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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230121T140000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230116T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230116T113000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
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
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UID:9692-1672480800-1672489800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing at Dunk Rock Road
DESCRIPTION:For all who are interested in some bracing work before their New Year celebration\, we’ve planned this final work party of the year.  We’re not exactly sure of where we’ll be heading\, but the plan is to meet at the Dunk Rock Road trailhead\, and plan from there.  Paul will have a chainsaw and other necessary equipment.  But you should dress warm and bring equipment you’re comfortable using.  If you need safety equipment (chaps\, helmet\, etc.) let Paul know in advance so he can put them into his car.  Plan to meet at the Dunk Rock Road entrance\, parking in the lot near the Bishop’s raspberry field.  [est 2 to 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-dunk-rock-road-2022-12-31/
LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221220T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T154903Z
UID:9690-1671876000-1671883200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Yellow Square Trail Blazing at Three Corners Road
DESCRIPTION:Continued blaze posting from work parties on the 3rd & 17th.  We’ll have all the blazing materials\, but recommend you bring a tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes.  Depending on who joins us on this day before Christmas\, we may grab a chainsaw to address a recently reported tree in the area.  If you’d like to help\, we’ll meet us at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods.  Park around the cul-de-sac and please be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways  [est 1-1/2 to 2 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event.  We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house.  Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/yellow-square-trail-blazing-three-corners-road-2022-12-24/
LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221216T210019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T210019Z
UID:9688-1671478200-1671483600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee December 2023 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The December 19th meeting of the Westwoods Trails Committee will be held in person at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Faulkner Room.  We will have a Zoom set up so those who want to attend virtually can do so. \nThe WTC meeting is this Monday (12/19) at 7:30pm.  The Zoom connection will be hosted by John Goldin.  The link to join is below.  The November 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-december-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221123T160258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T160258Z
UID:9681-1671271200-1671282000@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Yellow Circle and Square Trail Blazing - Westwoods at 3 Corners Road
DESCRIPTION:A continuation of the work we started at the Walk ’n Work hike on the 3rd.  As explained above\, a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes is recommended if you’d like to come and help.   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] \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-circle-and-square-trail-blazing-westwoods-at-3-corners-road-2022-11-17/
LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221123T160051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T160103Z
UID:9679-1670666400-1670677200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Moving Bridges - Kampmeyer North
DESCRIPTION:Back in 2014 the WWTC installed two 12ft bridges on the White Rectangle Trail\, crossing a large wetland area.  We’ve re-routed this trail to avoid these wetlands completely and now plan to use these structures to replace two which are in poor condition and fall short of the WWTC’s standards for bridge construction and placement.  We need at least six strong volunteers to muscle these out of the woods (about 225ft) and then we’ll drive them to the Trail Head at the Chestnut Grove cul-de-sac\, where we’ll walk them in to the new bridge site (about 150ft).  Once there\, we’ll need to move rocks to make substantial abutments to support the bridges at least 4 inches from the water surface.  If you’d like to help\, warm clothes\, gloves and boots are really all that’s needed.  If you have some rock moving bars or picks\, please bring them along too.  We’ll have the vehicle and the baseball bats well need to support the bridges while being walked along the trails. We’ll meet at the Chestnut Grove cul-de-sac\, where there’s plenty of parking\, and walk to the bridge site from there.  [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/moving-bridges-kampmeyer-north-2022-12-10/
LOCATION:Chestnut Grove Drive\, 258 Chestnut Grove Drive\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220921T140547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T213332Z
UID:9605-1670148000-1670158800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike at Bartlett Land Preserve
DESCRIPTION:GLCT Past Presidents Bill Bloss (203-457-9253) and Sarah Williams will lead a long loop hike around GLCT’s most recent acquisition\, 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 Great Hill Road. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of hike start times.  Leashed dogs may attend hikes\, unless otherwise stated in descriptions above.  Heavy rain cancels the hike.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/guided-hike-at-bartlett-land-preserve-2022-12-04/
LOCATION:Cooks Lane (Bartlett Land Preserve)\, 221 Cooks Lane\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221123T155932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T155932Z
UID:9677-1670061600-1670068800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Walk 'n Work - Westwoods at Peddlers Road
DESCRIPTION:Another ‘walk ’n work party’\, offering an opportunity to help the WWTC with a little light maintenance in exchange for a nice walk in the woods.   Like our October W n’W outing\, we’ll be putting up our new plastic blazes up\, this time concentrating on Yellow (Circle and Square): perhaps the most interesting trail in the network. 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 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/walk-n-work-westwoods-at-peddlers-road-2022-12-03/
LOCATION:Peddlers Road (Westwoods)\, 620 Peddlers Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221123T155739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T155739Z
UID:9675-1669456800-1669467600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Trail Building\, Blazing and Re-routing - Westwoods at Sam Hill Rd.
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of several work parties we’re having to Build a Better WW Trails.  At this work party\, we’re turning some sections of unauthorized trails which the WWTC feels are good additions to the network into proper trails … re-routed when needed to avoid future erosion or safety problems … and redirecting others to avoid wetland areas.  We will have chainsaw work\, blazing work\, and expect to be moving a few good sized stones.  So many hands will be welcomed\, and bring along the tools you’d like to be using.  Please 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-blazing-rerouting-westwoods-sma-hill-road-2022-11-26/
LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221120T160450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T160534Z
UID:9671-1669059000-1669064400@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:November 2022 Westwoods Trails Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The November 21st meeting of the Westwoods Trails Committe will be held in person at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Faulkner Room.  We will have a Zoom set up so those who want to attend virtually can do so. \nThe WTC meeting is this Monday (11/21) at 7:30pm.  The Zoom connection will be hosted by John Goldin.  The link to join is below.  The October 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-meeting-2022-11-21/
LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221027T150713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T150727Z
UID:9659-1668852000-1668861000@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Orange Circle Trail Blazing and Trail Clearing - Westwoods at Dunk Rock Road
DESCRIPTION:John Goldin & Paul Proulx will be finishing up blazing the Orange Circle on this work party.  And if time permits\, plan to clear a few small blowdowns that John has found on his frequent Westwoods walks.  See above for details of what to bring for blazing work parties.  For the tree work\, Paul will have a chainsaw and other necessary equipment.  Plan to meet at the Dunk Rock Road entrance\, parking in the lot near the Bishop’s raspberry field.  [est 2 to 2-1/2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event.  We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house.  Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/orange-circle-trail-blazing-and-trail-clearing-westwoods-at-dunk-rock-road-2022-11-19/
LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220921T140151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T140647Z
UID:9601-1668337200-1668346200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike at East River Preserve
DESCRIPTION:The East River is stunning come fall. Please join AMC leaders and GLCT board member Janet Ainsworth (203-530-7826) and co-leader\, Mary Ann Hardy for a three-plus mile hike in the East River Preserve. Meet at the trailhead/parking area on Sullivan Dr. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of hike start times.  Leashed dogs may attend hikes\, unless otherwise stated in descriptions above.  Heavy rain cancels the hike.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/guided-hike-east-river-preserve-2022-11-13/
LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221027T150439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T150450Z
UID:9657-1668247200-1668258000@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Trail Clearing - Paul Trail
DESCRIPTION:A trail report at the WWTC October meeting reported a large tree down on the southern section of this trail\, just before the island.  Also reported was overgrowth along the road\, making trail access difficult.  So we have both chainsaw and lopper work\, so please come an help with the tools you’re comfortable using.  We’ll have a chainsaw and some hand tools\, but you should bring your own if you can.  And as always\, if you need protective gear\, we have it\, but please notify Paul ahead of time to be sure it is in his car.  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-clearing-paul-trail-2022-11-12/
LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 262 Sachem Head Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221027T150107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T150235Z
UID:9653-1667642400-1667649600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Orange Circle Trail Blazing - Westwoods at Sam Hill Road
DESCRIPTION:John Goldin will be leading this work party installing our new plastic blazes on the Orange Circle trail.  John will have both blazes and nails.  You can bring a good hammer and a set of work gloves.  A small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes is also recommended.  Please meet us at the Sam Hill Entrance to Westwoods.  [est 1-1/2 to 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/orange-circle-blazing-westwoods-sam-hill-road-2022-11-05/
LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20221027T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T150313Z
UID:9648-1667037600-1667048400@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Clearing for Endangered Plants - Westwoods Red Triangle on Moose Hill Road
DESCRIPTION:With Eversource abandoning their distribution lines through Westwoods\, several plants ‘of special concern’ and now established in the former right-of-way\, are threatened as the trees and woody plants take back the clearing.  This work party is part of continuing effort to prune these back as the power company formerly did\, and work to maintain the threatened plants as a part of the Westwoods ecosystem.  This is all lopper and hand-saw work\, so bring your favorite garden tools if you’d like to come along and help.  Plan to meet at the Red Triangle Trail entrance\, off Moose Hill Road.  This is about 1/2 way between the two Moose Hill Road trail entrances … look for a  large green gate on the eastern side of the road.  The gate will be open\, with plenty of parking just beyond the gate. [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. \nClick here for the meeting location
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/clearing-for-endangered-plants-westwoods-red-triangle-on-moose-hill-road-2022-10-29/
LOCATION:CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220310T224700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T224720Z
UID:8936-1666483200-1666569599@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:2022 Bimbler's Bluff 50K
DESCRIPTION:The Bimblers Bluff 50k will take place on October 24th\, 2021\, details regarding registration will be published soon. \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. Consisting entirely of rolling forest roads or single track that can be extremely rocky\, the course will provide a true test of the runner’s fitness and mental stamina. \nThe event is 100% not for profit\, all proceeds are donated to local land conservation charities. \nRead more on the Bimbler’s Bluff web site.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bimblers-bluff-50k-2022-10-23/
LOCATION:Guilford Lakes School\, 40 Maupas Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220921T140410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T140702Z
UID:9603-1665925200-1665934200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike at Northwoods
DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT board member and AMC hike leader Janet Ainsworth (203-530-7826) with co-leader Mary Anne Hardy\, on a 3-plus mile moderate hike through Guilford’s Northwoods and a bit of Madison. Meet at the Braemore trailhead\, 500 Durham Rd. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of hike start times.  Leashed dogs may attend hikes\, unless otherwise stated in descriptions above.  Heavy rain cancels the hike.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/guided-hike-at-northwoods-2022-10-16/
LOCATION:Braemore Preserve\, 5001 Durham Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220921T135130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T135232Z
UID:9593-1665828000-1665838800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Plank Walk Invasive Rose Removal at Peddlers Road
DESCRIPTION:Our plank walk maintenance last spring identified a significant infestation of invasive multiflora rose along the walk\, but we didn’t have the time to completely remove these plants.  On this work party we plan to continue that effort\, hoping to push the infestation further north and away from the heart of Westwoods.  If you’d like to help\, please wear thick gloves and a good pair of boots to keep your feet dry.  And bring along hand clippers\, loppers\, and a good sense of humor.  Please meet us at the Peddlers Road trail entrance @ 10AM.   [est 2-1/2  – 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/plank-walk-invasive-rose-removal-at-peddlers-road-2022-10-15/
LOCATION:Peddlers Road (Westwoods)\, 620 Peddlers Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221012T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221012T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220921T135712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T140723Z
UID:9599-1665586800-1665592200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Guided Family Hike at Kampmeyer Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Have you been wanting to get your child out in the woods? Join GLCT board member Robin Campot (203-721-0679) and her 4yr-old daughter for a walk through the Kampmeyer preserve to admire the leaves with their changing colors in the afternoon sunlight. GLCT board member Melissa Robinson will co-lead. Meet at the end of Laurel Hollow Rd. off of West Lake Ave. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of hike start times.  Leashed dogs may attend hikes\, unless otherwise stated in descriptions above.  Heavy rain cancels the hike.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/family-hike-at-kampmeyer-preserve-2022-10-12/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220921T135015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T135015Z
UID:9591-1665223200-1665230400@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Removal of PVC Tubing at Little West Pond
DESCRIPTION:Last spring our Little West Pond property stewards discovered hundreds of feet of black pvc tubing had been dumped in the woods of our Little West Pond property.  Although not an environmental hazard\, dumping of anything on GLCT property is not allowed\, and we plan to pull this out and transport it to the town transfer station.  It’s light work\, and will be even easier if we get a good turn-out.  So if you’d like to assist us\, bring good work gloves\, and perhaps a set of tin-snips to cut the tubing into more easily managed lengths.  Please meet us at the Gina Lane trail entrance\, about 500 feet from the intersection of West Lake Ave.  [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/removal-pvc-tubing-little-west-pond-2022-10-08/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220921T135445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T140747Z
UID:9596-1664618400-1664625600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Morning Hike in Westwoods
DESCRIPTION:Please join GLCT board members Claudia Bartlett (203-415-4195) and AMC hike leader Janet Ainsworth for a morning hike in Westwoods. We will take the White Circle Trail leading to the beautiful Lost Lake Vista and will return on the Orange and White Circle Trails. There are some rocky areas both up and down. No dogs please. Meet at Sam Hill Rd. parking area. \nPlease meet 10 minutes ahead of hike start times.  Heavy rain cancels the hike.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/morning-hike-in-westwoods-2022-10-01/
LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220921T134742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T134742Z
UID:9589-1664618400-1664625600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Walk n Work Hike - Lower Moose Hill Road
DESCRIPTION:Our first ‘walk ’n work party’\, and another nice walk with a little light maintenance to help keep up our beautiful properties.   On this outing we’ll be putting up our new (and quite beautiful) pink plastic blazes over the worn paint on ‘The Good Sister’s’ Trail.  It’s a great opportunity for young kids to help us find all these ancient paint dots 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] \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/walk-n-work-hike-2022-10-01/
LOCATION:Lower Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 681 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220921T134502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T134502Z
UID:9587-1664013600-1664024400@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Tree Work and Graffiti Removal at Lost Lake
DESCRIPTION:Reports of fallen trees and new graffiti inspired this first work party of the 2022-3 trail year.  This will be a mix of chainsaw work and the artful application of camouflage paint to painted rocks\, so extra help and advice is very welcomed.  For our sawyers\, heavy gloves and a set of loppers will come in handy for those without saws\, but if you have a saw\, please bring it along.  But if you’d rather paint\, all you need is artistic license.  As always\, if you need protective gear\, we have it\, but please notify Paul ahead of time to be sure it is in his car.  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/tree-work-and-graffiti-removal-at-lost-lake-2022-09-24/
LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220919T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220915T131304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T131304Z
UID:9584-1663615800-1663621200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee September 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be a Zoom meeting hosted by John Goldin.  The link to join is below.  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-september-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220415T121950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T125951Z
UID:9446-1663009200-1663016400@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:GLCT Sponsoring Doug Tallamy Talk at GHS
DESCRIPTION:Doug Tallamy\, renowned naturalist and author of Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, and Nature’s Best Hop\, Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware\, will speak at Guilford High School Performing Arts Center Sept. 12\, 7:00 p.m.  \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/glct-sponsoring-doug-tallamy-2022-09-12/
LOCATION:Guilford High School\, 605 New England Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220830T201107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T201107Z
UID:9568-1662800400-1662814800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Tanner Marsh Brook - Autumn Olive Removal and Field Restoration part 2
DESCRIPTION:Property Steward Kathy Azuara and her family are spearheading this effort to reclaim the small field at Tanner Marsh Brook.  They’ve spent significant time over this summer to gain a beachhead into overgrowth and are now ready for a big push to clear as large an area as possible.  We’ll need volunteers to handle chainsaws and loppers\, as well as  help drag these cuttings to the side of the field.  We also need people who can treat the cut stumps with herbicide to prevent further growth.  As Kathy explains in the attached flyer\, even an hour of work will make a difference\, so please join us if you can.  Plan to meet at the bend in Tanner Marsh Road\, just south of Richies Way (you’ll see the diamond shaped GLCT signs on trees along the east side of the road).  Bring along loppers and other hand tools that could be useful to cut down heavy brush.  We’ll have two chainsaws\, but you can bring one if you know how to use it safely.  We’ll also have the necessary equipment for safely applying herbicide.  [est 2-1/2 to 4 hours]
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/tanner-marsh-brook-autumn-olive-removal-and-field-restoration-part-2/
LOCATION:Tanner Marsh\, 611 Tanner Marsh Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100119
CREATED:20220830T201018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T201018Z
UID:9566-1662195600-1662210000@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Tanner Marsh Brook - Autumn Olive Removal and Field Restoration part 1
DESCRIPTION:Property Steward Kathy Azuara and her family are spearheading this effort to reclaim the small field at Tanner Marsh Brook.  They’ve spent significant time over this summer to gain a beachhead into overgrowth and are now ready for a big push to clear as large an area as possible.  We’ll need volunteers to handle chainsaws and loppers\, as well as  help drag these cuttings to the side of the field.  We also need people who can treat the cut stumps with herbicide to prevent further growth.  As Kathy explains in the attached flyer\, even an hour of work will make a difference\, so please join us if you can.  Plan to meet at the bend in Tanner Marsh Road\, just south of Richies Way (you’ll see the diamond shaped GLCT signs on trees along the east side of the road).  Bring along loppers and other hand tools that could be useful to cut down heavy brush.  We’ll have two chainsaws\, but you can bring one if you know how to use it safely.  We’ll also have the necessary equipment for safely applying herbicide.  [est 2-1/2 to 4 hours]
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/tanner-marsh-brook-autumn-olive-removal-2022-09-03/
LOCATION:Tanner Marsh\, 611 Tanner Marsh Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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