A continuation of last weekend’s work party where we finish up work on rerouting the White Circle trail around the pond. We’ve gotten the trail cleared, and now we need to haul a bridge to the small stream crossing and use local materials to set the ends off the ground. Once completed, we then need to blaze the trail, move […]
Cancelled because of February snow, this is part of a survey walk planned to critically review all aspects of trail condition and location throughout Westwoods, to capture other property information (like invasive plant siting’s, graffiti, etc.) and unauthorized use of the property. To record this information in the field, we plan to use the Avenza Map app, which is available […]
Kampmeyer Property Steward Cathy Duman reports the Kampmeyer Plankwalk is in need of repair. Dating back almost 30 years, this bridging has been rebuilt several times, but continues to be a maintenance issue. This work party will take a critical look at the bridge structure and plan for both temporary and long term restoration of the structure. Spring clothing and […]
CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) Service Forester David Irvin will be giving a presentation to the GLCT community. The event will feature a one-hour talk followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and discussion. Topics will include an overview of CT forest history, the state of our forests today, some of the health issues they face (including threats […]
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.
A repeat of the workparty scheduled for the end of December and middle of February, but both cancelled because of snow. This is a combination of Green Rectangle blazing work and ‘trail enhancements’ that’s needed where the trail follows the southern edge of the Great Marsh. Paul will bring the blaze materials and nails. As we’ll probably want to cut […]
A 10k-ish trail race in Westwoods. Please see https://www.bimblersound.com/bash/ for more information.
Join GLCT Directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang for a 5-mile trail run through Westwoods. Social pace. Road runners are encouraged to give trail running a try! Meet at the Dunk Rock Rd. trailhead. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs please. Please text questions to 203.508.2064.
The Extraordinary Caterpillar is a 60-minute documentary that uncovers the vital role caterpillars play in sustaining the natural world. Through stunning visuals and engaging storytelling, the film reveals how these small but mighty creatures support birds, pollinators, and the entire food web – while depending on native plants for their survival. Featuring Doug Tallamy (Homegrown National Park) and Sam Jaffe […]
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 […]
After a year of reconstruction, the seawall is complete, the lawn is lush (or getting there), and our lovely favorite “pocket park” on West River is officially back. Join us at Olmsted Outlook for a picnic and live music. Stay tuned! Pack your favorite food, spread a blanket on our grass, and help celebrate the reopening of this local gem. […]
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 […]