This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be held Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Leete Room at 7:30 pm. We will have a Zoom set up so those who want to attend virtually can do so. The link to join is below. The agenda for this […]
The plastic we put down last spring appears to have done a good job in pushing back on the mugwort. So today we will be carefully removing these sheets (or what can be salvaged from them), and seeding the uncovered area with native grass seed. We invite you to come and help us remove these […]
Property Steward Doug Clark and Director Michele Millham report eight or so dead and downed trees/limbs on the yellow, red, white and blue trails. Most of the trees are 10” or less, although there is one that is probably more like 14” diameter. This is all chainsaw work, and we’d welcome any additional sawyers who’d […]
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 […]
While there’s a tree we need to remove from nearby trails, after we finish that small task, we’ll be traveling to Branford to examine several installations of raised plank walk where a fiberglass decking has been used to replace pressure treated wood. If you’d like to join us on our visit to the Supply Pond […]
Join GLCT Director Bill Bloss for a hike through the Bartlett Land Preserve on Totoket Mountain to the corner where Guilford meets Durham and North Branford. This is a longish hike for Guilford, 2½ to 3 hours depending on pace, with a couple of long but not steep climbs up the ridge. Meet at the […]
Invasive Advisor Jim Ballentine and Property Steward Dave Stein request help from WWTC to clear access trails at Mill Pasture, which will allow entry into the interior of the property for monitoring and invasive plant clearing. These paths may ultimately become hiking trails, but public access has not yet been decided upon. There would be […]
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 Nomad Tracks app, which is available […]
Join Property Steward Doug Clark and GLCT Director Michele Millham for a 2-hour hike through the Nut Plains Woods, exploring the varied topography while learning how the removal of invasive plants fosters natural systems. Expect wet areas, rock scrambles, and exposed cliff-top areas. Participants will learn invasive plant removal techniques. Bring heavy leather gloves if […]
Join GLCT Past President Janet Ainsworth on her annual New Year’s Day hike to the Lost Lake overlook via the White Circle and Orange Circle trails. This hike is moderate, with some ups and downs. Meet at the Sam Hill Road/ Rte.146 trailhead. Text 203.530.7826 with questions. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time. […]
Join Master Naturalist Sharon Lewis and GLCT Director Michele Millham for a 1.5- to 2-hour easy hike through the East River Woodlands, exploring the beautiful forest, learning about winter tree and animal track identification. Expect wet areas and some rolling hills. Meet at the East Gate Road cul-de-sac. Text 860.912.6794 with questions. Please arrive 10 […]
Join GLCT V.P. David Grigsby and Secretary Sarah Williams for a 1.5-hour exploration of Westwoods, including GLCT’s recent 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, […]