Together we are powerful, and we do, indeed, make a difference. The Litchfield Land Trust provides tangible, measurable, and undeniably effective means to participate in the change that we want to see in the world. We are actively working in our community to identify and protect strategic core forests, meadows, and irreplaceable agricultural lands.
The vitalizing beauty of our many undeveloped forested and agricultural lands is revered by locals and visitors alike. However, the value and services provided by these protected lands is far greater than the wonderful aesthetic.

•  Wildlife and biodiversity
•  Nature walks and hiking trails
•  Clean water
•  Fresh air
•  Preserving farms and healthy soils
•  Birding and fishing
•  Mitigating climate change
•  Community gardens
•  Connecting communities to the land and its history

For many, daunting political, economic, and environmental problems seem well outside of our influence. Sometimes, it feels like it is impossible to actively participate in positive long-term change.
With financial or land donations to the Litchfield Land Trust, you can collaborate with our community of conservationists to make a real difference, right here, and right now. Your donation will ripple positive effects through time as the land is protected in perpetuity. Donations will continue to resonate regionally, and beyond, as collective preservation steps form larger corridors of conserved land. These efforts will continue to enhance the region and the world around us.

The broad ambition of the Litchfield Land Trust is to become the keystone organization integrating land conservation and stewardship in Litchfield and the surrounding environment to protect and enhance the natural resources that define our shared healthy, rural lifestyle. 

Fulfilling this mission would result in the LLT becoming the “go to” organization for: 

• The management of its current owned property and easements, with an emphasis on furthering the development of “connected lands” that create an “emerald conservation mosaic” surrounding Litchfield,
• Collaboration with other conservation organizations regarding the “conservation mosaic”,
• Collaboration with large private landowners who are currently the principal stewards of our shared, outdoor amenities, farms, view scape, watershed, woodlands, etc.
• Facilitation of the acquisition and stewardship of conservation and conservation development opportunities.

Purpose, Conservation, protect, preservation, legacy, promise, future, passion, life, character, footprints, environment, generations… 

The Litchfield Land Trust plays a vital role in preserving the natural habitats, open spaces, and local character of our town for future generations. Through strategic land conservation, we protect our town’s natural beauty while protecting wildlife biodiversity, and agricultural viability.  We build partnerships between citizens, government, and businesses to fund conservation projects which benefit every citizen. When it comes to safeguarding the places we love for our children and grandchildren, LLT leads the way. 

The Litchfield Land Trust is dedicated to preserving the rural character and natural resources of our town. Founded in 1968, our non-profit organization protects over 4,100 acres of open spaces, forests, farms, and wildlife habitats for the enjoyment of current and future generations. We achieve our mission through land acquisition, conservation easements, and stewardship of conserved properties. Our members, donors, partners, and volunteers make it possible to ensure clean air and water, recreation, and education about our natural heritage. The Land Trust will continue to strategically conserve land, promote connections to nature, and inspire an ethic of conservation in the Litchfield community. Together, we can preserve what we love about Litchfield for the future.