Merger is Official!
Wintonbury Land Trust now is Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy, one result of East Granby Land Trust and West Hartford Land Trust merging with us to broaden and sustain everyone’s efforts.
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Spring is the perfect opportunity to renew our pledge to sustain local and regional land conservation efforts. Your membership or donation is important and appreciated.
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We welcome help with a variety of activities. We are an all-volunteer organization, and we need you!
Our Projects
LaSalette Trail
This two-town east-west trail is the most ambitious trail-building project. This…
Beacon Hill Preserve
Recently donated hardwood uplands will connect to Reservoir #3 and provide views of Metacomet Ridge …
Lisa Lane Farm
One block from Cottage Grove Road in Bloomfield’s most densely populated neighborhood sits Lisa Lane Farm with 10 acres…
Hawk Hill Farm
It took five grants to acquire this 45-acre farm (23 acres of prime soils) and then $54,000…
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You’re invited to an evening of Celebration & Appreciation under the big tent at Wintonbury Hills Golf Course, made possible in part by the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
We’re celebrating the new Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy formed in April 2023 by the merger of the East Granby, West Hartford, and Wintonbury (Bloomfield) land trusts. We also want to thank the many helpers and supporters who made the merger possible.
Please join us to socialize with neighbors who love the outdoors and share our mission of preserving open space and farmland within our communities:
- Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, sodas, beer, and wine (or additional drinks from a cash bar).
- Learn about the merger and our accomplishments since then.
- Discover new places for nature walks, and learn how you can help us protect open space.
Event registration for refreshments and drinks is $25 per person for members and $30 per person for non-members. Additional contributions are welcome (we are a 501c3 tax-exempt organization).
Please register by Friday, September 15:
- Register & contribute online now with a credit card. (Registration now is closed.)
- Or download and print a PDF form to mail-in with a check.
Event Sponsors:
- Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
- Seabury Life
- White & Katzman Property Services
- The Bluebird Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
- Northwest Community Bank
Learn how you or your organization can co-sponsor this event to help our land trust members learn about the merger and support land conservation efforts in our communities: sponsorship fact sheet.
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Testimonial
I love the sense of community with the Land Trust. Farming is a hard business but people stopping and supporting my CSA, asking about the Scottish Highland cattle, or just shooting the breeze made it so worthwhile. And the Land Trust was amazing with their follow through. They put in electricity, water and restored the barn to make it a workable situation for us. They have a level of commitment that I think is very special.
Former Farmer at Hawk Hill Farm
I got involved because I wanted to give back to my community. My children grew up here and now my grandchildren. I want them to enjoy the land that I love and the diversity. I like meeting new people and the social interaction that the Land Trust offers.
Volunteer, Wine & Dine Event Committee
My mother wanted her land to remain as it was. She left Stout’s Family Fields to me and my two siblings. I convinced them it was a good idea to donate to the Land Trust and they all agreed. Every day in all seasons, 20 or more people walk the path through the fields to reach Penwood Park. It’s a very special place in our community.
Land Owner, Steward for 5 years