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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. If you have any problems […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]