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Preserving Roxbury’s Rural Heritage

Established in 1970, the Roxbury Land Trust preserves the rural character of Roxbury, Connecticut and neighboring communities for generations to come.

Today 4,000 acres of woodlands, waterways and farms are conserved as open space under RLT’s stewardship. More than 32 preserves offer 30 miles of hiking trails, stunning vistas, reminders of Roxbury’s history and quiet places to enjoy nature’s splendor.

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RLT Seeks Part-Time Office Assistant and Bookkeeper

RLT Seeks Part-Time Office Assistant and Bookkeeper

Roxbury Land Trust (RLT) seeks a part-time Development Director who is passionate about conservation. Founded in 1970, RLT currently protects nearly 4,000 acres of forests, farmland, wetland, and watercourses; provides more than 30 miles of hiking trails for passive recreation; and offers educational programming for all ages. If this sounds interesting to you, and you […]
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What’s your level of Will Power?

What’s your level of Will Power?

"If our preserves have provided some rest, If being with nature has made you less stressed, Consider a move that we humbly suggest: And honor us with a most welcome bequest."
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Great News! Mine Hill Preserve chosen by Litchfield Magazine Readers Choice for 1st Place Historical Location!

Great News! Mine Hill Preserve chosen by Litchfield Magazine Readers Choice for 1st Place Historical Location!

Historical Location Roxbury Mine Hill Preserve Originally serving as a 19th century Iron making complex, Mine Hill Preserve is now maintained by the Roxbury Land Trust and includes 360 acres of hiking trails, a restored blast furnace, roasting ovens, granite quarries, abandoned mine shafts, and a stone bridge. Mine Hill Preserve32 Mine Hill Road860-350-4148
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Featured Events Join one of our upcoming programs

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Moth Nighttime Walk

Good Hill Preserve 478 Good Hill Road, Roxbury CT 06783

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Join us for an evening moth walk with Larry Fischer at the Good Hill Preserve.

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Things That Go Bump in the Night with Ginny Apple July 26th at 800 pm @ RLT Office Rain location at Town Hall (2)

Things That Go Bump in the Night

RLT Office with a rain location at Roxbury Town Hall

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Join us to learn more about the animals that stir after dark at “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” a free talk by Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple.

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RiverFest 2025

River Road Preserve 55 River Road, Roxbury, CT 06783

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To celebrate community and the wonders of nature, RLT is hosting a RIVERFEST at our River Road Preserve on Sunday, September 14th from 2:00-5:00 pm.

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