About Oxford Land Trust

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The Oxford Land Trust is a non-profit corporation established in 1988 to help preserve the rural character of the Town of Oxford, Connecticut, and to protect its natural resources. This includes land, wetlands, plant and animal life, and unique scenic and historical sights. The OLT strives to acquire open space and conservation easements consistent with the purposes of the corporation. For the benefit of the public, the Oxford Land Trust promotes passive recreation on its properties and engages in educational and scientific study pertaining to conservation, ecology and natural resources.

Key Accomplishments

  • The OLT works with private landowners, environmental organizations, grant writers, and town, state and Federal oficials to help save open space in Oxford. 
  • As of 2008, the OLT holds title to seven parcels of land in Oxford, totaling 133 acres.
  • The OLT was instrumental in helping preserve several hundred acres of former Bridgeport Hydraulic Company property, which is now part of the Naugatuck State Forest.
  • The OLT assists the Town of Oxford in managing the Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary.
  • The OLT helped to establish the Oxford Greenway along the Housatonic River.
  • The OLT sponsors annual educational programs related to its mission.
  • The OLT sponsors annual hikes in town, including one on Connecticut Trails Day, the first Saturday in June.
  • The OLT sponsors and organizes the annual Earth Day clean-up in Oxford during the month of April.
  • The OLT assistsEagle Scout candidates in offfering land management projects.
  • The OLT works with local educators and grant writers to provide land management opportunities and educational projects for the Youth Conservation Corps.
  • The OLT is helping to establish a greenway corridor along the 8-Mile Brook (Project Embrace)