Happy Holidays from all of us at the Simsbury Land Trust!

As we come to the end of 2011, the Trustees and staff of the Simsbury Land Trust would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the support we have received from our members and the residents of Simsbury. We all are fortunate to live in a town like Simsbury and to have beautiful vistas, local farms, and abundant natural resources as part of our daily lives. The Simsbury Land Trust is grateful for the many residents who appreciate these things and have been willing to support our preservation and conservation efforts. Much of the beauty that we see around us has been preserved by people who valued these resources, and we want to continue to preserve and enhance this legacy.

We wish you and your family a happy holiday season and a prosperous and healthy new year!

Storm Damage — Several Properties Temporarily Closed

Because of storm damage, some Simsbury Land Trust properties are currently closed for conservation management. As we are able to clear debris and open trails, we will update this message. Conditions in the woods generally on both private and public property continue to change as branches shake loose, etc, so caution should be exercised in all wooded areas, even those not explicitly closed. The Bog, Owen-Mortimer, Wagner Woods, and part of 60 Westledge are currently posted as closed.

The West Mountain Trail system is OPEN again for public use.
Thank you to all of those stewardship volunteers who worked
hard to get it cleared!

Simsburyopoly Board Game –
A great holiday gift idea for all ages!

Pre-order your copy now for pick-up in mid-December.

Each game is $25.00.

Limited time only, limited quantity available.

Don’t miss your chance to own the whole town!

PICKUP - Games ordered directly from the Simsbury Land Trust should be picked up at the SLT office located at 10A Phelps Lane. (On the property of the Simsbury Historical Society Visitor Center.)

• Thursday, December 15 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Saturday, December 17 from 9 a.m. - Noon
• Monday, December 19 from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Calendar of Events

December 10, 2011 Volunteers Needed for a Trail Work Day!   January 29, 2012 Galapagos Program - "At the Edge of the Earth"   February 12, 2012 Wagner Woods Hike/Snowshoe   April 1, 2012 Birding 101

	Membership Brochure Membership Brochure (4.7 mb)

It’s Membership Renewal Time!

It is time to renew your membership for the 2012 Membership Year. Your contributions provide important financial support for the daily operations of the Simsbury Land Trust. Membership contributions are based on the calendar year. If you are not sure of your current membership status, please contact Trish Hazelwood at the SLT Office, 651-8773. Thank you!

Inspired by Nature:
Poetry, Painting and Photography

Deadline extended to January 1, 2012.

We have revamped out photography contest, and are happy to introduce our new contest -- Inspired by Nature: Poetry, Painting and Photography. This new contest includes all three art forms. The details of the contest can be found by clicking the link to the right. Each art form has several categories and there are three different age groups. The winners will be announced at a reception to be held at the Simsbury Public Library on November 3. For additional information please contact the SLT office.