2010 GreenCircle Award

Prospect Land Trust 

receives the 2010 GreenCircle Award

for its Environmental Achievements

Prospect Land Trust receives the 2010 GreenCircle Award for its Environmental Achievements on December 9, 2011 by The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The program marked the thirteenth anniversary of the GreenCircle awards program that celebrates voluntary efforts, both large and small, that make a difference in the state of Connecticut. Since the Agency launched the GreenCircle Award Program in 1998, approximately 1000 entities have been recognized for more than 1425 projects that have made a real difference in preserving natural resources and protecting the quality of the state’s air, water and lands. The Prospect Land Trust is proud to be an organization that continues to make a positive environmental impact in the Town of Prospect and the State of Connecticut. 

If you too would like to be a part of an organization that has a positive impact on the quality of life in your community and not only cares about today but looks to the future than you should join us in our efforts.

You can start by becoming a member. Prospect Land Trust operates on a calendar year and we are now accepting membership renewals and new memberships. Your employer may be one of the companies that will match a gift made by you. Matching gifts are a chance to make your contribution worth even more. You can consider the Prospect Land Trust in your estate plans; by doing so you would leave a lasting legacy and help us preserve Prospects Natural heritage for generations to come. You can meet us monthly on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Prospect Library Community Room. You with family and friends can join us for one of our many activities held each year: hikes, guest speakers, star gazing, cemetery tour, kite day, owl prowl, and CT trails day to name a few.

Each year Prospect Land Trust looks to expand our outreach programs and need your support and assistance to do so. So won’t you please consider becoming part of our GreenCircle and be an active member of the Prospect Land Trust.

Joel Meisel, Ph.D President PLT, Joan Altmann Board Member, Daniel C. Esty Commissioner DEEP

Prospect Land Trust receives $500 Community Grant from IBM

IBM Community Grants program provides cash or IBM products to eligible community organizations and schools where IBM employees and retirees are actively volunteering, and in support of specific projects. In honor of their commitment along with pledged service hours IBMers are awarded along with their chosen non-profit organization. 

This recognition was recently given to IBMer Bill Rinckel for his volunteer work with the Prospect Land Trust. Bill is an on going member of the Prospect Land Trust, the Property Steward of the College Farms Hiking trail and he is also one of the newest members to the PLT Board of Directors.

The grant money will be used for trail maintenance/improvements and any property management needs that may arise in the future at College Farms.

College Farms is located at 29 Cambridge Drive, is open to the public for passive recreation and has a red blazed loop trail that is approximately 8/10ths of a mile. There is public parking and access to the trail located at the end of Yale Farms Lane cul-de-sac. This particular preserve consists of approximately 5.43 acres that was set aside as open space in 1999 as part of the subdivision process. This property has springs and wetlands, mature forests, Mountain Laurel thickets, rocky ledges and an abundance of wild life. It also has a vernal (or spring) pool, which is a rare, and fragile ecosystem that is critical for sustaining many threatened or endangered animal species. In Connecticut these species include spotted, Jefferson’s and marbled salamanders, wood frogs, eastern spadefoot toads, and fairy shrimp. The preserve also provides protected open space in the middle of a residential neighborhood, a benefit touted by realtors that enhances the property values of the entire neighborhood.

H. William (Bill) Rinckel, PMP, CPE

                                   Executive Project Manager Global Solutions,

                   Integration and Deployment IBM Global Technology Services

 

                                  

       

"Star Gazing"

Star Gazing Night

Prospect Land Trust to co-sponsor an evening with the Astronomical Society of New Haven

It's hard to image, but approximately ten minutes from the center of Prospect, we can find the Yale Observatory located in Bethany! It is the Prospect Land Trust's pleasure to co-sponsor an evening of star gazing with the Astronomical Society of New Haven
(  www.asnh.org/ ) on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. At this open house, there will be a full complement of astronomers as well as observatories from which we can view the evening skies. We should have the opportunity to observe Jupiter, a first quarter Moon, and lots of other objects to look at like star clusters, galaxies, nebula and more. There will also be a hands on Meteorite collection. As long as you can see stars from your home, the observatory will be open! So, please plan on joining us for an evening that promises to be a "STELLER" evening!

Directions to the Bethany Observatory, 111 Hilldale Road:

- Follow Route 69 South.

- Turn right onto Litchfield Turnpike (It will be your seventh right after crossing Route 42.)

- Continue 150 feet and turn a slight left onto Carrington Rd.

- Go one-tenth of a mile and turn right onto Hilldale Rd.

- Continue four-tenths of a mile and you will find the Observatory located on the right after a sharp uphill curve in the road.

- Look for signs-"Observatory Open House Night"

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Owl Prowl 11/12/11 & Star Gazing 12/2/11

OWL PROWL at Prospect Reservoir

Prospect Land Trust was invited to co-sponsor an Owl Prowl with the Region Water Authority

November 12, 2011 at 7pm Join us in search for owls at the Prospect Reservoir. PLT was invited to co-sponsor this event lead by the Regional Water Authority’s recreational program. Depending on ground conditions, we may walk a short distance. Wear good shoes and bring a flashlight. Meet at the intersection of Tress Rd. & Cornwall Ave. No pets, please.

Directions Traveling east on Rt. 68 (towards Cheshire), turn right into Chatfield Road. At the end of Tress Road you will see a gate to the entrance of the Prospect Reservoir. On street parking.

Star Gazing Night

Prospect Land Trust to co-sponsor an evening with the Astronomical Society of New Haven

It's hard to image, but approximately ten minutes from the center of Prospect, we can find the Yale Observatory located in Bethany! It is the Prospect Land Trust's pleasure to co-sponsor an evening of star gazing with the Astronomical Society of New Haven (www.asnh.org) on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. At this open house, there will be a full complement of astronomers as well as observatories from which we can view the evening skies. We should have the opportunity to observe Jupiter, a first quarter Moon, and lots of other objects to look at like star clusters, galaxies, nebula and more. There will also be a hands on Meteorite collection. As long as you can see stars from your home, the observatory will be open! So, please plan on joining us for an evening that promises to be a "STELLER" evening!

Directions to the Bethany Observatory, 111 Hilldale Road:

- Follow Route 69 South.

- Turn right onto Litchfield Turnpike (It will be your seventh right after crossing Route 42.)

- Continue 150 feet and turn a slight left onto Carrington Rd.

- Go one-tenth of a mile and turn right onto Hilldale Rd.

- Continue four-tenths of a mile and you will find the Observatory located on the right after a sharp uphill curve in the road.

- Look for signs-"Observatory Open House Night"

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Star Gazing Event

Tonight's Star Gazing Event has been put off until futher notice. We hope to arrange for another event in the near future.
Please join us for our upcoming Owl Prowl!