Events — Aspetuck Land Trust
Lunch & Learn: Assisted Plant Migration Helps to Expand Our Native Plant Palette for Climate Change
Mar
28
12:00 PM12:00

Lunch & Learn: Assisted Plant Migration Helps to Expand Our Native Plant Palette for Climate Change

Since native plants are the KEY to survival for most species, how can we help plant species to move northward as temperatures rise?  The disruption of our heavily paved surfaces and man-made structures inhibits plant movement. In this talk, we will look at the role humans play in helping to move plants as well as helping animals to move more freely to aid in seed dispersal.

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Winter Sketching 101 in Nature
Mar
29
10:00 AM10:00

Winter Sketching 101 in Nature

Join us for an enchanting introductory sketching class at Randall's Farm, where we’ll capture the serene beauty of its winter landscapes. You’ll explore techniques to portray the soft hues, frosted textures, and peaceful charm of the season. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to sketching, this class provides a warm and welcoming space to create, learn, and connect with the quiet magic of winter.

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Summer Sketch at Randall's
Jun
21
10:00 AM10:00

Summer Sketch at Randall's

Join us for an inspiring introductory sketching class at Randall's Farm, where you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning summer scenery. Guided by an experienced instructor, we’ll explore techniques to capture the vibrant colors, textures, and charm of the farm’s picturesque landscapes.

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Fall Drawing
Sep
13
10:00 AM10:00

Fall Drawing

Join us for an inspiring introductory sketching class at Randall's Farm, where you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning fall scenery. Guided by an experienced instructor, we’ll explore techniques to capture the vibrant colors, textures, and charm of the farm’s picturesque landscapes.

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Hawk Walk with Larry Fischer
Sep
20
9:30 AM09:30

Hawk Walk with Larry Fischer

Join hawk-bander and raptor specialist, Larry Fischer, for a hawk walk at Aspetuck Land Trust’s orchard and blueberry patch in Trout Brook Valley. The 100+ acre area of fields at the orchard is one of the last great open expanses on the New England Coast. Larry will, hopefully, catch one or more hawks to present up-close to the group and discuss fascinating details about these extraordinary creatures.

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Hawk Walk with Larry Fischer
Sep
27
9:30 AM09:30

Hawk Walk with Larry Fischer

Join hawk-bander and raptor specialist, Larry Fischer, for a hawk walk at Aspetuck Land Trust’s orchard and blueberry patch in Trout Brook Valley. The 100+ acre area of fields at the orchard is one of the last great open expanses on the New England Coast. Larry will, hopefully, catch one or more hawks to present up-close to the group and discuss fascinating details about these extraordinary creatures.

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Fall Drawing
Nov
15
10:00 AM10:00

Fall Drawing

Join us for an inspiring introductory sketching class at Randall's Farm, where you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning fall scenery. Guided by an experienced instructor, we’ll explore techniques to capture the vibrant colors, textures, and charm of the farm’s picturesque landscapes.

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Ridgefield Garden Club Annual Conservation Meeting Presented in Collaboration with the Ridgefield Library
Mar
19
10:00 AM10:00

Ridgefield Garden Club Annual Conservation Meeting Presented in Collaboration with the Ridgefield Library

  • Ridgefield Library, Main Program Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Though their growth is slow to our eyes, forests are dynamic places. How did our woods develop over time? What is on the horizon for the future? Join forester Laura Green to learn about the processes that shape our forests, what we can anticipate going forward, and the opportunities for us to be active stewards of the future we wish for our woodlands.

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Seed Sowing Workshop
Jan
25
2:00 PM14:00

Seed Sowing Workshop

  • Fairfield Woods Branch Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for this fun afternoon and take home your own Milk Jug Greenhouse. All you will need to bring is a translucent 1 or 1/2 gallon milk jugs or clear plastic 1 or 2 liter bottles. We will have all of the other supplies needed for this activity, including locally sourced milkweed seeds. These mini greenhouses are also great for cool season plants like kale, broccoli, or peas so feel free to bring those seeds along too if you have them on hand.

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Essential Winter Wilderness Skills
Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

Essential Winter Wilderness Skills

Don't let the colder weather keep you inside! With miles of trails to explore, winter can be a wonderful time to connect with nature. We would love you to join us for the Winter Wilderness Skills session in Trout Brook Valley with Chris Varian. He will cover essential winter hiking skills such as map navigation, emergency priorities and skills, winter gear essentials, cold injury prevention, and more.

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Composting for Sustainability Talk at The Westport Library
Nov
20
7:00 PM19:00

Composting for Sustainability Talk at The Westport Library

Learn the "how" and "why" of composting with Westport-based author Scott Smith, Park City Compost Initiative founder and executive director Tim O'Connor, and Sustainable Westport co-director Gately Ross.

Composting not only benefits a backyard garden; it can be a simple, homemade solution for bigger issues such as reducing waste, improving soil, boosting biodiversity, and combating climate change. Backyard composting also strengthens efforts in making communities more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Whether you have a garden or not, composting can be a small way to make a big change.

Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

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The Nutmeg Chapter of Trout Unlimited's November Monthly Meeting
Nov
19
7:00 PM19:00

The Nutmeg Chapter of Trout Unlimited's November Monthly Meeting

  • Elks Lodge, Bridgeport, Connecticut (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Nutmeg Chapter of Trout Unlimited's November Monthly Meeting will feature a special presentation by Antoine Bissieux, the Orvis-endorsed guide known as "The French Fly Fisherman." Antoine will share his insights and techniques across several fly fishing styles, making this a unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert.

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Bird Watching at Ash Creek
Nov
3
9:30 AM09:30

Bird Watching at Ash Creek

We are hosting a bird walk at Ash Creek with Adé Ben-Salahuddin. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars as we lead discussion while you view the abundant birds (osprey, shorebirds and ducks) of the area. Learn about the different species as well as the conservation of this natural salt marsh - an important stopover area along the Atlantic Flyway for migrating shorebirds.

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Bird Watching at Ash Creek
Oct
6
9:30 AM09:30

Bird Watching at Ash Creek

We are hosting a bird walk at Ash Creek with Adé Ben-Salahuddin. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars as we lead discussion while you view the abundant birds (osprey, shorebirds and ducks) of the area. Learn about the different species as well as the conservation of this natural salt marsh - an important stopover area along the Atlantic Flyway for migrating shorebirds.

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Fall Native Plant Sale Pickup
Oct
4
to Oct 6

Fall Native Plant Sale Pickup

This event is a pick up for pre-ordered plants at scheduled time intervals. Please email Shaina Meyer with any questions. Remember to come in a car that will fit the plants you ordered and have a tarp to put under the plants. Also, please be respectful of our preserve neighbors and drive slowly and carefully along Green Acre Lane. Thank you!

Volunteer to help us HERE!

For pickup: Follow the signs directing you down Green Acre Ln. You will pass the EXIT and continue to the second gate into the preserve. This will be marked ENTRANCE and you will loop through the preserve to drive-in pickup. Someone will direct you to pull up into 1 of 3 spots. We’ll get your name and bring your order to your car.

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Kiss The Ground Documentary and Expert Panel Discussion
Sep
22
4:30 PM16:30

Kiss The Ground Documentary and Expert Panel Discussion

  • The Warehouse at Fairfield Theatre Company (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Fairfield Theatre Company for a free community screening of Kiss The Ground at The Warehouse on September 22nd. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this critically acclaimed documentary sheds light on the often-overlooked role of soil regeneration in reversing climate change.

For more information and to reserve your spot, visit Fairfield Theatre Company.

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Bird Watching at Ash Creek
Sep
21
9:30 AM09:30

Bird Watching at Ash Creek

We are hosting a bird walk at Ash Creek with Adé Ben-Salahuddin. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars as we lead discussion while you view the abundant birds (osprey, shorebirds and ducks) of the area. Learn about the different species as well as the conservation of this natural salt marsh - an important stopover area along the Atlantic Flyway for migrating shorebirds.

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Invasive Species Control Work Day
Sep
15
1:00 PM13:00

Invasive Species Control Work Day

  • TBV/Crow Hill Nature Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join ALT and volunteer to help remove invasives on our preserves and learn to remove them from your own property.

There will be an invasive work session on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept 15th (1:00-3:00pm) weather permitting. We'll meet at the Wells Hill Rd parking lot of TBV/Crow Hill Preserve.

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Invasive Species Control Work Day
Sep
8
1:00 PM13:00

Invasive Species Control Work Day

  • TBV/Crow Hill Nature Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join ALT and volunteer to help remove invasives on our preserves and learn to remove them from your own property.

There will be an invasive work session on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept 8th (1:00-3:00pm) weather permitting. We'll meet at the Wells Hill Rd parking lot of TBV/Crow Hill Preserve. You should dress for the task at hand including gloves, sturdy footwear, and long sleeves & pants. Bring pruners, loppers, pruning saws, and herbicide applicators if you have been issued one. We will have some additional herbicide applicators available for those who need them.

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Invasive Species Control Work Day
Sep
1
1:00 PM13:00

Invasive Species Control Work Day

  • Trout Brook Valley/Crow Hill Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join ALT and volunteer to help remove invasives on our preserves and learn to remove them from your own property.

There will be an invasive work session on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept 1st (1:00-3:00pm) weather permitting. We'll meet at the Wells Hill Rd parking lot of TBV/Crow Hill Preserve. You should dress for the task at hand including gloves, sturdy footwear, and long sleeves & pants. Bring pruners, loppers, pruning saws, and herbicide applicators if you have been issued one. We will have some additional herbicide applicators available for those who need them.

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Invasive Species Removal Work Day
Aug
25
1:00 PM13:00

Invasive Species Removal Work Day

  • Trout Brook Valley/Crow Hill Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join ALT and volunteer to help remove invasives on our preserves and learn to remove them from your own property.

There will be an invasive work session on the afternoon of Sunday Aug. 25th (1:00-3:00pm) weather permitting. We'll meet at the Wells Hill Rd parking lot of TBV/Crow Hill Preserve. You should dress for the task at hand including gloves, sturdy footwear, and long sleeves & pants. Bring pruners, loppers, pruning saws, and herbicide applicators if you have been issued one. We will have some additional herbicide applicators available for those who need them.

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Invasive Species Removal Work Day
Aug
17
9:30 AM09:30

Invasive Species Removal Work Day

  • Trout Brook Valley/Crow Hill Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join ALT and volunteer to help remove invasives on our preserves and learn to remove them from your own property.

There will be an invasive work session on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 17th (9:30-11-30am) weather permitting. We'll meet at the Wells Hill Rd parking lot of TBV/Crow Hill Preserve. You should dress for the task at hand including gloves, sturdy footwear, and long sleeves & pants. Bring pruners, loppers, pruning saws, and herbicide applicators if you have been issued one. We will have some additional herbicide applicators available for those who need them.

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Invasive Species Removal Work Day
Aug
11
9:30 AM09:30

Invasive Species Removal Work Day

  • Trout Brook Valley Preserve - Freeborn Rd Parking (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join ALT and volunteer to help remove invasives on our preserves and learn to remove them from your own property.

There will be Invasive work sessions on the mornings of Aug. 3rd & Aug 11th (9:30-11-30am) weather permitting. We'll meet at the Freeborn Rd parking lot of TBV/Crow Hill Preserve.

If you are interested in Invasive Species Removal and are not currently part of the group, please fill out the volunteer form here. We will be in touch with details and add you to the communication list for these events.

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Invasive Species Removal Work Day
Aug
3
9:30 AM09:30

Invasive Species Removal Work Day

  • Trout Brook Valley Preserve - Freeborn Rd Parking (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join ALT and volunteer to help remove invasives on our preserves and learn to remove them from your own property.

There will be Invasive work sessions on the mornings of Aug. 3rd & Aug 11th (9:30-11-30am) weather permitting. We'll meet at the Freeborn Rd parking lot of TBV/Crow Hill Preserve.

If you are interested in Invasive Species Removal and are not currently part of the group, please fill out the volunteer form here. We will be in touch with details and add you to the communication list for these events.

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Invasive Species Removal Work Day
Jul
14
1:00 PM13:00

Invasive Species Removal Work Day

There will be Invasive work sessions on Sunday afternoons, July 7th & 14th (1-3pm) weather permitting. We'll meet at the Wells Hill parking lot of TBV/Crow Hill Preserve.

If you are interested in Invasive Species Removal and are not currently part of the group, please fill out the volunteer form here. We will be in touch with details and add you to the communication list for these events. Thank you!

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Butterflies with Lepidopterist Victor DeMasi
Jul
14
10:00 AM10:00

Butterflies with Lepidopterist Victor DeMasi

DUE TO POOR WEATHER EXPECTED, RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY JULY 14th

WALK IS FULL - waitlist, email Shaina Meyer

Join local lepidopterist Victor DeMasi, research associate at Peabody Museum of Natural History, on this walk through an outstanding open meadow at Randall’s Farm Preserve in Easton to observe butterflies and learn about their ecology and conservation.

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Invasive Species Removal Work Day
Jul
7
1:00 PM13:00

Invasive Species Removal Work Day

There will be Invasive work sessions on Sunday afternoons, July 7th & 14th (1-3pm) weather permitting. We'll meet at the Wells Hill parking lot of TBV/Crow Hill Preserve.

If you are interested in Invasive Species Removal and are not currently part of the group, please fill out the volunteer form here. We will be in touch with details and add you to the communication list for these events. Thank you!

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Stratford Historical Society Annual Pollinator Day
Jun
23
10:00 AM10:00

Stratford Historical Society Annual Pollinator Day

  • Judson House Historical Gardens, on the grounds of Stratford Historical Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Judson House Historical Gardens, on the grounds of Stratford Historical Society are having their annual Pollinator Day celebration, Sunday, June 23rd, from 10:00 - 3:00. Speakers, workshops, garden related vendors, food trucks and more are planned for the day, along with a special garden bench dedication in honor of a beloved board member who recently passed.

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