Events
In the late fall, large numbers of saw-whet owls leave their northern breeding grounds and head south. Join naturalist and raptor researcher Larry Fischer in Trout Brook Valley for an evening presentation on the natural history of the saw-whet owl. Learn about their status and abundance during the different seasons in CT.
In the late fall, large numbers of saw-whet owls leave their northern breeding grounds and head south. Join naturalist and raptor researcher Larry Fischer in Trout Brook Valley for an evening presentation on the natural history of the saw-whet owl. Learn about their status and abundance during the different seasons in CT.
Come trick-or-treat and visit and learn about the new micro-forest and park!
Wear a costume if you’d like and enjoy fall goodies and activities.
Everyone is welcome!
Join us for a two-hour birding walk at the Trout Brook Valley Preserve in Easton. Beginning at the blueberry patch, we’ll make our way through the orchard and nearby woodlands in search of fall migrants, including warblers, vireos, hawks, and sparrows. The hike will be led by ALT member Joseph Pescatore with the help of two notable CT birders, Adam and Jo Fasciolo.
Join us in downtown Bridgeport outside Berlinetta Brewing for an evening of stargazing, science, and cosmic discovery. Bring your friends and fellow curious minds to explore the night sky through telescopes, learn more about the stars, planets, and moon above us, and enjoy a relaxed evening of skywatching together.
Please join us on Thursday, October 22nd from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at The Westport Library as biologist Joan Maloof, author of Forty Ways to Know a Tree: Exploring Trees to Understand Nature shares distinct ways of encountering, exploring, and learning about, a tree. Discover the incredible life of trees as miraculous, living, breathing protectors of our Earth.
Join Aspetuck Land Trust Executive Director David Brant for an inaugural hike of the new Blithewood Preserve, a 30-acre preserve in Easton donated to Aspetuck Land Trust by the Bresky family in 2023.
Luncheon and Talk with Mary Ellen Lemay. Rapid Reforestation of Bridgeport Schools and Seaside Park. Please RSVP to Cornelia Olsen 203-571-8673 or James Flint 203-858-2187
Join us for a two-hour birding walk at the Trout Brook Valley Preserve in Easton on October 3, from 8am to 10am. Beginning at the blueberry patch, we’ll make our way through the orchard and nearby woodlands in search of fall migrants, including warblers, vireos, hawks, and sparrows. The hike will be led by ALT member Joseph Pescatore with the help of two notable local birders.
Join local Westport garden designer, artist, and longtime Aspetuck member Jay Petrow at his home for a fall garden tour and pop-up art show. His garden reflects his journey from a novice gardener to a landscape designer, experimenting with plants, replacing lawn, and developing creative solutions for privacy, shade, and stormwater management. He will share what has worked, what hasn’t, and how homeowners can create beautiful, functional landscapes that benefit both people and nature.
CANCELLED due to storm
Join us for a Fall Equinox Sunset at Farm Creek Preserve on Sunday, September 27th.
Join Aspetuck Land Trust Executive Director David Brant for a hike of the newly opened Weston Wilton Forest Reserve(WWFR) a 750-acre interior forest Aspetuck Land Trust has been working hard to assemble on the Weston Wilton border. This is an opportunity to see its newest addition – the 15-acre Plummer property, preserved last December and formerly owned by the late actor Christopher Plummer and his wife Elaine who was instrumental in preserving this land through a generous donation to ALT.
Join us in downtown Bridgeport outside Berlinetta Brewing for an evening of stargazing, science, and cosmic discovery. Bring your friends and fellow curious minds to explore the night sky through telescopes, learn more about the stars, planets, and moon above us, and enjoy a relaxed evening of skywatching together. Come observe the moon, spot some stars, and spend an evening looking up together.
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. Larry will, hopefully, catch one or more hawks to present up-close to the group and discuss fascinating details about these extraordinary creatures.
Join us for a two-hour birding walk at the Trout Brook Valley Preserve in Easton on September 19, from 8am to 10am. Beginning at the blueberry patch, we’ll make our way through the orchard and nearby woodlands in search of fall migrants, including warblers, vireos, hawks, and sparrows. The hike will be led by ALT member Joseph Pescatore with the help of two notable local birders.
Join Master Arborist Chris Teter of Bartlett Tree Experts for a guided tree identification walk exploring the trees that shape our local landscape. Participants will learn how to identify common native and naturalized species by examining leaves, bark, branching patterns, buds, and overall form.
Join Aspetuck and the Community Mindfulness Project for a four-week community mindfulness program at Farm Creek. CMP's programs are rooted in and informed by the practice of forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, which originated in Japan in the 1980s.
Join local lepidopterist Victor DeMasi, research associate at Peabody Museum of Natural History, on this walk through an outstanding open meadow to observe butterflies and learn about their ecology and conservation.
Join Aspetuck and the Community Mindfulness Project for a four-week community mindfulness program at Farm Creek. CMP's programs are rooted in and informed by the practice of forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, which originated in Japan in the 1980s.
Join Master Arborist Chris Teter of Bartlett Tree Experts for a guided tree identification walk exploring the trees that shape our local landscape. Participants will learn how to identify common native and naturalized species by examining leaves, bark, branching patterns, buds, and overall form. This walk will cover key identification features including leaves, bark, branching patterns, and overall form, with attention to common native and naturalized trees found in the region. Participants will visit the newly protected 16-acre Plummer property, using the site to observe trees growing across different habitats and conditions.
Join Aspetuck and the Community Mindfulness Project for a four-week community mindfulness program at Farm Creek. CMP's programs are rooted in and informed by the practice of forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, which originated in Japan in the 1980s.
Join us for a conversation about healthy eating, wellness, and the role food plays in our everyday lives. This session will include practical tips for building healthier habits and gardening tips from regenerative agriculture nutritionist Vetiveah Immanuel and a personal story from Razul Branch about their own journey with food, health, and community.
Join Aspetuck and the Community Mindfulness Project for a four-week community mindfulness program at Farm Creek. CMP's programs are rooted in and informed by the practice of forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, which originated in Japan in the 1980s.
Please join us for an early summer walk hosted by Charlie and Annie Stebbins as they share their spectacular property and garden bustling with biodiversity, featuring a plethora of native perennials, shrubs, and trees.
Register Here → MORNING 10-11:30 AFTERNOON 2-3:30
Step into the fascinating world of moths under the night sky at Trout Brook Valley! Guided by naturalist Lukas Keras, this immersive program reveals the hidden beauty and ecological importance of moths—often overshadowed by their butterfly relatives. Moths are incredibly diverse, with over 11,000 species in North America alone. They serve as essential nighttime pollinators, a food source for birds and bats, and vital indicators of environmental health. From vibrant patterns to expert camouflage, moths showcase stunning adaptations that make them a wonder to observe.
All current members of Aspetuck Land Trust are invited to join our yearly celebration in Downtown Westport, on June 18th. Come for the 4th Annual Aspetuck Land Trust Awards followed by pizza from Zuppardi’s Apizza and music by Dan Tressler in the courtyard.
We want to say thank you to all our amazing members who make our work possible!
Join Chris Teter, Board Certified Master Arborist, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, and Connecticut Master Gardener, for an urban tree identification walk focused on recognizing and understanding trees in the built landscape.
Interested in the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping? Join Ranger Jim at Randall's Farm Preserve for "Honey Bees 101." This introductory session will delve into the fundamentals of beekeeping, providing insights into setting up and maintaining an apiary, understanding hive structure, and the essential tools and techniques used by beekeepers.
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
Join us for a morning bird walk at Trout Brook Valley Preserve. Explore diverse habitats brimming with some of Fairfield County’s most beautiful feathered residents. This immersive experience offers bird enthusiasts the opportunity to spot various species while gaining insight into their behaviors and habitats.
Join thousands of Norwalk neighbors at the 5th Annual Norwalk Earth Day Festival — a free, family-friendly celebration of our planet featuring 75+ exhibitors & vendors, live music, food trucks, speakers, a “Trashion” show, and so much more. All happening rain or shine on the beautiful Norwalk Green.
Join Anthony Zemba of LandTech for a wildflower walk at Trout Brook Valley Preserve. Anthony, a Certified Ecologist, will be searching for “spring ephemerals” – a group of wildflowers that only bloom early in the growing season before the overhead canopy of trees and shrubs leaf out. In addition to wildflower identification, Anthony will talk about the ecological role that these curious plants play in forest ecology.
How to grow a tiny forest of densely planted trees and shrubs of varying heights that can mature in 20-30 years instead of 100.
