In early 2008 Canada South Land Trust volunteer Shirley Grondin offered to host a yard sale at her home in South Windsor in support of the Canada South Land Trust. Shirley's offer was gladly accepted by Canada South Land Trust directors. Canada South Land Trust volunteer Linda Kennette offered her assistance. After some consultation, organizers Shirley Grondin and Linda Kennette, decided upon the date of Saturday, June 7, 2008.