Ever wonder why beavers are called “eager” or why they gnaw saplings – even larger trees – to build their dams and lodges? Find out when Connecticut DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple presents the basics of this keystone species, including their biology, behavior, history, and unique role as nature’s engineers. Beaver ponds and wetlands […]
For an in-depth look at our native oaks, join Connor Hogan, McLean Game Refuge Director and Forest Manager. Learn the story of these mighty trees, hear about their current status, and gain insight about their future. Climate, wildlife, carbon storage, and old growth potential are all part of the discussion. Register ONLINE, then look for a confirmation […]
New Year’s Day Hike Ring in the New Year with a walk in the woods! Join Land Trust member Fran Armentano for the 13th annual New Year’s Day Hike on the Land Trust’s spectacular Mary Edwards Mountain Property in North Granby. The hike will be about three miles and terrain is variable with some steep […]
Enjoy a captivating presentation by professional wildlife photographer Peter Christoph. View stunning photographs and hear stories that educate and inspire bird lovers, photographers and anyone with an appreciation of nature. Peter will share how he finds and photographs owls in their natural habitat, and display amazing photographs of eight New England owl species. Register ONLINE to obtain […]
Explore the importance of creating welcoming habitats for birds through thoughtful landscape choices that include native plants vital for food and nesting sites. Learn about the benefits and joys of creating beautiful layered gardensand bring avian performers into your own backyard with landscape management tips from Joan Butler, Master Gardener, horticulturist, and past chairman of […]
On Saturday, February 27, join us for a SNOW MOON HIKE on the Mary Edwards Mountain Property in North Granby. The hike will be about a mile long and terrain is variable. If we still have deep snow, you will need snowshoes. If the night is overcast, please bring a headlamp. No dogs, please! Please […]
Youth Conservation Corps Work Party at Katan-Ensor Preserve in West Granby. Please bring work gloves and loppers. We will be clearing and marking trails. Questions? Email us at info@granbylandtrust.org or reach out to YCC Coordinator Zach Orluk.
Did you miss this presentation? Don't worry, we recorded it! You can see it here. The Granby Land Trust and Granby Public Library will host best-selling author Doug Tallamy on March 29, at 6:30 pm, for a virtual discussion of his book, Nature’s Best Hope. Douglas W. Tallamy’s first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of […]
Wildlife photographer Peter Christoph presents award-winning images and photographic secrets when you travel with him virtually to a typical New England swamp. Enjoy an intimate look at the many varieties of birds that inhabit our swamps, including ospreys and herons, shorebirds, woodpeckers, and other cavity dwellers. Sloshing and crawling through the swamp so you don’t […]
Katan-Ensor Preserve/Old Messenger Road Corridor Property and Trail Work Party -- Meet at 9AM at Katan-Ensor Parking Area located at the end of Strong Road We invite you to join us on Saturday morning, April 24, to help us do additional property clean-up and also extend the Katan-Ensor Preserve trail into the GLT’s Old Messenger […]
Join us on Saturday morning, May 2, to help us do additional property clean-up and extend the Katan-Ensor Preserve trail into the GLT’s Old Messenger Road Corridor. Please bring loppers, hand pruners, shovels and/or rakes. Please wear gloves, long pants, and wear a mask. We also suggest some bug spray and would ask you to […]
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 […]
