Exciting news for conservation in East Hampton: a cherished piece of the community’s landscape will remain undeveloped and protected for generations to come! This spring, the Middlesex Land Trust completed the acquisition of approximately 28 acres…
We’re pleased to share that work is largely complete on a new trail accessibility project at Highland Pond Preserve, creating more opportunities for people of all abilities to experience the outdoors. A section of the Blue-Blazed…
The Middlesex Land Trust, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land, is excited to announce that our project to permanently protect approximately 80 acres in Durham was selected for funding through the Connecticut Department of…
The Middlesex Land Trust invites you to a public open house at Highland Pond Preserve on Saturday, April 18, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hosted by project managers Sally Harold and Steve Gephard of RiverWork, LLC,…
Following the completion of the dam removal and restoration of Sawmill Brook, the Middlesex Land Trust is exploring ways to make Highland Pond Preserve more welcoming and accessible. We want your input. Whether you personally experience accessibility barriers or simply care about conservation and inclusion in our community, your perspective will help inform our next steps.
This summer marked a major milestone for the Middlesex Land Trust: The completion of the dam removal and stream restoration at Highland Pond Preserve in Middletown. The project has transformed a century-old impoundment into a reconnected,…
You are invited to the Middlesex Land Trust's Annual Meeting Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 9:30 AMdeKoven House27 Washington StreetMiddletown, CT 06457 Doors open at 9:30 AM for arrival and meet and greet. The meeting will…
Beginning June 1, 2025, Highland Pond Preserve in Middletown will be closed to the public until further notice as construction begins to remove the aging dam and restore Sawmill Brook’s natural stream system. This closure is…
We are proud to announce that David Brown, the longtime Executive Director of the Middlesex Land Trust, has been honored with a 2024 Tom ODell Distinguished Service Award from the Rockfall Foundation. This award recognizes David’s outstanding…
Middlesex County is home to a variety of ecologically valuable land that includes forests, wetlands, and meadows. These lands provide important habitat for wildlife, clean air and water, and opportunities for recreation and education. Unfortunately, Middlesex…