Protecting Open Space in
Central Connecticut since 1988
The all-volunteer Berlin Land Trust (BLT) was established in 1988 by a group of citizens concerned about the quickly disappearing open space fields, wetlands and woodlands in Berlin and surrounding towns.
The all-volunteer Berlin Land Trust (BLT) was established in 1988 by a group of citizens concerned about the quickly disappearing open space fields, wetlands and woodlands in Berlin and surrounding towns.
Currently we are preserving over 418 acres in perpetuity within six (6) central Connecticut towns.
Currently we are preserving over 418 acres in perpetuity within six (6) central Connecticut towns.
We appreciate your interest and support for preserving and protecting open space lands in Central Connecticut. We've developed this website to chronicle our work and share important information with you.
We appreciate your interest and support for preserving and protecting open space lands in Central Connecticut. We've developed this website to chronicle our work and share important information with you.
The Berlin Land Trust is a member and wholeheartedly supports these fine organizations:
The Berlin Land Trust is a member and wholeheartedly supports these fine organizations:
- Connecticut Land Conservation Council
- Land Trust Alliance
- Connecticut Forest and Park Association
- Lower Connecticut River Land Trust
- Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
News & Announcements:
News & Announcements:
An Educational Spring Walk narrated by members of The Connecticut Botanical Society to the Alice Fern Bruce Preserve will occur on Saturday, April 15 (Rain date: April 22) from 10:00 AM to 1: 00 PM. Please click the button below to register:
An Educational Spring Walk narrated by members of The Connecticut Botanical Society to the Alice Fern Bruce Preserve will occur on Saturday, April 15 (Rain date: April 22) from 10:00 AM to 1: 00 PM. Please click the button below to register:
Our 2023 Membership Drive is underway and you can now become a member of the BLT in two ways - electronically on-line. Please check out our convenient new process using the button below:
Please note our 2022-2023 Directors at the link below:
BLT's Efforts on Lamentation Mountain
BLT's Efforts on Lamentation Mountain
During the Fall 2021, a new hiking trail was blazed on Lamentation Mountain. The White Trail is situated below the top ridge of the Alice Fern Bruce Preserve. The trail is approximately one-half (1/2) mile in length and traverses in the north-south direction.
During the Fall 2021, a new hiking trail was blazed on Lamentation Mountain. The White Trail is situated below the top ridge of the Alice Fern Bruce Preserve. The trail is approximately one-half (1/2) mile in length and traverses in the north-south direction.
For more news & photos, follow our news & read about other conservation efforts in CT on our Berlin Land Trust Facebook page.
For more news & photos, follow our news & read about other conservation efforts in CT on our Berlin Land Trust Facebook page.
An important message from Dennis Kern, BLT President :
An important message from Dennis Kern, BLT President :
We very much need new members and volunteer directors to help ensure that the Berlin Land Trust continues to meet its goals and objectives. Please join as a new member and let us know your volunteer interests!
If you have any questions, our office phone is 860-828-4393 or email us at: berlinlandtrustct@gmail.com. Thank you!
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