A Story of Stewardship


The Farmington Land Trust has a single mission: to protect open space in perpetuity. We do this through acquisition, stewardship, education and advocacy. As one of Connecticut's oldest land trusts, The Farmington Land Trust has pursued this goal since its founding in 1971. 

Thanks to the generosity of its donors, the Land Trust now protects 276 acres of fields, forests, wetlands, scenic vistas, historic sites and wildlife habitat from development. All of the Land Trust's 64 parcels will remain as open space forever, enriching the quality of life for Farmington residents for generations to come.  We appreciate the commitment of our donors to the future of Farmington.

A Board of Directors elected by its membership at the Annual Meeting each April governs the Land Trust.  Current Land Trust members offer invaluable financial and volunteer support for maintaining and preserving the property under the Land Trust’s protection and for acquiring additional open space. The Farmington Land Trust is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization supported by town residents dedicated to the preservation of open space.


For more about our history and our efforts to protect and preserve open space for current and future generations, view the "A Story of Stewardship" video below. 

Save the Date!
Harvest Farm to Table Tasting
 on the 
West District Nature Preserve

September 20th, 3-6pm

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Sample the produce from our local farms prepared by the master chefs  of Billings Forge! 

Enjoy Connecticut wines, spirits, and  our signature cocktail, the "Harvest Bee," as you mingle with friends on the beautiful West District Nature Preserve! 
 
Bid in our silent auction featuring paintings of the preserve by local artists, tickets to a Broadway Bushnell Series performance with pre-theater dinner in the exclusive Horace Bushnell suite, a weekend at the Copper Beech Institute, and more.
 
Hike the trails,  stroll the meadow, and visit the pond of this uniquely beautiful nature preserve, opened only for this special occasion, all while supporting the mission of the Farmington Land Trust!

 Find out more about the Harvest Farm to Table Tasting

Get Involved

There are many ways to 'get involved'! Join us as a member, volunteer for one of our projects or programs, become a steward and help manage a property, get out on the land for a stroll or a hike, or simply read up on events in our newsletter to stay in touch!

Find out how you can get involved.

Our Properties

The Farmington Land Trust is fortunate to have ecologically diverse and historical important properties most of which were donated. 

Learn about the properties.
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