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“To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment”
~ Jane Austen


	WATERBURY FIELD FOREVER The Darien Land Trust is pleased to announce the start of its campaign to preserve Waterbury Field. Thanks to a generous gift from the Joslin family, we have the chance to preserve the meadow at the corner of Hollow Tree Ridge Road and Hanson Road-forever! Please give generously to ensure the success of this appeal. [Download DL-WaterburyFact sheet]
	DLT Newsletter- Spring 2008 [Download PDF...]
	Darien Eagle Scout Andrew Gagne and his team completes project in Olson Woods The Darien Land Trust completed a long over-due restoration of the trails in this lovely property last summer. The Darien Boy Scouts, among other volunteers, were instrumental in the completion of Phase 1 of the restoration. This included new fencing, a new bridge and boardwalk, restored paths, safe off-road parking and a massive clean-up. Visitors can now enjoy a stroll on the double- width paths that follow the Noroton River and observe the diverse bird life from strategically placed rocks. Phase 2 will involve the control of invasive plants and replanting of indigenous species.
	Darien Land Trust completes important Holly Pond Acquisition With thanks to the generosity of Nancy Kranz, a parcel on Holly Pond that was first donated in 1973 by neighboring families was completed in September. This parcel is one of our beautiful Holly Pond properties that provide important habitat for birdlife. This sanctuary is important both for local birds and is a vital stopover for migrating birds as it is situated on coastal migration routes.
	Invasive Species Removal on Land Trust Properties The Darien Land Trust is participating in the State of Connecticut's initiative to create healthier coastal habitats by removing the Common Reed (Phragmites australis) on several of our properties. Phragmites is an aggressively growing exotic plant which negatively impacts the function and bio diversity of Long Island Sound. Removing the Phragmites will promote the return of native vegetation, which provides safe habitat and nourishment for wildlife and restore visibility to the tidal marshes for the residents of Darien. [Read more....]
	Darien Land Trust Acquires 2 acres on Hollow Tree Ridge Road Just before the close of 2007, the Darien Land Trust received an important gift of land on Hollow Tree Ridge Road. The property totals 6.89 acres, permanently conserved as Open Space. This includes a 2-acre direct gift to the Darien Land Trust and 4.89 acres held in a conservation easement.The property owners have owned the land, part of the old Ox Ridge bridle trail, for some forty years. It was the donors' generous wish to permanently preserve their beautiful woodland property for future generations. [Read more...]
	Darien Land Trust Annual Meeting — Sunday, November 4th at 5:00 p.m., Noroton Yacht Club Guest Speaker Donald S. Strait, Executive Director of Connecticut Fund for the Environment, will talk about the environmental successes and priorities we face now ~ and how we all can get involved! [Read more...]


	Darien Land Trust Acquires 77 Nearwater Lane August 15, 2007 – The Darien Land Trust (DLT), through the generosity of an anonymous donor via a grant from The New York Community Trust, today acquired the property located at 77 Nearwater Lane in Darien. Adjacent to two open space properties presently owned by the Land Trust, this acquisition brings the acreage under conservation along the marshes and tidal wetlands of Holly Pond on Nearwater Lane to nearly six acres. [Read more...]