
“To inspire the appreciation and enjoyment of nature, through education and conservation, fostering a healthy environment and an improved quality of life.”

Summer Camp Registration will open March 1st, 2023
Annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Demonstration, Saturday March 18th, 2023
Annual Comedy Night, Saturday, March 25th, 2023
ELCCT offers diverse, hands-on, and experiential programs to inspire the appreciation and enjoyment of nature in your students at the Indian Rock Nature Center, the Barnes Nature Center, or right in your classroom!


Get involved in your community! Short and long term opportunities are available for individuals or groups. Volunteers serve in many capacities and all contributions of time and talent are welcome.

The Wallace Barnes Nature Trail
One of a kind in the state of Connecticut! The Wallace Barnes Nature Trail begins construction soon. This soon to be one mile-long nature trail will be fully accessible to people using wheelchairs, strollers, walkers and other mobility devices.

Pigeon Hill
We’ve done it again! Thanks to over flowing support, ELCCT has successfully secured an additional 63.9 acres of land in Bristol and Burlington.
A new, public trail, bringing hikers along the esker of Pigeon Hill, will open on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22nd, 2023!

Conservation
For over 50 years we have dedicated ourselves to preserve the integrity of the natural character of Bristol and Burlington, Connecticut.
Since our start in 1969, we have protected 14 different properties totaling over 750 acres.