May

Powder Farm Walk        May 4    1:00 - 3:30 PM

Join the Hamden Land Conservation Trust for guided nature walks at Olin's Powder Farm in Hamden. Leisurely walk through 102 acres of forest, lakes and trails abutting the Farmington Canal Greenway, led by members of the Hamden Land Conservation Trust.  We will look for migrating birds as well as wildflowers, and discuss the property's history. The property was used during World War II for munitions testing.  Bunkers used for storing gun powder can be seen along the trails.  Sponsored by the Hamden Land Conservation Trust and Olin Corporation.  Located on Putnam Avenue, ¼ mile east of Dixwell Avenue.  Park at Goodyear Tire & walk to gate.   The 5 lakes on this property are home to many species of birds and the trails are lined with wildflowers in spring. This hidden gem is normally closed to the public.

Whitneyville Connects    May 31 (rain date June 1)

DeNicola Park on Treadwell St.

This is a neighborhood celebration and networking fair, including music, children's activities, and food.  Hamden Land Conservation Trust will have a table at this event.  Be sure to visit us and learn about the plans for renewal of the Mather St. property!

June

National Trails Day   June 7  10 AM

Join us on a 5 mile hike on our "ABC" property. 

This property is held as a conservation easement and consists of 51 acres of forest and brush.  Park on Downs Rd.

Annual Meeting     June 8   4:00 - 5:30 PM 

Thornton Wilder Hall, 2901 Dixwell Ave.

    BEYOND YOUR DOORSTEP

    Jim Sirch, from the Hamden Land Conservation Trust, will speak on how to make a difference for the earth, starting in your own backyard.  The talk is the centerpiece of our annual meeting.

Light refreshments served.  Free and open to the public.

Invasives!!!

Date, time, and place to be be announced.

Take a tour of one of our properties and learn about some of the invasives that are common to Connecticut.