1. Natural Resources Conservation Academy

LHC is sponsoring a student in the 2018/19 UConn Natural Resources Conservation Academy:

Ananya Aggarwal: Invasive Species

Natural Resources Conservation Academy. The LHC, working closely with Wind Hill Community Farm and Board member Barbara Wagner, sponsored two local high school students in the 2016 program. This highly successful program partners with Connecticut conservation organizations and municipalities to mentor high school students on conservation projects, benefiting the students, their community, and the organization. The students presented their work at a poster session at LHC’s annual meeting on March 22, 2017. Coordinated by UCONN’s Dr. Laura Cisneros, students Chloe Hansen and Laura Nelson were 2018’s participants. LHC and Wind Hill Community Farm is again sponsoring a student in the 2018/19 UConn Natural Resources Conservation Academy: Ananya Aggarwal: Invasive Species
Glastonbury acquisition of Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) property. LHC offered strong support for Glastonbury’s acquisition of the 718 acre MDC land, which spans nine parcels from South Glastonbury to East Glastonbury. We spoke in support at the July 26, 2016 Town Council meeting. This acquisition is among the largest open space efforts in central Connecticut. Over next year, LHC hopes to explore trail potential on the properties.

 

2. Glastonbury Plan of Conservation and Development

LHC presented verbal and written support for Open Space and Farmland preservation; and, sustainability issues for incorporation into the updated POCD.

Glastonbury Plan of Conservation and Development: LHC presented verbal and written support for Open Space and Farmland preservation; and, sustainability issues for incorporation into the updated POCD.
Open Space and Farmland Preservation: Supported funding for 40 acre purchase of land containing headwaters to Grindle Brook, and purchase of development rights for 48 acre Sugar Hill Farm and 50 acres of Rose’s Berry Farm.

3. Open Space and Farmland Preservation

Supported funding for 40 acre purchase of land containing headwaters to Grindle Brook, and purchase of development rights for 48 acre Sugar Hill Farm and 50 acres of Rose Berry Farm

4. Glastonbury Greatest Pumpkin Program.

Co-sponsored with Melsens Farm & Pet Supply, the family celebration took place for three years (2015, 2016, and 2017). Beginning with the distribution of free pumpkin seeds and a workshop on growing organic pumpkins, the program strives to encourage citizens of all ages to enjoy fruitful gardening using organic methods. Each year, the event culminated with a weigh-in for the heaviest pumpkin in various categories of growers and a fun family celebration with food, games, and music, all free and open to the public.

5. Glastonbury Farmers’ Market.

For four consecutive years, we provided financial support to our local Farmers’ market. This enabled the market to remain nonprofit and surmount the initial financial hurdles