Cheshire
Land Trust
since Mar. 25, 2007
Total acreage of all public and private land in the town of Cheshire exceeds 21,000 acres.
Though significant, CLT's 530 acres represents only 2.46% of the total land area.
| Cheshire
Land Trust Preserving Land as a Living Resource Since 1969 |
|
Trails Day At Ives Farm
Join us for one or both of two scheduled hikes Saturday June 2nd.(Rain date June 3rd.)
Field & River Hike 1 begins at 8A.M. This 1-mile hike on easy terrain will travel through the western fields of Ives Farm to the banks of the meandering Quinnipiac River. Leaders Mark Kasinskas and Rick Marinaro will share information on the history of Cheshire farming and the discuss the importance or rivers, floodplains, and aquifers. Experience the early spring goings-on in Ives Farm country and the adjoining Pelz farm property up close and personal. Hike will last approximately 1 hour.
Woodland Hike 2 begins at 11 A.M. This-2 mile hike will take place throughout the more sloping and forested east side of the Ives Farm property on easy-moderate terrain. Hike leaders Mark Kasinskas and Rick Marinaro will explore the farm’s 80-acre woodland and discuss local forests and forest history. Come explore and learn about this terrific woodland - a part of Ives Farm you probably never knew about. Hike will last approximately 1.5 hours.
Refreshments will be available after both hikes. The farm stand will be open, and if mother nature cooperates, strawberries will be ready for picking too (costs apply).
Please arrive 10 minutes in advance of the scheduled hike time. Park and meet at the Ives Farm farm stand on the east side of Cheshire Street (across the street from the farm house at1585 Cheshire Street).
Questions: contact Mark Kasinskas, mkasinskas@me.com, or call 203-806-5165. Follow @mkasinskas on Twitter for hike updates and rain cancellations.
The Cheshire Land Trust is a nonprofit corporation funded entirely by donor contributions from members of the community. We receive no taxpayer support.
Is this an Eagle or some of nature's remarkable handiwork with a decaying tree? See for yourself at the Cran Memorial property along the linear path.
Discover Cheshire's natural and historic places . . .
Lock 12
|
Roaring Brook Falls
|
Fresh Meadows Preserve
Our Mission
Preservation of natural resources of the State of Connecticut, including water resources, marshland, swamp, woodland, open spaces and the plant and animal life therein.
Preservation of unique historic and scenic sites.
Promote the scientific study of and educate the public regarding local natural resources including plants, animals, birds and other wildlife.
Acquire by gift, purchase or otherwise, real and personal property for the benefit of all the inhabitants of the State of Connecticut for conservational, educational, scientific and recreational purposes.
Join the Cheshire Land Trust
Open spaces provide habitat for wildlife, protection for our water supply and countless benefits to the community. Cheshire's pristine wetlands, green ways, farmland and open spaces must never be taken for granted. Join in our mission to preserve the town's natural character and beauty. Membership offers you the opportunity to make a difference.
The Cheshire Land Trust seeks gifts of land thus ensuring its preservation for future generations. Today we actively manage 25 properties and 5 conservation easements totaling 530 acres. Membership dues and contributions provide for management of these properties.
Meetings
The Cheshire Land Trust Governing Board meets monthly, usually the 3rd Thursday, 7:00 PM at CLT's office located at 1030 S. Main St.
If you would like to attend, contact Janice Bryden or Tim Slocum 203-272-3529 or Dave Schrumm 203-272-2689.
Note: there is no meeting held in August.