So Goes the Arkose Wolcott Falls, Hamden May 2013 I live an exciting life. While some people took the opportunity to get drunk on “Cinco de Mayo” for no reason other than marketing told them to do so, I found enjoyment in hitting almost all of the Hamden Land Conservation Trust's properties. I know, … [Read more...]
The Brethren
Check it Out, Bro The Brethren, 1381 Shepard Avenue, Hamden May 5, 2013 This is cool. It’s cool that someone decided keep this split glacial erratic in place when they built Shepard Avenue and the neighborhoods that surround it. It's cool that someone decided to name it “The Brethren” for, as far as I … [Read more...]
HLCT: Gaylord Mt. Road & West Todd Street
Gaylord Mt. Road & West Todd Street Hamden Land Conservation Trust May 5, 2013 Straight up: I didn’t hike here. I drove here and took this picture: And I drove up into the little lot at the base of that giant power tower, but didn’t see any signs or anything inviting, so I left. (I wanted to get ice … [Read more...]
HLCT: The Brethren
The Brethren Hamden Land Conservation Trust May 5, 2013 If you’ve read through these Hamden Land Conservation Trust pages – wow, really? Good for you. That makes me happy. But what I was really going to say was that you have noticed by now that their properties are often quite tiny. One is nothing more than a … [Read more...]
HCLT: Timberwood Trail
15 Timberwood (Timberwood Trail) Hamden Land Conservation Trust May 5, 2013 The entrance into this neighborhood looks like the road into a park. Wooded and with solid low fencing, I wasn’t sure where the .19 acre Hamden Land Conservation Trust property was, exactly. Here’s where it is: At the end of the … [Read more...]
HLCT: 85 West Shepard Avenue
85 West Shepard Avenue Hamden Land Conservation Trust May 5, 2013 Haha! Tricked you again! This land is inaccessible too, but I did take a picture of the lovely house that stands sentry to the land. Land which, I'm sure, is beautiful and will be accessible someday in the future. “This land is held in … [Read more...]
HLCT: Johnson’s Pond
Johnson’s Pond Hamden Land Conservation Trust May 5, 2013 This property’s access point is along a residential road where I was impressed by the upkeep of the lawns. It is in the shadow of the Wilbur Cross, but is also right next to this nice little bit of Hamden Land Conservation Trust property which accesses … [Read more...]
HLCT: 6 Elmwood Place
6 Elmwood Place Hamden Land Conservation Trust May 6, 2013 Haha, you clicked here. There’s nothing to see here. Nothing at all. I have no idea why the Hamden Land Conservation Trust bothers owning this inaccessible postage stamp property, but they do. It’s behind these houses: “Acquired in 2000, this is a … [Read more...]
HLCT: Servoss/Mather Street
Servoss/Mather Street (165 Mather Street) Hamden Land Conservation Trust May 5, 2013 If you have read my HCLT Powder Farm page, then you at least know a little bit about the Olin Corporation’s history in this part of the state. (In all honesty, they simply owned Winchester who blew stuff up back during WWII and … [Read more...]
HLCT: Powder Farm
Powder Farm Hamden Land Conservation Trust May 5, 2013 I haven’t yet decided if I love or loathe the Hamden Land Conservation Trust’s habit of naming their properties by simply stating their addresses. I’m happy to report that the HLCT has changed their entire property nomenclature and they now all have normal … [Read more...]