35th Annual
Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
Saturday, March 23, 2019
8:30am - 5:00pm (followed by post-event reception)
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Registration brochure available here >>
Workshop descriptions available here >>
Workshop Schedule available here >>
Preparations are underway for CLCC's 2019 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference - a full day of educational workshops and peer-to-peer networking for those interested in land conservation, followed by an informal reception with friends and colleagues from across the state.
Schedule
7:30 am - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - Plenary Session:
Welcome Address
Awards Ceremony
Plenary Conversation
10:00 am - Break
10:30 am - Workshop Session A (90-minutes)
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:15 pm - Workshop Session B (75-minutes)
2:30 pm - Break
2:45 pm - Workshop Session C (75-minutes)
4:00 pm - Break
4:15 pm - Workshop Session D (45-minutes)
5:00 pm - Reception
Plenary Session Conversation - Getting Land Conservation into the Room Where it Happens
Governor Lamont made it clear in his inaugural address that as a fan of Hamilton he is glad to now be in the “room where it happens” and that he would not be “throwing away his shot.” The Governor’s outlook offers a fresh opportunity to discuss your and CLCC’s vision for accelerating the pace of land conservation in Connecticut over the next four years. Bring your questions and ideas to this interactive conversation about getting land conservation into the room where it happens.
Invited Speakers: Governor Ned Lamont; DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes; others TBA.
Download a Conference Brochure
The 2019 Conference brochure is now available for download. Find it here >>.
Workshop Descriptions Now Available
The 2019 Conference workshop descriptions are available! Read the updated workshop descriptions here >>.
Faculty Bios
Find the 2019 Conference Faculty Bios here >>
Seeking Nominations - 2019 Excellence in Conservation Awards
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council is seeking nominations for its Excellence in Conservation Awards.
Submissions must be received by February 19, 2019. Details here >>.
Announcing the 2019 Diana Atwood Johnson OSWA Photo Contest
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) has partnered with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to sponsor an amateur digital photo contest open to members and the public.
Entries must be received by February 19 (deadline extended). Details here >>.
Join us as a 2019 Conference Sponsor
Be a part of something special! Get your organization or business out in front of the state's largest annual full-day, land conservation gathering. Details here >>
Special Lodging Rates for Conference Attendees
Two great lodging choices this year! For the Inn at Middletown use promo code CTLand when booking online or use CT Land Conservation Council if you reserve by phone at 860-854-6300. The cut-off for the special rate is February 22, 2019. The Quality Inn - Cromwelll features discounted accomodations for conference attendees which include a choice of king or queen beds. Reserve online or call 860-310-4000.
2019 Conference Sneak Peek Now Available
The 2019 Conference features 8 subject matter tracks, 53 workshops, and more. Check out our 2019 Sneak Peek here >>.
Announcing the 2019 Call for Presentations - CLOSED! Thanks to all who submitted proposals!
Submit your proposal for the 2019 Connecticut Land Conservation Council Conference. Details here >> To submit your proposal, click here. Deadline is November 5th!
Thank you 2019 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference Sponsors
~ Conference Patron ~
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New! Sponsor workshops!
Specialty demonstrations and custom workshops that you won't want to miss ... Featuring the following sponsors ~
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~ Conservation Partners ~
Aquarion Water Company Audubon Connecticut
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Housatonic Valley Association Land Trust Alliance
The Nature Conservancy The Trust for Public Land
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Denali Lawrence J. Lunden Foundation
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Connecticut Audubon Society Connecticut Council of Trout Unlimited
CT DEEP - Division of Forestry
CT Fund for the Environment/Save the Sound
Deep River Snacks Highstead Foundation
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Connecticut Farm Bureau Association Farmington River Watershed Association
New England Forestry Foundation New England Mountain Bike Association
Offices of Keith R. Ainsworth, Esq., LLC USDA-NRCS Working Lands Alliance
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~ Service Providers ~
Blue Earth Compost Danosky & Associates Farm Credit East
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The Conservation Fund Meadow Site Services
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Anne Penniman Associates LLC The Conserve-A-Nation Insurance Program by Alliant Insurance
Kerin & Fazio, LLC SWCA Environmental Consultants The Trail Building Company
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Capitol Consulting Connwood Foresters Flanagan Associates
Murtha Cullina, LLP R.P. McDermott Associates, Inc.
Stewart Appraisal Services Vineyard Consulting
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~ Land Trusts ~
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Aspetuck Land Trust Avalonia Land Conservancy
Joshua's Tract Conservation and Historic Trust Redding Land Trust
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Bolton Land Trust Berlin Land Trust
Kent Land Trust Northern Connecticut Land Trust
Salisbury Association Land Trust Shelton Land Conservation Trust
Warren Land Trust Weantinoge Heritage Land Trust
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~Reception Sponsors~
Kinsmen Brewing Company Thimble Island Brewery
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~Musical Guests~
Reelin' Away