Darien Land Trust
Overview
Our Mission
The mission of the Darien Land Trust is to preserve and protect open space in Darien. Preservation of open space benefits our community by adding to quality of life values for the residents of our town, preserving precious natural habitats and the rural character of Darien.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural (VI); Open_Space (EI); Urban (EI); Farm_Ranch (NI); Natural (VI); Recreation (VI); Water (VI); Forests (NI) Town of Darien
Our Staff
Part Time Staff: 1Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Connecticut | Fairfield |
|---|
Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 190 | 164 | 26 | 0 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.

