Get a Map, Take a Walk
The Norfolk Land Trust has created downloadable maps of six properties in Norfolk that include informaiton about the history of each area, where to park and popular trails, including tips about distance and difficulty. These include maps for the Barbour Woods, Pine Mountain Reserve, Ells Crane, Tait Trail, North Swamp and South Norfolk Woodlands. The […]
Community News
Wayne Jenkins to Exhibit Paintings at Library A self-taught oil painter of landscape and wildlife, Wayne Jenkins returns to the Norfolk Library with an exhibition of paintings that reflect his love of the natural world. Beginning with hunting and fishing as a young man and later raising cattle, he became fascinated by forms and colors found […]
NLT Tail Ablaze with Runners
More than 120 runners enjoyed perfect fall weather as they wound their way through picturesque Barbour Woods in the 11th Annual Norfolk Land Trust Trail Race. Some chose to add a challenging loop over Haystack Mountain, while the half-marathoners just kept moving on up—topping out at over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. *photo by June […]
Letters
We would like to thank everyone who made the Norfolk Land Trust’s 11th Annual Haystack Mountain Trail Races on Oct. 6 a huge success. We had 122 registered runners from throughout the region, and they were impressed, not only with land trust trails, but also with event volunteers. We are especially grateful for the dedicated […]
Community News
By the Stars Above: Bird Migration and Dark SkiesThe Norfolk Land Trust invites you to learn how you can reduce light pollution to help provide migrating birds safe passage between their spring nesting and wintering grounds. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the American Mural […]
Haystack Challenge Coming
Run Norfolk’s scenic trails on Sunday, Oct. 6, during the 11th annual Haystack Mountain Challenge. Sponsored by the Norfolk Land Trust, the half marathon, which includes two runs up Haystack mountain, starts at 9:30 a.m. The 10-K kicks off at 10:45 a.m. and includes a summit of Haystack. The 5-K starts at 11 a.m. and […]
Preserving Ecological Integrity
Norfolk Land Trust Receives Generous Grant to Protect Borden Woods By Kelly Kandra Hughes Thanks to generous grants from several agencies and organizations dedicated to preserving natural landscapes and fostering community engagement in conservation, the Norfolk Land Trust (NLT) has expanded its holdings to protect and preserve natural local resources with acquisitions of two new […]
Raptors on the Green
Brian Swanson-Bradley of Skyhunters in Flight wows a crowd of over 100 adults and children during the July 12 Friday Nights on the Village Green hosted by the Norfolk Land Trust. Working with his wife and partner Teddy (not pictured), the Swanson-Bradleys introduced the audience to multiple owls and falcons, even demonstrating their hunting skills […]
Community News
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid LectureThe Annual Ted Beyers Doolittle lecture this year will be titled “Got… Wooly?” and will focus on the Hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect native to East Asia that is sucking sap from our eastern hemlock and spruce trees, leading to their death. Dr. Carole Cheah from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station […]
Norfolk Land Trust Seeks to Renew Accreditation
The Norfolk Land Trust (NLT) maintains more than 20 miles of trails throughout town and protects more than 4,000 acres of open space with owned preserves and conservation easements. This year, the NLT is applying for renewal of its accreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Accreditation is granted to trusts that meet the highest […]
