Apr
25
5:00 PM17:00
4th Annual Earth Day Fundraiser!
Have a great local brew at the Aspetuck Brew Lab and support your environment!
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Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00
Invasive Plant Removal April 27th and May 4th, 2019
Join our team in identifying and removing non-native plant species that are negatively affecting the ecological balance of our preserves.
Apr
28
1:00 PM13:00
Roots to Branches AND WHY TREES MATTER
Learn about the remarkable history of Connecticut’s forests and the condition of Fairfield’s trees; hear from organizations proactively replanting trees and creating corridors and green spaces for wildlife while reclaiming our native habitat. Take a tree ID walk or plant a tree and more during this fun event.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
May
4
10:00 AM10:00
Invasive Plant Removal May 4th, 2019
Join our team in identifying and removing non-native plant species that are negatively affecting the ecological balance of our preserves.
May
5
9:30 AM09:30
Hike with Botany, Mycology, and Foraging Expert Hayden Stebbins At Trout Brook Valley Preserve
Learn about edible and medicinal plants of the backyard and woods with Hayden Stebbins.
May
5
1:00 PM13:00
Spring Hawk Migration with Larry Fischer
Join local hawk-bander Larry Fischer for a special spring hawk walk in the orchard of the 1,009 acre Trout Brook Valley Preserve The 100+ acre Flirt Hill orchard fields are an important habitat for hawks flying down the east coast flyway and is one of the last great open fields on the New England Coast. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars!!
May
11
10:00 AM10:00
Forest Bathing Walk Saturday May 11th, 2019
Join Association of Nature & Forest Therapy (ANFT) Certified Guide Sue Smith for a forest bathing walk in Aspetuck Land Trust's lovely Stonebridge Waterfowl Preserve. Minimum Suggested Donation $25. Space Limited, RSVP Required.
Jun
22
10:00 AM10:00
Butterflies with Lepidopterist Victor DeMasi
Butterflies with Lepidopterist Victor DeMasi at Randall’s Farm Preserve in Easton.
Apr
13
9:30 AM09:30
Apr
12
9:30 AM09:30
Apr
6
9:30 AM09:30
Apr
5
9:30 AM09:30
Mar
14
8:00 AM08:00
Birding with Jory Teltser - President of the Ct Young Birders Club
Bring your binoculars, camera, water bottle and hiking boots and join Staples high school Senior and wildlife photographer Jory Teltser search for and identify local birds.
Nov
14
7:30 PM19:30
Haskins Lecture Series
Black Bears, Bobcats and other large mammals In Connecticut: When, Where, How Many, Why Now? Join Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Tracy Rittenhouse, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, UConn to find out at our 2018 Haskins Lecture on:
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 @ 7:30 pm at The Unitarian Church in Westport. Doors open at 7:00 pm. RSVP HERE!
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00
Larry Fischer - Nighttime Saw Whet Owl Demonstration
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. Larry will also discuss their diet, habitat preferences during the different seasons, courtship behavior, and behavioral traits they share with other owls, as well as behavioral traits that make them unique among owls.
Oct
25
9:30 AM09:30
Blueberry Bush Planting
It's fall planting, weeding, pruning and mulching time!
Aspetuck Land Trust members are invited to plant this years new blueberry bushes on Saturday, October 25th, from 9am - 11:30am at Aspetuck Land Trust's stunning 1,009 acre Trout Brook Valley orchard in Easton.
Oct
21
7:45 AM07:45
NEMBA Trail Maintenance Class 10-21-18
Join with us and volunteer to help maintain our Trails! We can not do what we do without you!!
Oct
13
9:00 AM09:00
History, Composting and Haskins Future
Learn about Composting and the model "Eco Landscape" being developed at the Haskins Preserve!
Oct
6
9:30 AM09:30
Larry Fischer Hawk Walk
Join Larry Fischer, a licensed bird bander and raptor, at the orchard section of the Aspetuck Land Trust's Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area Saturday, October 6th, for a hawk walk followed by our walk through the orchard. Terrain: Easy. Open to the public, maximum 25. Please RSVP.
Sep
22
9:30 AM09:30
Larry Fischer Hawk Walk
Join Larry Fischer, a licensed bird bander and raptor, at the orchard section of the Aspetuck Land Trust's Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area Saturday, September 22nd, for a hawk walk followed by our walk through the orchard. Open to the Public, 25 Maximum. RSVP Requested.
Terrain: Easy
Sep
8
10:00 AM10:00
The Weston Kiwanis Dog Jamboree
Calling all Rovers, Bellas, and other furry canines. The Kiwanis Club of Weston will host a Dog Jamboree on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Weston Middle School Field. Dogs are invited to bring their human family members and enjoy a day of competitions, demonstrations and seminars. Admission is $10/person or $25/family of four.
Aug
25
9:00 AM09:00
Ernie Wiegand - Geology and Natural History
Geology and Natural History Hike with Norwalk Community College Anthropology Proffesor Ernie Weigand. Join Ernie to see and learn about prehistoric times as he points out notable landforms and rock outcrops and notes how they affected human occupation of the area both during prehistoric and historic times.
Aug
11
10:00 AM10:00
Steve White, Nature and Photography at the Stonebridge Waterfowl Preserve
“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” Dorothea Lange.
Join Photographer Steve White for a class on not only taking better nature photos, but about using your camera to help strengthen your connection to and appreciation of nature.
Aug
3
to Sep 1
Gail Bell Art Show
Stop by the Fairfield University Bookstore to see the scenic beauty of Fairfield’s precious Aspetuck Land Trust Open Spaces thru the eyes of local painter Gail Bell. This exhibit will be at the Fairfield University Bookstore, 1499 Post Road in downtown Fairfield thru the month of August.
Jul
29
9:30 AM09:30
A Walk Thru Eden with Hayden Stebbins
Learn about edible and medicinal plants of the backyard and woods.
Jul
28
10:00 AM10:00
Butterflies with Lepidopterist Victor DeMasi
Butterflies with Lepidopterist Victor DeMasi at Randall’s Farm Preserve in Easton.
Jul
26
4:00 PM16:00
CLCC 2018 Regional Conservation Conversation at Trout Brook Valley Preserve Blueberry Patch
Come and meet state legislators, elected officials, land trusts and community leaders for a discussion about land conservation success stories at the Trout Brook Valley Blueberry Patch!
Berries will be ripe!
Jul
21
10:00 AM10:00
Celebration and Hike at the Belknap Homestead
Join us for coffee cake, refreshments, and a “guided “forest block” hike at this celebration of our newest preserve. This event will start at the Belknap homestead on Wampum Hill Road in Weston, CT.
Jun
21
7:00 PM19:00
52nd Annual Aspetuck Land Trust Annual Meeting
Aspetuck Land Trust members are invited to attend the annual membership meeting “Refreshed and Rebooted”. Members will be asked to approve a slate of directors and provide feedback on our vision to create a 17,000 acre Greenway Corridor (see map).
Jun
16
10:00 AM10:00
Raptors and Reptiles in Trout Brook Valley Rescheduled to June 16th
Join Christine Peyreigne, General Falconer, Federally Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Licensed educator for a live demonstration of some of the creatures she is currently working with.
Jun
9
9:30 AM09:30
Fun Nature Observations with Ranger Jim!
Take a hike with TBV Ranger Jim and see nature's wonders in Trout Brook Valley.
Jun
2
9:00 AM09:00
National Trails Day Hike with David Brant
Join Aspetuck Land Trust Executive Director David Brant on a two mile hike and learn how a land management plan is designed.
Jun
2
8:00 AM08:00
Who Lives at the Great Salt Marsh
"Who Lives in the Tidal Marsh -- Great Salt Marsh Island in Ash Creek" in Fairfield and Bridgeport. Learn about who lives in the tidal marsh and see an osprey nest platform. This is a great activity for children and families.
May
12
10:00 AM10:00
Cancelled: Stone Walls and History
Stonewalls and their History with Alan Goldbecker at Poindexter Preserve. Enjoy a hike and history at one of our nicest and most interesting preserves.
Apr
29
1:00 PM13:00
Spring Ephemerals Wildflower Walk with Anthony Zemba
Join Anthony Zemba of Fitzgerald and Halliday, Inc. for an afternoon wildflower walk at Trout Brook Valley Preserve.
Apr
28
1:00 PM13:00
Spring Hawk Migration with Larry Fischer
Join local hawk-bander Larry Fischer for a special spring hawk walk in the orchard of the 1,009 acre Trout Brook Valley Preserve The 100+ acre orchard fields are an important habitat for hawks flying down the east coast flyway and is one of the last great open fields on the New England
Apr
28
9:00 AM09:00
Trail Steward Training
Calling All Hikers and Trail Users
Do you love hiking? Is there a particular Aspetuck Land Trust nature preserve you visit regularly? If so, join Aspetuck Land Trust as a Trail Steward.
Apr
25
7:00 PM19:00