Join us in celebrating National Trails Day by helping to build and maintain trails at the New Canaan Land Trust's popular Watson-Symington Preserve!
We will have a range of volunteer opportunities, suitable for all ages and skill levels.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit https://sculpture.newcanaanlandtrust.org/tickets
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. This […]
Since opening in 2015, the New Canaan Land Trust's Firefly Sanctuary has grown in popularity. In an effort to protect the Sanctuary and the firefly population itself, we require advanced registration for admittance into the sanctuary during the peak firefly viewing season of June 26 through July 9. Registration for each night will open one week […]
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!