Events

This walk invites hikers of all ages, those who are looking for a short hike, and those who may be new to hiking. Join us on a 1.9 mile loop […]

Felicia Millet, a plant diagnostician with the Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, will be onsite at Essex Library to present “Growing Mountain Laurels […]

A great weekend each year in CT to explore some of the best hiking around. Tom Soboleski, one of our Canfield Woods Stewards, will lead this fun, moderate, hike over […]

Join us and be one of the first viewers of “The Flower Meditation”, the first iteration of a Four Season Meditation art and nature journey at Windswept Ridge. Created by […]

Enjoy a fun filled evening at the Essex Main Street Park with Friends, Live Music, and views of Middle Cove. The Essex Land Trust is hosting the event featuring Malaena. […]

Program open to families with children ages 5+. Did you know there’s games you can play outdoors while hiking? Join Essex Library, Ivoryton Library, and Essex Land Trust to explore […]

The Essex Land Trust will participate in the Annual Ivoryton Fourth of July parade.  We will have a tractor and decorated trailer and will spread general good cheer!  ELT volunteers, […]

Program open to families with children ages 5+. Did you know there’s games you can play outdoors while hiking? Join Essex Library, Ivoryton Library, and Essex Land Trust to explore […]

Program open to families with children ages 5+. Did you know there’s games you can play outdoors while hiking? Join Essex Library, Ivoryton Library, and Essex Land Trust to explore […]

Join the Essex Land Trust for a guided Kayak/Canoe paddle from Essex village to explore Turtle Creek, part of the Turtle Creek Preserve. Jeff Croyle an avid paddler and Essex Land […]

Following the Turtle Creek paddle, join us for a picnic and social gathering at the Essex Main St. Park to continue the celebration.  Festive music will be provided by the […]

Connecticut Agricultural Scientist, Dr. Robert Marra, will present information on Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) including the response to the disease in Connecticut and the Northeast since its first appearance in […]