Peter Del Tredici Talk – Cathedral Pines

CCT is honored to have Prof. Peter Del Tredici discuss The Ecology of Disturbance: Tornados, Bugs, and Climate Change, Saturday, August 27 at 11 A.M to noon at Cathedral Pines Preserve How is forest succession altered by disturbances such as tornados, weather and climate change? (The Wooly Adelgid holds a clue.) Let’s hear our beloved ecologist reflect [Read More...]

Clean-Up/Green-Up Day – CCT

Cornwall Conservation Trust 7 Railroad Square, West Cornwall, Connecticut

The Cornwall Conservation Trust will lead our town's 6th annual Clean-Up/Green-Up Day. Meet at the CCT office, 7 Railroad Square, between 9-10 a.m. We'll have refreshments and supplies for all. More info at CornwallConservationTrust.org.

Hike Three Forever-Wild Preserves with CCT

** NOTE: This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 2 due to the rainy weather forecast. Hike through Connecticut’s newest forever-wild landscape with Northeast Wilderness Trust (NEWT). Over the course of 2 miles (round-trip), we’ll walk through Red Mountain Preserve and Dobbs Preserve, and enjoy beautiful views at bald overlook in Greyledge Preserve. Encompassing [Read More...]

CCT Annual Mushroom Walk with Dave Paton

At Trinity Preserve on Dibble Hill Road. This Mushroom Tour with foraging is a very popular event. Dave skillfully and joyfully leads us through the wonderful world of Fungi.  You can’t imagine how many kinds are close at hand and what amazing roles they play in our ecology. We even end with a serenade. The [Read More...]

CCT Panel Discussion: Conservation and Affordable Housing in Cornwall – Zoom

Virtual

Conservation and Affordable Housing in Cornwall - A Panel Discussion as part of our Annual Meeting. Saturday, November 12 at 3pm by Zoom. Ingrid Ellen, The Paulette Goddard Professor of Urban Policy and Planning at New York University, will moderate a panel discussion among Jocelyn Ayer, Director, Litchfield County Center for Housing Opportunity, Ginni Block, [Read More...]

Postponed Using Trail Cameras – Zoom

Virtual

Cornwall Conservation Trust and Cornwall Conservation Commission will co-host a program on Saturday, December 10 at 4PM on Zoom, “How to capture images and videos of wildlife using trail cameras day or night.” Larry Master, Conservation Biologist and Photographer, will show some of his most successful photos, videos and techniques. A discussion will follow to answer your questions [Read More...]

How to capture images and videos of wildlife using trail cameras day or night with Larry Master – Zoom

Virtual

Cornwall Conservation Trust and Cornwall Conservation Commission will co-host a program on Saturday, March 4 at 5PM on Zoom, “How to capture images and videos of wildlife using trail cameras day or night.” Larry Master, Conservation Biologist and Photographer, will show some of his most successful photos, videos, and techniques. A discussion will follow to answer your questions [Read More...]

Trail Building at CCT’s Matland Preserve

Cornwall Conservation Trust 7 Railroad Square, West Cornwall, Connecticut

On April 15 at 10am, we will be building the trail on CCT’s Matland Preserve with Terry Burke, Barton Jones, and Casey Cook. Gloves provided. Wear boots. Bring water and a shovel to dig up Barberry. Meet at the Cornwall Conservation Trust Office at 7 Railroad Square in West Cornwall. Please follow Covid precautions and [Read More...]

CCT’s Matland Trail Introduction

On April 29 at 10am, CCT’s Barton Jones and Terry Burke will be introducing the new trail on the Matland Preserve in West Cornwall. Meet at the Matland Trail Head, just up the hill from 350 Sharon Goshen Tpke. and Dibble Hill Road.  Please follow Covid precautions and tick proof!   Check website for updates, https://CornwallConservationTrust.org.

CCT Student Grant Deadline

The CCT is offering a maximum grant of $1000 to graduating high school students or college attendees who are residents of Region One. More information on the Student Grants page on our website. Deadline is May 1.