Dear James, As 2023 comes to a close, I am remembering David Brant’s recent words to us: “Land doesn’t save itself. People save land. People like you.” People like you, the caring members of Aspetuck Land Trust who…

Wasteland that almost was! National Fairways Inc. plan for 130 luxury homes and 18-hole golf course on the 730-acre Trout Brook Valley property. Support Aspetuck Land Trust to Save More Land! Dear James, It is not a pretty picture. Pristine…

Dear James, As we approach the shortest day of the year, I just wanted to take this moment to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season! While we may celebrate in different ways, one thing that resonates across all traditions is the sentiment that…

THANK YOU From some very special friends As we celebrate this season of gratitude, I just want to take the time to thank all of YOU, our members, donors, and volunteers, on behalf of the countless lives you support. Like the beaver, hawk, trout,…

Summer is here, and so are the blueberries! If you haven't already, now is the perfect time to renew your membership with Aspetuck Land Trust. Make the most of your membership and these beautiful warm days with a walk in one of our 45 trailed…

First Annual Aspetuck Land Trust Awards at Aspetuck Land Trust's 57th Annual Meeting Last Thursday night we had a wonderful celebration at the 57th Annual Meeting at Pequot Library. Thanks to all who came! It was standing room only inside the…

Place your order early for best selection and don't forget to add a pick-up time to your cart See you in June at pick-up Shop Here New–Bridgeport School Gardens! Spread the joy and mission of planting natives and be a part of NEW…

Spring is almost here and it's time to think about pruning at the patch. Blueberry pruning is one of our favorite things to do at the Land Trust. We look forward to seeing old friends, meeting new folks, and basking in the amazing beauty of the…

Celebrate Earth Day with Aspetuck Land Trust For Earth Day 2023, Aspetuck Land Trust is offering guided hikes and our ever popular Spring Native Plant Sale to celebrate, enlighten, and inspire. Whether you are dreaming of your native garden or an…

Celebrating Winter, Nature We Love Dear James, Happy Winter and Happy Valentine's Day! At this time of year, all of us at Aspetuck Land Trust enjoy taking the time to think of all the things we love. Nothing makes us happier than a hike on…

New Year Message from our President Dear James, 2022 is drawing to a close and we have a lot to be proud of and thankful for. Our Green Corridor Capital Campaign raised $5.6 million in our largest fundraising effort since Trout Brook Valley.…

Join your local National Park Service! Dear James, I’m writing because you’ve touched the Aspetuck Land Trust in some way during the past year. Maybe you’ve hiked a preserve, bought some native plants at our sales, attended an…

I have exciting news to share! Just this week, the Town of Easton voted to conserve 10.9 acres of the South Park property. This adds to the 18.7 acres of pristine riverfront land that ALT is purchasing resulting in 30 acres of protected land along…

Jump on our NEW and Improved Plant Sale website and enjoy the selection of keystone native trees, shrubs, and ground covers for fall planting. Get those wildlife “fuel stations” in the ground now so the feeding can begin next year. …

The sale is already open for our members. Not a member? Join Now Membership starts at $50 for an individual, $100 for a family. After joining, you will receive an email with instructions to access the fall native plant shop early. Enjoy our…

Think Like A Forest with Anna Fialkoff Tomorrow, Friday, August 26th 12:00 - 1:00pm Planting Native Trees to Support Local Food Webs Native trees offer countless benefits beyond their four-season beauty––purifying air, shading and…

Summer Newsletter Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Butterflies, Bears, Bees, and more! Dear James, It's Summer! Time to relax, get outside, and enjoy the fruits of your support, labor, and love of open green spaces and healthy biodiverse landscapes…

Lunch & Learn Transforming Your Lawn Into A Meadow with Jay Petrow Friday, April 29th 12:00 - 1:15pm This Lunch & Learn webinar will introduce you to various ways of creating a pollinator meadow in your backyard. By eliminating part of…

Plant a Tree – Eat a Donut – Catch a Fish: You are invited to a fun morning of planting trees and learning to fly fish from the experts at Trout Unlimited. Bring a shovel, bring fly fishing gear, bring your kids! On Saturday…

Spring Native Plant Sale The Gilbertie's Pollinator Herb Variety Packs are back! Order your edible, pollinator-friendly, aromatic herb pack now; they'll go fast! See all available native plants WE HAVE RESTOCKED some sold out plants, get…