by Southington Land Trust | Feb 22, 2021 | Community
Thank you Troop 32 for their help at our Wedgewood Sanctuary! On Saturday, January 23rd, scouts from Troop 32 in Southington, parents and Land Trust members brought lumber salvaged from an old deck to our Wedgewood Sanctuary to build a bridge. The scouts had removed...
by Southington Land Trust | Nov 9, 2017 | Animals, Living in CT, Planting, Recycling
You can protect wildlife and their habitat with these great tips from Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust: IN YOUR COMMUNITY Support local & regional efforts to protect natural habitats and wildlife corridors (like the Southington Land Trust!) Teach children...
by Southington Land Trust | Aug 10, 2017 | Living in CT, Planting
Some ideas for helping create and improve habitat for native plants and animals. 1. Lawns. How much lawn do you really want or need? Lawns are the highest maintenance item in the backyard. Lawns require a lot of time, attention and money. They also are heavy consumers...
by Southington Land Trust | Feb 16, 2017 | Nature of the Month, Planting
Burning bush are invasive species and home owners are encouraged to remove them from their property and wooded areas as they take over space needed for native plant species that support native animals. The State of CT highway department no longer plants these along...
by Southington Land Trust | Feb 5, 2016 | Nature of the Month
These common residents of wet areas are usually the first avian sign of spring, returning to Connecticut in early February. We think of them as the very first migrants to return. This warm winter, however, here seem to be many red winged blackbirds who have not...
