Coventry, CT- Conservation Commission

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

Twenty tons of earth, moved without noise or notice. The ground beneath you is constantly being rebuilt from below.

But the part most people miss is how deliberate that work really is.

An earthworm does not just tunnel randomly. It swallows soil, extracts nutrients from decaying matter, then leaves behind castings that are richer and more fertile than what went in. Each pass transforms compact dirt into something roots can actually breathe through.

Their tunnels become a hidden network. Rainwater sinks deeper instead of washing away. Oxygen reaches layers that would otherwise suffocate. Microbes follow, multiplying in the nutrient-rich wake and feeding a chain that supports everything growing above.

Across a single acre, millions of these small bodies are working at once, cycling decay into renewal, repairing what pressure and time have broken down. No plan, no recognition, just constant motion shaping the land.

Fields depend on it. Forests depend on it. Life above ground is quietly negotiated below it.

The surface looks still. The real work never stops.

04/22/2026

As more people head outdoors this spring, DEEP is reminding residents that young wildlife found alone are often not abandoned and should be left undisturbed.

From bear cubs and fawns to rabbits and young birds, many species naturally leave their young alone for extended periods while foraging or avoiding predators. In most cases, the safest and most responsible action is to observe from a distance, keep pets away, and allow the parent to return.

Well-intentioned intervention can unintentionally orphan wildlife and create risks for both animals and people.

04/22/2026

Vernal Pools can be found this time of year, throughout the ALPL...🐸
ADK Low Peaks and Lands
Adirondack Economic Forum
Adirondack Writers' Society

04/02/2026

Out-of-state bottles are brought by the truckload to Connecticut to be redeemed for 10 cents each, instead of a nickel.

04/02/2026

02/22/2026

2026 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
MARCH 21 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

CONFERENCE

Join us for the 2026 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Wesleyan University!

01/24/2026

Join CTEE for our first sustainability session! Learn about the importance of high biodiversity in yards and how you can make your yard a more inviting ecosystem for native species. Gain information on the history of lawns, why/how lawns allow for low biodiversity and higher resource input, and species/techniques to increase biodiversity in your yard.

Registration is requested using our online form:
https://forms.office.com/g/mZw2v6bqy3

Where: James L. Goodwin Conservation Center
When: Saturday, January 24, 9:30-10:30 AM
Contact: 860-529-5816, [email protected]