THE CHESTER LAND TRUST
Chester, Connecticut
Chester Land Trust board member volunteers work in partnership with residents and Town officials to identify land that has conservation possibilities, and determine if and how the acquisition of such parcel could benefit both the Town residents and others in the community. ›› more
2026 Annual Meeting
and 2027 Membership Drive
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Volunteers
Protecting irreplaceable forests, farmlands, wetlands and wildlife
for the purpose of enjoying our natural resources, open spaces
and unique environment for present and future generations.
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The Chester Land Trust
Who We Are
SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
• Mission Statement •
The Chester Land Trust is a volunteer non-profit organization established in 1987. Currently, the Land Trust has 87 gifted or donated preserve acres and an additional 6.7 purchased acres which is the Motley preserve.
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How Land is Acquired
2026 CLT Properties
Carini Preserve
Scudder Preserve
Burr Brook Preserve
Duck Pond Preserve
Piquet Preserve
Wood Preserve
Chester Creek Preserve
Waterhouse Brook Preserve
Rayner Preserve
Gateway Preserve
Constance Baker Motley Preserve
Lakeview Avenue Preserve
The Old Tannery Preserve
Melillo Preserve
The Pines Easement
Brooks Lane, Liberty Ridge Easement
Bush Conservation Easement
Latest News
Chester Land Trust (CLT) will enter its 40th year of operation in 2027. We deeply appreciate the support that you have provided over the years. Together, we have been able to preserve 14 open space properties and provided opportunities for people to connect with nature in a variety of peaceful settings.
Your support has allowed us to expand the onsite parking areas at Carini Preserve and the adjacent Scudder Preserve, develop a ½ mile loop hiking trail (“The Oak Tree Loop Trail”) at Piquet Preserve, and initiate a project called the “Rayner Preserve Adaptation Project” at Rayner Preserve. The main goals of this project are to provide safe access and onsite parking at the Preserve, which has a 650-foot section of Pattaconk Brook running through it. Your support will allow us to maximize this opportunity to make Rayner Preserve a special place to visit.
Since we are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations to CLT are critical for our continued operation. They are deductible from Federal taxes.
CLT Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting will take place at the Chester Meeting House on November 21, 2026, starting at 3 PM. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. We are delighted that Janet Cunningham, Owner and Tour Guide, Wanderlust Ecotours, has agreed to give a presentation called “The Web of Life at Chester Creek.” Join us for a visual tour of Chester Creek's ecosystems from the shaded riparian forests down to the freshwater tidal marsh and into the Connecticut River. We’ll dive into how the watershed works, spotlight the native plants that anchor the creek and meet the birds and mammals that call it home.
2027 Membership Drive
Membership categories and corresponding donation amounts for 2027 are the same as they have been for many years. You can donate by 1) sending a check made out to Chester Land Trust and sending it to P.O. Box 82 or use the on-line payment system on this website. Click the “Membership/Contact Us” tab near the top of the website page, select “Contact Us” and then “Become a Member” to access the payment system. Although we use an on-line system from PayPal, you do not need to have a PayPal account to pay Membership Fees or make a donation using a credit card. Donations in any amount can be made and would be greatly appreciated !!!
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