Welcome to the Old Saybrook Land Trust
Old Saybrook, with its wealth of natural resources, is a beautiful place to live and to visit. The estuary of the Connecticut River has been both nationally and internationally recognized for its ecological significance, provides habitat for a number of rare and endangered species and is an important stopover for migrating waterfowl, as well as a critical spawning area for fish. Rich tidal wetlands fringe the town’s southern boundary along Long Island Sound, with two tidal river systems providing additional significant habitat. No less important are the forested uplands of the town, a complex of rocky outcrops interspersed with rich inland wetland habitat.
The Old Saybrook Land Trust is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, 100% volunteer-run organization. Our mission is to preserve open space and protect the town's valuable natural resources for the benefit of the general public.
OSLT Upcoming Events
LAND TRUSTS PHOTO CONTEST
It's that time again! Start looking through all those great photos you took last year...
The Land Trusts Photo Contest is about finding and celebrating the hidden treasures in our own back yard. It is an incentive for people to visit land trust properties, observe conservation at work and recognize the vital contribution that land trusts make to our communities.
Details and entry information at http://www.landtrustsphotocontest.org
Survey to find how you would like to see The Preserve used:
Take a survey to give your opinion about what activities should be allowed at The Preserve. Takes less than 5 minutes. Your anonymous responses will be used in The Preserve's forest management plan. The final plan is due later this year. It will recommend a final trail system and a list of allowable uses among other things. LINK
Suellen Kozey McCuin Fund
At the request of Suellen Kozey McCuin's husband, Scott McCuin, the OSLT established a fund in her name to use for future conservation projects. Donations may be made online using the button at the bottom of this page. Pictured at left are members of Suellen's family and some of her close friends. The group hiked together in The Preserve to honor Suellen's life on what would have been her 50th birthday. Suellen passed away after a brief illness on August 21, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother and key force in the effort to preserve the 1,000 acre forest for more than 16 years, never wavering in her belief that this land would some day be permanently protected.
Letterboxing!
Letterboxing at Great Cedars West! Girl Scout Toop 62128 refurbished and improved the trail for their Silver Award project. See the updated clues to 10 boxes.
2017 OSLT Scholarship Awarded
Erin Stangel and OSLT President, Mike Urban
Stewardship Event
3rd Saturday of each month
8:30-9:30 am
Meet at our property behind 154 Main Street. All are welcome to come lend a hand! For more information, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..