails Day 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating National Trails Day by helping to build and maintain trails at the New Canaan Land Trust’s Colhoun Preserve!\n \nWe will have a range of volunteer opportunities\, suitable for all ages and skill levels. The main project will include the construction of new boardwalks that will span wetlands and facilitate trail navigation. Volunteers will help carry materials to the building site and assemble 100+ feet of new boardwalks. Other opportunities will include delineating existing trails by lining them with logs\, and collecting litter from the trails and parking area.\n \nTo participate\, sign up for a 90-minute time slot using the link\, below. Join us from either 9:00am-10:30am or 10:30am-noon\, and indicate which activity you would like to help with.\n \nShould enough volunteers be interested\, we will make available additional volunteer opportunities at another preserve.\n \nVolunteers for our National Trails Day community service are encouraged to bring work gloves\, water\, insect repellent\, and/or sunscreen. Long pants and sturdy shoes are strongly recommended.\n \n Click Here to Register URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/national-trails-day-2021/ LOCATION:Colhoun Preserve\, 204 Davenport Ridge Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Facebook-Event-National-Trails-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210515T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210515T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202102 CREATED:20210323T141156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T111808Z UID:3724-1621076400-1621081800@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Waking Up to the Earth: An Environmentally-Inspired Poetry Reading with CT's State Poet Laureate DESCRIPTION:Welcome spring with a special nature-inspired poetry reading at the New Canaan Land Trust. Join us in-person to hear Connecticut Poet Laureate\, Margaret Gibson\, and other Connecticut Poets read from their new anthology\, titled Waking Up to the Earth: Connecticut Poets in a Time of Global Climate Crisis. The event will feature several poet laureates from around the state sharing their poems inspired by nature and the climate crisis. \n  \n\n\nThe Book \nWaking Up to the Earth: Connecticut Poets in a Time of Global Climate Crisis is an anthology of poems by Connecticut poets who write of their relationships with the earth in a time of global climate crisis. The scope of the poems goes far beyond Connecticut to the whole ecosystem we humans share. With praise and wonder\, and sometimes with grief or anger\, the poems in this collection pay close attention to our planet and its inhabitants\, its forests and oceans\, its creatures: turtles and dung beetles\, bats and bobcats\, oak trees\, orchards\, and rivers. In a time of climate crisis\, the poems in this anthology ask everyone to wake up to the earth\, and to cherish it. \nGet your copy of Waking Up to the Earth at Elm Street Books. \n  \nThe Poets \nMargaret Gibson\, current State of Connecticut Poet Laureate\, is the author of 12 books of poems\, and editor of Waking up to The Earth. A new book\, The Glass Globe\, is forthcoming in 2021. AWARDS include the Lamont Selection for Long Walks in the Afternoon\, her second book\, 1982; the Melville Kane Award (co-winner) for Memories of the Future\, (1986)\, and the Connecticut Book Award for One Body\, 2008. The Vigil was a Finalist for the National Book Award in Poetry in 1993. Broken Cup was a Finalist for 2016 Poets’ Prize\, and the title poem from the book won a Pushcart Prize for that year. “Passage\,” from Not Hearing the Wood Thrush\, was included in The Best American Poetry\, 2017. She has written a memoir\, The Prodigal Daughter\, University of Missouri Press\, 2008. Gibson is Professor Emerita\, University of Connecticut. She lives in Preston\, CT.  For more information\, visit her website. \nAdditional Presenters Include: \n\nChristine Beck\nCarol Chaput\nGinny Lowe Connors\nMary Guitar\nGwen Gunn\nPat O’Brien\nLana Orphanides\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In-Person Registration \nA limited number of tickets will be available for in-person attendance. Your $30 ticket will include admission for you and a guest\, and include a copy of Waking Up to the Earth. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE IN-PERSON EVENT \nDue to limited interest\, the live-stream portion of the event has been cancelled. We will be recording the event\, and will post it to our video library shortly after the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For questions about this event\, please send an email to Info@NewCanaanLandTrust.org\, or call the New Canaan Land Trust at 203-972-1270. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/waking-up-to-the-earth/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PoetryEventGraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210512T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202102 CREATED:20210127T190020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T144742Z UID:3629-1620846000-1620851400@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:RESILIENCE: Our Forests and Their Champion Trees DESCRIPTION:Register HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n Trees provide a number of critical services to our community\, yet we are losing them at a staggering rate. Join us for a lecture from City University of New York professor\, Dr. Andrew Reinmann\, in which we explore the many ways that trees improve our community’s health and wellness\, and the important role that urban and suburban forests play in addressing the impacts of climate change. \nDr. Reinmann will also present the results from a recent research project that examined forests in urban and suburban areas and assessed the associated benefits of forests across Westchester County. This project helps to provide recommendations on where more trees can be planted\, what tree species are likely to thrive in a changing climate\, and how local communities can participate in restoring forest cover. \nFollowing Dr. Reinmann’s presentation\, we will highlight ways to get involved in our new citizen science project: The New Canaan Champion Tree Project. You can help us to identify New Canaan’s oldest and largest tree specimens\, and create a catalogue of mighty maples and hearty hemlock. Don’t worry: if you can’t make the presentation\, we’ll also have information about this citizen science project on our website. \nThis program is a part of the monthly series\, “Resilience.” New Canaan Library is a proud recipient of the American Library Association’s “Resilient Communities” grant and has partnered with New Canaan Land Trust and Planet New Canaan to organize public programming focused on the themes of the films\, “Fire and Flood: Queer Resilience in the Era of Climate Change” and “Decoding the Weather Machine.” These programs provide a fascinating window into what you thought you knew about climate change\, and inspire participants to take local action to mitigate its consequences. Community members will be invited to learn from individuals and organizations that will share both local and national data and perspectives. \n \n Register HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDr. Andrew Reinmann is an ecologist and biogeochemist who focuses on plant ecophysiology and the terrestrial carbon cycle. He is particularly interested in understanding the effects of environmental change (e.g.\, climate change\, urbanization\, and land cover change) on the drivers of plant-mediated controls of terrestrial carbon cycling\, and nitrogen dynamics as a limiting nutrient\, across a continuum of human-disturbed ecosystems. His research draws from multiple disciplines and combines field observations\, ecosystem experiments\, and laboratory analyses with GIS\, remote sensing\, and modeling. Reinmann currently has projects in forested and human dominated landscapes throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. \nDr. Reinmann is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences Initiatives at the City University of New York\, and Assistant Professor of Geography at Hunter College. For his latest CV\, click here. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register HERE URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/resilience-champion-trees/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Lecture,Pollinator Pathway ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Resilience-Final-Proof-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210511T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202102 CREATED:20210429T140213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T021927Z UID:3854-1620727200-1620730800@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:NC Community Wellness Series: Standing & Seated Yoga Practice DESCRIPTION:About the Practice: Enjoy a morning of connection\, observation\, and mindfulness in nature with an outdoor seated and standing yoga practice\, hosted by Sama Yoga at the New Canaan Land Trust. Sama Yoga Founder and Director Rebekah Jacobs will lead you through a series of yoga poses followed by a meditative walk in the woods.  \nTo register\, please click the button\, below. Your $5 registration fee will help offset the cost of this event. Once registered\, a confirmation email will be sent\, containing the location and parking information for the practice. \nAll ages and abilities are welcome. Bring water and wear bug spray\, if desired. No yoga mat is needed. Rain date is May 12th at 10:00am. \n \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Wellness Series: Since the onset of the pandemic\, residents from all walks of life have relied on the New Canaan Land Trust’s preserves to find peace and solace. As we emerge from this challenging time\, the New Canaan Land Trust\, Let’s Talk About it New Canaan and The Community Mindfulness Project have partnered to create a series of wellness events for the New Canaan community\, inspired by nature and the outdoors. Through yoga\, meditation\, shinrin-yoku\, and other practices\, program participants will learn about and have the opportunity to practice a number of different techniques to promote mental health and wellbeing. The goals of each program will be to teach participants a practice\, ensure that they have the resources and experience to continue that practice on their own\, and introduce them to the Land Trust’s network of open space. \nFuture Wellness Series events will be announced through the New Canaan Land Trust’s newsletter\, and posted on the Land Trust’s event calendar. \nAbout Sama Yoga: Sama Yoga Center is Fairfield County’s premiere boutique yoga studio – located right here in New Canaan. Sama is an inclusive\, traditional\, accessible yoga studio and accredited training academy offering classes\, workshops\, retreats\, and continuing education for all. Students move seamlessly from indoor to outdoor classes with a beautiful view of their Meditation Garden\, via their floor to ceiling windows. Radiant heated floors\, ample covered parking and spacious locker rooms help elevate the experience. Featured in Bedford & New Canaan Magazine for their success\, expansion and adaptations in 2020 and Mindbody Visionary Award Winner 2019 + 2018\, Sama is lauded for their substantial programming\, impeccable commitment to quality\, connecting community and giving back. They partner with UNWomen/UNWomenNY among many other organizations to provide yoga education and improve the lives of those in need. Sama Yoga Founder/Director Rebekah Jacobs\, E-RYT®\, YACEP®\, CT native and mother of two young boys – along with her incredible team of Sama Yoga Academy trained teachers – make yoga safe and accessible for every body\, age and ability. Sama is a Sanskrit word that means equal or same – to exemplify our shared humanity. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/wellness-yoga/ CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WellnessSeriesGraphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210501T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210501T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202102 CREATED:20200205T172229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T135132Z UID:2502-1619854200-1619859600@newcanaanlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Take in Spring with a Guided Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin environmental educator and nature enthusiast\, Dave Parsons\, on a guided nature walk through the New Canaan Land Trust’s Still Pond Preserve. With meadows\, wetlands and woodlands\, the preserve is home to a variety of different habitats\, with a diverse array of bird species\, wildlife\, and wildflowers. Participants will gain a 360 view of nature at its spring best during this guided walk. David will identify birds\, wildflowers\, trees and other interesting natural features that are present during the walk. \n\n\nParticipants should dress for the weather\, wear sturdy shoes\, and be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces. While not mandatory\, bringing a pair of binoculars is recommended. The walk will last approximately 75-90 minutes\, with plenty of stops along the way to observe and discuss surroundings. \n\n\nPlease register using the buttons above and below. Your spot will be confirmed via email by April 26\, and will include meeting location and other details. This event is limited to 15 people to allow for social distancing. All ages welcome. \n\n \n Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A lifelong nature enthusiast\, Dave Parsons has worked as an environmental educator for interpretive centers in Bristol\, Windsor and Madison (at Hammonassett Beach State Park). On behalf of CT-DEEP with the EPA\, he also served as Connecticut’s first statewide coordinator of a nationally disseminated K-12 water resources curriculum program for teachers. URL:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/events/nature-walk-spring21/ CATEGORIES:Guided Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/65a-e1580923276741.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Canaan Land Trust":MAILTO:info@newcanaanlandtrust.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR