Cancelled because of February snow, this is part of a survey walk planned to critically review all aspects of trail condition and location throughout Westwoods, to capture other property information (like invasive plant siting’s, graffiti, etc.) and unauthorized use of the property. To record this information in the field, we plan to use the Avenza Map app, which is available […]
Kampmeyer Property Steward Cathy Duman reports the Kampmeyer Plankwalk is in need of repair. Dating back almost 30 years, this bridging has been rebuilt several times, but continues to be a maintenance issue. This work party will take a critical look at the bridge structure and plan for both temporary and long term restoration of the structure. Spring clothing and […]
CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) Service Forester David Irvin will be giving a presentation to the GLCT community. The event will feature a one-hour talk followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and discussion. Topics will include an overview of CT forest history, the state of our forests today, some of the health issues they face (including threats […]
Join GLCT President and Appalachian Mountain Club hike leader Janet Ainsworth on an easy walk in the Town of Guilford’s Timberland Preserve. We will walk up to four miles, beginning at the trailhead on Rt. 80, which is opposite the hiker parking lot near Maple Hill Rd. Heavy rain cancels. Suitable for children. No rain date. Text 203.530.7826 with questions.
A repeat of the workparty scheduled for the end of December and middle of February, but both cancelled because of snow. This is a combination of Green Rectangle blazing work and ‘trail enhancements’ that’s needed where the trail follows the southern edge of the Great Marsh. Paul will bring the blaze materials and nails. As we’ll probably want to cut […]
A 10k-ish trail race in Westwoods. Please see https://www.bimblersound.com/bash/ for more information.
This month's Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be held Monday, April 20, 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 […]
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 […]
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.
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. Featuring Doug Tallamy (Homegrown National Park) and Sam Jaffe […]
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 […]
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 […]