Great news all around as open spaces are conserved across Connecticut. Thanks to Matt at ExploreCT for compiling this awesome list of accomplishments,
The Norwalk Land Trust has merged into the Aspetuck Land Trust
The Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust has merged into the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy.
The Manchester Land Trust has added 33.1 acres near their Bush Hill Preserve.
Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy has added 117.26 acres with their Glen Brook property.
The Salisbury Association acquired the 275-acre Tom’s Hill project.
The Norfolk Land Trust added 10 donated acres to their Ells Crane Erder Preserve.
The Avalonia Land Conservancy acquired two parcels from the Town of Ledyard, together forming the new 93-acre Founders Preserve. They also acquired the 25 acre Erwin & Naomi Goldstein Preserve in Griswold.
The Cornwall Conservation Trust received a long-planned legacy donation of 65 acres, expanding its Greyledge Preserve to 265 acres.
The Stamford Land Conservation Trust opened their new 64-acre Harry Day Preserve in North Stamford.
The Roxbury Land Trust acquired the 225-acre Bronson Mountain Preserve and look to create a trail system there in 2026. They're also opening a brand new trail at the Town Line Farm Preserve on 11/1!