Warren Land Trust is dedicated to preserving the open space, farmland, woodlands, water resources and scenic beauty of Warren, Connecticut. Land under the protection of WLT is preserved and protected from development forever.
Warren Land Trust is dedicated to preserving the open space, farmland, woodlands, water resources and scenic beauty of Warren, Connecticut. Land under the protection of WLT is preserved and protected from development forever.
Mission
The Warren Land Trust is a nationally-accredited conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and responsible stewardship of open space, watershed and natural resources in and around Warren, Connecticut for the benefit of current and future generations. These protected resources include meadows, forests, lakes, ponds, streams, wetlands, wildlife habitats and corridors, farmland and scenic vistas. Committed to connecting the community to nature, the Warren Land Trust creates opportunities to enjoy, learn about and care for land and the environment.
To date, over 1700 acres are under the protection of the Warren Land Trust: 18 conservation easements and 15 fee properties. Land under the protection of the WLT is preserved and protected from development forever.
Mission
The Warren Land Trust is a nationally-accredited conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and responsible stewardship of open space, watershed and natural resources in and around Warren, Connecticut for the benefit of current and future generations. These protected resources include meadows, forests, lakes, ponds, streams, wetlands, wildlife habitats and corridors, farmland and scenic vistas. Committed to connecting the community to nature, the Warren Land Trust creates opportunities to enjoy, learn about and care for land and the environment.
To date, over 1700 acres are under the protection of the Warren Land Trust: 18 conservation easements and 15 fee properties. Land under the protection of the WLT is preserved and protected from development forever.
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Vision
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Open space and natural resources of high conservation value that are protected in perpetuity in Warren and its environs.
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A resilient natural environment adaptable to climate change.
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Passive outdoor recreational opportunities accessible to the public.
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Healthy working farms and farmland.
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Clean drinking water and healthy water resources including Lake Waramaug and its watershed.
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Implementation of best practices in land stewardship on WLT preserves and easements.
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An informed and engaged community that supports our work, enjoys our preserves, and values environmental protection and land conservation.
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A balance of conservation and development that supports a vibrant Town of Warren, as envisioned by its Plan of Conservation and Development.
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Organizational sustainability to fulfill our mission and realize our vision with a fully engaged board, collaborative partnerships, a robust volunteer corps and a dedicated donor base.
Vision
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Open space and natural resources of high conservation value that are protected in perpetuity in Warren and its environs.
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A resilient natural environment adaptable to climate change.
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Passive outdoor recreational opportunities accessible to the public.
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Healthy working farms and farmland.
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Clean drinking water and healthy water resources including Lake Waramaug and its watershed.
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Implementation of best practices in land stewardship on WLT preserves and easements.
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An informed and engaged community that supports our work, enjoys our preserves, and values environmental protection and land conservation.
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A balance of conservation and development that supports a vibrant Town of Warren, as envisioned by its Plan of Conservation and Development.
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Organizational sustainability to fulfill our mission and realize our vision with a fully engaged board, collaborative partnerships, a robust volunteer corps and a dedicated donor base.
Conservation
WLT preserves open space, farmland, and natural resources—including wetlands, forests, and wildlife habitat—through land acquisition and conservation easements. Each potential conservation project is carefully evaluated for its alignment with WLT’s mission and its benefit to the community:
• Preserves scenic views and the character of Warren
• Protects forests, farmland, wetlands, and water resources
• Supports wildlife habitat and biodiversity
• The property is adjacent to existing protected lands
• Expands opportunities for trails and outdoor enjoyment
• Aligns with the Town of Warren’s Plan of Conservation and Development
Land donated or sold to WLT is protected under its ownership, while conservation easements allow landowners to retain ownership while permanently limiting development.
Donors of land or conservation easements may be eligible for a tax deduction based on the appraised value of their gift. Because every situation is unique, WLT encourages donors to consult with qualified legal and tax advisors.
If you are interested in learning more about options for protecting your land, please contact us at info@warrenlandtrust.org.
Stewardship
When WLT conserves land—whether through direct acquisition or a conservation easement—it takes on a long term stewardship role, managing and protecting the property in accordance with national Land Trust Alliance standards.
Stewardship of WLT-owned preserves includes
• Developing a management plan for each property to ensure that its conservation values are maintained and enhanced over time
• Developing and maintaining public access, primarily through hiking and walking trails
• Conducting annual monitoring visits and addressing encroachment or misuse as needed
• Identifying and managing invasive plant species
Stewardship of conservation easements includes:
• Documenting baseline conditions at the time the easement is established
• Working with landowners to ensure that the protected land's conservation values are maintained and enhanced over time
• Conducting annual monitoring visits to ensure that conservation easement terms are upheld and any identified issues are addressed
To support these long-term stewardship obligations, WLT seeks contributions to its Stewardship Fund—at the time of acquisition or donation, over time, and through fundraising activities—to cover the ongoing costs of caring for each parcel of protected land.
Volunteers also play a vital role in stewardship, assisting with activities such as trail maintenance and improvement. To learn more about getting involved, see our volunteer page or get in touch with us at info@warrenlandtrust.org.
Conservation
WLT preserves open space, farmland, and natural resources—including wetlands, forests, and wildlife habitat—through land acquisition and conservation easements. Each potential conservation project is carefully evaluated for its alignment with WLT’s mission and its benefit to the community: • Preserves scenic views and the character of Warren • Protects forests, farmland, wetlands, and water resources • Supports wildlife habitat and biodiversity • The property is adjacent to existing protected lands • Expands opportunities for trails and outdoor enjoyment • Aligns with the Town of Warren’s Plan of Conservation and Development Land donated or sold to WLT is protected under its ownership, while conservation easements allow landowners to retain ownership while permanently limiting development. Donors of land or conservation easements may be eligible for a tax deduction based on the appraised value of their gift. Because every situation is unique, WLT encourages donors to consult with qualified legal and tax advisors. If you are interested in learning more about options for protecting your land, please contact us at info@warrenlandtrust.org.
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Stewardship
When WLT conserves land—whether through direct acquisition or a conservation easement—it takes on a long term stewardship role, managing and protecting the property in accordance with national Land Trust Alliance standards. Stewardship of WLT-owned preserves includes: • Developing a management plan for each property to ensure that its conservation values are maintained and enhanced over time • Developing and maintaining public access, primarily through hiking and walking trails • Conducting annual monitoring visits and addressing encroachment or misuse as needed • Identifying and managing invasive plant species Stewardship of conservation easements includes: • Documenting baseline conditions at the time the easement is established • Working with landowners to ensure that the protected land's conservation values are maintained and enhanced over time • Conducting annual monitoring visits to ensure that conservation easement terms are upheld and any identified issues are addressed To support these long-term stewardship obligations, WLT seeks contributions to its Stewardship Fund—at the time of acquisition or donation, over time, and through fundraising activities—to cover the ongoing costs of caring for each parcel of protected land. Volunteers also play a vital role in stewardship, assisting with activities such as trail maintenance and improvement. To learn more about getting involved, see our volunteer page or get in touch with us at info@warrenlandtrust.org.
Community
WLT offers events and programs that reflect our land conservation mission - connecting people to the land, educating the community, and fostering appreciation of Warren’s natural environment. We lead nature hikes, history walks, seasonal outings on our preserves, and host talks on topics such as oldgrowth forests and wildlife habitat.
WLT also partners with local organizations such as Parks & Recreation and the Warren Historical Society to host community and family-oriented events including Earth Day Town Clean-Up, Cider Run, Oktoberfest, and Holiday on the Hill.
Through the WLT website, social media, email updates and our biannual newsletter, The Green Leaf, folks can stay engaged and in the loop on all of WLT’s happenings. WLT also invites members to learn more, ask questions and join the conversation at our Annual Meeting held in November.
Community
WLT offers events and programs that reflect our land conservation mission - connecting people to the land, educating the community, and fostering appreciation of Warren’s natural environment. We lead nature hikes, history walks, seasonal outings on our preserves, and host talks on topics such as oldgrowth forests and wildlife habitat.
WLT also partners with local organizations such as Parks & Recreation and the Warren Historical Society to host community and family-oriented events including Earth Day Town Clean-Up, Cider Run, Oktoberfest, and Holiday on the Hill.
Through the WLT website, social media, email updates and our biannual newsletter, The Green Leaf, folks can stay engaged and in the loop on all of WLT’s happenings. WLT also invites members to learn more, ask questions and join the conversation at our Annual Meeting held in November.
Board of Directors
Rebecca Neary
President
Rebecca Neary and her family have spent weekends and summers in Warren for over 20 years. Originally from North Andover, Massachusetts, Ms. Neary is a graduate of Tufts University, with a PhD in Russian History from Columbia University. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Warren Historical Society, Housatonic Valley Association, and Connecticut Land Conservation Council, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Tufts University. She enjoys running, hiking, biking, cooking produce from her garden, and reading in the hammock. Rebecca has been WLT President since 2014, and serves on the Governance & Nominating and Outreach & Development Committees.
Elizabeth Chandler
Vice President
Elizabeth Chandler’s first home in Litchfield County came with a conservation easement which introduced her to the important work of the local land trusts. Elizabeth joined the Warren Land Trust board in 2016 bringing an extensive background in finance and non-profit board service as well as a love for the outdoors. In addition to her land conservation work, she is a documentary filmmaker and a financial consultant to non-profit organizations. Elizabeth has a BA in Economics from Middlebury College, 25-years of investment banking experience and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Her roles for the WLT include Vice President, Co-Chair of the Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committee and member of the Finance Committee.
Barbara Page
Treasurer
Barbara Page is the Treasurer of the Warren Land Trust and has served on the Board of Directors since 2005. She and her family have spent summers, weekends, and holidays in Warren since 2000. Barbara earned her BA from the University of Illinois and her MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She enjoys hiking, tennis, restaurants, outdoor music, gardening, and family time on their secluded property. Barbara does all the finance work for WLT, is Chair of the Finance Committee, and serves on the Outreach & Development and Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committees.
Deborah Dickstein
Secretary
Deborah Dickstein and her family have spent weekends and vacations in Warren since 2002. Now retired from her private practice in Psychiatry, she enjoys time here with family and friends, walks in nature, and her hobby of metalsmithing for jewelry. Deborah joined the Warren Land Trust board in 2023, working on the Outreach & Development and Governance & Nominating Committees, and has served as Board Secretary since 2024. With a penchant for clarity and organization, she enjoys finding ways to streamline board operations and helping to make the work of WLT clear and accessible.
Tim Angevine
Director
Timothy Angevine grew up on the family farm in Warren, and is the fifth generation on the land. Tim recently served as the Town First Selectman from 2019-2021 and Town Selectman from 2021-2023. While spending four years in Maine for college he gained an enhanced consciousness for the environment and a relationship with nature that carries over to the management of the farm. Tim and his wife Carla and grow Christmas trees and pumpkins with the help of ten other family members. He is working to broaden the connection of the Warren Land Trust with the community, in part through the farm, with the hopes of expanding the community’s awareness of WLT’s mission. Tim serves on the Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Outreach & Development Committees.
Leslie Bakke
Director
Leslie Bakke is a creative director and brand strategist who brings ideas to life through stories and design-driven experiences. In her long tenure at Condé Nast, she led campaigns for VOGUE, Vanity Fair, WIRED, and The New Yorker at the intersection of editorial, branding, and experiential design. Today, she works independently from her home in Warren. Leslie’s days often begin and end with walks in nature—hiking, exploring, and experiencing the beauty of the landscape alongside her dogs. These moments have deepened her connection to the natural world and strengthened her commitment to protecting it. Passionate about both preserving place and nurturing community, she is honored to contribute her skills to the Outreach & Development Committee, supporting the WLT’s mission to safeguard the environment and enrich the lives of the people who call Warren home.
Rebecca Neary
President
Rebecca Neary and her family have spent weekends and summers in Warren for over 20 years. Originally from North Andover, Massachusetts, Ms. Neary is a graduate of Tufts University, with a PhD in Russian History from Columbia University. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Warren Historical Society, Housatonic Valley Association, and Connecticut Land Conservation Council, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Tufts University. She enjoys running, hiking, biking, cooking produce from her garden, and reading in the hammock. Rebecca has been WLT President since 2014, and serves on the Governance & Nominating and Outreach & Development Committees.
Elizabeth Chandler
Vice President
Elizabeth Chandler’s first home in Litchfield County came with a conservation easement which introduced her to the important work of the local land trusts. Elizabeth joined the Warren Land Trust board in 2016 bringing an extensive background in finance and non-profit board service as well as a love for the outdoors. In addition to her land conservation work, she is a documentary filmmaker and a financial consultant to non-profit organizations. Elizabeth has a BA in Economics from Middlebury College, 25-years of investment banking experience and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Her roles for the WLT include Vice President, Co-Chair of the Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committee and member of the Finance Committee.
Barbara Page
Treasurer
Barbara Page is the Treasurer of the Warren Land Trust and has served on the Board of Directors since 2005. She and her family have spent summers, weekends, and holidays in Warren since 2000. Barbara earned her BA from the University of Illinois and her MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She enjoys hiking, tennis, restaurants, outdoor music, gardening, and family time on their secluded property. Barbara does all the finance work for WLT, is Chair of the Finance Committee, and serves on the Outreach & Development and Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committees.
Deborah Dickstein
Secretary
Deborah Dickstein and her family have spent weekends and vacations in Warren since 2002. Now retired from her private practice in Psychiatry, she enjoys time here with family and friends, walks in nature, and her hobby of metalsmithing for jewelry. Deborah joined the Warren Land Trust board in 2023, working on the Outreach & Development and Governance & Nominating Committees, and has served as Board Secretary since 2024. With a penchant for clarity and organization, she enjoys finding ways to streamline board operations and helping to make the work of WLT clear and accessible.
Tim Angevine
Director
Timothy Angevine grew up on the family farm in Warren, and is the fifth generation on the land. Tim recently served as the Town First Selectman from 2019-2021 and Town Selectman from 2021-2023. While spending four years in Maine for college he gained an enhanced consciousness for the environment and a relationship with nature that carries over to the management of the farm. Tim and his wife Carla and grow Christmas trees and pumpkins with the help of ten other family members. He is working to broaden the connection of the Warren Land Trust with the community, in part through the farm, with the hopes of expanding the community’s awareness of WLT’s mission. Tim serves on the Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Outreach & Development Committees.
Leslie Bakke
Director
Leslie Bakke is a creative director and brand strategist who brings ideas to life through stories and design-driven experiences. In her long tenure at Condé Nast, she led campaigns for VOGUE, Vanity Fair, WIRED, and The New Yorker at the intersection of editorial, branding, and experiential design. Today, she works independently from her home in Warren. Leslie’s days often begin and end with walks in nature—hiking, exploring, and experiencing the beauty of the landscape alongside her dogs. These moments have deepened her connection to the natural world and strengthened her commitment to protecting it. Passionate about both preserving place and nurturing community, she is honored to contribute her skills to the Outreach & Development Committee, supporting the WLT’s mission to safeguard the environment and enrich the lives of the people who call Warren home.
Peter Brodhead
Director
An outdoors enthusiast who enjoys hiking and living close to nature, Peter Brodhead has resided full-time in Warren since 2005 with his wife and 2 children. For more than 20 years, Peter has worked in the field of continuing medical education, serving as Director of CME at both Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai until joining Sanofi in 2024 where he is US Lead, Independent Medical Education. He serves on the Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Outreach & Development Committees.
Laura Moore Brown
Director
Laura Moore Brown is involved in non-profit work, most recently co-founding The Imagine Society and as a strategic advisor for The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in New York City. She is also an attorney, having practiced in both the public and private sectors as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City prosecuting organized crime and corruption and as an environmental coverage litigator. Laura and her family have been residents of Warren since April 2007. She is proud to be a part of the Warren Land Trust and to use her advocacy skills and legal experience to help further the mission of the Land Trust. Laura serves on the Outreach & Development as well as the Governance & Nominating Committees.
Timothy Clew
Director
Tim Clew Tim Clew is the co-founder and co-managing partner of TWT Investment Partners, a specialized investment fund, and has an extensive background in investment banking and management consulting. A former weekend resident, Tim moved to Warren as a full-timer in 2010 with his wife Jaime and their two young children. Of his decision to become more involved with the Land Trust, he says, “My family and I have come to love the rural nature of Warren. Warren is unique, even among surrounding towns, in the extent of its open space, fields and woodlands, and its timeless character. We have both an opportunity and a responsibility to help preserve these special qualities and I hope that I can play a small part in doing so by joining the Warren Land Trust board.”
Ray Furse
Director
Attracted by the natural beauty of our northwest corner, Ray Furse and his wife, Maryellen, a landscape painter, moved to Warren in 1998. A graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, Ray has long enjoyed a career in publishing books on the cultures and traditional crafts of East Asia. In 2004 he co-founded a solar installation business that still serves Litchfield County. His appreciation of the role of renewable energy in a sustainable environment led him to join the board of the Northwest Conservation District in 2010, where he serves as vice chair. Ray has also been a past board member of Solar Connecticut, helped establish the Warren Clean Energy Task Force, and serves on the Warren Zoning Board of Appeals. He hopes to contribute to Land Trust goals through work with the Outreach & Development and Land Acquisition & Stewardship committees.
Jennifer Gundlach
Director
Jennifer Gundlach has owned a home with her husband in Warren for nearly 15 years and is a proud registered voter and tax-payor. She has spent countless hours on her own and with family hiking, biking, and running in the woods on WLT trails and on the roads here in town. She regularly attends Town-wide meetings and community gatherings throughout the year. Jen has been a law professor for over 25 years, teaching Civil Procedure, Ethics and Professionalism, Disability Law and various experiential courses. Since 2007, she has been a full-time professor at Hofstra Law School in Hempstead, NY. She has also continuously practiced law for almost 30 years, and she runs a legal clinic that assists individuals who seek to protect their constitutional and procedural rights, or who are challenging discriminatory treatment. More recently, she was also appointed to direct the Law School’s Office of Public Justice Programs. Jen has served on multiple non-profit boards, including New 42, which was founded to breathe new life into NYC’s 42nd Street and its historic theaters, transforming the block into a vibrant and youthful theater district. She is committed to managing the growth, safety, and identity of our Town based on shared values of preserving our rural and tranquil space, ensuring thoughtful land use, and balancing development with community needs that respect our past and our future. Jen serves on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Governance & Nominating Committees.
Nora Hulton
Director
Nora Hulton is a life-long learner who is driven by a deep curiosity and respect for the natural world. A native of Litchfield County she pursued a degree in agriculture and natural resources at SUNY Cobleskill and managed her own garden center in Cornwall Bridge for 20 years. She currently teaches science and math at the Washington Montessori School where she also serves as the Director of Sustainability. Nora also volunteers for the State of Connecticut as a trained Master Wildlife Conservationist. She's most proud of her grandfather, James Hulton, who was one of the founding members of the Weantinoge Land Trust (now NCLC) and was pivotal in fostering her deep love of the outdoors. She serves on Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Outreach and Development Committees.
Peter Brodhead
Director
An outdoors enthusiast who enjoys hiking and living close to nature, Peter Brodhead has resided full-time in Warren since 2005 with his wife and 2 children. For more than 20 years, Peter has worked in the field of continuing medical education, serving as Director of CME at both Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai until joining Sanofi in 2024 where he is US Lead, Independent Medical Education. He serves on the Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Outreach & Development Committees.
Laura Moore Brown
Director
Laura Moore Brown is involved in non-profit work, most recently co-founding The Imagine Society and as a strategic advisor for The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in New York City. She is also an attorney, having practiced in both the public and private sectors as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City prosecuting organized crime and corruption and as an environmental coverage litigator. Laura and her family have been residents of Warren since April 2007. She is proud to be a part of the Warren Land Trust and to use her advocacy skills and legal experience to help further the mission of the Land Trust. Laura serves on the Outreach & Development as well as the Governance & Nominating Committees.
Timothy Clew
Director
Tim Clew Tim Clew is the co-founder and co-managing partner of TWT Investment Partners, a specialized investment fund, and has an extensive background in investment banking and management consulting. A former weekend resident, Tim moved to Warren as a full-timer in 2010 with his wife Jaime and their two young children. Of his decision to become more involved with the Land Trust, he says, “My family and I have come to love the rural nature of Warren. Warren is unique, even among surrounding towns, in the extent of its open space, fields and woodlands, and its timeless character. We have both an opportunity and a responsibility to help preserve these special qualities and I hope that I can play a small part in doing so by joining the Warren Land Trust board.”
Ray Furse
Director
Attracted by the natural beauty of our northwest corner, Ray Furse and his wife, Maryellen, a landscape painter, moved to Warren in 1998. A graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, Ray has long enjoyed a career in publishing books on the cultures and traditional crafts of East Asia. In 2004 he co-founded a solar installation business that still serves Litchfield County. His appreciation of the role of renewable energy in a sustainable environment led him to join the board of the Northwest Conservation District in 2010, where he serves as vice chair. Ray has also been a past board member of Solar Connecticut, helped establish the Warren Clean Energy Task Force, and serves on the Warren Zoning Board of Appeals. He hopes to contribute to Land Trust goals through work with the Outreach & Development and Land Acquisition & Stewardship committees.
Jennifer Gundlach
Director
Jennifer Gundlach has owned a home with her husband in Warren for nearly 15 years and is a proud registered voter and tax-payor. She has spent countless hours on her own and with family hiking, biking, and running in the woods on WLT trails and on the roads here in town. She regularly attends Town-wide meetings and community gatherings throughout the year. Jen has been a law professor for over 25 years, teaching Civil Procedure, Ethics and Professionalism, Disability Law and various experiential courses. Since 2007, she has been a full-time professor at Hofstra Law School in Hempstead, NY. She has also continuously practiced law for almost 30 years, and she runs a legal clinic that assists individuals who seek to protect their constitutional and procedural rights, or who are challenging discriminatory treatment. More recently, she was also appointed to direct the Law School’s Office of Public Justice Programs. Jen has served on multiple non-profit boards, including New 42, which was founded to breathe new life into NYC’s 42nd Street and its historic theaters, transforming the block into a vibrant and youthful theater district. She is committed to managing the growth, safety, and identity of our Town based on shared values of preserving our rural and tranquil space, ensuring thoughtful land use, and balancing development with community needs that respect our past and our future. Jen serves on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Governance & Nominating Committees.
Nora Hulton
Director
Nora Hulton is a life-long learner who is driven by a deep curiosity and respect for the natural world. A native of Litchfield County she pursued a degree in agriculture and natural resources at SUNY Cobleskill and managed her own garden center in Cornwall Bridge for 20 years. She currently teaches science and math at the Washington Montessori School where she also serves as the Director of Sustainability. Nora also volunteers for the State of Connecticut as a trained Master Wildlife Conservationist. She's most proud of her grandfather, James Hulton, who was one of the founding members of the Weantinoge Land Trust (now NCLC) and was pivotal in fostering her deep love of the outdoors. She serves on Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Outreach and Development Committees.
Bill Mansfield
Director
Bill Mansfield and his family have spent nearly every weekend and summer since 1998 in Warren. He and his family have a great fondness for the town, and are passionate about preserving its natural beauty. Bill enjoys the area’s rural character when biking, running, hiking, snowshoeing, or just hanging out around town. A veteran of the financial services industry, he is currently CEO and Regional Head of Lloyds Banking Group North America. Bill serves on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Finance Committees.
Deirdre McDonald
Director
Deirdre McDonald is an avid hiker, cyclist and skier who was drawn to Warren for its natural beauty and welcoming community of outdoor enthusiasts. Deirdre is pleased to co-chair the WLT's Governance & Nominating Committee and to serve on the Outreach and Development committee. Her professional work involves planning and implementing strategic initiatives in the areas of legislation, regulation and public policy for Sony Music Entertainment.
Mickey Morris
Director
Mickey Morris and his wife Laura, moved to Connecticut in 1996, after purchasing Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp in New Milford. Together, they owned and directed the program for two decades, selling it in 2016 and moving to Warren with their three children. Mickey’s extensive experience managing a commercial business situated on 130 acres afforded him the opportunity to work with New Milford's business and land departments. Mickey is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying Litchfield County’s many natural environs while biking, hiking, kayaking. Mickey serves on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and the Finance Committees.
Craig Nelson
Director
Craig Nelson is a native of Warren, and formerly Town Selectman for many years and Chairman of the Warren Conservation and Wetlands Commission. A passionate amateur archeologist, local historian, conservationist, Craig understands every nuance of the Warren area. He brings keen judgment, opinions and experience to the Warren Land Trust and the Warren Historical Society. Craig serves on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Governance & Nominating Committees.
Roberta (BK) Stafford
Director
Roberta (BK) Stafford BK Stafford and her husband have been spending weekends in Litchfield County since the late 1980’s and they love the outdoors, nature and the rural beauty of their community. BK is a Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager at Wellington Shields & Co in NY. In her free time, she enjoys history, art, cooking, traveling, hiking and especially, nature. The opportunities to enjoy the natural world exist thanks to organizations like the Warren Land Trust and BK is proud to be part of our efforts to preserve the character, beauty and nature of our area. BK serves on the Finance Committee and as Co-Chair on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committee.
Waltraud Tammen
Director
Waltraud Tammen moved to Warren in 2007 with her husband Hermann, after living in New York City and coming to the area on weekends for over 20 years. A former banker, director of an educational non-profit organization, and a high school librarian, Waltraud enjoys the beautiful surroundings of the Litchfield Hills and takes advantage of social and cultural happenings. As a founding board member of Washington Friends of Music she was actively involved in organizing classical music concerts for many years. Her interests also include traveling, cooking and photography. She is pleased to contribute her experience in networking, communication and fundraising as Chair of WLT’s Outreach & Development Committee and as a member of the Governance & Nominating Committee.
Bill Mansfield
Director
Bill Mansfield and his family have spent nearly every weekend and summer since 1998 in Warren. He and his family have a great fondness for the town, and are passionate about preserving its natural beauty. Bill enjoys the area’s rural character when biking, running, hiking, snowshoeing, or just hanging out around town. A veteran of the financial services industry, he is currently CEO and Regional Head of Lloyds Banking Group North America. Bill serves on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Finance Committees.
Deirdre McDonald
Director
Deirdre McDonald is an avid hiker, cyclist and skier who was drawn to Warren for its natural beauty and welcoming community of outdoor enthusiasts. Deirdre is pleased to co-chair the WLT's Governance & Nominating Committee and to serve on the Outreach and Development committee. Her professional work involves planning and implementing strategic initiatives in the areas of legislation, regulation and public policy for Sony Music Entertainment.
Mickey Morris
Director
Mickey Morris and his wife Laura, moved to Connecticut in 1996, after purchasing Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp in New Milford. Together, they owned and directed the program for two decades, selling it in 2016 and moving to Warren with their three children. Mickey’s extensive experience managing a commercial business situated on 130 acres afforded him the opportunity to work with New Milford's business and land departments. Mickey is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying Litchfield County’s many natural environs while biking, hiking, kayaking. Mickey serves on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and the Finance Committees.
Craig Nelson
Director
Craig Nelson is a native of Warren, and formerly Town Selectman for many years and Chairman of the Warren Conservation and Wetlands Commission. A passionate amateur archeologist, local historian, conservationist, Craig understands every nuance of the Warren area. He brings keen judgment, opinions and experience to the Warren Land Trust and the Warren Historical Society. Craig serves on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Governance & Nominating Committees.
Roberta (BK) Stafford
Director
Roberta (BK) Stafford BK Stafford and her husband have been spending weekends in Litchfield County since the late 1980’s and they love the outdoors, nature and the rural beauty of their community. BK is a Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager at Wellington Shields & Co in NY. In her free time, she enjoys history, art, cooking, traveling, hiking and especially, nature. The opportunities to enjoy the natural world exist thanks to organizations like the Warren Land Trust and BK is proud to be part of our efforts to preserve the character, beauty and nature of our area. BK serves on the Finance Committee and as Co-Chair on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committee.
Will Walker
Director
After more than a decade of exploring and enjoying Northwestern Connecticut with close family friends in Litchfield, Will Walker and his wife Amy first saw what would become their future home. Driving up Rabbit Hill Road from Route 202, watching the woods recede and farmland open all around them, they knew instantly that this was the place they wanted to stay. Will enjoys hiking, gardening, rowing, and has begun to expand his skills as a woodworker, using timbers he mills from the woods on their property. His professional background is in law and finance. Will joined the WLT board in 2023 and serves on the Finance and Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committees.
Waltraud Tammen
Director
Waltraud Tammen moved to Warren in 2007 with her husband Hermann, after living in New York City and coming to the area on weekends for over 20 years. A former banker, director of an educational non-profit organization, and a high school librarian, Waltraud enjoys the beautiful surroundings of the Litchfield Hills and takes advantage of social and cultural happenings. As a founding board member of Washington Friends of Music she was actively involved in organizing classical music concerts for many years. Her interests also include traveling, cooking and photography. She is pleased to contribute her experience in networking, communication and fundraising as Chair of WLT’s Outreach & Development Committee and as a member of the Governance & Nominating Committee.
Will Walker
Director
After more than a decade of exploring and enjoying Northwestern Connecticut with close family friends in Litchfield, Will Walker and his wife Amy first saw what would become their future home. Driving up Rabbit Hill Road from Route 202, watching the woods recede and farmland open all around them, they knew instantly that this was the place they wanted to stay. Will enjoys hiking, gardening, rowing, and has begun to expand his skills as a woodworker, using timbers he mills from the woods on their property. His professional background is in law and finance. Will joined the WLT board in 2023 and serves on the Finance and Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committees.
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Gwynne Seufert
Office Manager
Gwynne Seufert moved with her new family to South Kent in 2004. Her past occupations as teacher, pastry chef, and gym owner combined to bring her varied skills to Kent Land Trust’s office in 2012. From there, she added supporting Warren Land Trust’s office in 2020. Gwynne’s interests have come full circle to include cooking, gardening and raising chickens while enjoying running, hiking, kayaking and traveling, especially in the outdoors.
Zach Orluk
Stewardship Associate
Zach Orluk was born and raised in Connecticut and has been involved with small-town land trusts his whole life. He graduated from Hamilton College with a degree in Biology, where he researched avian cognition and ecology. Zach previously served as the Forest Crew Leader at the McLean Game Refuge and has led outdoor adventure trips across the Northeast and in Alaska. He joined the Warren Land Trust in 2026 as the Stewardship Associate, where he's focused on protecting the preserves and making the most of them for both wildlife and people.
Gwynne Seufert
Office Manager
Gwynne Seufert moved with her new family to South Kent in 2004. Her past occupations as teacher, pastry chef, and gym owner combined to bring her varied skills to Kent Land Trust’s office in 2012. From there, she added supporting Warren Land Trust’s office in 2020. Gwynne’s interests have come full circle to include cooking, gardening and raising chickens while enjoying running, hiking, kayaking and traveling, especially in the outdoors.
Zach Orluk
Stewardship Associate
Zach Orluk was born and raised in Connecticut and has been involved with small-town land trusts his whole life. He graduated from Hamilton College with a degree in Biology, where he researched avian cognition and ecology. Zach previously served as the Forest Crew Leader at the McLean Game Refuge and has led outdoor adventure trips across the Northeast and in Alaska. He joined the Warren Land Trust in 2026 as the Stewardship Associate, where he's focused on protecting the preserves and making the most of them for both wildlife and people.
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