The mission of the Burlington Land Trust is to acquire, preserve and protect land of scenic,
natural or historic value in perpetuity for the benefit of present and future generations.
About
Founded in 1989, the Burlington
Land Trust is a non-profit organization funded by membership dues and donations.
The principle mission of any land trust is to conserve open space. (Land Trust FAQs)
BLT Membership
It's easy! For as little as $20, you can begin to make a difference. We depend on membership dues and donations to run our organization, pursue acquisitions, care for our properties and pay the legal fees associated with donations. A strong membership sends everyone a message that the BLT mission is important.
Event Calendar
Possible Upcoming Events
Family Night at the Burlington Public Library
Tuesday, July 21 PM
Hike for Kids of All Ages
Sunday, September 13 at 1:00
Whigville Harvest Fest and Burlington 5K
Mid October
Hike to Old Camp Nepaug
Sunday, October 18 at 1:00
Thanksgiving Ramble
Sunday, November 29 at 1:00
Whigville Carol Sing
Friday, December 18 PM
Self Guided
The Vertical Mile Challenge & Connecticut Century Corps
Would you like to explore the wide variety of high quality local hiking trails?
The Burlington Land Trust makes it easy with over 80 different trail combinations totaling over 325 miles in the Farmington Valley. The BLT has detailed trail maps and descriptions that can be found on your cell phone or printed out. Most are loop hikes that require just one car and take 2-4 hours to complete. The Vertical Mile Challenge and the Connecticut Century Corps are great ways to experience these trails. The Land Trust makes it easy to do these hikes on your own or you can join one of its guided hikes.
Click here to learn more about BLTʼs hiking adventures !!
