BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240609T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240609T183000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T212433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T005516Z UID:10106-1717948800-1717957800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:GLCT Annual Meeting at Community Center DESCRIPTION:Hear James Powers\, author of Shadows Over Dawnland\, talk about the impact on the Quinnipiac peoples of the arrival of European settlers. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/glct-annual-meeting-2024-06-09/ LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240608T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240521T105647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T105647Z UID:10165-1717840800-1717849800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Plankwalk Maintenance - Peddlers Road DESCRIPTION:We didn’t get a big turn-out for last month’s plank walk workparty\, so we’re hoping more people come out today so we can complete the repairs on two ‘soft’ sections of this venerable walkway. We expect to use the materials we’ve stockpiled on the northern end of the walk for this work\, so there won’t be anything (except tools) to haul down from the parking area. We’ll bring the basic tools for the work\, but extra hammers and prybars will be useful. Please meet us at the Peddlers Road trail entrance @ 10AM. [est 2 – 2-1/2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/plankwalk-maintenance-peddlers-road-2024-06-08/ LOCATION:Peddlers Road (Westwoods)\, 620 Peddlers Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T212306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T212306Z UID:10104-1717326000-1717333200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Native Plants in Westwoods DESCRIPTION:Join Guilford Landscape Architect Crystal Gaudio and GLCT Education Committee member Karen Klugman on a guided walk to identify native species and learn about their growing requirements. Along the way\, we’ll also discuss invasive species and their impact on the local ecosystem. Meet at the Dunk Rock Road trailhead to embark on this educational and insightful journey into our natural environment. Rain date is Sunday\, June 8 at 11:00 a.m. (203-530-1192) URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/native-plants-in-westwoods-2024-06-02/ LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240521T105459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T105459Z UID:10163-1717236000-1717246800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Rebuilding Water Crossings - Sam Hill Road DESCRIPTION:Last month we successfully installed stepping stones on a water crossing\, and with what we’ve learned we plan to do similar work on ‘problem’ areas of the White Circle and Green Circle trails. We may again use stones for this\, but will be prepared to use available slabs of wood if that can be made to work. We will have a small collection of pry-bars and levers with us\, but please bring any tool you have which could be helpful\, along with good work gloves and strong boots. Paul will bring his chainsaw. Please meet us at the Sam Hill Entrance to Westwoods. [est 2-1/2 – 3 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/rebuilding-water-crossings-sam-hill-road-2024-06-01/ LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T211807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T211807Z UID:10102-1717232400-1717239600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Broomstick Ledges Guided Hike DESCRIPTION:Come hike a 3+ mile loop trail past beautiful streams\, vernal pools and through mature woods in celebration of National Trails Day. GLCT board member and Appalachian Mountain Club hike leader Janet Ainsworth will lead you on this adventure. There are some steep climbs\, but the hike is generally moderate. Co-listed with AMC. Meet at the Bluff Head parking lot at 9 a.m. (203-530-7826) URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/broomstick-ledges-guided-hike-2024-06-01/ LOCATION:Bluff Head\, 4508 Durham Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Ainsworth":MAILTO:janetkainsworth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T211602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T201106Z UID:10100-1717009200-1717012800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Native Plants in West Woods: Identification\, Value\, and Availability DESCRIPTION:Landscape architect Crystal Gaudio will identify a variety of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous plants common to Westwoods and available for purchase locally. She will discuss their identifying characteristics\, ecological value\, and optimal growing conditions. By focusing on native plants common to our area\, Gaudio hopes to enrich people’s experience while hiking in Westwoods as well as offer ideas for plants they may be able to grow on their properties. Native plantings are also essential to species that depend on them for food and shelter. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/native-plants-in-west-woods-identification-value-and-availability-2024-05-29/ LOCATION:Guilford Free Library\, 67 Park Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240527T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T211425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T211425Z UID:10098-1716814800-1716822000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Quarry Guided Hike DESCRIPTION:Explore the west side of Westwoods with GLCT member Stacey Smith. This wonderful hike scampers up and through a boulder field follows a stream in a beautiful\, mossy canyon\, and then leads to views of the quarry in Branford. The boulder field adds an element of challenge and intrigue\, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rock scrambling. While not a flat hike\, the varied terrain and rock scrambling opportunities make it an engaging experience for outdoor enthusiasts\, especially young ones. Meet in the little lot on the right side across from the Solstice Living Center parking lot. This is at the end of Granite Road\, off of Moose Hill Road. More than a drizzle cancels the hike. (860-460-5232) URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/quarry-guided-hike-2024-05-27/ LOCATION:Granite Road\, 77X7+88C\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240525T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240521T105242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T105242Z UID:10161-1716631200-1716640200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Cutting/Clearing Trees and Spreading Woodchips - Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:This is a continuation of the work from last month on the Sunset Creek Meadow. First off\, we’ll be cutting up the trees Patrick Perdu dropped last month\, and hauling the wood and branches to the road. This will allow us to mow the fields later this year. If time permits\, we’ll also spread out two piles of wood chips to complete covering the area overrun with invasive mugwort. If you’d like to help with the trees\, please bring along a chainsaw. A shovel\, pitchfork and rake will be useful to spread the chips. if you have a good sized wheelbarrow or garden cart\, please bring it too … it will be very useful for both hauling wood to the curb or moving wood chips. Please meet us at the Sunset Creek Road cul-de-sac (the road is directly across from the Cox School entrance on Three Mile Course). There’s plenty of parking at the cul-de-sac\, and more along the road. [est 2 – 2-1/2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/cutting-clearing-trees-and-spreading-woodchips-spencers-creek-2024-05-25/ LOCATION:A.W. Cox School\, 143 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240521T104950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T104950Z UID:10159-1716555600-1716566400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Planting Native Plants - East River/White Birch Drive DESCRIPTION:Last autumn\, Eversource clear-cut their transmission right-of-way all across the town\, and the small property the Land Trust owns on the East River was completely cleared of tall vegetation. Eversource has provided us with low-growing native plants we can replant with\, and this work party will get these young plants into the ground. The plants are small: either plugs or 1 gallon containers\, but we have about 60 of them to get established. If you’d like to help us\, please bring a shovel and trowel\, along with work gloves and good boots\, and meet us at the southern end of White Birch Drive. We’ll be on the southern side of the stone bridge over the East River\, about 800ft from the intersection of White Birch and Nut Plains Road. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/planting-native-plants-east-river-white-birch-drive-2024-05-24/ ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240520T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240519T010110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T010110Z UID:10157-1716233400-1716238800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee May 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be held May 20 at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Leete Room. We will have a Zoom set up so those who want to attend virtually can do so. The Zoom connection will be hosted by John Goldin. The link to join is below. \nIf you have any problems connecting\, Paul can be reached at 203.687.7756. \nThe URL is: https://yale.zoom.us/j/96823783599 URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-trails-committee-may-2024-meeting-2024-05-20/ LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T211228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T211228Z UID:10096-1716037200-1716044400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:East River Preserve and Eastwoods Guided Hike DESCRIPTION:Love to walk but are unsure of where to go in the woods? Join board member and Appalachian Mountain Club hike leader Janet Ainsworth for a hike through some of Guilford’s most cherished natural areas. This guided hike promises to be an enjoyable adventure. Meet at the trailhead/parking area on Sullivan Drive. Rain date is Sunday\, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. (203-530-7826) URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/east-river-preserve-and-eastwoods-guided-hike-2024-05-18/ LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240417T170140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T170140Z UID:10150-1716026400-1716033600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Trail Blazes at Westwoods Three Corners Road DESCRIPTION:With Cooper Woods finishing up his Eagle Project on the west side of the Red Triangle Trail\, we’re starting on the eastern terminus of that trail and working west to meet him. See above for details of what to bring\, and plan to meet us at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. When you park be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [est 1-1/2 – 2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/installing-plastic-trail-blazes-at-westwoods-three-corners-road-2024-05-18/ LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240417T165241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T165241Z UID:10148-1715421600-1715428800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Cross Trail Blazes at Westwoods Upper Moose Hill Road DESCRIPTION:We’re (really) getting down to the end and today we expect to finish up the cross trails\, completing the Green/Yellow and White/Yellow. If you’d like to help blaze\, you should bring along a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes. We’ll have both the cut blaze materials as well as nails. Please dress for spring conditions and meet us at the upper Moose Hill Road entrance to Westwoods\, Parking is limited at the trail head on Moose Hill Road\, so if you can’t find parking there\, you can park on Lower Road and walk up the road or through the connecting trail. [est around 2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/installing-plastic-cross-trail-blazes-at-westwoods-upper-moose-hill-road-2024-05-11/ LOCATION:Upper Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 1125 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240505T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T211023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T211023Z UID:10094-1714899600-1714906800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Northwoods Guided Hike DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT president Spencer Meyer and board member Bernadette Bober on a 3-plus mile moderate hike through Guilford’s Northwoods. The hike will include a discussion of forest ecology and enjoyable views from the rock outcrops. Family friendly. Meet at the Braemore trailhead\, 500 Durham Road (207-852-3171) URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/northwoods-guided-hike-2024-05-05/ LOCATION:Braemore Preserve\, 5001 Durham Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240417T165024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T165038Z UID:10146-1714816800-1714827600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Steeping Stones at Westwoods Three Corners Road DESCRIPTION:Our very wet spring is making many of our water crossings difficult and on this workparty we plan to place several new stepping stones on the White Circle stream crossing\, just south of the Lost Lake Overlook. We’ll be moving moderately sized rocks by hand and will have a small collection of pry-bars and levers with us\, but please bring any tool you have which could be helpful. Of course\, good work gloves and strong boots are a must. If you’d like to join our trail crew\, please meet us at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods … when you park be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways.. [est 2-1/2 – 3 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/installing-steeping-stones-at-westwoods-three-corners-road-2024-05-04/ LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240428T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240428T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240417T164718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T164837Z UID:10143-1714294800-1714303800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Cardboard for Sheet Mulch at Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:On this work party we will begin implementation of an alternative approach to mugwort management using cardboard and wood chips and “sheet mulch” two designated test areas. Like with the occultation at the Spencer’s Creek field\, this treatment should also kill or severely weaken the mugwort rhizomes\, but over the course of a couple of seasons. We’ll finish up any cardboard prep work we didn’t get done during the week\, and then spread the cardboard sheets over our flagged areas. This will set the stage for a dropping of wood chips sometime the following week. If you’d like to help\, please meet us at the Sunset Creek Road cut-de-sac (the road is directly across from the Cox School entrance on Three Mile Course). There’s plenty of parking at the cut-de-sac\, and more along the road. [est 2 – 2-1/2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/installing-cardboard-for-sheet-mulch-at-spencers-creek-2024-04-28/ LOCATION:Spencer Creek\, 220 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240417T164047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T164047Z UID:10141-1713969000-1713976200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Prepping Cardboard for Sheet Mulch at Spencer’s Creek DESCRIPTION:On both these afternoons we’ll be preparing cardboard so it can be used to control the mugwort on the Sunset Creek Meadow. Because the cardboard is buried under wood chips\, we need to remove all the ‘add ons’ (mostly plastic tape and staples) so we don’t end up contaminating the soil. As we’re using 1000’s of square feet of cardboard\, we can use all the help we can get. It’s the perfect job for high school students looking for community service time opportunities. If you’d like to help\, please bring along a pair of gloves\, a pocket knife or box cutter\, and maybe a set of pliers. Meet us at the Sunset Creek Road cut-de-sac (the road is directly across from the Cox School entrance on Three Mile Course). There’s plenty of parking at the cut-de-sac\, and more along the road. [est 2 hours each day] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/prepping-cardboard-for-sheet-mulch-at-spencers-creek-2024-04-24/ LOCATION:Spencer Creek\, 220 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240417T163931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T163931Z UID:10139-1713882600-1713889800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Prepping Cardboard for Sheet Mulch at Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:On both these afternoons we’ll be preparing cardboard so it can be used to control the mugwort on the Sunset Creek Meadow. Because the cardboard is buried under wood chips\, we need to remove all the ‘add ons’ (mostly plastic tape and staples) so we don’t end up contaminating the soil. As we’re using 1000’s of square feet of cardboard\, we can use all the help we can get. It’s the perfect job for high school students looking for community service time opportunities. If you’d like to help\, please bring along a pair of gloves\, a pocket knife or box cutter\, and maybe a set of pliers. Meet us at the Sunset Creek Road cut-de-sac (the road is directly across from the Cox School entrance on Three Mile Course). There’s plenty of parking at the cut-de-sac\, and more along the road. [est 2 hours each day] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/prepping-cardboard-for-sheet-mulch-2024-04-23/ LOCATION:Spencer Creek\, 220 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240417T162331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T162331Z UID:10137-1713690000-1713700800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Sheeting for Occultation at Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:Today we will be laying down sheets of plastic in the meadow at Spencer Creek. This sheeting will remain in place for two or more months and is intended to suffocate and kill the mugwort rhizomes which have taken over the front portion of the field. We invite you to come and help us lay and secure the plastic sheets this Sunday. It’s a multi person job\, especially if there’s a little wind\, and many concrete blocks and wood timbers need to be placed to secure the sheeting. Good gloves and work boots are all that you’ll need to bring. Please meet us at the property on Three Mile Course\, just slightly south of the Medad Stone tavern. If there’s not enough room to pull off the road\, you can park up the road at the Cox School. [est 2 to 3 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/installing-plastic-sheeting-for-occultation-at-spencers-creek-2024-04-21/ LOCATION:Spencer Creek\, 220 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240420T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240417T162040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T162040Z UID:10135-1713607200-1713616200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Plankwalk Inspection and Maintenance at Peddlers Road DESCRIPTION:Rained out in March\, we’re trying again to inspect for rotted sections and boards that are in need of replacement\, and repair where we can using the materials we’ve stockpiled on the northern end of the walk. If we find places that need additional time or materials\, we’ll plan these for another day. We’ll have the basic tools and materials for rebuilding sections of the plank walk\, but extra hammers and pry bars will be useful\, so please bring them along. Please meet us at the Peddlers Road trail entrance @ 10AM. [est 2 – 2-1/2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-plankwalk-inspection-maintenance-peddlers-road-2024-04-20/ LOCATION:Peddlers Road (Westwoods)\, 620 Peddlers Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T214136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T214136Z UID:10119-1713002400-1713009600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Moving and Installing a Granite Bench at Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:We’re replacing the 14 year old wooden bench at Spencer’s Creek with a more permanent one made from stone\, and today we’ll be moving it from the street to the river overlook (about 1200ft) and installing it in its final location. This is serious heavy lifting\, and we need as many strong arms as we can muster to move the 365 lb top and twin 125 lb legs to their final destination. That being said\, with many hands\, we expect the work to go quickly. So please come and help\, with good gloves and work boots are all that you’ll need to bring. Please meet us at the property on Three Mile Course\, just slightly south of the Medad Stone tavern. If there’s not enough room to pull off the road\, you can park up the road at the Cox School. [est 2 to 2-1/2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/moving-and-installing-a-granite-bench-at-spencers-creek-2024-04-13/ LOCATION:Spencer Creek\, 220 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240408 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20231205T133505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T133505Z UID:10004-1712448000-1712534399@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Bimblers Bash 2024 DESCRIPTION:Starting at A. W. Cox School\, 143 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, the race course is an entirely off-road loop within Westwoods\, Guilford made up from a series of interconnecting single track hiking trails. You should expect to negotiate lots of rocks\, roots and possibly get your feet wet\, plus with two rock scrambles be prepared for an adventure! \nFor more details and registration\, click here! URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bimblers-bash-2024/ LOCATION:A.W. Cox School\, 143 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T213726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T130953Z UID:10115-1712397600-1712408400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail and Bridge Removal and Trail Closing Work - Cindy Lane DESCRIPTION:Nut Plains property steward Doug Clark has recommended closing the Red/White cross trail because it’s seldom used and difficult to maintain. So we plan to post our ‘Trail Closed’ signs at both ends of this short trail and block the path to both foot and bike traffic. We also plan to remove both 12ft bridges\, and bring them to the Cindy Lane entrance. This work will require at least six strong people\, so your participation will be most appreciated. Also\, if time permits\, we’d like to remove two ’step over’ trees that Doug has found on the White Trail near the Broad Hill entrance. Much to do! We’ll bring what’s needed to move the bridges (assuming a six person crew) along with a saw and protective gear\, but please bring along a pair of heavy gloves and strong boots. We’ll meet at the Cindy Lane entrance to Nut Plains Preserve\, just across from the pond. [est 3 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/trail-bridge-removal-trail-closing-work-cindy-lane-2024-04-06/ LOCATION:Cindy Lane (Nut Plains Woods)\, 88CF+8X\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T210803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T210803Z UID:10092-1712394000-1712401200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Paul Trail Guided Hike DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a bird walk on the Paul Trail\, led by Joe Attwater\, Connecticut Audubon’s Conservation and Education Coordinator and Nicole Crane\, GLCT steward. Joe will help participants learn how to identify birds in the field using shape\, size\, and color. The Paul Trail is an easy walk of about 1.5 miles and has rocky outcrops\, overlooking Guilford’s 150-acre Great Harbor Marsh with views of Long Island Sound in the distance. The entrance is on Old Sachem’s Head Road\, across from the nursery school. Park up on the curb\, alongside the road. No dogs\, please. The rain date is Saturday\, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. The contact for the walk is Nicole Crane at 646-797-9637. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/paul-trail-guided-hike-2024-04-06/ LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 262 Sachem Head Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240330T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T213519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T213550Z UID:10112-1711792800-1711801800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Cross-Trail Blazes at Lower Moose Hill Road DESCRIPTION:We’re getting down to the end and today we expect to finish up the cross trails\, completing the Green/Yellow. If you’d like to help blaze\, you should bring along a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes … we’ll have both the cut blaze materials as well as nails. Please dress for spring conditions and meet us at the lower Moose Hill Road entrance to Westwoods\, just across from Landon’s Way. The lot can get filled on Saturday mornings\, so please use street parking on Landon’s Way if it’s too crowded. [est 2 – 2-1/2 hours] \nNote: Cub Scout Troop 475 plans to be removing foreign invasive plants from the trailhead this morning. If additional help is needed\, we expect to provide assistance. Come with a set of garden clippers or loppers to help with this work. \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/installing-plastic-cross-trail-blazes-at-lower-moose-hill-road-2024-03-30/ LOCATION:Lower Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 681 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240323T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240323T163000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240319T213230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T213230Z UID:10110-1711202400-1711211400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Plankwalk Inspection and Maintenance DESCRIPTION:We’ve received reports this past winter of rotted sections and boards that are in need of replacement. Indeed\, Trail Angel’s have used some of the WWTC stockpile to patch over some of the more degraded sections. So our work today is to inspect the entire walk and repair where we can. If we find places that need additional time or materials\, we’ll plan these for another day. We’ll have the basic tools and materials for rebuilding sections of the plank walk\, but extra hammers and prybars will be useful\, so please bring them along. Please meet us at the Peddlers Road trail entrance @ 2PM. [est 2 – 2-1/2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-plankwalk-inspection-and-maintenance-2024-03-23/ LOCATION:Peddlers Road (Westwoods)\, 620 Peddlers Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240227T130323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T130323Z UID:10084-1710583200-1710590400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Tanner Marsh Brook Trail Maintenance DESCRIPTION:Property steward Bernadette Bober reports several trees are obstructing the Blue Trail\, and this work party is planned to remove all of them. Paul will bring along a saw\, but additional equipment for both tree removal and clearing is welcome. If you’d like to help\, plan to meet at the bend in Tanner Marsh Road\, just south of Richies Way (you’ll see the diamond shaped GLCT signs on trees along the east side of the road). Parking is along the road. [est 1-1/2 to 2 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/tanner-marsh-brook-trail-maintenance-2024-03-16/ LOCATION:Tanner Marsh\, 611 Tanner Marsh Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240227T130113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T130113Z UID:10082-1710079200-1710090000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Trail Blazes and Trail Maintenance at Kampmeyer DESCRIPTION:Property Steward Jeff Trombetta has asked for help in renewing the blazing on the property\, so we’ll be doing as much as we can this afternoon\, concentrating on the yellow trail south of the trolley strip. We’ll also plan to do any trail clearing we find\, evaluate the board walk for repairs\, and construct our ‘to do’ list for future work parties. if you have the afternoon free\, plan to join us. See the 2nd of March for details of what you should bring for blazing. We’ll be bringing a chain saw with us\, but a backup saw would be welcomed\, and extra hands to share the carrying are valuable too. As always\, there will be some cleanup work\, so if you’re not a sawyer\, bring along your loppers or tools you’re comfortable using. Dress warmly\, with gloves and comfortable shoes. Please meet us at the Laural Hollow cul-de-sac entrance @ 10AM\, just off West Lake Avenue. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/installing-plastic-trail-blazes-and-trail-maintenance-at-kampmeyer-2024-03-10/ LOCATION:Kampmeyer South\, 84 Laurel Hollow Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240227T125505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T125505Z UID:10080-1709978400-1709985600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Blazes and Trail Relocation at Dunk Rock Road DESCRIPTION:We’ll complete the Green Square trail today and with any extra time we have we’ll relocate a few sections of trails in this area from wet paths to higher ground. See the 2nd of March for details of what you should bring for blazing. For relocation\, garden clippers\, a set of loppers and a hand saw will be needed. Paul will have one set of this equipment\, but please bring along tools you can use yourself.. Plan to meet at the Dunk Rock Road entrance\, parking in the lot near the Bishop’s raspberry field. [est 1-1/2 – 2 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/installing-plastic-blazes-and-trail-relocation-at-dunk-rock-road-2024-03-09/ LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240302T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T001013 CREATED:20240227T125312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T125312Z UID:10078-1709373600-1709380800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Cross Trail Blazes at Dunk Rock Road DESCRIPTION:We’re getting down to the end and today we expect to finish up the cross trails\, completing both the Blue/Green and White/Yellow. If you’d like to help blaze\, you should bring along a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes. We’ll have both the cut blaze materials as well as nails. Please dress for the conditions and meet us at the Dunk Rock Road entrance\, parking in the lot near the Bishop’s raspberry field @ 10AM. [est 1-1/2 – 2 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/installing-plastic-blazes-dunk-rock-road-2024-03-02/ LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR