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	Recent Stories Volunteer Conservationist of the Year Awards Simsbury Land Trust to Hold Special Events on June 7 Simsbury Land Trust to Host February 13 and March 1 Community Events Enter The Simsbury Land Trust Photo Contest Enjoy Free Winter Events Presented by Simsbury Land Trust Simsbury Land Trust “Afternoon Family Hikes” on March 1

Volunteer Conservationist of the
Year Awards

June 20, 2008

Diane Nash

Susan Masino

Diane Nash and Susan Masino received Volunteer Conservationist of the Year Awards from the Trust for Public Land for their work on the Ethel Walker School protection effort.

Congratutlations to Diane and Susan for their successful efforts and their much deserved award!

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Simsbury Land Trust to Hold Special Events on June 7

SIMSBURY, CONN., May 5, 2008 – The Simsbury Land Trust will host two different special events on Saturday, June 7:

Simsbury residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and pitch in at a “Volunteer Work Day” to do maintenance work at a variety of Simsbury Land Trust properties. Volunteers will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7 in the parking area at 60 Westledge Road in West Simsbury, just past The Master’s School. Teams will be assigned to fan out to several Simsbury locations to do a variety of clean-up tasks. Volunteers should dress in work clothes and bring work gloves, lopers and bow saws, if they have them. Lunch will be provided. The rain date is Saturday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. Advance registration would be appreciated. To sign up or get more information, call Don Rieger at (860) 658-7317.

Also, on Saturday, June 7, Simsbury residents will have the opportunity to participate in a special “Hunt for Wild Food” presentation and walk with “Wildman” Steve Brill at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road in Canton, Conn. Hundreds of edible and medicinal wild herbs, greens, berries, nuts, seeds, roots, and mushrooms grow wild in natural areas throughout the region. Under expert supervision, they are easy to learn, recognize, gather ecologically, and use for food and home remedies. This Simsbury Land Trust-sponsored adventure will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a one-hour lecture. After a lunch break (please bring a bag lunch), participants will regroup at 12:30 p.m. for a one-hour guided walk. Registration is $5 per person. Space is limited and advance registration with payment is required. To sign up, call the Roaring Brook Nature Center at (860) 693-0263.

The Simsbury Land Trust works to protect scenic vistas, geological features and farmland that visually define Simsbury’s character and provide healthy habitats for local wildlife and plants. Its goal is to develop, support and implement creative land conservation solutions for the benefit of present and future generations. Since its establishment in 1976, the not-for-profit organization has permanently protected 27 parcels of property in the town, totaling more than 750 acres, more than half of which have been donated to the Simsbury Land Trust. Most recently, the organization completed fundraising for the Tulmeadow Farm Triangle and Pasture, a 20-acre parcel in West Simsbury. For information about the Simsbury Land Trust, its volunteer opportunities and upcoming programs, call (860) 651-8773, or visit www.simsburylandtrust.org. Family memberships in the Simsbury Land Trust begin at donations of $50 and include a copy of THE WALKBOOK

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Simsbury Land Trust to Host February 13 and March 1 Community Events

Advance Registration is Needed

SIMSBURY, CONN., January 29, 2008 – The Simsbury Land Trust will present two community-wide events and invites all town residents to come learn about their beautiful outdoors. The organization will hold a February 13 presentation about a river study and will host March 1 family hikes and supper.

A presentation about a 10-town study to designate the Lower Farmington River/Salmon Brook as a “Wild & Scenic River” will take place on Wednesday, February 13 at 7 p.m. at the Simsbury Farms Apple Barn on Old Farms Road. Simsbury residents will find out what is involved to have a river become designated as “Wild & Scenic”. They will learn about the requirements for this designation and discover the benefits the honor brings to a river and to river communities. In addition, photographs of the Farmington River and its beauty will be on display. The 10 towns involved in this study are Avon, Bloomfield, Burlington, Canton, East Granby, Farmington, Granby, Hartland, Simsbury and Windsor.

Refreshments will be served at this free event. Advance registration is requested by February 11 by going to www.simsburylandtrust.org or calling the Simsbury Land Trust at (860) 651-8773. For more information about the “Wild & Scenic River” Study itself, visit www.lowerfarmingtonriver.org or www.salmonbrookwildandscenic.org.

Then on Saturday, March 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Simsbury Land Trust will host "Afternoon Family Hikes" for town residents. The snowdate will be March 2. The event will begin at in Flamig Farm’s Event Room on 7 Shingle Mill Rd. in West Simsbury, Conn. and is open for anyone age 10 or older. Participants will cross the street and head through the woods to Tulmeadow Farm. When the groups return to Flamig Farm, they will enjoy a light meal of soup, sandwiches, hot chocolate, coffee and dessert will be provided indoors to end at 6:30 p.m.

People may choose to take one of two hikes: a Beginners Hike or an Advanced Hike. The Beginners Hike will be shorter and will go at a slower pace. The Advanced Hike will have a slightly longer route and a faster pace. For those who do want to walk, a hayride will leave at 4:30 p.m. – space on the hayride is on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is free for Simsbury Land Trust members. Non-members will pay $10 per person or $25 per family. Space is limited and advance reservation (including payment for non-members) is required by February 28. To reserve your space, call the Simsbury Land Trust at (860) 651-8773!

The Simsbury Land Trust works to protect scenic vistas, geological features and farmland that visually define Simsbury’s character and provide healthy habitats for local wildlife and plants. Their goal is to develop, support and implement creative land conservation solutions for the benefit of present and future generations. Since its establishment in 1976, the not-for-profit organization has permanently protected 27 parcels of property in the town, totaling more than 750 acres, more than half of which have been donated to the Simsbury Land Trust. Most recently, the organization completed an agreement with The Master’s School in Simsbury to protect forever 75 of its 148 total acres, including key parcels that are adjacent to Town and other Simsbury Land Trust properties.

To register for the Saturday, March 1 Simsbury Land Trust “Afternoon Family Hikes”, call (860) 651-8773, or visit its newly redesigned website, www.simsburylandtrust.org by February 28. Family memberships in the Simsbury Land Trust begin at donations of $50 and include a copy of THE WALKBOOK.

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Enter The Simsbury Land Trust Photo Contest

Deadline for Submissions Extended to February 29

SIMSBURY, CONN., January 25, 2008 – Do you enjoy taking photographs of Simsbury’s many outdoor wonders? If so, enter the 5th annual Simsbury Land Trust Photography Contest. The deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday, February 29, 2008.

Contest entrants must be members of the Simsbury Land Trust, with the exception of individuals who enter the Student Photographers category. All photographs must be taken on Simsbury Land Trust properties or at organization-sponsored events (for a map of properties and list of activities, visit www.simsburylandtrust.org).

One First Place and Honorable Mention prize will be presented in each of five categories. Only one First Place prize will be given to any individual entrant. Judging is by committee, and winners will be announced at the Simsbury Land Trust’s Annual Meeting in April 2008.

Each individual may enter up to a total of three (3) entries. Entries may be digital or traditional photographs, but must be submitted in the form of prints that are 8-inches by 10-inches (8” x 10”) or smaller, and in black & white or color. There are five (5) categories: Close-up; Landscape; Computer-Enhanced photography; People in Nature; and a Student Photographers category – who do not have to be Land Trust members. All work must be clearly marked with the photographer’s name, address, and phone number, along with the entry category and the location where the photo was shot. All entries should be mailed to the Simsbury Land Trust – P.O. Box 634, Simsbury, CT 06070. Winners must allow the Simsbury Land Trust to use their work in promotional materials and newsletters, but they will retain the copyrights. Entries will not be returned.

The Simsbury Land Trust works to protect scenic vistas, geological features and farmland that visually define Simsbury’s character and provide healthy habitats for local wildlife and plants. Their goal is to develop, support and implement creative land conservation solutions for the benefit of present and future generations. Since its establishment in 1976, the not-for-profit organization has permanently protected 27 parcels of property in the town, totaling more than 750 acres, more than half of which have been donated to the Simsbury Land Trust. Most recently, the organization completed an agreement with The Master’s School in Simsbury to protect forever 75 of its 148 total acres, including key parcels that are adjacent to Town and other Simsbury Land Trust properties.

For more information about the Simsbury Land Trust’s 5th annual Photography Contest, call the organization at (860) 651-8773, or visit its newly redesigned website, www.simsburylandtrust.org. Family memberships in the Simsbury Land Trust begin at donations of $50 and include a copy of THE WALKBOOK. 

ENTRY RULES

2008 Simsbury Land Trust Photography Contest!

Deadline: Friday, February 29, 2008

Photography Contest Guidelines

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Enjoy Free Winter Events

Presented by Simsbury Land Trust

SIMSBURY, CONN., January 25, 2008 – A community presentation about a 10-town study to designate the Lower Farmington River/Salmon Brook as a “Wild & Scenic River” will be hosted by the Simsbury Land Trust. The free event for Simsbury residents will take place on Wednesday, February 13 at 7 p.m. at the Simsbury Farms Apple Barn on Old Farms Road.

At the February 13 presentation, Simsbury residents will find out what is involved to have a river become designated as “Wild & Scenic”. They will learn about the requirements for this designation and discover the benefits the honor brings to a river and to river communities. In addition, photographs of the Farmington River and its beauty will be on display. The 10 towns involved in this study are Avon, Bloomfield, Burlington, Canton, East Granby, Farmington, Granby, Hartland, Simsbury and Windsor.

Refreshments will be served at this free event. Advance registration is requested by February 11 by going to www.simsburylandtrust.org or calling the Simsbury Land Trust at (860) 651-8773.

For more information about the “Wild & Scenic River” Study itself, visit www.lowerfarmingtonriver.org or www.salmonbrookwildandscenic.org.

The Simsbury Land Trust works to protect scenic vistas, geological features and farmland that visually define Simsbury’s character and provide healthy habitats for local wildlife and plants. Their goal is to develop, support and implement creative land conservation solutions for the benefit of present and future generations. Since its establishment in 1976, the not-for-profit organization has permanently protected 27 parcels of property in the town, totaling more than 750 acres, more than half of which have been donated to the Simsbury Land Trust. Most recently, the organization completed an agreement with The Master’s School in Simsbury to protect forever 75 of its 148 total acres, including key parcels that are adjacent to Town and other Simsbury Land Trust properties. Family memberships in the Simsbury Land Trust begin at donations of $50 and include a copy of THE WALKBOOK. For membership information,

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Simsbury Land Trust “Afternoon Family Hikes” on March 1

Advance Registration is required

SIMSBURY, CONN., January xx, 2008 – Simsbury residents are invited to enjoy the beauty of the town’s landscapes in the late afternoon. The Simsbury Land Trust will host "Afternoon Family Hikes" on Saturday, March 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Snowdate is March 2.

The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Flamig Farm’s Event Room on 7 Shingle Mill Rd. in West Simsbury, Conn. and is open for anyone age 10 or older. Participants will cross the street and head through the woods to Tulmeadow Farm. When the groups return to Flamig Farm, they will enjoy a light meal of soup, sandwiches, hot chocolate, coffee and dessert will be provided indoors to end at 6:30 p.m.

People may choose to take one of two hikes: a Beginners Hike or an Advanced Hike. The Beginners Hike will be shorter and will go at a slower pace. The Advanced Hike will have a slightly longer route and a faster pace. For those who do want to walk, a hayride will leave at 4:30 p.m. – space on the hayride is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The event is free for Simsbury Land Trust members. Non-members will pay $10 per person or $25 per family. Space is limited and advance reservation (including payment for non-members) is required by February 28. To reserve your space, call the Simsbury Land Trust at (860) 651-8773!

The Simsbury Land Trust works to protect scenic vistas, geological features and farmland that visually define Simsbury’s character and provide healthy habitats for local wildlife and plants. Their goal is to develop, support and implement creative land conservation solutions for the benefit of present and future generations. Since its establishment in 1976, the not-for-profit organization has permanently protected 27 parcels of property in the town, totaling more than 750 acres, more than half of which have been donated to the Simsbury Land Trust. Most recently, the organization completed an agreement with The Master’s School in Simsbury to protect forever 75 of its 148 total acres, including key parcels that are adjacent to Town and other Simsbury Land Trust properties.

To register for the Saturday, March 1 Simsbury Land Trust “Afternoon Family Hikes”, call (860) 651-8773, or visit its newly redesigned website, www.simsburylandtrust.org by February 28. Family memberships in the Simsbury Land Trust begin at donations of $50 and include a copy of THE WALKBOOK

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