It’s that time of year again: Spring Cleaning for Warren’s roadsides! Earth Day Town Clean-Up 2023 was one for the books – can we top it this year to get rid of a winter’s worth of litter??

Stop by the Warren Land Trust table in front of the Warren General Store to select your route, and pick up trash bags and gloves. A dumpster will be available at the Town Garage for refuse drop-off.

And again this year, WLT, Warren Parks & Rec, and the Warren General Store are collaborating to offer every trash pick-up party a $5 voucher for the general store – it’s our way to say thank you for cleaning Warren’s roadsides in commemoration of Earth Day.

Can’t make it on the 20th? No problem! Choose your route and do a DIY roadside cleanup on your schedule! Just tell us your plans by emailing us at info@warrenlandtrust.org and we’ll make note of it - and thank you!

CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF SNOW!
Offered by Selectman and Warren Land Trust Board Member Dave Schneiderbeck on WLT’s Cunningham Nature Preserve. Please bring your own equipment.

March 2 snowshoeing is cancelled due to lack of snow! See you next year!

Approximately one mile of flat terrain. (Wood road option might add some more rolling terrain.) Children are welcome (parents should use their judgement as to appropriate age and ability). Dogs on leashes are welcome.

Park at the cul de sac at the end of the paved portion of Cunningham Road. Walk to Finney Monument and back.

Please email: info@warrenlandtrust.org for questions, information or to sign up. Registration is not required but appreciated. It will help us prepare for the event.

Oh, what fun we Had!

Hope to see you there next time!

Offered by Selectman and Warren Land Trust Board Member Dave Schneiderbeck on WLT’s Cunningham Nature Preserve. Please bring your own equipment.

If there is snow, there will be snowshoeing! Mark your calendar for Jan. 21, Feb. 17 and March 2!

Approximately one mile of flat terrain. (Wood road option might add some more rolling terrain.) Children are welcome (parents should use their judgement as to appropriate age and ability). Dogs on leashes are welcome.

Park at the cul de sac at the end of the paved portion of Cunningham Road. Walk to Finney Monument and back.

Please email: info@warrenlandtrust.org for questions, information or to sign up. Registration is not required but appreciated. It will help us prepare for the event.

Check our instagram page for the most up to date info!

cancelled!

Not enough snow, and too COLD!

Offered by Selectman and Warren Land Trust Board Member Dave Schneiderbeck on WLT’s Cunningham Nature Preserve. Please bring your own equipment.

If there is snow, there will be snowshoeing!

For Jan. 21 there is not enough snow and it’s too cold! Mark your calendar for Feb. 17 and March 2!

Approximately one mile of flat terrain. (Wood road option might add some more rolling terrain.) Children are welcome (parents should use their judgement as to appropriate age and ability). Dogs on leashes are welcome.

Park at the cul de sac at the end of the paved portion of Cunningham Road. Walk to Finney Monument and back.

Please email: info@warrenlandtrust.org for questions, information or to sign up. Registration is not required but appreciated. It will help us prepare for the event.

Come to the WLT Table!

Join the Holiday on the Hill celebration and step up to the WLT table at the Warren Community Center! Enjoy sweet and savory treats and beverages for the whole family, to go with other food and libations offered. Get in the holiday spirit and see the Warren Land Trust's decorating magic. With sparkling garlands and live poinsettias, the WLT will transform the center into a festive space for the evening's celebration. 

Need inspiration what to give? A selection of attractive WLT merchandise will be there for your holiday gift giving convenience - also on sale at the WLT pop-up store at the Warren General Store.

THE WARREN LAND TRUST 2023 ANNUAL MEETING PROMISES A SURPRISE!

Come celebrate your local land trust's accomplishments in 2023 and learn what’s up for next year!

Cider, coffee and seasonal refreshments will be available.

The meeting will be followed by a brief presentation about Warren artifacts and a walk on the nearby Dorothy Maier Preserve to see…something pretty cool! We’d tell you what it is, but we don’t want to spoil the surprise :) Suffice it to say, it may be even cooler than the saw buried in the tree on that preserve…and that’s saying something! 

The walk is approximately 1.5 miles with some easy-to-moderate up- and down-hill. Appropriate footwear recommended. 

For more information, contact us at info@warrenlandtrust.org. 

We hope to see you Saturday, November 18, 10am at the Warren Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room!

The Warren Land Trust Board of Directors

Check back for more details on this pop up event!

We hope to host a Full Moon Hike at our Wilis Tanner Farmland Preserve.

Book Talk with Leila Philip, Author of “Beaver Land: How One Weird Rodent Made America”

The award-winning author will present an illuminating journey into the world of beavers, the original ecosystem engineers, Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Kent School Auditorium.
CLICK HERE FOR $5 TICKETS, AVAILABLE AT EVENTBRITE

A New York Times Editors’ Choice and NPR Science Friday Book Club Selection, Leila Philip’s BEAVER LAND offers a “fascinating portal for readers to enter into the mysteries of that world themselves” (The Washington Post) in a book that’s “as full of charm and wonder as its beguiling protagonist” (The Wall Street Journal).

This lively presentation will introduce the audience to an animal that features prominently in both American economic and natural history. The 18th and 19th-century fur trade decimated beaver populations, initiating a period of environmental devastation so extreme that geologists now call it the “great dying.”  “In the early 20th century, beavers were brought back to Connecticut and began to show us the extent to which they could repair extremely damaged river systems,” Philips reports.: “They’ve played an outsized role in America’s past and can play a crucial role in its future.”

Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: Doors Open at 3:00 pm, Talk begins at 3:30 pm
Location: Kent School Auditorium, 1 Macedonia Road, Kent, CT
CLICK HERE FOR $5 TICKETS, AVAILABLE AT EVENTBRITE
Note: Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing

This event is brought to you by the Warren Land Trust, the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy in partnership with Bent of the River Audubon Center, Bridgewater Land Trust, Follow the Forest, Harwinton Land Trust, Housatonic Valley Association, House of Books, Kent Memorial Library, Kent Land Trust, Litchfield Land Trust, Litchfield Hills Greenprint Collaborative, New Hartford Land Trust, Newtown Forest Association, Norfolk Land Trust, Roxbury Land Trust, Sharon Audubon, Sharon Land Trust, Steep Rock Association, and White Memorial Conservation Center.

Saturday come out to Warren Woods and enjoy Family Fun, paired with the 5K Cider Run!

Whether you or your kids plan to run or just hang out, bring the whole family! Hot dogs courtesy of the Warren Land Trust, cider and donuts, Bouncy House and other activities are offered for all to enjoy. Dogs on leashes and little ones in strollers are welcome. Jointly sponsored by the Warren Land Trust, Warren Parks and Rec and Friends of the Warren School. 

To register to run, click here:

To sign up to help with the event, assisting with tasks such as water station, traffic control, course spotters, registration/check in, food prep, and always, clean up help—click below to send an email to admin@warrenlandtrust.org.

Thank you for your help with this family friendly fun fall event!

We hope to see you there!

THanks for coming out! WE Had a great time!

To register, email info@warrenlandtrust.org

—-PLEASE NOTE–FOR ALL HIKES/OUTDOOR WALKS, PLEASE WEAR HIKING BOOTS/STURDY FOOTWEAR, SUGGEST BRINGING DRINK & SNACK, BUG REPELLENT AND BE PREPARED FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER —-

Come hike the Mattatuck Trail and WLT’s Graham Brush and Coords Preserves on CT Trails Day with the Warren Land Trust and the Lake Waramaug Association!

If you hiked this moderately challenging trail in the past, we promise new perspectives. And if you haven’t, come see what you’ve been missing! This bucolic 5-mile woodland loop takes you through beautiful and unspoiled forest, past lovely streams and a beaver pond lush with water lilies. There are also old stone walls, rock outcroppings and carpets of ferns and trees.
The hike encompasses portions of the Wyantenock State Forest with the blue-blazed Mattatuck Trail and two WLT Preserves, Graham Brush and Coords.
Some steep climbs and rocky terrain and streams to cross. Appropriate footwear suggested. Have repellant ready and don’t forget your water. Dogs who can go for 5 miles are welcome. Probably not ideal for young children.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Hikers meet on Saturday, June 3rd at 10am at the Mattatuck State Forest entrance in Warren at the end of Valley Road, off of Rte. 341, near the intersection with Rte. 202. There is no formal parking lot. Plenty of parking along the side of the road and by the chain link fence.

GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/yc4xT1aauWF3zpCZ7

Learn about the Follow the Forest Initiative with Julia Rogers of HVA

Come hear Julia Rogers, from the Housatonic Valley Association, talk about where wildlife are migrating through Warren, the barriers that hurt safe passage & how we can help them.

Co Sponsored by the Warren Public Library, the Warren Land Trust and the Warren Historical Society.

Registration is required!

Box dinners will be available for $20.00 from the Warren General Store. Orders for dinners can be placed by calling the store at 860-868-3354 by May 26th, 6 pm. Choose from two menus, on the registration form.

Earth Day Town Clean-Up Challenge! 

Sponsored by the Warren Land Trust and Warren Parks and Rec 

A big THANK YOU to all who came out on Earth Day to clean up our town! Over 30 enthusiastic volunteers cleared litter and debris along Warren's roadsides. Thanks also to the Warren General Store for their support!  And our deep appreciation for those who pick up garbage along our roads throughout the year! Thank you!

It’s that time of year again: Spring Cleaning for Warren’s roadsides! Earth Day Town Clean-Up 2022 was one for the books – can we top it this year to get rid of a winter’s worth of litter??

Stop by the Warren Land Trust table in front of the Warren General Store to select your route, and pick up trash bags and gloves. A dumpster will be available at the Town Garage for refuse drop-off.

And again this year, WLT, Warren Parks & Rec, and the Warren General Store are collaborating to offer every trash pick-up party a $5 voucher for the general store – it’s our way to say thank you for cleaning Warren’s roadsides in commemoration of Earth Day.

Can’t make it on the 22nd? No problem! Choose your route and do a DIY roadside cleanup on your schedule! Just tell us your plans by emailing us at info@warrenlandtrust.org and we’ll make note of it - and thank you!

Get in the holiday spirit with the Warren Land Trust and friends at the Warren Community Center. With colorful garlands, sparkling ribbons and live poinsettias the WLT will transform the center into a festive space for the evening's celebration. Step up to the WLT table and enjoy savory treats and beverages for the whole family - the perfect accompaniment to Warren Parks & Rec pulled pork sandwiches and spirited offerings (so to speak!) from the Hopkins Winery and Litchfield Hills Distillery, just across the room. New this year, the Warren Historical Society will be right next to the WLT table with additional holiday treats and open museum space housing Warren’s historical collection.

Need some holiday gift-giving inspiration? There will be plenty of WLT logo merchandise available for everyone on your list!

Book Presentation 11/19 “Silent Spring Revolution: The 1960s Great Environmental Awakening"

Come hear renowned presidential historian, acclaimed author and CNN history commentator Douglas Brinkley on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 3 to 5 pm at the Kent School talk about his new book “Silent Spring Revolution: John F. Kennedy, Rachel Carson, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and the Great Environmental Awakening"

The book chronicles the rise of environmental activism in the “long Sixties” and helps create a roadmap for 21st century environmentalists.

Mattison Auditorium, Kent School, 1 Macedonia Road, Kent, CT.

Co-sponsored by The Warren Land Trust. Free and open to the public.

Please register here, at the Kent Memorial Library.

WARREN LAND TRUST 2022 ANNUAL MEETING 

Saturday, November 12, 10am, Warren Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room

Hear about Warren Land Trust's activities and future plans. Refreshments will be served. Weather permitting the meeting will be followed by a short nature walk on the new Sunset Ponds Preserve trails.

 We hope to see you there!

The Warren Land Trust Board of Directors

Jane Whitney’s Common Ground will host this conversation, to be held at Wamogo Regional High School on October 30 at 3PM. Co-sponsored by area land trusts. For more info & registration, to attend live or virtually, click here. Free of charge for land trust followers with promo code CLIMATE22 .

Thank you to all our volunteers and runners—We are so happy to bring this event back! A fabulous day, fun for all!

The 5 K Cider Run in the Warren Woods is on!

We are looking for more Event Helpers and Runners.

To register to run, click here:

To sign up to help with the event, assisting with tasks such as water station, traffic control, course spotters, registration/check in, food prep, and always, clean up help—click below to send an email to admin@warrenlandtrust.org.

Thank you for your help with this family friendly fun fall event!

First ever joint Warren Land Trust / Lake Waramaug Association venture!

The 5-mile hike takes you through beautiful and unspoiled forest, past lovely streams and a beaver pond lush with water lilies. There are also old stone walls, rock outcroppings of every size and shape, carpets of ferns and trees that run the gamut from saplings to old and stately. The hike encompasses both a portion of the Wyantenock State Forest and two WLT Preserves, Graham-Brush and Coords. Some steep climbs and rocky terrain, streams to cross and some muddy areas.  

Best to wear sturdy hiking boots. Have some repellent handy and don’t forget your water – walking 5 miles is thirsty work!

Dogs who can go for 5 miles are welcome. Probably not ideal for young children.  

Looking forward to seeing you - fingers crossed for great Fall weather! 

Starting from the end of Valley Rd in Warren. There is no formal parking lot but plenty of parking along the side of the road and by the chain link fence.

Explore the Environs of Lake Waramaug in Warren!

Registration is required. Please email your name, town and number of participants to: WarrenHistorian@outlook.com

The walk - part of the Housatonic Heritage series in partnership with the Warren Land Trust and the Warren Historical Society - will start at Warren’s scenic town beach on Lake Waramaug, then lead uphill for picturesque views of the lake and surrounding hills.
You will learn about the families, farms, and foresighted folks who lived, worked, and were instrumental in preserving this beautiful part of the Litchfield Hills. The walk will end with an informal celebration at the Hopkins Vineyard. Approximately 1.5 hours, 2.5 miles.

Meet at 10am at the Warren Town Beach Parking Area, 26D North Shore Road (make a turn onto small road off of North Shore Road towards the lake, opposite the turn to the Hopkins Inn and Winery).

A great day was had by all! Here are pics of our day:

The 5-mile loops sets out on the blue-blazed Mattatuck Trail and then loops back on Warren Land Trust’s newly built trail through the Wyantenock State Forest that connects WLT’s Coord’s and Graham Brush Preserves. A challenging hike over hilly terrain with some steep sections and occasional muddy areas.

GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/yc4xT1aauWF3zpCZ7

Click on the CT Trails Day logo below for more information.

Earth Day Town Clean-Up Challenge! 

Sponsored by the Warren Land Trust and Warren Parks and Rec 

Let’s make 2022’s Earth Day Town Clean-Up the best one yet! As the snow has melted, revealing a winter’s worth of roadside trash, we are challenging our community to join us in covering every road in town. To sweeten the deal, the WLT, Warren Parks & Rec, and the Warren General Store are rewarding helpers with a surprise token of appreciation!  

Stop by the sign up table in front of the Warren General Store on Saturday 4/23 between 10am and 1pm. Select your route, grab trash bags and gloves, and go pick up some trash! There will be a dumpster available at the Town Garage so you can drop off what you find. If you come across something too large, heavy, or messy to handle yourself, email us at info@warrenlandtrust.org, and we’ll take care of it. And if you want to participate, but won’t be available on 4/23, a DIY clean-up is always an option! Let us know in advance where you want to work, or check in after the 23rd to see if any areas weren’t covered. 

Earth Day is an annual reminder to appreciate and care for the one beautiful planet we’ve got, so let’s make it a great one!

Warren Park & Rec held snowshoe clinics with Dave Schneiderbeck this winter at our Dorothy Maier Preserve.

Get in the holiday spirit with the Warren Land Trust! Warren’s festive “Holiday on the Hill” celebration is Saturday Dec. 4 from 5-8pm; meet us at the Warren Community Center on Sackett Hill Road. We will work a little holiday decorating magic in the space and will serve savory treats to go with Warren Park and Rec’s pulled pork sandwiches and libations from Hopkins Winery and Litchfield Hills Distillery.
A selection of WLT merchandise will also be available for your holiday gift-giving convenience!

WARREN LAND TRUST 2021 ANNUAL MEETING 

Saturday, November 20, 10am, Warren Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room

Business Meeting, Program 10-11am; Hike on WLT's Newest Preserve 11am-noon

1) Business Meeting

Come hear about our 2021 accomplishments and plans for 2022!

Coffee and seasonal refreshments will be provided.

2) Program

"The Keith Family Preserve and the Growth of Warren in the 1940s and ‘50s” with Warren Historical Society Curator Heather Forstmann.

3) Hike

Sneak Peek at the new Keith Family Preserve! 11am-noon (weather permitting)

We hope to see you there!

The Warren Land Trust Board of Directors

THIS YEAR’S HOUSATONIC HERITAGE WALK IS AT CAPACITY. REGISTRATIONS ARE NO LONGER POSSIBLE. WE WILL OFFER AN EVENT AGAIN NEXT YEAR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!

Unique opportunity to explore a pristine Early American homesite and learn what this little piece of Warren tells us about the changing face of the area. Follow a discontinued roadbed and find out what years of research has revealed about the original homesteader.

Many thanks to the hosts for sharing the fascinating historic and natural features of their secluded private property!

The moderate 3-mile hike is part of the Housatonic Heritage Walk weekend and is offered by the Warren Historical Society and the Warren Land Trust, along with State Archeologist Dr. Sarah Sportman.

COVID NOTICE: To participate in this event, vaccine-eligible participants must be fully vaccinated and children under the age of 12 must wear a mask.

Attendance is limited. Registration is required, please email: WarrenHistorian@outlook.com

Directions: From the center of Warren (stoplight at the intersection of Rt 45 and Rt. 341 and Sackett Hill Road) continue on Rt. 45 toward Cornwall. Make a right onto Melius Road. Continue on Melius Rd (make a left at the T) to # 164 on the right.