The Farmington Land Trust, Inc. protects
open space in the Town of Farmington through:
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Cowles parcel
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Carey parcel
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Vernal pond treasures at
Bancroft Memorial
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Stewarding at Clatter Valley
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- Acquisition of open space via outright gifts, conservation
easements and other conservation options
- Stewardship practices that restore biological diversity and
promote wildlife habitat
- Education of the public, government and business
community about the importance of open space and our
collective role in its protection
- Advocacy at the local and state level for policies and
actions that ensure the long-term protection of Farmington's
natural resources.
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President's message:
Joe Treggor, President,
Farmington Land Trust
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A New Presidential Message
I had a rather different message written for this occasion, which
included making sure to thank Charlie Leach for his dedicated
tenure over the last two years. And so I do! But now, rather than
pontificate on what we see as the role of the Land Trust and our
vision, I want to discuss a much more timely event -- the upcoming
fundraising concert.
The gala concert on Thursday, June 10th at the Hill-Stead Museum’
s Sunken Garden, will feature American Indian Flutist Joseph
FireCrow, who has rightly been called “a national treasure”.
Debbie Klene is heading up the event and has worked very hard
with Cate Grady-Benson of the Farmington Garden Club, our co-
sponsor of the concert. They have lined up the lovely Sunken
Garden at the Hill-Stead for the venue, as well as the rainy evening
alternative, the wonderful Hacker Theater at Miss Porter’s School.
Fortunate patrons who have secured “patron” tickets will be able to
tour the Hill-Stead prior to a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception.
They will also enjoy preferential front seating.
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Map of Farmington
Land Trust Parcels
(Click to view map)
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Jack Emery, a founder of the
Farmington Land Trust
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Howard Coe, a founder of the
Farmington Land Trust, Inc.
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Dick Noyes, Executive Director
Farmington Land Trust, Inc.
1988-2002
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The first half of the program will feature FireCrow singing and
playing Plains Indian songs interspersed with recounting
memories of life on the Cheyenne reservation in Montana and
describing his love affair with the flute and the land. His playing has
justifiably received national recognition and been featured in
Grammy winning recordings as well as major films. Hearing him at
the Yale Peabody Museum recently, I was equally impressed with
the poetry he creates in his anecdotes about his life as a
Cheyenne in contemporary America.
After an intermission, he will be joined by the chamber ensemble “I
Amici” to premiere “Wolfprints,” a piece scored for American Indian
flute, strings and percussion. I am very proud that it will be the
FLT/FGC that premieres it, as it is based on a respect for the wild
creatures and the land on which they live.
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In addition to “Wolfprints,” I Amici will be playing Copland’s string
arrangement of “Hoe-Down” from “Rodeo” (the traditional
arrangement is for a full symphony orchestra). We have livened it
up just a bit by adding percussion to the strings.
Patron tickets are available for $30. General admission is just $15.
The grounds will be open for picnicking before the event, and food
and wine will be available for purchase from Truffles of Farmington
before and during the event. Mr. FireCrow will be available for a
meet-and-greet after the concert. Tickets may be reserved by
calling the Land Trust office at 869-674-8545 or may be purchased
directly from any Board member.
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Don’t forget the two walks sponsored by the Connecticut Parks and
Forest Association on June 5th at the Aqueduct and the Carey
Pasture/Talcott Ridge and two more sponsored by the Stanley
Whitman House Museum on June 19th on the Aqueduct and on
July 17th on the Cowles Parcel.
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Respectfully,
Joe Treggor
President, Farmington Land Trust, Inc.
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