Members and volunteers are a vital force behind the Wilton Land Trust, playing a meaningful role in safeguarding and enhancing Wilton’s natural, scenic, cultural, and historical landscapes. Hundreds of members support the mission through their annual contributions of $100 or more. Members are invited to vote at the Annual Meeting and enjoy special events.
Volunteers bring this mission to life on the ground — caring for preserves, restoring habitats, maintaining trails, and supporting community programs. Together, their time, energy, and commitment strengthen our work and foster a deeper connection between people and the natural world.
The Executive Director drives our mission forward by providing strategic leadership, overseeing operations, fostering community relationships, and ensuring financial stability.
Our volunteer Board of Trustees ensures the financial health and resources needed to further WLT’s mission. Working closely with the Executive Director, they steer the WLT toward a sustainable and impactful future.
We offer hands-on opportunities for students through youth volunteer programs and college internships. Each summer, student volunteers and interns contribute meaningfully to our mission by supporting conservation projects, land management, and community events in a collaborative outdoor setting. These experiences deepen Wilton’s young adults’ understanding of ecology and stewardship while helping them develop practical skills — whether organizing workshops, leading restoration projects, or exploring a personal passion within conservation. Participants leave with valuable experience and confidence to support their future academic and career paths.
To enhance the well-being of the Wilton community by preserving ecologically diverse open spaces and fostering meaningful connections with nature.
Formed in 1964, Wilton Land Trust is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving open space in Wilton. Our community-focused organization comprises a volunteer Board of Trustees, all of whom are Wilton residents, a full-time Executive Director, and hundreds of members and volunteers.
When open spaces are developed, they are lost forever. That is why we conserve land, restore habitat, maintain trails, and offer immersive environmental learning experiences to the community. Together, we can preserve the land we love — forever.