You’re welcome to attend Board of Directors meetings to learn about the organization or to get more involved. This month we will be at East Granby Public Library. Please contact us if you have questions or suggestions for the agenda.
You’re welcome to attend Board of Directors meetings to learn about the organization or to get more involved. This month we will be at East Granby Public Library. Please contact us if you have questions or suggestions for the agenda.
Come explore the Town of Bloomfield’s Wilcox Park and a portion of the Metacomet Trail atop the region’s traprock ridge that connects Bloomfield to East Granby to the north and West Hartford to the south. We will follow the yellow trail through the meadow, over a brook, through the woods, and past a vernal pool to connect with the blue-blazed Metacomet Trail along the ridgeline. While taking in views of the Farmington River Valley to the west, we will proceed to the Buck Property recently donated as an addition to the park before descending to the start. The approximately 3 mile route is moderately difficult, and leashed dogs are permitted. The rain date is Sunday, June 4. RSVP is appreciated.
The event is one of many in Bloomfield and around the state that are part of Connecticut Trails Day. Thousands of people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and interests come together with a simple, common purpose: to celebrate the many hiking, biking, paddling, letterboxing, and equestrian experiences Connecticut’s trails have to offer! To find inspiration for your next hikes, visit Connecticut Trails Day.
You’re welcome to attend Board of Directors meetings to learn about the organization or to get more involved. This month we will be at Bloomfield’s Human Services Center. Please contact us if you have questions or suggestions for the agenda.
CHANGE IN LOCATION: Penwood State Park is anticipated to remain closed through May 12 due to rain delays in the repaving project. This event has been moved across the street to Talcott Mountain State Park.
Join land trust member Brian Kleinman for a guided outing in search of native and migratory birds in the woods, around the pond, and along the traprock ridge of beautiful Talcott Mountain State Park. Brian is the owner of Riverside Reptiles Education Center and a member of the Hartford Audubon Society. Bring your binoculars, dress in layers, and meet in the main parking lot.
April 28 update: This event is POSTPONED due to the weather, new date to be determined.
Ron Pitz returns for another interactive workshop on invasive species in our Connecticut landscapes. Join fellow residents in tackling some of these plants at Wintonbury Land Trust’s Hawk Hill Farm. You will walk away feeling confident in knowing how to identify and remove some of these harmful plants from your own backyards while socializing with other participants and getting physical exercise.
Ron is a Land Trust volunteer steward, DEEP-certified Master Wildlife Conservationist, and former executive director of the Knox Foundation. This program is provided in partnership with Bloomfield Public Library.
Please RSVP to help the organizers prepare. Recommended dress: long pants, long sleeved shirts, and gloves. Bring water, insect repellant, and any cutting and digging tools you have along with your fun spirit!
Celebrate Earth Month in Bloomfield with a free tour of our Hawk Hill Farm. The Land Trust and its partners preserved Hawk Hill Farm because it is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in Bloomfield and its gently sloping farm roads lead to beautiful views of the Metacomet Traprock Ridge and Hartford skyline.
We will walk approximately 2 miles to learn about the historic property’s many champion trees, volunteer efforts to manage invasive plants, and local birds that can be spotted on the pastures, pond, and forest (binoculars optional). Our guide will be Ron Pitz, a Land Trust volunteer steward, DEEP-certified Master Wildlife Conservationist, and former executive director of the Knox Foundation.
Please RSVP in advance to help us manage the group size. The rain date is Sunday, April 23. This event is co-sponsored by the North Central Conservation District and is part of the Town’s TREES FOR BLOOMFIELD initiative.
Update: Thank you to the 57 citizen volunteers who joined Town staff, the Bloomfield Beautification Committee, and other local organizations to remove 80 bags of litter from three parks and three streets on Earth Day. Your efforts make a positive impact on the environment and inspire others to take action as well. Thank you for helping to make Bloomfield a cleaner and healthier place. (Photo by Sharon Mann)
Your help is needed on Earth Day! Let’s prove we’re the “cleanest” town in Connecticut. Meet on the West side of the Human Services Center to pick up supplies. Gloves, pickers, bags, buckets, and safety vests will be provided. Then teams of volunteers will pick up debris on specific streets with guided assistance from team leaders. Volunteers will drop off garbage bags at a designated spot, and Public Works will come get them. Please preregister for free by April 14 to help organizers prepare supplies … including fun buttons for participants. Cosponsored with the Bloomfield Beautification Committee, Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department, and Bloomfield Public Works Department.
UPDATE: If you missed this important presentation, a recording is available on the Land Conservancy’s YouTube Channel! Many thanks to David Pogue for allowing us to record it and to Matt Mace at Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services for technical support.
Wintonbury Land Trust joins with Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department, Bloomfield Public Library, and TREES FOR BLOOMFIELD Initiative to sponsor a live webinar and important discussion on climate change.
David Pogue will offer sensible, researched advice on how we can start to ready ourselves for what’s ahead. Mr. Pogue is the host of 20 “NOVA” science specials on PBS, a six-time Emmy Award-winning technology and science correspondent for “Sunday Morning” on CBS, a five-time TED speaker, and a New York Times best-selling author! Bloomfield Mayor Danielle C. Wong will serve as moderator.
Pre-register to receive the link for this free webinar. Attendees at the talk will be eligible for a special drawing to receive a signed copy of David’s recent book, How to Prepare for Climate Change: A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos.
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Update: While this webinar was not recorded, Roger has shared his presentation slides in PDF file format. Thank you, Roger, for helping us learn more about the risks of mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses and steps we may take individually and together to confidently enjoy the outdoors.
Whether in your backyard, walking Land Trust trails, or other outdoor adventures, staying safe from diseases transmitted by insects and ticks is an important part of being prepared to enjoy connecting with nature. In this free webinar, environmental scientist Roger Wolfe will help us learn about mosquitoes and ticks, efforts to manage their habitats, and how we can reduce our risks individually. As the Wetland Restoration Biologist at the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, Roger coordinates the Wetland Habitat & Mosquito Management program.
The Nature Lecture Series is co-sponsored with Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services, who will host the webinar. You may participate on any device with a web browser and email access. A link to login will be sent to your email when you register online.