Join volunteers from the Land Trust of West Haven, Inc. to help with a beach clean-up. All are welcome, including children if accompanied by an adult. Come to the Park/Rec Activities Building in Old Grove Park on the Bike/Walk path between Oak Street and Alschuler Plaza any time between 9-11 AM. There is parking in […]
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 […]
Join volunteers from the Land Trust of West Haven to help with a beach clean-up. All are welcome, including children if accompanied by an adult. Come to the Park/Rec Activities Building in Old Grove Park on the Boardwalk between Oak Street and Alschuler Plaza any time between 9 AM and 11 AM. Please register here: […]
The City of West Haven and the Land Trust of West Haven are proud to announce the grand opening of Eco Park, a new coastal environmental space designed to restore native habitat and provide environmental education opportunities for the community. The public is invited to attend a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, June 11, from […]
Thursday, June 18 5:30 PM First Congregational Church on the Green We are pleased to invite you to a special meeting of the Land Trust to introduce a remarkable new book by Land Trust founder Steve Hildrich. Steve's book, Saving Our Shore – West Haven's 40-Year Struggle to Keep the Savin Rock Shore Public: A Documentary […]
with DeAva Lambert, CT Co-Chair, LIS Partnership Thriving, Habitats & Abundant Wildlife Work Group, Connecticut DEEP Climate change is no longer a distant concern-it's already reshaping Connecticut's shoreline. Rising seas, stronger storms, coastal flooding, and habitat loss are affecting our communities, wildlife, and quality of life. Join DeAva Lambert of Connecticut DEEP as she explores […]
with Colin Puckett, Save the Sound Discover how everyday activities affect the health of Long Island Sound and the wildlife that depends on it. Through an engaging demonstration using Save the Sound's interactive Enviroscape watershed model, you'll see how stormwater runoff and pollution travel from our neighborhoods to our waterways - and learn practical green […]
with Deb Abibou, Connecticut Sea Grant Discover how shoreline restoration and climate adaptation can help protect Long Island Sound and the communities that depend on it. Deb Abibou will explore practical, nature-based approaches to creating healthier coastal habitats, reducing the impacts of flooding and erosion, and building a more resilient shoreline for the future. Coastal […]
with Juliana Barrett and Maggie Cozens, Connecticut Sea Grant Join Our Pollinator Party! Kids and adults can learn about pollen and pollinators, look at flowers and their pollen under a hand lens, and learn why native plants are important for insects like monarch butterflies. Kids can create a paper butterfly craft to take home with […]
Join Connecticut Land Conservation Council, Land Trust of West Haven, and Black and Brown Soul Cycle for a Bird and Bike event at West Haven beach. Meet at Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary on Beach St, West Haven, CT 06516. Route: Bike along the West Haven beach boardwalk/bike path to the new Eco Park (a shoreline […]
with Will Perret, Senior Coordinator, Coastal Stewardship, Audubon Connecticut Discover the remarkable birds that make our beaches their home. Learn about the history of beach-nesting species along West Haven's shoreline, how their populations are monitored, and the management and enforcement efforts that help protect them. Explore the challenges these vulnerable birds face — and how we […]
with Laura Schwanof, Landscape Architect & Ecological Practice Leader Discover how native plants can transform your home garden into a beautiful, resilient landscape that supports pollinators, provides habitat for wildlife, and contributes to a healthier environment. Learn practical tips for selecting and incorporating native plants into your garden while creating a thriving outdoor space that […]