WLT Events & Programs
2024 Fall Programs:
WLT 2025 Annual Meeting @ The Wilton Library's Brubeck RoomWednesday, Feb. 26, Members @ 5:30 pm, Social @ 6;30, Public @ 7:00 pm
The highlight of the evening is our guest speaker, Anthony Pierlioni: author, world-traveling conservationist, and Vice President of theTurtleRoom, who will dive into the global turtle crisis and bring live turtles and tortoises for an up-close experience. Read More >>
Past Programs
Sunset Lantern Walk 2024
Bring your lantern and explore a meadow at dusk
Sunday, November 03, 2024, 3:00 pm (sunset @4:44)
Join us for a romantic evening, warm fire, and a sunset lantern walk across a wide-open meadow. Bring your lantern, and explore a meadow at twilight, Read More>>
Using eBird: a live Workshop & Hike (NEW)
Saturday, October 5th , 2024, @ 9:00-12:00 am
The NRWA and the WLT are thrilled to host an eBird workshop with the Northeast Bird Habitat Conservation Initiative (NBHCI), a collaborative effort between The Regional Conservation Partnership (RCP) Network, Audubon groups, Highstead, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Our limited attendance program offers a live eBird workshop complete with a hands-on birding hike to support citizen science, enhance hiking, and help landowners. Read More>>
Stewardship Sundays - Fall 2024: Inclusive community workdays
Four Sundays this Fall, @ 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Stewardship Sundays are opportunities for people of all ages to get out there, improve the environment, meet like-minded folk, and take home some skills to apply in your yard and garden.
All are welcome; come and join us! Read More >>
Oct. Books & a Blanket HALLOWEEN 🎃👻💀
Sunday, October 20th, 2024 - 10:00 - 12:00
Wear your costumes, bring your blanket, enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a trick-or-treat Halloween parade. Read More>>
Birds & Binoculars: An educational birding hike with Joe Bear
Saturday, September 28, 2024, @ 8:00-10:00 am
The birding expedition is led by our expert birder, environmentalist, gardener, and Wilton resident Joe Bear. Our fall migration bird walk will explore Wilton Land Trust’s Schenck's Island trail. Read More>>
Sept: Books and a Blanket: An immersive children's book reading series
Friday, Sept. 20, 10:00-11:00 am
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book-reading experience. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft. Bring your blanket and enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a short nature walk. Read More>>
Trekking Together: A Migratory Bird and Nature Walk
Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, @ 10:00 am CANCLED
Rain Date, Sept. 28, 2024, @ 10:00 am
On this fall hike, attendees will be guided across the Nick Parisot Memorial Trail, as it delicately meanders through WLT open spaces in north Wilton. We will trek from the trailhead to the Eugenia Slaughter Field pond. Along the hike, WLT and WNC staff naturalists will highlight wildlife, trees & plants, geological features, and birds! Read More>>
Birds of Prey: a live raptor event (New Partner)
Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, 10:30 am
To increase public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey, the Wilton Land Trust is hosting a fun and educational family program. Come and peek into the mysterious lives of New England Raptors in a WLCT meadow. Read More>>
June: Books and a Blanket: An immersive children's book reading series
Friday, June 21, 10:00-11:00 am
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book-reading experience. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft. Bring your blanket and enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a short nature walk. Read More>>
Stewardship Sundays - Spring 2024: Inclusive community workdays
five Sundays this spring, @ 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Stewardship Sundays are opportunities for people of all ages to get out there, improve the environment, meet like-minded folk, and take home some skills to apply in your yard and garden.
All are welcome; come and join us! Read More >>
Turtle Time: a live turtle educational event
Sunday, June 02, 2024 at 10:00 am
The Wilton Land Trust, and theTurtleRoom have come together to offer you a morning of Turtles and Tortoises. They are one of the two most endangered groups of vertebrates on the planet. Come learn about the secret lives of these rare and endangered species, and learn how you can become a turtle hero. Read More>>
May: Books and a Blanket: An immersive children's book reading series
Rescheduled to Friday, May 17, 10:00-11:00 am
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book-reading experience. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft. Bring your blanket and enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a short nature walk. Read More>>
Birds & Binoculars: An educational birding hike with Joe Bear
Saturday, May 11, 2024, @ 8:00-10:00 am
The birding expedition is led by our expert birder, environmentalist, gardener, and Wilton resident Joe Bear. Our spring migration bird walk will explore Wilton Land Trust’s Schenck's Island trail. Read More>>
Trekking Together: A Migratory Bird and Nature Walk
Saturday, May 11, 2024, @ 10:00 am
Rain Date, May 18, 2024, @ 10:00 am
Our guided hike is in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! Among birders, this is known as the Global Big Day - a day to get out and see as many bird species as you possibly can! Read More>>
Trekking Together: Peepers & Cheepers: A Spring Ephemeral Walk
Saturday, April 20, 2024, @ 10:00 am
Rain Date, April 21 @ 10:00 am
This hike is all about exploring the world of spring ephemerals, plants that pop up in early spring, produce leaves, flowers, and seeds but then disappear when the summer perennials are at the peak of their display. You'll have the chance to spot, identify, and learn about a variety of ephemerals, including trillium, bloodroot, twin leaf, false rue anemone, and wild ginger. Read More>>
Wellness Walk: Experience fresh air together!
Tuesday, April 16th @ 10:30am - 12pm
Rain Date - 04.24.2023
WLT 2024 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 28, Members @ 6:30 pm, Public @ 7:00 at the Wilton Library's Brubeck Room
You are cordially invited to the 59th Annual Meeting of the WLT, where we will hear from our President, Treasurer, Committees, and Executive Director.
The highlight of the evening is our guest speaker, Amy Barnouw, Director of the Fairfield Region of the CT Audubon Society. She will speak about Connecticut's amazing wildlife and conservation efforts. Read More >>
Tinkergarten: Winter 2024 outdoor nature classes
Thursday Evenings — Jan. 11 - March 07: 10:00 - 11:00am
This Fall, Playful Roots Learning and the Wilton Land Trust will focus on Wellness—that combination of physical, mental, and emotional health kids need to thrive. Our curriculum will help kids develop language, strategies, and habits that help build strong bodies, minds, and hearts.
Read More>>
Tinkergarten: December Popup — FREE!
December Popup Programs — Dec. 7 & 12
This Fall, Playful Roots Learning and the Wilton Land Trust will focus on Wellness—that combination of physical, mental, and emotional health kids need to thrive. Our curriculum will help kids develop language, strategies, and habits that help build strong bodies, minds, and hearts.
Read More>>
Tinkergarten: outdoor nature classes
Thursday Evenings — Sept. 28 through Nov. 16: 10:00 - 11:00am
This Fall, Playful Roots Learning and the Wilton Land Trust will focus on Wellness—that combination of physical, mental, and emotional health kids need to thrive. Our curriculum will help kids develop language, strategies, and habits that help build strong bodies, minds, and hearts.
Read More>>
Sunset Lantern Walk
Bring your lantern and explore a meadow at dusk
Sunday, November 05, 2023, 3:30 pm (sunset @4:40)
In participation of the Land Trusts of Lower Fairfield County, we are participating in the Walk Your Land Trust Series and hosting a lantern walk of the Nick Parisot Memorial Trail. Join us, bring your lantern, and explore a meadow at twilight, Read More>>
Stewardship Sundays - Fall 2023: Inclusive community workdays
Four Sundays this fall, @ 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Stewardship Sundays — led by WLT and its youth interns — is an opportunity for people of all ages to get out there, improve the environment, meet like-minded folk, and take home some skills to apply in your yard and garden.
All are welcome; come and join us! Read More >>
Poetry in the Preserve: an inclusive live poetry reading in a meadow
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 2:00-4:00 pm
🌧️ Poetry in the Preserve - Location Change — Wilton Library's Rimer Room
The Wilton Land Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Chapter of the Connecticut Poetry Society have come together to offer a unique and immersive and unique live poetry reading program. This program offers an opportunity for participants to relax and listen to poems in a beautiful meadow setting. Attendees may share poems of their own with the group Read More>>
Books and a Blanket: Halloween! 🎃👻💀
Sunday, October 15th, 2023 - 10;00 - 12:00
Wear your costumes, bring your blanket, enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a trick-or-treat Halloween parade. Read More>>
SOLD OUT
Create & Connect: A Plein Air Watercolor Workshop in a Meadow
POSTPONED to TBD rain date
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Friends of Weir Farm, and artist Bob Callahan have come together to offer a unique painting program. Join us as Bob takes the mystery out of watercolor and guides us through painting in a meadow. Bring your chair and join us. Read More>>
Trekking Together: A fall Guided Hike
🌧️ CANCELED 🌧️
Saturday, Oct. 07, 2023, @ 10:00 am
Join us for an immersive trek through Wilton's beautiful environment with our staff naturalists leading the way. Come with your curiosity and questions, and let's explore together! Read More>>
Wellness Walk: Experience fresh air together!
POSTPONED to rain date - Tuesday, Oct. 03, 10:15 am
Sept. Books and a Blanket: An immersive children's book reading series
Friday, September 22, 10:00-11:00 am
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book-reading experience. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft. Bring your blanket and enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a short nature walk. Read More>>
Birds & Binoculars: An educational birding hike with Joe Bear
Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, @ 8:00-10:00 am
The birding expedition is led by our expert birder, environmentalist, gardener, and Wilton resident Joe Bear. Our spring migration bird walk will explore Wilton Land Trust’s Schenck's Island trail. Read More>>
June - Books and a Blanket: an immersive children's book reading series
POSTPONED to rain date: Friday, June 30th
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book-reading experience. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft. Bring your blanket and enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a short nature walk. Read More>>
Stewardship Sundays - Spring 2023: inclusive community workdays
Five Sundays this spring, @ 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Stewardship Sundays — led by WLCT and its youth interns — is an opportunity for people of all ages to get out there, improve the environment, meet like-minded folk, and take home some skills to apply in your yard and garden.
All are welcome, come and join us! Read More >>
Turtle Time: a live turtle educational event
Sunday, June 04, 2023 at 10:00 am
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, and theTurtleRoom have come together to offer you a morning of Turtles and Tortoises. They are one of the two most endangered groups of vertebrates on the planet. Come learn about the secret lives of these rare and endangered species, and learn how you can become a turtle hero. Read More>>
Trekking Together: A spring Guided Hike
Saturday, May 27, 2023, @ 10:00 am
Join us for an immersive trek through Wilton's beautiful environment with our staff naturalists leading the way. We'll journey from Woodcock Nature Center's Orange Trail across Spectacle Lane and into WLCT's Spectacle Land Trail. Our trek will take us through a meadow, beside a pond, and next to a stream, with some uneven terrain and occasional larger rocks to traverse. So come with your curiosity and questions, and let's explore together! Read More>>
May - Books and a Blanket: an immersive children's book reading series
Friday, May 19th, 2023, 10:00-11:00 am
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book-reading experience. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft. Bring your blanket and enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a short nature walk. Read More>>
Birding Expedition: an educational birding hike with Joe Bear
Saturday, May 13th, 2023, @ 10:00-11:00 am SOLD OUT
The birding expedition is led by our expert birder, environmentalist, gardener, and Wilton resident Joe Bear. Our spring migration bird walk will explore Wilton Land Trust’s Schenck's Island trail. Read More>>
Trekking Together: Peepers & Cheepers: A Spring Ephemeral Walk
Saturday, April 22, 2023, @ 10:00 am
This hike is all about exploring the world of spring ephemerals, plants that pop up in early spring, produce leaves, flowers, and seeds but then disappear when the summer perennials are at the peak of their display. You'll have the chance to spot, identify, and learn about a variety of ephemerals, including trillium, bloodroot, twin leaf, false rue anemone, and wild ginger. Read More>>
WLCT 2023 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 pm, zoom
You are cordially invited to the 58th Annual Meeting of the WLCT, where we will hear from our President, Treasurer, Committees, and Executive Director. The Public meeting will be held remotely, via zoom, on Wednesday, February 22rd, at 7:00 pm.
The highlight of the evening is our guest speaker, Geordie Elkins, Executive Director of Highstead. His talk will illuminate the importance of creating native habitats, preserving biodiversity with the Ecotype Project, large and small-scale habitat protection and restoration, and more! Read More >>
Sunset Lantern Walk
Bring your lantern, and explore a meadow at dusk
Sunday, November 06, 2022, 4:00pm
In participation of the Land Trusts of lower Fairfield county, we are participating in the Walk Your Land Trust Series and hosting a lantern walk of the Nick Parisot Memorial Trail. Join us, bring your lantern, and explore a meadow at twilight, Read More>>
Halloween Special!!! 🎃🦇👻
Books and a Blanket: an immersive children's book reading series
Sunday, October 23, 2022, 10:00-11:00 am
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book reading experience. Come in your Halloween costumes, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft. Bring your blanket and enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a short nature walk. Read More>>
Poetry in the Preserve: an inclusive live poetry reading in a meadow
Saturday, October 15, 2022, 2:00-4:00 pm
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Chapter of the Connecticut Poetry Society have come together to offer a unique and immersive and unique live poetry reading program. This program offers an opportunity for participants to relax and listen to poems in a beautiful meadow setting. Attendees may share a poem of their own with the group. Read More>>
eBird Basics Workshop at WLCT's Slaughter Fields
In partnership with Woodcock Nature Center
Saturday, October 15, 2022, 7:30-9:30am
If you love birds, spend time birdwatching, or want to start, then eBird by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a great way to discover species in your area, find out where you can see them, and record your own observations! The WLCT and WNC have joined forces to host an eBird workshop, led by WNC educator Tommy McCarthy, on WLCT's beautiful Slaughter Fields in Wilton. Read More>>
2022 - Fall Stewardship Sundays: inclusive community workdays
Four Sundays this fall, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Stewardship Sundays — led by WLCT and its youth interns — is an opportunity for people of all ages to get out there, improve the environment, meet like-minded folk, and take home some skills to apply in your yard and garden.
All are welcome, come and join us! Read More >>
Trekking Together: A Fall Guided Hike
Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Nick Parisot Memorial Trail
Rain date, 10.01.2022
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust and the Woodcock Nature Center have come together to offer immersive guided hikes across Wilton. Learn about Wilton's environment by walking through it with staff naturalists. Read More>>
Books and a Blanket: an immersive children's book reading series
Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, 10:00-11:00 am
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book reading experience. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft. Bring your blanket and enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a short nature walk. Read More>>
Birds of Prey: a live raptor event
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, 11:00 am SOLD OUT - email to be put on the waitlist.
To increase public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey, the Wilton Land Conservation Trust is hosting a fun and educational family program. Come and peek into the mysterious lives of New England Raptors in a WLCT meadow. Join us as we welcome the Sharon Audubon Center at the Wilton Land Conservation Trust’s Walter Preserve. Read More>>
Books and a Blanket: an immersive children's book reading series
Friday, May 20th, 2022, 10:00-11:00 am
Friday, June 17th, 2022, 10:00-11:00 am
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book reading experience. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft. Bring your blanket and enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a short nature walk. Read More>>
2022 - Spring Stewardship Sundays: inclusive community workdays
Six Sundays this spring, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Stewardship Sundays — led by WLCT and its youth interns — is an opportunity for people of all ages to get out there, improve the environment, meet like-minded folk, and take home some skills to apply in your yard and garden.
All are welcome, come and join us! Read More >>
Turtle Time: a live turtle educational event
Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 10:00 - 11:30 PM
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, and theTurtleRoom have come together to offer you a morning of Turtles and Tortoises. They are one of the two most endangered groups of vertebrates on the planet. Come, learn about the secret lives of these rare and endangered species, and learn how you can become a turtle hero.
Trekking Together: A Spring Guided Hike
Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10:00 - 12:00 pm
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust and the Woodcock Nature Center have come together to offer immersive guided hikes across Wilton. Take a break from the stress of work or school and explore the natural world around you.
Learn about Wilton's environment by walking through it with staff naturalists. Read More>>
WLCT 2022 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 23, 7:00 pm, zoom
You are cordially invited to the 57th Annual Meeting of the WLCT, where we will hear from our President, Treasurer, Committees, and Executive Director. The meeting will be held remotely, via zoom, on Wednesday, February 23th, at 7:00 pm. The highlight of the evening is our guest speaker, Dr. Mark C. Urban. Read More >>
Books and a Blanket: an immersive children's book reading event
Wednesday, August 25 at 10 am — Friday, September 24 at 10 am — Sunday, October 24 at 10 am
SOLD OUT
Immerse yourself in nature and join us for our three-part books and a blanket series. Bring your blanket and enjoy a relaxing story, some arts and crafts, and a short nature walk. Read More>>
Trekking Together: A fall guided hike
Co-hosted by the Woodcock Nature Center and the Wilton Land Conservation Trust
Saturday, October 02, 2021 - 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Saturday, October 09, 2021 - 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Take a break from the stress of work or school and explore the natural world around you.
Learn about Wilton's environment by walking through it with staff naturalists. Read More>>
Turtle Time: a live turtle educational event
Sunday, October 03, 2021 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
Co -hosted by the Turtle Room and the Wilton Land Conservation Trust
Turtles and Tortoises are one of the two most endangered groups of vertebrates on the planet.
Come, learn about the secret lives of these rare and endangered species, and learn how you can become a turtle hero. Read More >>
Create and Connect: a painting workshop SOLD OUT
Friday, September 17, 2021 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Join the renowned Karen Siegel of the Silvermine Studio on a crisp and clear fall evening as she guides you through painting a watercolor landscape of the blissful Slaughter Field. Connect with nature, community, and yourself while creating a personalized watercolor painting.
All levels are welcome to this relaxing and fun event! Read More>>
Comstock Hill Cemetery - Summer 2021 Stewardship Workday
Sunday, June 27, 2021 - 1:30 pm
In honor of Independence Day 2021 and the 247th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War, the Wilton Land Conservation Trust, in partnership with the Drum Hill Chapter NSDAR, invites the community to celebrate our nation's Independence by stewarding the Comstock Hill Cemetery. This cemetery is the final resting grounds for seven Revolutionary War Patriots. Read More>>
Our Beech trees are dying - Live Zoom Presentation by Robert E. Marra, PhD
Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6:00 pm via Zoom
Beech leaf disease (BLD)causes premature leaf drop and thin canopies, making the trees more susceptible to pests and infections. Register for the live presentation, tune in, and learn from Robert E. Marra, Ph.D. Associate Scientist in the Department of Plant Pathology & Ecology at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Learn More
Stewardship Sundays - Spring 2021
| Sunday | April 18, 2021 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | May 02, 2021 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | May 16, 2021 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | June 06, 2021 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
Thank you for taking an interest in the environment and our community.
Help Restore the American Chestnut Tree
Saturday, May 22, 2021 | 1:00 - 4:00pm
In partnership with The American Chestnut Foundation, The Wilton Land Conservation Trust establishedd a Germplasm Conservation Orchard at 183 Ridgefield Road. This workday was made possible by Ring's End. Read More
Spring Guided Hike: Explore Your Backyard!
1. Saturday, May 15, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:30 am
2. Saturday, May 15, 2021 | 11:30 - 1:00 pm
3. Saturday, May 22, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:30 pm
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust co-hosted a Spring Guided Hike on the Harrison Smith Preserve with the Woodcock Nature Center. Read More
WLCT 2021 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 24 - 7:00 - 8:00 pm
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Wilton Land Conservation Trust held its annual meeting remotely via zoom. Read More
Stewardship Sundays - Fall 2020
| Sunday | September 27, 2020 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | October 11, 2020 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | October 25, 2020 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | November 08, 2020 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
In the fall of 2020, we stewarded four preserves with one goal, building a community around nature. Read more.
Fall Guided Hike: Explore Your Backyard!
1. Saturday, October 17, 2020 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
2. Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
3. Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 12:00 - 1:30 pm (opened due to high demand - limited to our waitlist)
On Saturday, October 17 and 24, The Wilton Land Conservation Trust co-hosted a Fall Guided Hike on the Nick Parisot Memorial Trail with the Woodcock Nature Center. Read More
A Conservation Conversation
Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 5:00 pm
On Thursday, August 20, the Wilton Land Conservation Trust co-hosted a virtual conversation with the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) to share the success story of 183 with local State legislators and Connecticut's Conservation Community. Read More
Comstock Hill Cemetery - Summer 2020 Stewardship Workday
Sunday, June 28, 2020 - 1:30 pm
On June 28, 2020, in partnership with the Drum Hill Chapter NSDAR, the Wilton Land Conservation Trust celebrated Independence Day 2020 and the 246th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War by stewarding the Comstock Hill Cemetery. This cemetery is the final resting grounds for six Revolutionary War Patriots. Read More