April is National Poetry Month and April 22 is Earth Day! To celebrate both events, the Land Trust of West Haven is collaborating with the Board of Education by hosting a nature-themed poetry contest for 3rd, 4th, and 8th-grade students. The winning poems will be revealed at an award ceremony on Friday, April 26, at […]

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 Bike/Walk path between Oak Street and Alschuler Plaza any time between 9-11 AM.  REGISTER HERE There is parking […]

Take a walk along the boardwalk and look for some of the notable people who called West Haven home. Saturday, June 8, 2024 10 am – 2 pm Facilities building on the boardwalk at Old Grove Park. The first 50 participants to finish the Scavenger Hunt will receive a Land Trust Challenge Coin! The event […]

Reception with introductions to neighbors who are active tribal members, authors, environmental advocates, & researchers. Discussion with Q&A to learn more about their work, our community, and each other. Free and Open to the Public! Organized by ArtsWestCT and co-sponosred by Land Trust of West Haven and Menunkatuck Audubon Society.

In celebration of National Poetry Month and Earth Day, the Land Trust of West Haven joined forces with the West Haven Board of Education to host its 2025 Poetry Contest. Students from Grades 3 through 8 were invited to submit nature-themed poems, showcasing their creativity and environmental awareness. This year’s winners demonstrated exceptional talent across […]

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 […]