BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.16.2//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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260421T134846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T135007Z UID:11050-1777111200-1777122000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 9 Trail Work - Westwoods: Dunk Rock Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:We pretty much finished the trail reconstruction work on Loop 9 at the 11th of April workparty\, but now need to haul in a few wooden platforms to complete the job. Paul Sanders will be bringing these to the trailhead\, but we need help to haul them into the Green Rectangle trail. If you’d like to help\, good gloves\, boots and a strong back are all you’ll need to bring. Dress for early spring conditions\, and meet us at the Lower Dunk Rock Road entrance at 10AM\, just across from the Raspberry field parking lot. [est 1 – 2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-loop-9-trail-work-2026-04-25/ LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260212T002420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T002440Z UID:10919-1777190400-1777222800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trail Run DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT Directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang for a 5-mile trail run through Westwoods. Social pace. Road runners are encouraged to give trail running a try! Meet at the Dunk Rock Rd. trailhead. Heavy rain cancels. No dogs please. Please text questions to 203.508.2064. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-trail-run-2026-04-26/ LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T194500 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260404T145229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T145612Z UID:11036-1777573800-1777578300@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:The Extraordinary Caterpillar DESCRIPTION:The Extraordinary Caterpillar is a 60-minute documentary that uncovers the vital role caterpillars play in sustaining the natural world. Through stunning visuals and engaging storytelling\, the film reveals how these small but mighty creatures support birds\, pollinators\, and the entire food web – while depending on native plants for their survival. \nFeaturing Doug Tallamy (Homegrown National Park) and Sam Jaffe (The Caterpillar Lab)\, the film highlights the powerful truth: although over 98% of life on Earth is smaller than a bee\, human-designed landscapes often overlook the systems that keep ecosystems healthy. \nFollow scientists and community advocates as they reveal the fascinating world of these tiny but essential organisms – and why they matter more than we think. \nThis program is free and open to all\, and is co-sponsored with The Guilford Land Conservation Trust\, but space is limited. \nPre-Registration Requested URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/the-extraordinary-caterpillar-2026-04-30/ LOCATION:Guilford Free Library\, 67 Park Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260425T212809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T212836Z UID:11054-1777716000-1777726800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 12 Trail Work - Westwoods: Lower Moose Hill Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:We walked this Loop at the end of March and found connecting trails that need blazing (Yellow/Yellow Cross and Yellow Diamond) and an unauthorized trail needs to be permanently closed\, There’s a large (about 20ft) and several smaller muddy section of the Yellow Square that needs corduroy. And a short reroute of the Yellow Circle to eliminate a very steep and eroded section of trail. Paul will bring the blaze materials and nails as well as a chainsaw. We’ll need at least one more saw and hand tools (axe or splitting maul) to fashion corduroy from deadfalls in the area. If you’d like to help\, dress for early spring weather and have decent boots. Plan to meet us at the lower Moose Hill Road entrance to Westwoods\, just across from Landon’s Way. Use street parking on Landon’s Way if it’s too crowded. [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/loop-12-trail-work-westwoods-lower-moose-hill-road-entrance-2026-05-02/ 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:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260212T003234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223937Z UID:10921-1778320800-1778326200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Nature Trail in Spring DESCRIPTION:Join local Native Plants Landscape Architect\, Crystal Gaudio\, and GLCT Board member and Westwoods Nature Trail Guide contributor\, Kathleen White\, for a walk on the Nature Trail to view spring ephemerals and other flora and fungi before the trees fully leaf out. Meet at the Dunk Rock Rd. kiosk. Heavy rain cancels. Suitable for families. No rain date. Text 203.214.5136 with questions. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-nature-trail-in-spring-2026-05-09/ LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260425T213016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T213016Z UID:11057-1778320800-1778331600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 13 Trail Work - Westwoods: Upper Moose Hill Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:We walked this Loop last month and found a couple of bridges that need elevation\, graffiti in the Colonial Caves that needs overpainting\, muddy sections of several trails that need corduroy\, and several unauthorized trails that need to be permanently closed. We also plan to reroute a long section of the Green Rectangle Trail away from the edge of the Great Harbor Brook wetlands\, and need to investigate\, flag\, and (if time permits) create/blaze a new route. As some of the unauthorized trails we plan to close are likely kept open by bikers\, we encourage riders to join us. Paul will be sure we have blaze materials and nails as well as the paint for oversraying the graffiti. We’ll need one or two chainsaws and hand tools (a pick or madock\, splitting maul\, etc.) for the bridge and corduroy work. Surveyor’s tape\, hand tools (loppers\, clippers\, etc.) and a rake will be needed to clear and relocate the trail. We’ll meet at the Upper Moose Hill entrance to Westwoods at 10AM. Parking is limited\, so if you can’t find parking at the trail head\, head down on Lower Road and walk up the road or through the connecting trail. [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/loop-13-trail-work-westwoods-upper-moose-hill-road-entrance-2026-05-09/ 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:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260425T213415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T232839Z UID:11059-1778925600-1778936400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 13 Trail Work - Westwoods: Dunk Rock Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:** Location Change ** \nWe’ll be putting in the re-routing of the Green Rectangle trail that we flagged last weekend. Paul will bring blaze materials\, ‘Trails closed’ signs and nails. We’ll need one or two chainsaws\, hand tools (loppers\, clippers\, etc.) and a rake to clear and relocate the trail. We’ll meet at the Upper Moose Hill entrance to Westwoods at 10AM. Parking is limited\, so if you can’t find parking at the trailhead\, head down on Lower Road and walk up the road or through the connecting trail. [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/loop-13-trail-work-westwoods-dunk-rock-road-entrance-2026-05-16/ LOCATION:Upper Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 1125 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260212T004003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T004055Z UID:10924-1779037200-1779044400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:The Olmsted Outing - A Riverside Restoration Celebration DESCRIPTION:After a year of reconstruction\, the seawall is complete\, the lawn is lush (or getting there)\, and our lovely favorite “pocket park” on West River is officially back. Join us at Olmsted Outlook for a picnic and live music. Stay tuned! Pack your favorite food\, spread a blanket on our grass\, and help celebrate the reopening of this local gem. Enter via the crosswalk on River St.\, just north of Broad St. Limited parking; please park on a nearby street (Broad St. is a good option). Rain date Sun.\, May 24th\, 5 p.m. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/the-olmsted-outing-a-riverside-restoration-celebration-2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Olmsted Outlook\, 186 River Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T210000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260517T134241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T134354Z UID:11078-1779132600-1779138000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:May 2026 Westwoods Trails Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be held Monday\, May 18\, 2026 at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Leete Room at 7:30 pm. We will have a Zoom set up so those who want to attend virtually can do so. The link to join is below. The agenda for this meeting and the February meeting minutes are attached. \nIf you have any problems connecting\, Paul can be reached at 203.687.7756. \nThe URL is: https://yale.zoom.us/j/96823783599 URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/may-2026-westwoods-trails-committee-meeting-2026-05-18/ 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:20260523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260212T004250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T125937Z UID:10928-1779541200-1779548400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Paul Trail Hike DESCRIPTION:Join WWTC Chairman Paul Proulx and volunteer Christelle Ripault for a walk on the Paul Trail. The trail is an easy 1.5-mile walk overlooking rocky outcrops\, a small island\, and Guilford’s 150-acre Great Harbor Marsh with views of Long Island Sound. Meet at the entrance on Sachem’s Head Road\, across from Community Nursery School. Park up on the curb\, alongside the road. The rain date is Sat.\, June 13\, at 1:00 p.m. Text 203.892.0767 with questions. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/paul-trail-hike-2026-05-23/ LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 262 Sachem Head Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:hikes ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260212T004448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T125937Z UID:10930-1780740000-1780747200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Nut Plains Woods Hike DESCRIPTION:Join Janet Ainsworth for an exploration of GLCT’s Nut Plains Woods on this National Trails Day. Meet at the Sullivan Dr. entrance to the East River Preserve\, 55 Sullivan Dr. Some portions of the planned route are steep\, so hiking shoes/boots and poles are recommended. Heavy rain cancels. Not suitable for young children. No rain date. Text 203.530.7826 with questions. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/nut-plains-woods-hike-2026-06-06/ LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:hikes ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Ainsworth":MAILTO:janetkainsworth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260212T004646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203549Z UID:10932-1780848000-1780857000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:GLCT Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bishop’s Orchards Little Red Barn Area on June 7th at 4:00 for our annual gathering featuring Guilford resident\, Scott C. Williams\, Ph.D.\, Chief Scientist\, Environmental Science and Forestry Department\, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. \nAfter a short meeting led by the GLCT Board of Directors\, Dr. Williams will discuss forested residential communities and explain why increased habitat connectivity is pivotal for the proliferation of a diverse array of native wildlife species and how this diversity ultimately benefits not only ecosystem health but also human health. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/glct-annual-meeting-2026-06-07/ LOCATION:Bishop’s Red Barn\, 1355 Boston Post Rd\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T230000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260212T004820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223951Z UID:10934-1784925000-1784934000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Celebrate National Moth Week at the Jared Eliot Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join iNaturalist Ambassador and nature photographer Abby Sesselberg and GLCT Director Steve Mayo in a search for night insects. We’ll be demonstrating the iNaturalist app for identification. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Meet at the end of Mulberry Farms Road. Rain or strong winds cancel. Text 203.772.9842 with questions. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/celebrate-national-moth-week-at-the-jared-eliot-preserve-2026-06-24/ LOCATION:Jared Eliot Preserve (Mulberry Farms Rd)\, 78C8+C6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T194756 CREATED:20260420T122436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T122436Z UID:11048-1789812000-1789822800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Guilford Fair Parade DESCRIPTION: URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/guilford-fair-parade-2026-09-19/ LOCATION:CT END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR