Land trusts play a key role in the conservation and protection of all aspects of the Farmington River Watershed. They are dedicated to conserving wildlife and plants, improving and preserving the water quality of the river, providing community access to nature, protecting farmland, and ensuring land is protected and available for future generations.

Another important mission of our land trusts is to create opportunities for community involvement though educational events, stewardship and conservation projects, group hiking events, and more! To learn more about upcoming land trust events, see the calendar below:

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Upper Wild and Scenic Farmington River Land Trusts

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Colebrook Land Conservancy

With 30 properties and 1453 acres of protected land, the Colebrook Land Conservancy strives to reserve and conserve the special and unique characteristics of Colebrook—rural, historic, and scenic—using accepted land conservation techniques and education in cooperation with the Town, the community, and other groups. To learn more, visit https://colebrooklandconservancy.org/ or contact info@colebrooklandconservancy.org

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Northwoods Land Conservancy

Northwoods Land Conservancy serves the towns of Hartland and Barkhamsted—maintaining the rural character of the area for present and future generations by protecting its diverse natural resources through the conservation and stewardship of significant lands.  Northwoods engages in, and promotes, scientific studies and education regarding natural resources. All properties held or controlled by the North Woods Land Conservancy and the net earnings thereof are used for the benefit of the general public for charitable, educational, recreational, conservation, scientific and historical purposes. To learn more, visit https://www.northwoodslc.org/ or contact northwoodslandconservancy@gmail.com

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New Hartford Land Trust

The New Hartford Land Trust protects 720 acres of land and is dedicated to promoting the permanent preservation and protection of significant farmland, forest, open space, natural resources and wildlife, as well as unique scenic, natural and historic sites in New Hartford, Connecticut.  To learn more, visit https://newhartfordlandtrust.org/ or contact newhartfordlandtrust@yahoo.com

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Canton Land Conservation Trust

With over 23 miles of hiking trails, Canton Land Conservation Trust is focused on acquiring, preserving, and protecting land of scenic, natural, or historic value within the Town of Canton; To maintain this land and its plant and animal life, CLCT uses the best conservation, wildlife habitat, and forestry practices available,  while promoting public awareness, understanding, and enjoyment of the land. To learn more, visit https://cantonlandtrust.org/ or contact cantonlandtrust@gmail.com

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‍Lower Wild and Scenic Farmington River Land Trusts

Burlington Land Trust

The Burlington Land Trust protects over 400 acres of open land with a mission to acquire, preserve, and protect land of scenic, natural, ecological, or historic value in perpetuity for the benefit of present and future generations. To learn more, visit https://www.burlingtonlandtrust.org/ or contact burlingtonlandtrust@gmail.com  

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Farmington Land Trust

With over 300 acres of protected land on 70 properties, the Farmington Land Trust is dedicated to protecting open space and preserving wildlife habitat in perpetuity for the benefit of current and future generations through acquisition, stewardship, education, and advocacy. To learn more, visit  https://www.farmingtonlandtrust.org/ or contact office@farmingtonlandtrust.org

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Avon Land Trust

The Avon Land Trust aims to protect and preserve undeveloped land, while enhancing the town’s environmental, historic, and scenic values. Through land acquisition, Avon's woodlands, fields, lakes, rivers, and open spaces are protected, providing support to the plant and animal life living therein and allowing land to thrive in its natural state for generations to come. To learn more, visit https://avonlandtrust.org/  or contact trustavonland@gmail.com

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Simsbury Land Trust

The Simsbury Land Trust protects over 1100 acres of land on 35 parcels, and is driven by the preservation of scenic vistas, geological features and farmland that visually define Simsbury’s character, while providing healthy habitats for local wildlife and plants. To learn more, visit https://simsburylandtrust.org/slt/ or contact director@simsburylandtrust.org

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Granby Land Trust

Through strategic land acquisition and responsible land stewardship, the Granby Land Trust protects 3,471 acres of land, helping to preserve Granby's natural heritage through the conservation of its scenic and historic vistas, open space corridors, wildlife habitat, ecologically sensitive areas, and agricultural land. To learn more, visit https://granbylandtrust.org/glt/ or contact info@GranbyLandTrust.org  

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Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy

Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy is a regional land conservancy comprising Bloomfield, East Granby, West Hartford and Windsor. Their mission is to protect open space and promote public appreciation of the natural environment across the region, protecting lands from the ridgeline to the rivers. Currently, TRLC protects 45 properties covering 642 acres – including hiking trails, farms and nature preserves. To learn more, visit trlandconservancy.org or contact admin@trlandconservancy.org

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Massachusetts Land Trusts

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