Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM Join hike leader Catie on a 1-mile hike at Upper Pine Brook Preserve. The trail is moderate in difficulty with a couple steep sections and follows picturesque Pine Brook,…
You are invited to join us for Middlesex Land Trust's Annual Meeting Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM deKoven House27 Washington StreetMiddletown, CT 06457 Doors open at 9:30 AM for arrival and meet and greet.…
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…
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…
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…
By: Pat Ludwig Imagine we’re strolling along a trail and notice vines snaking up and around the trunk of a young tree or shrub. We do a double take, as something doesn’t look normal, and notice…
Trails Day 2026: June 6th and 7th Each year, Connecticut Trails Day—part of the National Trails Day celebration—invites people across the state to explore the natural beauty of our local trails and open spaces. Organized by…
By: Kaitlyn Connors The Hidden Cost: “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” 一 Robert Swan Every year, the average American throws away more than 1,500 pounds of…
By Ralph Urban Connecticut's Farmland Preservation Program, operating under the aegis of the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, continues to save thousands of acres of valuable farmland through the purchase of development rights to agricultural lands in…
The Blue-Blazed Trail at Highland Pond Preserve will be temporarily closed beginning Wednesday May 6th until further notice for trail accessibility and parking improvements.