The Annual Member Meeting of the Land Trust of West Haven will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., City Hall – Basement Room.
The Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for members to come together, hear updates on the progress of our projects, and help shape the future of the Land Trust. We will review accomplishments from the past year, share plans for the year ahead, and welcome input from members.
We are excited to have Juliana Barrett speak on “The Connecticut Coast – What makes our beaches unique?” at the start of our meeting. She is an ecologist and educator with the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program at UConn. Ms. Barrett’s presentation will explore the Connecticut coast in terms of its geology, ecology, plants, and animals. Connecticut’s beaches are different from those directly along the Atlantic Ocean. How does this shape what we see, and how are our shorelines changing over time? Copies of Connecticut’s Sandy Shores: An Introduction to the Geology, Plants and Animals, a 130-page field guide, will be available for purchase.
In addition, the Annual Meeting is when elections to the Board of Directors take place. To vote, you must be a member in good standing, which means having paid the $20 annual fee for 2025. If you are interested in being considered for election, please contact Marilyn Wilkes at 203-415-4712 by October 1. She can discuss the role and other details associated with being a Board Member. Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to support land conservation and stewardship in West Haven.
We encourage all members to attend—your voice and participation make a difference. Following the business portion of the meeting, there will be time for informal conversation and refreshments.
Thank you for your continued commitment to protecting and preserving the natural spaces of West Haven. Please RSVP to marilynwilkes@icloud.com that you will attend so we have enough seating and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you on October 16!