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 the work of these fine organizations:
The Berlin Land Trust is a member and wholeheartedly supports the work of 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
- Kensington Garden Club
News & Announcements:
News & Announcements:
Mushroom Walk at Bicentennial Park on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10 AM - 12 Noon. Hike to be led by Bill Yule. Meet up at the Kensington Orchards parking lot on Chamberlin Highway. Sign up for this interesting & fun event using the button below:
Mushroom Walk at Bicentennial Park on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10 AM - 12 Noon. Hike to be led by Bill Yule. Meet up at the Kensington Orchards parking lot on Chamberlin Highway. Sign up for this interesting & fun event using the button below:
Check out our new "Everyday Steward" program. If you're looking to help out, it may be just what you've been looking for.
Check out our new "Everyday Steward" program. If you're looking to help out, it may be just what you've been looking for.
BLT's Efforts on Lamentation Mountain
BLT's Efforts on Lamentation Mountain
A new hiking trail has been established on Lamentation Mountain - The Yellow Trail . This trail provides an alternative route for ascending and descending from the top ridge of the Alice Fern Bruce Preserve. The trail is now open. Please enjoy.
A new hiking trail has been established on Lamentation Mountain - The Yellow Trail . This trail provides an alternative route for ascending and descending from the top ridge of the Alice Fern Bruce Preserve. The trail is now open. Please enjoy.
You can now become a member of the Berlin Land Trust using an on-line process, or, if you prefer, you can mail your membership to us via the USPS . Please check out our membership page using the button below:
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!
For more news & photos, follow us in real time and learn about our hikes and conservation efforts in Central CT on our social media sites below:
For more news & photos, follow us in real time and learn about our hikes and conservation efforts in Central CT on our social media sites below: