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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20240330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240330T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 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:20260415T032233 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:20260415T032233 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:20260415T032233 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:20260415T032233 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:20260415T032233 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20240123T132310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T132520Z UID:10051-1708768800-1708776000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Cross-trail Blazes - Westwoods Lower Moose Hill Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:We plan to blaze all the cross trails in the middle of Westwoods at this work party. 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 at the Lower Moose Hill Road entrance @ 10AM\, 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 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-cross-trail-blazes-westwoods-lower-moose-hill-road-entrance-2024-02-24/ 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:20240217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20240123T132049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T132432Z UID:10048-1708164000-1708171200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Cross-trail Blazes - Westwoods Three Corners Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:We plan to blaze all the cross trails in the middle of Westwoods at this work party. 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 at the Three Corners Road entrance. Please don’t obstruct any of the driveways. [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-westwoods-3-corners-road-2024-02-17/ 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:20240210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20240123T131649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T131813Z UID:10044-1707559200-1707566400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Trail Blazes - Westwoods Dunk Rock Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:We plan to complete the Green Circle and Square trails south of the Blue Rectangle at this work party. 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 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-trail-blazes-westwoods-dunk-rock-road-entrance-2024-02-10/ 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:20240203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20240123T131457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T131457Z UID:10042-1706954400-1706961600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Tree Work - Nut Plains Broad Hill Circle Entrance DESCRIPTION:Nut Plains property steward Doug Clark has reported five or six trees that need to be removed from the trails in the northeastern corner of the property … so we’re meeting at this lesser used trail entrance for easier access. We’ll have a saw and protective gear\, and ask you to bring along a saw if you have one. But even if you don’t consider yourself a sawyer\, please come along … there’s always a need for people to help move limbs and assist the sawyers. So bring along a pair of heavy gloves and any hand tools you feel comfortable using. Please meet us at the Broad Hill Circle cul-de-sac\, parking anywhere along the circle edge. [est 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/tree-work-nut-plains-broad-hill-circle-entrance-2024-02-03/ LOCATION:Broad Hill (Nut Plains Woods)\, 56 Broad Hill Circle\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20240123T131032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T131248Z UID:10038-1706349600-1706356800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Trail Blazes - Westwoods Three Corners Road DESCRIPTION:We have a few trails remaining to mark with our new blazes\, and four of the next five work parties have been scheduled to take care of the these. Today we hope to complete the Red Rectangle and Circle Trails. 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 blaze … we’ll have both the cut blaze materials as well as nails. Please dress for the conditions and 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] \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-westwoods-three-corners-road-2024-01-27/ 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:20240122T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20240121T160613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T160613Z UID:10036-1705951800-1705957200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee January 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be January 22nd 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. The agenda for this meeting and the December meeting minutes are attached. \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-january-2024-meeting/ 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:20240120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231222T110612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T110612Z UID:10026-1705744800-1705752000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Clearing and Blazing - Westwoods at Dunk Rock Road DESCRIPTION:Any clearing work we didn’t complete on the 30th will be completed first\, then we’ll go through and install the Red Rectangle blazes. Paul will have a chainsaw if it’s needed\, but hand tools such as loppers of a hand saw will be useful\, as will a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes. Dress for the conditions\, whatever they may be. Plan to meet 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 Rob Valley 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-clearing-and-blazing-westwoods-at-dunk-rock-road-2024-01-20/ 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:20240113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231222T110401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T110401Z UID:10024-1705140000-1705150800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Cross-Trail Blazes - Westwoods Sam Hill Road DESCRIPTION:Our assembly line crew fabricated all the WW cross-trail blazes at last weekend’s work party\, and today we’ll be installing them on their trails. We’ll be starting on the southern end of the trails and working north. Paul has all the plastic blazes and aluminum nails. If you’d like to be part of this event bring along your favorite hammer\, and a set of warm gloves. Meet at 10AM at the intersection of Sam Hill and Leete’s Island Roads. If the parking area is full\, you can park all along Sam Hill Road. [est 2 to 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 Rob Valley 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-westwoods-sam-hill-road-2024-01-13/ 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:20240106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231222T110138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T110138Z UID:10022-1704531600-1704542400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Making Plastic Cross-Trail Blazes DESCRIPTION:We can’t find a commercial source for special cross-trail blazes\, so today we’ll be getting together to fabricate those needed in Westwoods. We’ll have all the materials we need\, as well as a paper cutter and glue to generate the needed multicolored cross-trail blazes. We’ve not yet figured out the best place to do the work\, so if you’re interested in joining us\, please give Paul a call < 203.687.7756> a few days before the 6th and he’ll give you directions. [est 2 to 3 hours depending on how many people show up] \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 Rob Valley 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/making-plastic-cross-trail-blazes-2024-01-06/ LOCATION:CT ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231220T174533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T175135Z UID:10009-1704106800-1704110400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:New Year's Day Westwoods Hike DESCRIPTION:The hike through hardwood forest on Guilford’s western shore includes a view of a rock split by a tree\, glacial boulders and the Lost Lake Overlook. This hike is family friendly\, so children are welcome. If you are not the parent of a child you plan to bring\, please contact the leader regarding requirements. We will meet at 11 for a hike expected to take approximately one hour. Registration required. Contact leader to register and for meeting place details. \nSteady rain or dangerous driving conditions will cancel. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/new-years-day-westwoods-hike-2024-01-01/ LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Ainsworth":MAILTO:janetkainsworth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231230T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231230T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231222T105851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T105851Z UID:10020-1703930400-1703941200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Flagging - Westwoods at Dunk Rock Road DESCRIPTION:The Red Rectangle Trail just south of the Eversource right-of-way has an extremely steep section of trail just after the wetland crossing\, which we’d like to improve\, and plan to bushwhack north and south of the current trail location in the expectation of identifying a more gradual route for this challenging trail. Given we find a good alternate path\, we plan to flag it completely\, and possibly begin the process of re-routing the trail. Good footwear and a decent sense of direction is all you need to bring. We’ll bring the survey tape. If you’d like to explore with us\, plan to meet at the Dunk Rock Road entrance\, parking in the lot near the Bishop’s raspberry field. [est 2 – 2-1/2 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 Rob Valley 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-flagging-westwoods-at-dunk-rock-road-2023-12-30/ 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:20231223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231222T105036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T105708Z UID:10015-1703325600-1703332800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing - Westwoods at Greenwood Lane DESCRIPTION:The new blaze materials have arrived\, and on the ‘eve of Christmas eve’ work party we expect to change over this cross trail to the new White Rectangle designation\, and post ‘Trail Closed\, signs on the section of cross trail we’re now abandoning. If time and interest permit\, we’ll get a jump on next weekend’s work party exploring the re-routing of the Red Rectangle Trail. If you’d like to help\, a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes is recommended. Plan to meet at the Greenwood Lane cul-de-sac at 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 Rob Valley 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-blazing-westwoods-at-greenwood-lane-2023-12-23/ LOCATION:Greenwood Lane (Westwoods)\, 10 Greenwood Lane\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231218T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231218T113852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T113852Z UID:10007-1702927800-1702933200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee December 2023 Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be December 18th at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Alexander Lounge. 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-december-2023-meeting-2023-12-18/ 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:20231216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231216T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231121T145929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T145929Z UID:10001-1702720800-1702729800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Brushing and Moving Cedar Logs at Spencers Creek DESCRIPTION:A work party in November cut down a number of red cedars on the Sunset Creek meadow. The branches were all trimmed from the trunks\, but many branches and all the trunks need to be removed from the field. This morning we’ll be hauling branches to a chipping pile near the street\, and transporting all the trunks over to our wood storage area at the Spencer’s Creek gate. Good gloves and work boots are all that you’ll need to bring. If you’d like to help\, please meet 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] \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/brushing-and-moving-cedar-logs-at-spencers-creek-2023-12-16/ 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:20231209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231121T145721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T145721Z UID:9999-1702116000-1702123200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing at Westwoods Greenwood Lane DESCRIPTION:With the expectation of new blaze materials having arrived\, we’re planning on changing the blaze colors of the cross-trail north of the Greenwood Lane entrance\, as well as blaze color to the road. If you’d like to help\, a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes is recommended. Plan to meet at the Greenwood Lane cul-de-sac@ 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/trail-blazing-at-westwoods-greenwood-lane-2023-12-09/ LOCATION:Greenwood Lane (Westwoods)\, 10 Greenwood Lane\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231202T153000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231121T145540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T145540Z UID:9997-1701522000-1701531000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Flagging - Westwoods at Dunk Rock Road DESCRIPTION:This work party is delayed until the afternoon so people can first attend the Forest Ecology Tour\, which starts at 9AM (See below). But once done\, we’ll be heading over to the Red Rectangle Trail just south of the Eversource right-of-way to explore alternative routes to the extremely steep section of trail just after the wetland crossing. We plan to bushwhack north and south of the current trail location in the expectation of identifying a more gradual route for this challenging trail. Good footwear and a decent sense of direction is all you need to bring. We’ll bring the survey tape. If you’d like to explore with us\, plan to meet at the Dunk Rock Road entrance\, parking in the lot near the Bishop’s raspberry field. [est 2 – 2-1/2 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/trail-flagging-westwoods-at-dunk-rock-road-2023-12-02/ 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:20231202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20230913T141550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T141550Z UID:9947-1701507600-1701514800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Forest Ecology Tour DESCRIPTION:Please join GLCT president Spencer Meyer and CT DEEP state forester Alex Amendola for a late-season tour of some of the less common ecological features in Westwoods. We’ll look at pitch pine\, scrub oak\, and other imperiled/rare plant communities\, as well as winter plant and tree identification and other ecology. Expect 3-4 miles of hiking\, and perhaps a little off-trail hiking\, depending on the curiosity level of the group. Meet at the Dunk Rock Road trailhead. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of the hike start time. Leashed dogs may attend hikes unless otherwise stated in the descriptions above. Heavy rain cancels. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/forest-ecology-tour-12-02-2023/ LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231017T125916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T130055Z UID:9974-1700301600-1700308800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing at Spencers Creek DESCRIPTION:A new cross trail and re-routing of two sections of the Red Rectangle Trail are on the work list today. Our property steward Gina Keifer will have flagged the new locations in advance\, so all we’ll need to do is post blazing and trim a few branches\, as necessary. If time and energy permit\, we may remove the decaying bench in preparation for a stone replacement. If you’d like to help blaze\, a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes is recommended. Please meet at 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 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-blazing-at-spencers-creek-2023-11-18/ 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:20231116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20230913T141112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T141340Z UID:9943-1700161200-1700166600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Three Ways to Fight Invasive Plants DESCRIPTION:Join Kathy Connolly as she shares ways to reclaim backyards\, neighborhoods\, and parks from the harmful effects of nonnative invasive plants. This talk emphasizes prevention\, identification\, and low-impact removal techniques. We also discuss the role of municipalities in invasive plant prevention and management. An extensive handout is included. The talk will be held at the Guilford Free Library\, please register on their event’s page. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/three-ways-to-fight-invasive-plants-11-16-2023/ LOCATION:Guilford Free Library\, 67 Park Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231017T125731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T125749Z UID:9972-1699696800-1699704000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing at Dunk Rock Road\, Part 2 DESCRIPTION:We’ll be finishing up any part of the Red Rectangle and Square Trails we didn’t complete last week and moving on to finish the Green Circle Trail. If you’d like to help blaze\, a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes is recommended. 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] \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-blazing-at-dunk-rock-road-part-two-2023-11-11/ 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:20231104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231017T125516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T125516Z UID:9969-1699092000-1699099200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing at Dunk Rock Road DESCRIPTION:We were washed out of both of our September work parties\, so this and next week’s work is a replay of trying to finish up the Red Rectangle and Square Trails. If you’d like to help blaze\, a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes is recommended. 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] \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-blazing-at-dunk-rock-road-2023-11-04/ 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:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231028T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231017T125255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T125312Z UID:9966-1698487200-1698498000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Kiosk Move and Cleanup at Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:As part of our effort to make the Spencer’s Creek Trails more accessible\, we’re changing the trail entrance to just north of the field. The tree canopy in this area will help keep the entrance clear\, and not overgrown with poison ivy. As part of this shift\, we’re moving the kiosk to this area\, and making the new location more presentable to our hikers. We have much work to do today\, and hope that many come out to help. We’ll need to have people working our post-hole digger\, people cleaning out a large pile of branches and old wood scraps\, and others figuring out how to lift the existing kiosk out of the ground. So please bring along garden rakes and shovels\, and perhaps a pry-bar or two. And of course\, a good set of work gloves and heavy boots. If you’d like to help us\, please meet 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/kiosk-move-and-cleanup-at-spencers-creek-2023-10-28/ 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:20231022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20231017T125021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T125034Z UID:9964-1697979600-1697986800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Tree Work at Cindy Lane DESCRIPTION:Nut Plains property steward Doug Clark has reported three trees that need to be removed from the trails. One is reported to be a beech\, so we’re curious if this is the beginning of a huge collection of this tree species succumbing to Beech Leaf disease. Please join us if you have the afternoon free. We’ll have a saw and protective gear\, but bring along a pair of heavy gloves and any hand tools you feel comfortable using. Please meet us at the Cindy Lane entrance to Nut Plains Preserve\, just across from the pond. [est 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/tree-work-at-cindy-lane-2023-10-22/ 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:20231022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231022T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T032233 CREATED:20230913T140810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T154308Z UID:9941-1697965200-1697970600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Family Hike at Jared Eliot Preserve DESCRIPTION:** Postponed: New date 10/22 @ 9 AM ** \nJoin GLCT Director John DellaVentura (203-871-9896) and GLCT board member Bernadette Bober for an adventurous all-ages hike through the Jared Eliot Preserve. This hike is relatively flat but not suitable for strollers. Turn onto Mulberry Point Rd.\, off 146\, and make the first left onto Mulberry Farms Rd. Parking along the right side of the road. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of the hike start time. Leashed dogs may attend hikes unless otherwise stated in the descriptions above. Heavy rain cancels. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/family-hike-at-jared-eliot-10-21-2023/ LOCATION:Jared Eliot Preserve (Mulberry Farms Rd)\, 78C8+C6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR