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UID:11534-1792863000-1792870200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT Directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang for a full moon hike in Westwoods. We will go over the Great Marsh boardwalk and see the moon from the large granite outcropping on the White Circle Trail. The hike is about two miles long but includes some steep\, rocky sections. Bring flashlights or headlamps. Meet at the Peddler’s Rd. trailhead. Text 203.508.2064 with questions. \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time. Leashed dogs permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain or snow cancels.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/full-moon-hike-2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Peddlers Road (Westwoods)\, 620 Peddlers Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:featured,hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T183000
DTSTAMP:20260925T152738Z
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UID:11536-1791651600-1791657000@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Paul Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Please join WWTC Chairman Paul Proux and volunteer Christelle Ripault for an autumnal sunset walk on the Paul Trail. The Paul Trail is an easy walk of about 1.5 miles featuring rocky outcrops that overlook Guilford’s 150-acre Great Harbor Marsh\, with views of Long Island Sound in the distance. Depending on accessibility\, we may add another short loop on a small island. Meet at the entrance on Sachem’s Head Road\, across from the Community Nursery School. Please park on the curb alongside the road and bring a flashlight. The rain date is Sunday\, October 11 at 5:00 p.m. Text 203-892-0767 with questions. \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time. Leashed dogs permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain or snow cancels.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/paul-trail-hike-2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 262 Sachem Head Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:featured,hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T100000
DTSTAMP:20260925T152609Z
CREATED:20260804T124537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T152609Z
UID:11532-1791100800-1791108000@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:East River Preserve Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT Directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang for a trail run through the East River Preserve and Eastwoods. Base loop: 4.5 miles. Additional distance added as requested. Open to those trying trail running for the first time or regular trail runners looking for a new route. Run will be at a social pace. Meet at the large Sullivan Drive lot by the Stump Dump entrance. Text 203.508.2064 with questions. \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time. Leashed dogs permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain cancels.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/east-river-preserve-trail-run-2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:featured,hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260925T143435Z
CREATED:20260804T124142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T143435Z
UID:11530-1790413200-1790420400@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:** CANCELED ** Priscilla Otte Preserve Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:** CANCELED ** \nJoin iNaturalist Ambassador Abby Sesselberg and GLCT Director Steve Mayo on an approximately 2-hour hunt to see how many plants and animals we can find. Suitable for families. Participants are encouraged to create an iNat account and download the app prior to the event. Meet at the parking area (479–499 Saw Mill Hill Road). \nText 203.772.9842 with questions. \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time. Leashed dogs permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain or snow cancels.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/priscilla-otte-preserve-bioblitz-2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Priscilla Otte Preserve\, 20 Saw Mill Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:featured,hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T230000
DTSTAMP:20260627T214137Z
CREATED:20260212T004820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T214137Z
UID:10934-1784925000-1784934000@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate National Moth Week at the Jared Eliot Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join iNaturalist Ambassador and nature photographer Abby Sesselberg and GLCT Director Steve Mayo in a search for night insects. We’ll be demonstrating the iNaturalist app for identification. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Meet at the end of Mulberry Farms Road. Rain or strong winds cancel. Text 203.772.9842 with questions.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/celebrate-national-moth-week-at-the-jared-eliot-preserve-2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Jared Eliot Preserve (Mulberry Farms Rd)\, 78C8+C6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260213T125937Z
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UID:10930-1780740000-1780747200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Nut Plains Woods Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Janet Ainsworth for an exploration of GLCT’s Nut Plains Woods on this National Trails Day. Meet at the Sullivan Dr. entrance to the East River Preserve\, 55 Sullivan Dr. Some portions of the planned route are steep\, so hiking shoes/boots and poles are recommended. Heavy rain cancels. Not suitable for young children. No rain date. Text 203.530.7826 with questions.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/nut-plains-woods-hike-2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Ainsworth":MAILTO:janetkainsworth@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260213T125937Z
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UID:10928-1779541200-1779548400@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Paul Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join WWTC Chairman Paul Proulx and volunteer Christelle Ripault for a walk on the Paul Trail. The trail is an easy 1.5-mile walk overlooking rocky outcrops\, a small island\, and Guilford’s 150-acre Great Harbor Marsh with views of Long Island Sound. Meet at the entrance on Sachem’s Head Road\, across from Community Nursery School. Park up on the curb\, alongside the road. The rain date is Sat.\, June 13\, at 1:00 p.m. Text 203.892.0767 with questions.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/paul-trail-hike-2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 262 Sachem Head Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260217T223937Z
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UID:10921-1778320800-1778326200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Westwoods Nature Trail in Spring
DESCRIPTION:Join local Native Plants Landscape Architect\, Crystal Gaudio\, and GLCT Board member and Westwoods Nature Trail Guide contributor\, Kathleen White\, for a walk on the Nature Trail to view spring ephemerals and other flora and fungi before the trees fully leaf out. Meet at the Dunk Rock Rd. kiosk. Heavy rain cancels. Suitable for families. No rain date. Text 203.214.5136 with questions.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-nature-trail-in-spring-2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T103000
DTSTAMP:20260213T125937Z
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UID:10913-1775898000-1775903400@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Timberlands Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT President and Appalachian Mountain Club hike leader Janet Ainsworth on an easy walk in the Town of Guilford’s Timberland Preserve. We will walk up to four miles\, beginning at the trailhead on Rt. 80\, which is opposite the hiker parking lot near Maple Hill Rd. Heavy rain cancels. Suitable for children. No rain date. Text 203.530.7826 with questions.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/timberlands-hike-2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Route 80 (Timberlands)\, 266 Old Toll Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Ainsworth":MAILTO:janetkainsworth@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T183000
DTSTAMP:20260303T124738Z
CREATED:20260212T001457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T124738Z
UID:10910-1772559000-1772562600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:** CANCELLED ** Full Worm Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:** CANCELLED ** \nJoin GLCT Directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang for a short 1-hour hike to see the full moon. Meet at the East River Preserve at Sullivan Drive.  Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Rain\, icy conditions\, or heavy clouds cancel this hike. No dogs please. Contact: 203.508.2064.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/full-worm-moon-hike-2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260217T010855Z
CREATED:20250908T025359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T010855Z
UID:10615-1769940000-1769945400@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:** CANCELLED ** Westwoods West
DESCRIPTION:** Westwoods West Hike Cancelled:  Due to the recent heavy snow creating challenging trail conditions\, the GLCT’s Westwoods West hike scheduled for Sunday\, February 01 at 10 AM has been cancelled.  We appreciate your understanding. ** \nJoin GLCT Director David Grigsby and Secretary Sarah Williams for a 1.5-hour exploration of Westwoods\, including GLCT’s new acquisition off of Moose Hill Rd. The Purple Trail meanders through this special property\, where we will see hemlocks\, small waterfalls\, and caves. We will circle back using the Green and Yellow Trails. Expect roots\, rocks\, mud\, and a few steep climbs on this hike. Meet at the southern Moose Hill Road entrance (across from Landon’s Way). Heavy rain cancels. Contact: 203.915.0663 \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of the start time. Leashed dogs are permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain cancels\, and there is no rain date.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-west-2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Lower Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 681 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T103000
DTSTAMP:20251215T224425Z
CREATED:20250908T025135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T224425Z
UID:10613-1769243400-1769250600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Winter in Broomstick Ledges
DESCRIPTION:GLCT Director Sam Mandel will lead a hike in the Broomstick Ledges area of Northwoods. This is a fairly short hike (3.5 miles)\, but a steep section and lots of walking on\, between\, and over rocks make it somewhat technical\, especially if there is snow or ice. This is a magical area\, particularly in winter. Meet at the Bluff Head parking lot on Route 77. Precipitation may cancel. If unsure\, text: 347.969.4178. \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of the start time. Leashed dogs are permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain cancels\, and there is no rain date.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/winter-in-broomstick-ledges-2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Bluff Head\, 4508 Durham Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
CATEGORIES:hikes
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