Land Conservation
Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy stewards over 250 acres of meadows, wetlands, brooks, ponds and forest in bucolic Litchfield, CT.
Since 2023, we have added over 180 acres of conserved land for the benefit of waterfowl, humans, and wildlife alike.
Come immerse yourself in nature in our open spaces — just around the corner from our breeding facilities
Nearly 200 acres in our care is open to the public from sunrise to sunset.
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The former Constance Baillie Ripley Land Trust, founded under the will of her daughter Julie Ripley Forman and her husband, John Forman.
150 acres of pristine meadows, woodlands and wetlands
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39 acres of open fields and wetlands, flanked by two branches of Butternut Brook on either side.
The property contains a critical habitat: alluvial marsh, and six species of rare animals and plants.
Adjacent to the White Memorial Important Bird Area, the most popular “hotspot” for birdwatching in Litchfield County and home to more than 246 species of birds
Get Involved
By visiting, becoming a member, or donating to Ripley, you allow us to focus on this critical work—the conservation of rare and endangered waterfowl–for years to come.