Join us for a Land Trust tradition, our Mother’s Day Weekend Spring Migration Bird Walks led by expert birders John Weeks and Christine Chinni. These walks will take place on the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, 253 Loomis Street in North Granby and will start promptly at 7:00AM. You’ll see a variety of birds at […]
John Weeks and Christine Chinni have added another Spring Migration Birdwalk to our schedule! Join us on Sunday, May 17, on the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, 253 Loomis Street in North Granby. The walk will start promptly at 7:00AM. You’ll see a variety of birds at this time of year as they return from […]
Lend us a hand at a volunteer work party on the Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve! We will meet at the trailhead, located on Silver Street. Please bring shovels, rakes, loppers, clippers, and weed whackers. Please wear long-sleeved shirts and gloves. Let us know if you’ll be able to help by emailing info@granbylandtrust.org. We hope […]
Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly nature hike guided by GLT Board Member Jennifer Plourde, an experienced science teacher who brings the outdoors to life in fun and engaging ways. This easy-paced walk is perfect for kids and adults alike, with plenty of stops to explore plants, observe wildlife, and learn how local ecosystems work. […]
On July 9 at 6:30 pm, join us for a live birds of prey presentation featuring hawks, owls, and falcons. Guests will learn about the important role raptors play in our ecosystems, the challenges they face in the wild, and the conservation efforts that help protect them. Through real rehabilitation stories and up close encounters […]
On Saturday, June 13, the Salmon Brook Historical Society will open the Sadoce Wilcox House (circa 1800) and Lyman Wilcox Barn (circa 1857) for visitors from 10 AM until 12 noon. Come learn about life in historic West Granby. These buildings offer a glimpse into rural New England life during the 19th century. Both buildings […]
Last spring, an industrious group of beavers built a dam directly beneath the North Marsh footbridge at the Granby Land Trust’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve. As water backed up, the marsh began to resemble a pond, and the altered flow threatened the bridge’s stability. The GLT faced a dilemma: how could we protect both the […]
On Saturday, August 22, the Salmon Brook Historical Society will open the Sadoce Wilcox House (circa 1800) and Lyman Wilcox Barn (circa 1857) in the West Granby Historic District for visitors from 10 am until 12 noon, with a special program on Revolutionary War Rations at 10:30 am. Special Program @ 10:30 am: Revolutionary War […]
Our friends at Holcomb Farm are hosting their 3rd annual Holcomb Hoedown! Head on over to the farm (113 Simsbury Road in West Granby) for an afternoon of old-fashioned, boot-stompin’ fun for all ages! Enjoy live, toe-tapping music, hands-on activities, exciting demonstrations, delicious eats from local food trucks, refreshing cocktails, and ice-cold lemonade. 🎶 Line […]
Again this year, the Granby Land Trust is proud to be a presenting sponsor of Granby Open Farm Day! Visit granbyag.org to find a full listing of the day’s scheduled activities at farms around the town, and come visit our booth at Sweet Pea Cheese/the Hayes Family Farm on East Street in North Granby, where […]
On Saturday, September 12, as part of Granby Open Farm Day, the Salmon Brook Historical Society will open the Sadoce Wilcox House (circa 1800) and Lyman Wilcox Barn (circa 1857) in the West Granby Historic District for visitors from 10 am until 4 pm, with a special program on Revolutionary War Rations running twice during […]
This fall, the Simsbury Public Library will host the Fall Forest Film Series in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The series explores the beauty and importance of New England's old-growth forests and is presented in partnership with New England Forests, Real Art Ways, Simsbury Grange, Avon, Granby, Simsbury and Traprock Ridge Land Trusts, and additional […]
🛠 Volunteers Needed at Mary Edwards Mountain Property! Maintaining our beautiful open spaces is a big job — and the Granby Land Trust relies on dedicated volunteers to help make it happen. Join us for a volunteer work party at the Mary Edwards Mountain Property. We’ll meet at the Mary Edwards trailhead on Mountain Road […]
We share our neighborhoods with an invisible world: tiny dramas, quiet beauty, and fleeting moments that vanish before most people notice them. Wildlife photographer Todd DeWald has spent years learning to see what others miss, and in this talk, he'll show you what's hiding in plain sight. Camera buffs, wildlife fans, and anyone with a […]
We found author Ben Goldfarb's beaver presentation so interesting that we've decided to bring him back! For this in-person event, Ben Goldfarb, award-winning environmental journalist and author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, will join us via Zoom for an exploration of how transportation networks have reshaped the natural […]
🛠 Volunteers Needed at Mary Edwards Mountain Property! Maintaining our beautiful open spaces is a big job — and the Granby Land Trust relies on dedicated volunteers to help make it happen. Join us for a volunteer work party at the Mary Edwards Mountain Property. We’ll meet at the Mary Edwards trailhead on Mountain Road […]