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:20231007T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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:20260417T120853 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230322T010820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T010820Z UID:9835-1681552800-1681560000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Green Circle Trail Blazing at Westwoods Dunk Rock Road DESCRIPTION:Continued blaze posting and if we finished the Blue Circle on the 8th\, we’ll start and hopefully complete the Green Circle today. See the 25th of March 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/green-circle-trail-blazing-westwoods-dunk-rock-road-2023-04-15/ 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:20230415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230305T160352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T160352Z UID:9802-1681552800-1681560000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Spring Walks - Nut Plains Woods DESCRIPTION:Nut Plains Woods began as 57-acre woodland purchased by the GLCT with funding from an anonymous donor in 1972\, and it has grown to 116 acres. Come enjoy a 2 hour walk by streams\, wetlands\, towering tulip trees\, wildflowers and rocky ridges with GLCT Board member Janet Ainsworth. Meet at the trail entrance on Cindy Lane off of White Birch Drive. \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-nut-plains-woods-2023-04-15/ LOCATION:Cindy Lane (Nut Plains Woods)\, 88CF+8X\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230410T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230305T160150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T160150Z UID:9800-1681131600-1681137000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Spring Walks - Vernal Pools - Eastwoods DESCRIPTION:Nothing is more exciting than finding frog eggs and insects in the vernal pools in spring. Let’s get a bit muddy and explore Eastwoods. This is a 45 minute loop\, which will take the vernal pool explorers a bit longer. Join GLCT Board members\, Andrew Page and Nicole Crain\, on this fun adventure. Dress for mud and wet feet. Small nets are welcome. Meet at the turnaround on East Bear House Hill Rd.\, off of Podunk Rd. \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-vernal-pools-eastwoods-2023-04-10/ LOCATION:East Bearhouse Hill (East River Woodlands)\, 80 East Bearhouse Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230408T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230305T155815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T155815Z UID:9798-1680948000-1680955200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Spring Walks - East River Preserve DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a walk through fields\, woodlands\, salt marsh\, and an old cemetery. GLCT board members Claudia Bartlett and Janet Ainsworth will be your guides. Meet at the Sullivan Drive parking lot. \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-east-river-preserve-2023-04-08/ LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230408T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230405T122658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T122720Z UID:9845-1680948000-1680948000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Grafitti Removal - Westwoods at 3 Corners Road DESCRIPTION:Reports of lots of new graffiti on the cliff faces just north of the kiosk inspired this work party. We plan to use a mix removal techniques but expect the artful application of camouflage paint to painted rocks to be how we’ll deal with most of this mess. But extra help and advice is very welcomed\, so please come with your ideas\, tools\, talent and time\, and we’ll point you towards an area that needs to be ‘returned to nature’. 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 to 3 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/grafitti-removal-westwoods-three-corners-road-2023-04-08/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20230402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230403 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230104T204356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T011409Z UID:9727-1680393600-1680479999@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Bimbler's Bash 2023 DESCRIPTION:The 17th Bimbler’s Bash will take place at 9:00 am on Sunday April 2nd\, with all proceeds from the event being donated to the Guilford Land Conservation Trust. The Bash is the biggest trail race in Connecticut in terms of the number of participants and based on demand for places in previous years you are advised to register early if you wish to participate. A tough race over difficult terrain\, but run by all ages and abilities – See more at: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/71843/bimblers-bash URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bimblers-bash-2023/ LOCATION:A.W. Cox School\, 143 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230322T005859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T005859Z UID:9829-1680343200-1680354000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Graffiti Removal at Westwoods Three Corners Road DESCRIPTION:Reports of lots of new graffiti on the cliff faces just north of the kiosk inspired this work party. We plan to use a mix removal technique but expect the artful application of camouflage paint to painted rocks to be how we’ll deal with most of this mess. But extra help and advice is very welcomed\, so please come with your ideas\, tools\, talent and time\, and we’ll point you towards an area that needs to be ‘returned to nature’. 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 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/graffiti-removal-at-westwoods-three-corners-road-2023-04-01/ 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:20230326T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230326T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230305T155427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T155427Z UID:9796-1679837400-1679844600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Challenge Hike 3 - Tree At The Split Rock And Lost Lake Vista — Sam Hill Road DESCRIPTION:Meet at 1:30 pm at the intersection of Sam Hill and Leete’s Island Roads as we’ll be starting this hike on the white circle trail. If the parking area is full\, you can park all along Sam Hill Road. [est around 1-1/2 hours] \nThese are a series of fun hikes for kids of all ages with the group heading to some of the many really interesting destinations found in Westwoods. Guilford Cub Scouts will be joining us on these hikes\, but everyone is welcome. The hikes are moderate in length and pace\, with lots of time added to talk about the sights\, the environment\, and why Westwoods is so special. \nPlease get to the trailhead about 10 minutes ahead of hike start times. Heavy rain (or snow) will cancel the hike. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-challenge-hike-tree-at-the-split-rock-lost-lake-vista-sam-hill-road-2023-03-26/ LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230322T005705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T005705Z UID:9827-1679738400-1679745600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing at Westwoods Dunk Rock Road DESCRIPTION:We’ll be posting the new plastic blazes\, completing the Green Rectangle trail from the Dunk Rock Road entrance to where we left off last weekend. You’re welcome to join us for just the walk\, but 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/green-rectangle-trail-blazing-dunk-rock-road-2023-03-25/ 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:20230319T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230319T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230305T155113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T155113Z UID:9794-1679232600-1679239800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Challenge Hike 2 - Indian Cave And Floating Boulder — Three Corners Road DESCRIPTION:Meet at 1:30 pm at the cul-de-sac at the very end of Three Corners Road as we’ll be starting this hike on the red diamond trail. You can park around the cup-de-sac\, but please be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [est around 1-1/2 hours] \nThese are a series of fun hikes for kids of all ages with the group heading to some of the many really interesting destinations found in Westwoods. Guilford Cub Scouts will be joining us on these hikes\, but everyone is welcome. The hikes are moderate in length and pace\, with lots of time added to talk about the sights\, the environment\, and why Westwoods is so special. \nPlease get to the trailhead about 10 minutes ahead of hike start times. Heavy rain (or snow) will cancel the hike. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-challenge-hike-indian-cave-floating-boulder-three-corners-road-2023-03-19/ LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230305T154136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T154136Z UID:9790-1679133600-1679140800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing - Westwoods - Upper Moose Hill Road DESCRIPTION:More of the same and with good attendance we can finish the Green RectangleTrail See the 4th of March for details of what to bring along. We’ll meet at the Upper Moose Hill entrance to Westwoods. Parking is limited\, so if you can’t find parking at the trail head\, 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/trail-blazing-westwoods-upper-moose-hill-road-2023-03-18/ 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:20230312T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230312T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T120853 CREATED:20230305T154756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T154756Z UID:9792-1678627800-1678635000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Challenge Hike 1 - Colonial Caves\, The Crawl\, and Dinosaur Rock - Upper Moose Hill Road DESCRIPTION:Meet at 1:30 pm at the intersection of Old Road and Moose Hill Road as we’ll be starting this hike on the green rectangle trail. 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] \nPlease get to the trailhead about 10 minutes ahead of hike start times. Heavy rain (or snow) will cancel the hike. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-challenge-hike-colonial-caves-crawl-dinosaur-rock-upper-moose-hill-road-2023-03-12/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR