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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221121T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221119T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221024 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221016T153000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221015T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221012T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221012T163000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220919T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220919T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220903T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220903T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220517T141433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T141448Z UID:9498-1654941600-1654952400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Plankwalk Maintenance and Invasive Rose Removal DESCRIPTION:Our May work party didn’t get this job completed so we’re continuing that effort\, now concentrating on the southern end of the plank walk. Identified are several sections where piling are sinking\, so we expect to be lifting planks and adding support to the pilings. if we have enough people\, we also hope to start pulling invasive rose plants from the sides of the walk … an infestation recently found\, and we’d like to remove this unwanted growth before it ‘jumps the great swamp’ and establishes itself in the heart of Westwoods. We’ll have the basic tools and materials for rebuilding sections of the plank walk\, but extra hammers and prybars will be useful\, so please bring them along. If you’d like to help with the rose (which we’re trying to pull out rather than cut)\, please thick gloves and a good pair of boots to keep your feet dry. Please meet us at the Peddlers Road trail entrance @ 10AM. [est 2-1/2 – 3 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/plankwalk-maintenance-and-invasive-rose-removal-2022-06-11/ 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:20220605T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T173000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220310T223553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T205149Z UID:8927-1654446600-1654450200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:GLCT Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT and State Senator Christine Cohen\, Chair of the Environment Committee and member of the Aging\, Children\, Finance\, and Revenue & Bonding Committees. \nSenator Cohen will speak about the latest happenings in Hartford\, including funding for land and trails\, and efforts to protect the Deer Lake Boy Scout Camp in Killingworth. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/glct-annual-meeting-2022/ LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220413T235326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T235326Z UID:9441-1654434000-1654441200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Nut Plains Woods Guided Hike DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a leisurely two-mile saunter on the beautiful white-blazed trail in Guilford’s Nut Plains Woods. We’ll meet on Sunday\, June 5 at 1:00 pm at the Cindy Lane trailhead (between 48 and 60 Cindy Lane)\, walk the white trail to where it joins with the blue-blazed Menunkatuck trail\, continue on the white trail where it leaves the blue trail\, and follow the white trail past wetlands and along a ridge back to the trailhead. Heavy rain cancels. Co-leaders are GLCT members Doug Clark (voice & text: 443-852-2439) and Janet Ainsworth. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/nut-plains-woods-hike-2022-06-05/ LOCATION:Cindy Lane (Nut Plains Woods)\, 88CF+8X\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220604T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220517T141215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T141240Z UID:9495-1654336800-1654347600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Post Installation at Renee's Way DESCRIPTION:Continuation of the installation of the trail posts constructed by Dave Hackett and his students … only we’ll be getting help from them on this work party as we install four posts at the trail entrances on Reene’s Way. While Dave and his students will be leading this effort\, additional help is appreciated to excavate the post holes and installing their handiwork. Gloves and workbooks are needed and if you have any specialized post hole diggers or shovels\, please bring them along. If time allows\, we also plan to head over to the white trail just west of the Barrows farm to reset several bridges on better footings … hopefully\, we have both the time and ambition to get this all accomplished\, Meet us at the cul-de-sac at the end of Renee’s Way. [est 3 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/trail-post-installation-at-renees-way-2022-06-04/ LOCATION:Renee’s Way (Westwoods)\, 132 Renees Way\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220604T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220312T221325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T221352Z UID:9071-1654336800-1654345800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Guided Hike at Westwoods Lost Lake Loop DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT board members Claudia Bartlett (203-415-4195)\, and Janet Ainsworth\, along with Mary Anne Hardy for a family friendly hike on National Trails Day. We will take white circle leading to beautiful Lost Lake Vista\, and will then return on the orange and white circle trails to the parking area. Moderate hike with some occasional ups and downs with rocky areas. An option to continue with Mary Anne Hardy on a longer loop past the lake (roughly 5 miles total)\, following the orange and yellow trails. This section includes some rocky scrambling both up & down. No dogs please. Meet at the Sam Hill trailhead off of 146. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/guided-hike-westwoods-lost-lake-loop-2022-06-04/ LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220528T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220517T140716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T163014Z UID:9489-1653733800-1653742800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:East River Preserve - Beech Leaf Disease - Field Identification and Discussion DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bob Marra of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, will be leading a field trip to educate us about this disease. Recently found in Connecticut\, not a lot is know about this organism and the disease that it causes … including knowledge as to how it spreads\, where it currently is in Connecticut and how it might be treated. Dr. Marra has identified an area of infestation that’s fairly close to the trailhead\, and we’ll learn to identify symptoms\, and how to best respond when we encounter other occurrences of the disease. Parking is limited at this trail entrance\, so please car pool\, and consider parking at Duck Hole Road (just north of the trail entrance) and walking down to the trail head. [est 2 – 2 -1/2 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/dr-marra-east-river-preserve-beech-leaf-disease-field-identification-and-discussion-2022-05-21/ LOCATION:Clapboard Hill Road (East River Preserve)\, 568 Clapboard Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220522T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220522T173000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220517T140840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T143444Z UID:9491-1653235200-1653240600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Neck River North Tree Work DESCRIPTION:A deadfall reported by property steward Michele Millham needs to be cleared from the trail. Mostly chainsaw work\, but help is always needed to support our sawyers\, so please join us if you can. We’ll have a saw\, but please bring along a pair of heavy gloves and perhaps a set of loppers if you can make it. Please meet us at the Neck River North trail entrance\, just north of house number 725 and south of the intersection with Squaw Lane. The work is within a hundred feet or so of the road. [est 1 to 1-1/2 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/neck-river-north-tree-work-2022-05-23/ LOCATION:Neck River North\, 755 Nortontown Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220517T141053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T163118Z UID:9493-1653127200-1653134400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Tree Work at Sam Hill Road DESCRIPTION:Paul Proulx reported a leaning tree on the south end of the Orange Circle trail\, east of Lost Lake. This will be chainsaw work\, and extra help and advice is welcomed. 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. 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 Sam Hill Entrance to Westwoods. [est 1-1/2 to 2 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/tree-work-at-sam-hill-road-2022-05-28/ LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220429T175609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T142422Z UID:9455-1652871600-1652882400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Dudley Barrows Installation of Trail Posts at Renee's Way DESCRIPTION:GHS teacher Dave Hackett and his talented students have constructed cedar trail entrance posts for a number of our trail entrances and we’ll be installing two of them today\, one at the entrance to the Red Triangle Trail\, the other on GLCT’s Little West Pond property\, off of Gina Lane. We’ll be digging post holes\, and have the basic heavy equipment to do this work\, but welcome additional hands and tools. Gloves and good work boots are a must\, but if you have any specialized post hole diggers or shovels\, please bring them along too. Meet us at the green gate at the former Eversource power line crossing on Moose Hill road … it’s about 1/2 way between the two Moose Hill Road trail entrances. [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/dudley-barrows-installation-of-trail-posts-at-renees-way-2022-05-18/ LOCATION:Westwoods Green Gate\, 851–891 Moose Hill Rd\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220516T130716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T130716Z UID:9475-1652727600-1652734800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee May 2022 Meeting DESCRIPTION:The WTC meeting is this Monday (5/16) at 7:30pm. 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-may-2022-meeting/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220420T024533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T024533Z UID:9452-1652522400-1652533200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Plankwalk Maintenance at Peddlers Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:Our April ‘walk ’n work party’ identified several areas of the boardwalk that need attention\, and we’re planning to do that work today. Also\, if we have good attendance\, we’d also like to have a crew remove several infestations of multi-flora rose recently reported in the wetlands. If you’d like to help us with either of these tasks\, please join us at the work party. We’ll have the basic tools and materials for rebuilding sections of the plank walk\, but extra hammers and prybars will be useful\, so please bring them along if you can. If you’d like to help with the rose\, please bring loppers\, clippers and a good pair of boots to keep your feet dry. Please meet us at the Peddlers Road trail entrance @ 10AM. [est 2-1/2 – 3 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-plankwalk-maintenance-at-peddlers-road-entrance-2022-05-14/ 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:20220507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220507T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T112850 CREATED:20220420T024303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T024318Z UID:9450-1651917600-1651926600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Walk ’n Work Hike - Kampmeyer: Laurel Hollow Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:Our seventh ‘walk ’n work party’\, and another chance to mix of hiking and caring for our trials. This month we’ll take a walk around Kampmeyer South\, crossing the old Trolley bed and Swamp Board-walk\, and looping around high-lands to the west. We expect to be cutting vines and overhanging branches\, and getting the trails into good shape for the coming summer\, with plenty of time to view the last of the woodland flowers before they’re shaded out by the coming canopy. We’ll just be working with hand tools … no chainsaws or heavy equipment are allowed on these work parties. So just wear comfortable shoes and bring along your favorite gardening tools. Loppers and clippers are both useful\, so both are recommended … but if you have some special garden equipment\, bring it along and try it out. Please meet us at the Laurel Hollow cul-de-sac entrance @ 10AM\, just off West Lake Avenue. [est 2 – 2 -1/2 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/walk-n-work-hike-kampmeyer-laurel-hollow-road-entrance-2022-05-07/ LOCATION:Kampmeyer South\, 84 Laurel Hollow Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR