Eagle Watch

Come view the nesting eagles at your land trust's State Street property on Sunday, June 1 starting at 1pm. Bring your binoculars if you have them. We'll also observe the active nest through the spotting scope. We'll also hear more about these magnificent birds from our experts. Meet in the parking lot at the former Porto Tire located at 2490 State Street. Rain cancels. 

Help for Pollinators

Your land trust is partnering with the Pollinator Pathway to make a difference. In addition, planting your own yard, local schoolyard or other area with flowering plants that attract birds, butterflies and bees can help. Spring is a great time to find native perennial plants at local nurseries. Often, we think that all pollinators are attracted to all flowers, but many species have evolved to prefer certain plants. Check out our Plants for Wild Yards for some of the most popular native perennials that are easy to grow and attractive to many species.
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Six Lakes

Last year, the Six Lakes Park Coalition conducted a two-part visioning process to hear from neighbors about what they hope to see from the Six Lakes property once it has been cleaned up. The coalition has announced the release of “A Community Vision for Six Lakes,”the report that resulted from that process.

Download your copy of the Six Lakes Vision Report!

Six Lakes is a 102.5-acre parcel in Hamden that features mature forests, hiking paths, and six beautiful ponds, and is home to deer, waterfowl, birds, fish, and turtles, among other wildlife. At one time, your land trust led nature walks at this property and is part of the steering committee working to try to protect it. Owned by out-of-state Olin Corporation, portions of the site suffer from legacy waste and contamination. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is now overseeing its remediation. Find out more at sixlakespark.org.