Wilton Land Trust Staff

Wilton, CT — March 31, 2025

Dear Friends,
As many of you know, our Executive Director, David McCarthy, is leaving the Wilton Land Trust (WLT) effective today. David has accepted the position of Executive Director at Joshua’s Trust Conservation and Historic Trust in Mansfield Center, CT, where he will continue to develop his passion for land preservation and community engagement. David has been with the WLT for 5 years and helped guide us through a period of tremendous growth and development of our organization.

During his tenure as our Executive Director, David significantly strengthened and expanded our community outreach programs by instituting internship programs with high school students, partnering with the Wilton Library on reading programs, deepening our engagement with the Scouts and instituting volunteer workdays at Chestnut Meadows and throughout our properties.

David also worked tirelessly to expand the membership of the WLT and helped greatly to improve our financial health. In part due to his energetic donor engagement, the WLT membership has increased by 60% and contributions have grown by 240% since 2020. David also actively pursued corporate sponsorships on behalf of WLT, including creating a significant new partnership with ASML. In short, David’s ability to generate enthusiastic support for the WLT has positioned it for success and long-term sustainability.

The foundation of the WLT is strong, and we are committed to our mission of connecting conservation and community. We will miss David’s energy and enthusiasm, and we are looking forward to building on all that he developed.

We wish David well in his new position at Joshua’s Trust.

Craig Johnson, President

Wilton, CT — March 31, 2025 — The WLT says goodbye to Christian Malone, Stewardship Programs & Intern Manager. It is with mixed emotions that we announce that Christian Malone will be leaving the Wilton Land Trust at the end of this month. Christian has been a vital part of our team, and his contributions have made a lasting impact on our mission. From advancing our habitat restoration efforts to accelerating our internship initiatives and enhancing stewardship across our properties, Christian has truly gone above and beyond.

His passion for conservation, commitment to our community, and dedication to the Land Trust have been evident every step of the way. Christian, you will be missed by all of us here at the WLT. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and know that you’ll continue to inspire others with your work.

Thank you for being such an integral part of the WLT family.