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:20230507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230507T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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:20260417T133728 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20230305T153717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T153717Z UID:9788-1678528800-1678536000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing - Westwoods Blue Rectangle Trail DESCRIPTION:Continued blaze posting and hopefully the completion of the Blue Rectangle and (if we’re lucky and have a big turn-out) begin on the Green RectangleTrails See the 4th 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 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-blue-rectangle-trail-2023-03-11/ 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:20230304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20230301T032658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T032658Z UID:9786-1677924000-1677931200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Walk n Work Hike - Westwoods at Lower Moose Hill Road DESCRIPTION:Our third ‘walk ’n work party’ of the year\, open to all interested in helping but not so interested in the noise and equipment used on many of our work parties. Like all our W n’W outings this trail season\, we’ll continue our work posting the new plastic blazes. This week we will be starting the blue rectangle trail from the Moose Hill Road parking lot. As with all our walk’n work parties\, this will all be work with hand tools … no chainsaws or heavy equipment are allowed. You’re welcome to join us for just the walking\, but if blazing is your thing\, a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes is recommended. Please meet us at the lower Moose Hill Road entrance to Westwoods\, just across from Landon’s Way. [est 1-1/2 – 2 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/walk-n-work-hike-westwoods-lower-moose-hill-road-2023-03-04/ 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:20230227T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20230225T033522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T033654Z UID:9781-1677527100-1677531600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee - February 2023 meeting DESCRIPTION:The February 27th meeting of the Westwoods Trails Committe will be held in person 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. \nThe WTC meeting is this Monday (2/27) at 7:45pm. 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-february-2023-meeting/ LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230225T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20230124T191231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T130612Z UID:9747-1677319200-1677328200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Blazing at Lower Moose Hill Road DESCRIPTION:Members of Cub Scout Pack 475 (and their parents) will be joining us to continue the installation of our new plastic blazes in the Westwoods Trails network. And while the actual trail we plan to blaze is dependent on progress earlier in the month\, we guess we’ll be concentrating on the Blue Rectangle\, the primary East/West trail which connects with Dunk Rock Road. All are welcome to participate in this work party … you don’t need to be a Scout. We recommend equipping yourself with a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes\, but a small backpack works okay too. Dress warmly\, wear comfortable shoes\, and bring along some water and a snack if you don’t think you can hold out until lunchtime. Please 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 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-lower-moose-hill-road-2023-02-25/ 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:20230218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20230124T191059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T191059Z UID:9745-1676714400-1676721600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Yellow Square Trail Blazing - Peddlers Road DESCRIPTION:Continued blaze posting and hopefully the completion of the Yellow Trails. See the 4th of February for details of what to bring along. Please meet us at the Peddlers Road trail entrance @ 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/yellow-square-trail-blazing-peddlers-road-2023-02-18/ 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:20230211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230211T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20230124T190826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T190851Z UID:9743-1676109600-1676118600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Clearing at Kampmeyer - Laurel Hollow Road DESCRIPTION:We’ve received a report of a large tree down over a section trail about as distant from our trail head as possible. So we’ll be hiking in to clear this tree\, and intend on using this opportunity to check out as many trails as we can in the process. 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’r 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 – 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-clearing-at-kampmeyer-laurel-hollow-road-2023-02-11/ 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:20230205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20230124T190605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T190605Z UID:9741-1675602000-1675612800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal - Mill Pasture Preserve DESCRIPTION:GLCT director and Property Steward Melissa Robinson is organizing an effort to begin clearing a potpourri of foreign invasive plants from the Mill Pasture property. Located on the corner of Rt. 1 and Long Hill Road\, this overlooked property is crossed by three branches of the West River\, and infested with oriental bittersweet and honeysuckle\, as well as multiflora rose and autumn olive. Melissa has hacked a path in from Mill Road and is asking for help in this initial effort to control some of these plants. The main goal is to cut and treat the invasive vines that are growing up the trees\, but with a big enough turnout effort can be put into removing other plants as well. If you’d like to help\, please bring along heavy garden tools\, such as loppers and hand saws. We’ll have a chainsaw or two\, but expect most of this work will be performed with hand tools. Heavy gloves and clothing will help protect you from thorns while waterproof boots are needed because of the wet soil. Please join us if you can. Entrance and parking is on Mill Road with parking along the side of the road across from the Tile Shop and the VFW. Raindate: 25th of February @ 1PM. [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/invasive-plant-removal-mill-pasture-preserve-2023-02-05/ ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20230124T190239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T190239Z UID:9739-1675504800-1675512000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Walk n Work Hike - Lower Moose Hill Rd DESCRIPTION:Our second ‘walk ’n work party’ of the year\, open to all interested in helping but not so interested in the noise and equipment used on many of our work parties. Like all our W n’W outings this trail season\, we’ll be posting our new plastic blazes\, now continuing on Yellow (Circle and Square) trails. A group of Pack 475 Cubscouts joined us last month\, and we’re looking forward to them continuing their support at this and future Walk n’Work events. As with all our walk’n work parties\, this will all be work with hand tools … no chainsaws or heavy equipment are allowed. You’re welcome to join us for just the walking\, but if blazing is your thing\, a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes is recommended. Please meet us at the lower Moose Hill Road entrance to Westwoods\, just across from Landon’s Way. [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/walk-n-work-hike-lower-moose-hill-rd-2023-02-04/ 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:20230128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20230124T185944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T190318Z UID:9737-1674900000-1674910800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Building and Blazing and Photoshoot - Westwoods Sam Hill Rd. DESCRIPTION:This is another of our ‘Build a Better WW Trails’ series. On this work party\, we plan to work on sections of the White/Orange cross trail just north of the relocation work we performed in late November. We’ll be removing a tree and re-routing the trail to make this disused cross trail easier to use\, especially in wet weather. And if time permits\, we plan to take a series of photos which we’ll use in a future public meeting to introduce our rebuilding program to our biking and hiking public. This will be chainsaw work\, blazing work\, and perhaps some pry-bar work\, as we may need to shift some stones. If you’re interested in helping\, bring along the tools you’re comfortable using and meet us at the Sam Hill Entrance to Westwoods. [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 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-building-and-blazing-and-photoshoot-westwoods-sam-hill-rd-2023-01-28/ 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:20230121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20221220T160035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T161345Z UID:9700-1674295200-1674309600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at County Road Meadows DESCRIPTION:The Fenner Field is a small (4 acre) field that was donated to the Land Trust in the early ’90’s. and managed as a hay-field ever since. As often happens with such management\, invasive plants (like multiflora rose and autumn olive) establish themselves along the field edges and degrade the quality of the hay from that region of the field. The farmer then stops mowing the area\, and the field perimeter is then lost to these unwelcome plants. After thirty years\, the Land Trust has ‘pushed back’ and begun recovering the field edge with heavy equipment. This work party will continue where this equipment left off: trimming the battered trunks and clearing plants back to the fence lines where the machines couldn’t reach. This will be both chainsaw and hand tool work\, along with hauling and piling brush and application of herbicide to the freshly cut stumps … so there’s lots of work for a wide range of volunteers. And the more people we have\, the more we’ll accomplish. Dress warmly\, and bring the tools you plan to use. The field entrance is very close to where (very short) Church Road intersects with County Road … this is just east of the Long Hill/County Road intersection. Parking is along Church Road and be mindful not to block traffic along this town road. [est 3 – 4 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/invasive-plant-removal-at-county-road-meadows-2023-01-21/ LOCATION:Fenner Field\, 538 County Rd\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230116T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20221220T155738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T210119Z UID:9697-1673854200-1673868600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Tricky Tree Work at Lower Moose Hill Road DESCRIPTION:We received a report in December of an unhealthy tree overhanging the Lower Moose Hill Road parking area\, and we’re meeting early to drop and remove this before the lot fills with Saturday hiking/biking traffic. As we’re in the area\, we then expect to head over to Landon’s Way\, where a couple of large\, but very dead Ash trees need to be dropped in a controlled manner. As we’ll need to clear much of the wood from either the parking area or a driveway\, we have a need for sawyers and people who will roll logs and shift branches into the nearby woods. And anyone who would like to take this wood home for their stove or fireplace\, is welcome to do so. Paul will have a chainsaw and other necessary equipment\, but you should dress warmly and bring equipment you’re comfortable using. Note the early time\, and meet us at the lower Moose Hill Road entrance to Westwoods\, just across from Landon’s Way. [est 3 – 4 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/tricky-tree-work-at-lower-moose-hill-road-2023-01-14/ 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:20230107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T133728 CREATED:20221220T155436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T155531Z UID:9694-1673085600-1673092800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Walk n Work Hike at Lower Moose Hill Road DESCRIPTION:Our first ‘walk ’n work party’ of the year\, and a great way to begin the New Year both helping WWTC and enjoying a nice walk in the woods. Like all our W n’W outings this trail season\, we’ll be posting our new plastic blazes\, now continuing on Yellow (Circle and Square) trails. It’s a great opportunity for young kids to help us find all the existing and faded blazes and for everyone else to practice their skills with a hammer. As with all our walk’n work parties\, this will all be work with hand tools … no chainsaws or heavy equipment are allowed. You’re welcome to join us for just the walk\, but if you want 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 lower Moose Hill Road entrance to Westwoods\, just across from Landon’s Way. [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/walk-n-work-hike-lower-moose-hill-road-2023-01-07/ 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 END:VCALENDAR