Protecting Land and Preserving Heritage. Forever.
The following article is from our Spring 1996 newsletter. A 6.8 acre parcel ahs been donated to Joshua’s Trust by Charles and Mabel Owen. Located between South Eagleville Road and Separatist Road, the property contains a small pond, known to family and friends as “Owen’s Mere.” The land is attractively planted with species that provide […]
New Ridgetop Trails at the Madeline Regan Preserve (Tolland) and Chenes Roche (Willington) With some help from the summer work crew from Eastconn, Joshua’s Trust installed two new ridge-top trails this summer that are worth a peek: Chenes Roche – A key feature of our Chenes Roche Preserve in Willington is a 100 to 200-foot […]
Well, did too many dramatic weather swings keep you from enjoying the outdoors this summer? To me it felt like we were riding a meteorological Ferris Wheel – that the predicted alarming future had arrived already. I guess we’ll see. On the one hand, it was the usual geological story: heavy rain scouring rocks as […]
My husband and I are constantly discussing our lawn. Should we try and get rid of the crab grass? Should we mow it this week? Should we use pesticides? The list goes on and on. Now, I’m always on the side of, leave the crab grass and clover and let it go another week before […]
Sky comes at a premium here in forested inland Connecticut. Thus, Knowlton Hill Preserve is one of Joshua’s Trust’s real gems – the vast, dizzying bowl of the heavens hangs above this knoll. It becomes especially noticeable at twilight while the tall weeds whisper. The preserve’s heart is that glacial drumlin, with flowering meadow, Oriental […]
In lieu of a blog post this week, we are sharing the link to our summer newsletter! If you haven’t gotten a copy in the mail, take a minute to give it a look! Read the newsletter here.
Hello JT Friends and Critters! It’s been some time since our last book review I hope everyone has been getting outside as much as I have! I’ll confess, the long days of summer usually leave me feeling less apt to have my nose in a book and more likely to be found out in my […]
It was never my dream to work at a land trust. In fact, until I interviewed for my position at Joshua’s Trust I had no idea what a land trust even was. Previously, I was working as a teacher for international students at a private school and I loved it. I knew I was making […]
It was pitch dark on a cloudy sweltering night in June (or maybe July). Farmers were already on edge, as the French and Indian War had broken out (sort of) a month before. The year was 1754 (or maybe 1758) – and in eastern CT, a legend was being created. You know what I’m talking […]
I don’t do things “by the book.” By the book works fine for complete newbies & maybe for people who start something but aren’t likely to stick with it. There are dozens, if not hundreds of “do’s & don’ts” sites out there on the web. I’m also lazy. Very lazy. But this method has provided […]
