Stewardship Sunday: Chestnut Meadows
Free
The best way to experience nature is to get out there and enjoy it, and our diverse range of community programming brings people closer to the outdoors.
Dedicated volunteers enhance trails, manage meadows, remove invasive species, and restore thriving native habitats. This ongoing commitment ensures that our conserved lands remain healthy, beautiful, and accessible for all.
Through Stewardship Sundays, community members of all ages come together to care for Wilton’s natural landscapes and strengthen their connection to the environment. In just 1.5 hours, participants help maintain trails, restore biodiversity, and support the long-term health of our preserves. This welcoming, hands-on program is open to everyone who wants to make a meaningful difference in our local environment.
In partnership with nonprofits, clubs, and local businesses, we design collaborative projects that restore habitats, improve trails, and deepen the community’s connection to nature.
With over 220 volunteers spending 1,500 hours restoring trails and native habitat at Gregg Preserve, WLT is now one of ASML’s top ten charities by volunteer hours globally.
WLT proudly collaborates with Scout projects, resulting in new footbridges, public seating, information kiosks, new letter boxes, and planting more than 300 native ecotype wildflowers.
Visitors can enjoy the Wilton Garden Club’s designed and planted pollinator garden at Chestnut Meadows, featuring over 700 native ecotype wildflowers.
Our immersive learning events forge lasting connections to the natural world, educate the community on protecting the environment, and inspire a new generation of environmental stewards.
Books & A Blanket is a free, family-friendly series that invites young children and their caregivers to explore nature through stories, creativity, and outdoor play. Offered in partnership with the Wilton Library and Wilton Go Green, this one-hour program is held multiple times throughout the spring and fall. Participants enjoy interactive story time, make an up-cycled nature-themed craft, and take a short walk across Chestnut Meadows. Bring a blanket, breathe in the fresh air, and share a joyful outdoor experience with your little one — picnics welcome!
In partnership with Wildlife in Crisis, the Wilton Land Trust helps rehabilitated wild animals return to their natural habitats on our preserves. These intimate events offer a rare and meaningful opportunity to witness wildlife recovery firsthand and celebrate successful releases. Due to the sensitive nature of these moments, attendance is limited—but videos of past releases are available on our website.
If you’re a fan of our feathered friends, you’ll love Birds & Binoculars, our guided bird-watching hike led by resident bird expert and naturalist Joe Bear. Scheduled during peak migration seasons, this walk through Schenck’s Island invites participants to spot and identify a variety of birds as they pass through Wilton. All ages and experience levels are welcome—bring a friend, enjoy the outdoors, and discover the wonders of birding together.
Being in nature has been linked to various benefits, including lower stress, improved attention, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders, and increased empathy. Spending time outdoors in nature can be a balm for our busy brains. The Wellness Walk is meant to get you outside, breathing the fresh air. In partnership with Stay at Home in Wilton, we spend time in the beautiful outdoors.
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