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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231202T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 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:20260417T102255 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:20260417T102255 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:20260417T102255 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:20260417T102255 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:20260417T102255 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:20260417T102255 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:20260417T102255 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:20260417T102255 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230511T205011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T205045Z UID:9891-1697932800-1698019199@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Bimbler's Bluff 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Bimblers Bluff 50k will take place on October 22nd 2023. Online registration will open on May 1\, 2023 and remain open until an entry limit of 150 has been reached\, after which a waitlist may be offered. \nThe Bimblers Bluff 50k is an off road foot race that starts at Guilford Lakes School\, 40 Maupas Rd\, Guilford and passes through several inter-connected woodland preserves in southern Connecticut. \nFor more info\, visit the Bimbler’s Bluff official website. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bimblers-bluff-2023/ LOCATION:Guilford Lakes School\, 40 Maupas Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231016T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20231014T123744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T123744Z UID:9961-1697484600-1697490000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee October 2023 Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be October 16th 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. The agenda for this meeting and September 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-october-2023-meeting-2023-10-16/ LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231008T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230913T140537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T144645Z UID:9939-1696762800-1696768200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:CANCELED - Kampmeyer Preserve Guided Hike DESCRIPTION:** CANCELED – WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED ** URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/kampmeyer-preserve-guided-hike-10-08-2023/ LOCATION:Kampmeyer South\, 84 Laurel Hollow Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231007T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230913T140320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T140330Z UID:9937-1696671000-1696676400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at the Paul Trail DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a bird walk on the Paul Trail led by Joe Attwater\, CT Audubon Society’s Conservation and Education Coordinator. 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 rock 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 Rd.\, across from the Nursery school. Park up on the curb\, alongside the road. No dogs\, please. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of the hike start time. Heavy rain cancels. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bird-walk-at-the-paul-trail-10-07-2023/ LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 262 Sachem Head Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231004T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230913T140005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T231803Z UID:9934-1696435200-1696438800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Audubon Bird Program at Guilford Free Library DESCRIPTION:Fall migration brings numerous species back to and passing through Connecticut\, in addition to our year-round residents. With so many birds flying about\, it can be difficult to determine which species you are looking at\, especially in non-breeding and juvenile plumages. But with the right tips\, it gets much easier. In this presentation\, CT Audubon Society’s Conservation and Education Coordinator\, Joe Attwater will discuss tips on identifying species coming through this time of year. This talk will be held at the Guilford Library. Please register on the library events page. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/audubon-bird-program-10-04-2023/ LOCATION:Guilford Free Library\, 67 Park Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230919T133228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T133228Z UID:9953-1696068000-1696075200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Blazing Green Circle Trail - Westwoods DESCRIPTION:We hope to finish up the Green Circle Trail today. See the 23rd of September for details of what to bring along. 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/blazing-green-circle-trail-westwoods-09-30-2023/ 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:20230924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230924T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230913T135730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T135746Z UID:9932-1695553200-1695558600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Guided Hike - Sam Hill Road DESCRIPTION:GLCT board member Claudia Bartlett and AMC-trained GLCT board member Janet Ainsworth will lead this moderate hike from the Sam Hill Road entrance #3. Hikers will walk to and from the scenic Lost Lake Overlook via the white and orange circle trails. \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/westwoods-guided-hike-sam-hill-road-09-24-2023/ LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230919T132926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T133046Z UID:9949-1695463200-1695470400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Red Rectangle and Square Trail Blazing - Westwoods DESCRIPTION:We’re scraping the bottom of the barrel for blaze stock as we’re finishing up Westwoods blazing efforts\, but we should have enough left to complete 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 Red Barn at the Three Mile Course entrance to Cox School @ 10AM. [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/red-rectangle-and-square-trail-blazing-westwoods-09-23-2023/ 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:20230611T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230611T173000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230305T161724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T161724Z UID:9810-1686499200-1686504600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting at Bishop's Red Barn Featuring Patrick J. Lynch DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT for our annual meeting featuring Patrick J. Lynch who will discuss\, “What Does Sea Level Rise Look Like on a Familiar Shoreline?” Known for his field guides\, Lynch has won over 35 national and international awards for his medical illustration\, publications\, and software design. Lynch will hold an illustrated talk followed by a guided field walk at Chaffinch Island Park. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/annual-meeting-bishops-red-barn-featuring-patrick-j-lynch-2023-06-11/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230603T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230519T015455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T015455Z UID:9903-1685786400-1685797200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing - Westwoods Paul Trail DESCRIPTION:This often forgotten trail is south of the railroad and entirely on the Great Harbor (State owned) Great Harbor Wildlife Management Area. With great vistas of the vast salt meadows and short boardwalk to a small island\, it is seldom visited. We’ll be reblazing today\, see the 20th of May for details of what to bring along. Please join us at the Paul Trail entrance just across from the Nursery School parking lot at 262 Sachems Head Rd (about 1/2 mile south of the Sam Hill entrance to Westwoods). Please park carefully on the side of the 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/trail-blazing-westwoods-paul-trail-2023-06-03/ LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 262 Sachem Head Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230519T015249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T015249Z UID:9901-1685181600-1685188800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing - Westwoods Dunk Rock Road Nature Trail DESCRIPTION:We hope to complete the Nature Trail today. 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-dunk-rock-road-2023-05-27/ 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:20230520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230519T015009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T015009Z UID:9899-1684587600-1684598400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Mill Pasture Preserve Invasive Plant Removal DESCRIPTION:GLCT director and Property Steward Melissa Robinson continues the effort to remove foreign invasive plants from the Mill Pasture property\, and will be targeting both Knotweed and Asiatic Honeysuckle at this work party. If you’d like to help\, please bring along heavy garden tools\, such as loppers and hand saws\, and please dress with long pants\, heavy boots\, long sleeves and gloves … there’s lots of poison ivy. We expect to be using herbicide topically (no spraying)\, and will have applicators for people to use. We’ll be giving instructions on the safe use of herbicides for everyone who needs training. Please join us if you can. This property is located on the corner of Rt. 1 and Long Hill Road\, with access and parking on Mill Road with parking also along the side of the road across from the Tile Shop and the VFW. [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/mill-pasture-preserve-invasive-plant-removal-2023-05-20/ LOCATION:CT ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230519T014723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T014723Z UID:9897-1684576800-1684584000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing - Westwoods Dunk Rock Road Entrance - Nature Trail DESCRIPTION:We’re beginning to run out of our blaze stock as we’re finishing up Westwoods blazing efforts\, but we should have enough left to complete the Nature 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. Please meet us 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-westwoods-dunk-rock-road-entrance-nature-trail-2023-05-20/ 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:20230519T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230519T014510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T014531Z UID:9894-1684504800-1684512000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Graffiti Removal - Northwoods Fire Tower Road DESCRIPTION:We’ve received reports from our Firetower Road neighbors of graffiti painted onto trees at the very top of the Bluff on Firetower Road. We’ll be using a combination of a draw-knife and artistic over-painting to remove this\, and will have both tools and supplies. If you’d like to help\, we’re meeting up at the Cook Lane cul-de-sac at 2PM. There’s limited parking available at the end of Firetower Road … we’ll be car pooling up to the work-site. [est 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/graffiti-removal-northwoods-fire-tower-road-2023-05-19/ LOCATION:Cooks Lane (Bartlett Land Preserve)\, 221 Cooks Lane\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230418T202938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T202938Z UID:9861-1683972000-1683979200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing - Westwoods Dunk Rock Road Entrance - Green Circle DESCRIPTION:We’re closing in on the end of our re-blazing efforts in Westwoods\, and this work party will begin on the Green Circle trail which starts on the northwest corner of the Great Marsh. While you’re welcome to join us for just the walk\, 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-westwoods-dunk-rock-road-entrance-green-circle-2023-05-13/ 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:20230507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230507T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230305T161012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T161047Z UID:9808-1683464400-1683471600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Spring Walks - Nature Trail Walk DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT board members Melissa Robinson and Nicole Crane for a family-friendly walk on the Westwoods Nature Trail. We will be pausing to observe and discuss the natural features along the trail. The trail consists of two loops\, so those who wish will have the opportunity to exit after the first loop of just over 1 mile. Meet at the Dunk Rock Road entrance\, across from the Bishops raspberry fields. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of hike start time. Leashed dogs may attend hikes\, unless otherwise stated in descriptions above. Heavy rain cancels the hike\, a light drizzle does not. Wear boots for spring mud. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/spring-walks-nature-trail-walk-2023-05-07/ LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230305T160821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T160836Z UID:9806-1683367200-1683378000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Spring Walks - Bartlett Land Preserve DESCRIPTION:GLCT Past Presidents Bill Bloss and Sarah Williams will lead a long loop hike around the Bartlett Land Preserve on Totoket Mountain. This is a challenging hike for Guilford\, about five miles with two climbs up and down the mountain. The reward is a hike through the largest undeveloped part of Guilford\, next to Durham and North Branford. Meet at the trailhead at the west end of Cooks Lane\, off of Great Hill Road. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of hike start time. Leashed dogs may attend hikes\, unless otherwise stated in descriptions above. Heavy rain cancels the hike\, a light drizzle does not. Wear boots for spring mud. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/spring-walks-bartlett-land-preserve-2023-05-06/ LOCATION:Cooks Lane (Bartlett Land Preserve)\, 221 Cooks Lane\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230418T202709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T202724Z UID:9859-1683367200-1683374400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing - Peddlers Road Entrance - Green Circle DESCRIPTION:We’re closing in on the end of our re-blazing efforts in Westwoods\, and this work party will begin on the Green Circle trail which starts on the northwest corner of the Great Marsh. While you’re welcome to join us for just the walk\, 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 us at the Peddlers Road trail entrance @ 10AM. [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-peddlers-road-entrance-green-circle-2023-05-06/ 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:20230430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230305T160609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T160609Z UID:9804-1682859600-1682866800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Spring Walks - Westwoods Educational Walk DESCRIPTION:Join Westwoods Trails Committee Chair Paul Proulx on a short and engaging walking tour of the trail reconstruction effort started this spring. This is the beginning of a broad conservation endeavor throughout Westwoods and we would like to show you our approach\, answer your questions\, and let you know how you can help. Meet at the Sam Hill entrance. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of hike start time. Leashed dogs may attend hikes\, unless otherwise stated in descriptions above. Heavy rain cancels the hike\, a light drizzle does not. Wear boots for spring mud. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/spring-walks-westwoods-educational-walk-2023-04-30/ 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:20230419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230419T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230323T231828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T231847Z UID:9840-1681930800-1681936200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:The Trails of Westwoods - Changes for the Better DESCRIPTION:The Guilford Land Conservation Trust will give an overview of changes and work in Westwoods and will answer questions about the project. Joseph Orefice\, Lecturer and Director of Forest and Agricultural Operations at the Yale School of the Environment will give a presentation on forests and climate change. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/trails-of-westwoods-changes-for-the-better-2023-04-19/ LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230417T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T102255 CREATED:20230416T162119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T163845Z UID:9856-1681759800-1681765200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee Meeting April 2023 DESCRIPTION:This month only the meeting will be Zoom only. \nThe WTC meeting is this Monday (4/17) at 7:30pm held on Zoom. The Zoom connection will be hosted by John Goldin. The link to join is below. The March meeting minutes and agenda 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-2023-04-17/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR