Granby Land Trust
Founded in 1972, the Granby Land Trust (GLT) works to preserve Granby’s natural heritage through the conservation of its scenic vistas, open space corridors, wildlife habitat, ecologically sensitive areas, and agricultural land.
The GLT has protected 3,295 acres, as it owns 2,225 acres of land and holds conservation easements on an additional 1,070 acres. The Land Trust is committed to environmental education and provides and maintains walking trails on a number of its preserves.
The Land Trust earned National Accreditation by the Land Trust Alliance in 2014 and renewed its Accreditation in 2019, proving that it is committed to professional excellence, responsible governance and lasting stewardship of its properties.
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💥FLASH EVENT! GLT ANNUAL MEETING HIKE 🥾 – EXPLORE THE NEW HASTINGS TRAIL ON THE GLT’S WILCOX FAMILY PRESERVE: On the afternoon of our GLT Annual Meeting -- October 20 – GLT Board Member Dave Emery will offer a guided hike of the GLT’s new Hastings Trail, leading onto the Holcomb Farm’s western trail system. Meet Dave at 3:30 pm at the Hastings Trailhead, just south of the Salmon Brook on Simsbury Road. Parking is available in the GLT’s Holcomb Hill Preserve parking lot, just across the street from the trail, or along the road in this area. Alternatively, you can park at Holcomb Farm and walk a short distance down Simsbury Road. If you are bringing a dish to the annual meeting, you are welcome to drop it at the Holcomb Farm North Barn beforehand. The hike will be relatively flat and will take about an hour or so. Please wear comfortable/hiking shoes. Please email Dave at dwemery79@gmail.com to let him know if you can join us!
📅 Date: October 20
📍 Location: Hastings Trail Trailhead/Wilcox Family Preserve - West Granby
🕰️ Time: 3:30-4:45pm
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Come sit a spell on the GLT’s Mary Edwards Mountain Property viewing bench and enjoy the fall colors 🍂🍁☀️.
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Autumn colors at Creamer Pond on the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby. It’s a beautiful day for a walk on our trails! 🍁🍂🧡 #GranbyCT #FallFoliage #LandTrust #DismalBrookWildlifePreserve #FallHike #NorthGranby #GranbyLandTrust
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