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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250318T231719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T231719Z UID:10428-1745056800-1745067600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 1 and 2 Stone and Bridge Work at Westwoods Sam Hill Road DESCRIPTION:On the advice of WWTC member Ellsworth Mathias\, it was decided to rebuild the original stream crossing rather than construct a new bridge. So today\, using nearby rocks\, we expect to place stepping stones through a muddy section of the trail\, then raise and add support to the current wooden bridge to keep it from being covered/move in high water levels. We’ll bring a wheelbarrow\, a stone boat\, and a selection of long and short pry-bars\, and some pressure treated materials for adding bridge support. If you’d like to help\, bring along whatever tools you think could be useful. We’ll decide at the trailhead what we’ll haul to the worksite. Please meet us at the Sam Hill Entrance to Westwoods. [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-1-and-2-stone-and-bridge-work-at-westwoods-sam-hill-road-2025-04-19/ 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:20250412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250318T231511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T231511Z UID:10426-1744452000-1744462800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 4 Trail Work at Westwoods Three Corners Road DESCRIPTION:The second of Loop 4 work parties. Today we plan to reroute a heavily eroded section of the White Circle trail\, which we expect to flag on the earlier workparty. We plan to add two switchback sections that direct our trail users across more gradual terrain\, and then block the former trail from future use. We’ll need one or two chainsaws and a loppers\, two medium length bars in case we need to shift rocks\, and a maddock or trenching tool. Paul will have one saw\, and the blaze materials and nails. Dress for early spring conditions\, and expect it to be a bit muddy. Plan to meet at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. When you park\, be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [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-4-trail-work-at-westwoods-three-corners-road-2025-04-12/ 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:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T133000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250328T184234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T022922Z UID:10443-1743940800-1743946200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods\, New Acquisition and More DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT Advisory Board Member Andrew Page and past president David Grigsby for a 1.5-hour exploration of Westwoods\, including GLCT’s new acquisition. The purple trail already meanders through this stunning property\, where we will see Hemlocks\, mini waterfalls\, and caves. We will circle back using the green and yellow trail. We will encounter roots\, rocks\, mud\, and steep climbs on this hike. Meet at the southern Moose Hill Road entrance (near Landon’s Way) Text 203-915-0663 with questions. Heavy rain cancels. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-new-acquisition-and-more-2025-04-06/ LOCATION:Lower Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 681 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250212T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T142057Z UID:10354-1743897600-1743983999@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Bimbler's Bash 10K DESCRIPTION:The Bimblers Bash 10k will take place at 9:00 am on April 6\, 2025. Registration will only be accepted on-line\, including on race day. \nMore info: https://www.bimblersound.com/bash/ \nRegister here: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/101650/bimblers-bash URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bimblers-bash-10k-2025-04-06/ LOCATION:A.W. Cox School\, 143 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250318T231235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T231305Z UID:10423-1743847200-1743858000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 5 Evaluation at Westwoods Dunk Rock Road DESCRIPTION: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 sitings\, 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 on both the Apple and Android handhelds or tablets paired with Loop 5 trail map. For the next two months\, this map is available as a free download from the Avenza Store\, just search on ‘Westwoods Loop 5’ and you should find it (it’s not there just now\, but it will surely be available the first week of April) If you’d like to add your expertise to our land review\, download the free version of the Avenza app from the Apple or Android store\, load the map\, put on some nice comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket\, and join our walk in the woods. Plan to meet us at the Lower Dunk Rock Road entrance at 10AM\, just across from the Raspberry field parking lot. [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-5-evaluation-at-westwoods-dunk-rock-road-2025-04-05/ 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:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250318T230954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T231011Z UID:10421-1743847200-1743858000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal at Westwoods Dunk Rock Road DESCRIPTION:This will be our first organized invasives work party of the year and we will be learning from it as we go\, but it would great to have WWTC volunteers to help in this effort. GLCT director Jim Ballentine and Westwoods Property Steward Karen Klugman plan to cut\, treat with herbicide and pull (primarily) Multiflora Rose seedlings along the blue circle trail near where it crosses the red rectangle trail. If you’d like to help\, please bring heavy thorn-proof gloves\, waterproof wading boots and clippers or loppers. We will provide and oversee the application of herbicide. Meet at the Lower Dunk Rock Road entrance at 10AM\, just across from the Raspberry field parking lot. [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/invasive-plant-removal-at-westwoods-dunk-rock-road-2025-04-05/ 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:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250318T230535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230535Z UID:10419-1743242400-1743253200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Clearing and Blazing - Big Maple Preserve DESCRIPTION:Reports of poor blazing direct our work party to Big Maple this week. We’ve not been there for some time and expect that trail clearing will be needed too. So\, beyond the hammer\, nails and blazes\, this will be a mix of chainsaw and hand work\, so bring what equipment you’re comfortable using. If you’d like to help blaze\, you should bring along a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes. We’ll have both the blaze materials as well as nails. For trail clearing\, Paul will bring the chainsaw\, but bringing your own loppers or hand cutters will be useful. As the trail is fairly wet in places\, we also recommend decent waterproof boots\, along with the usual heavy gloves. If you’d like to help\, we’re meeting on Granite Road\, just across from the Granite Lake subdivision (just beyond Walden III) and parking on the generous shoulder along the road. Look for the long line of mailboxes and you’ll find us. [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-clearing-and-blazing-big-maple-preserve-2025-03-29/ LOCATION:Granite Road\, 77X7+88C\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250322T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250318T230247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230247Z UID:10417-1742637600-1742648400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 4 Trail Work at Westwoods Three Corners Road DESCRIPTION:Our inspection of Loop 4 on the 15th uncovered a number of issues we plan to address on two of this month’s work parties. Today\, we’ll be (1) reestablishing four sections of trails (mostly places where the original trail wasn’t well marked and hikers have created multiple paths) and (2) relocating a wet section to a dryer ground nearby. We’ll also (3) Blaze three side-trails (two with White Square blazes\, and the third as a White/Blue cross trail)\, (4) clear a short section of ’stepping stone’ trail that’s obstructed and (5) move a ‘Trail Closed’ sign to a more visible spot. If time permits\, we’ll (6) flag a heavily eroded section of the White Circle for relocation on our follow-up workparty. So there’s much to do and we ask you come prepared with the tools of your particular trade. For the trail relocation (which is most of the work)\, we’ll need a couple of chainsaws\, and a lopper or two. Paul will have one saw\, and the post hammer we’ll need for moving the sign. He’ll also bring the blaze materials and nails. Dress for early spring conditions\, and expect it to be a bit muddy. Plan to meet at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. When you park\, be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [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-4-trail-work-2025-03-22/ 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:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250227T173225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T173311Z UID:10391-1742032800-1742040000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 4 Evaluation at Westwoods 3 Corners Road DESCRIPTION: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 sitings\, 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 on both the Apple and Android handhelds or tablets paired with Loop 4 trail map. For the next month\, this map is available as a free download from the Avenza Store. Just search on ‘Westwoods Loop 4’ and you should find it (it’s not there just now\, but it will surely be available the week of the 10th.) If you’d like to add your expertise to our land review\, download the free version of the Avenza app from the Apple or Android store\, load the map\, put on some nice comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket\, and join our walk in the woods. Plan to meet us at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. When you park be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [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/loop-4-evaluation-at-westwoods-3-corners-road-2025-03-15/ 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:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250308T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250227T173007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T173057Z UID:10388-1741428000-1741438800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 3 Trail Work at Westwoods 3 Corners Road DESCRIPTION:The second of Loop 3 work parties. Today we plan to pull two 12 ft bridges out of the dirt and mud they’re sunk into\, and place them on cedar or locust sleepers. We also plan to haul in a third 12ft bridge\, which will span another wet area that’s formed immediately to the south. We’ll have ironed out the details of this work at the work party on the 1st\, and arranged to have the third bridge delivered to the trailhead. But we’ll need many hands to haul it about 1/8 of a mile to the site\, along with the sleeper materials. Like last week\, it’s a lot of work we’re expecting to accomplish. Bring any heavy tools you think would be useful and (again) meet at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. If there isn’t room at the cul-de-sac\, please park down the road. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-3-trail-work-at-westwoods-3-corners-road-2025-03-08/ LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250227T172736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T172836Z UID:10385-1740823200-1740834000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 3 Trail Work at Westwoods 3 Corners Road DESCRIPTION:Our inspection of Loop 3 on the 15th uncovered a number of issues we plan to address on the first two work parties of this month. Today\, we’ll be (1) relocating three sections of trails (two on hiker created by-passes\, and a third where we’ll clear a dryer path nearby)\, (2) Try to drain a wet area on the Blue Rectangle trail by creating a clearing to the south\, (3) Overpaint some graffiti at the Indian Cave\, (4) Blaze two side-trails (one with Orange/Red blazes\, the other with a Orange Square)\, and (5) add some stepping stones to cross a short wet section of the Orange Circle trail. We’ll also explore extracting two 12ft bridges that have sunk into the dirt\, in preparation for our work next week. So there’s much to do and we ask you come prepared with the tools of your particular trade. For trail relocation\, we’ll need a couple of chainsaws\, and a lopper or two. Paul will have one saw\, and he’ll bring the signs for closing trails\, and posts (and post hammer) we’ll need to mark off the closed sections. He’ll also bring the blaze materials and nails. For the trenching\, stone work and excavating we’ll need heavy tools: pry-bars\, shovels\, a maddox or grub axe. Probably best to toss what you have in the car and we’ll decide what to bring in at the trailhead. In short\, there’s much to do and a wide range of work\, the more hands\, the more we’ll get done. Dress for mild winter conditions\, and expect it to be a bit muddy. Plan to meet at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. When you park be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-3-trail-work-at-westwoods-3-corners-road-2025-03-01/ LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250224T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250224T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250223T003246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T003306Z UID:10382-1740425400-1740430800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee February 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be held Monday\, February 24 at 7:30 PM at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Leete Room. We will have a Zoom set up so those who want to attend virtually can do so. The link to join is below. \nIf you have any problems connecting\, Paul can be reached at 203.687.7756. \nThe URL is: https://yale.zoom.us/j/96823783599 URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-trails-committee-february-2025-meeting-2025-02-24/ 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:20250222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250129T142908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T142908Z UID:10345-1740218400-1740225600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Green Rectangle Trail Relocation - Hoadley Creek Granite Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:At the turn of the year\, Wesley Beeman from the Branford Land Trust proposed rerouting the Green Rectangle trail just before it crosses the town line. The original woods road is wet and deeply eroded and hikers have long charted their own paths around this section. As proposed\, our work today will open a path to the south that will be easier to traverse and less inclined to erosion. The relocation has been flagged with survey tape\, so on this workparty we’ll be clearing a few deadfalls from the path\, limbing trees where necessary and posting blazes. We’ll then remove old blazing from the original trail and post our ‘Trail Closed’ signs at either end. Paul will have his chainsaw for the big stuff\, but please bring along garden clippers\, loppers and/or a hand saw to help with clearing. Please dress for winter conditions\, a good set of work gloves and decent boots and meet us at the Granite Road trailhead\, parking in the little lot off to the right side of the Solstice (formerly the Gables) residents parking. This is at the very end of Granite Rd.\, off of Moose Hill Rd. [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/green-rectangle-trail-relocation-hoadley-creek-granite-road-entrance-2025-02-22/ LOCATION:Granite Road Solstice\, 1-109 Old Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250129T142606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T142645Z UID:10342-1739613600-1739620800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 3 Evaluation - Westwoods Three Corners Road Entrance DESCRIPTION: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 sitings\, 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 on both the Apple and Android handhelds or tablets paired with Loop 3 trail map. For the next month\, this map is available as a free download from the Avenza Store … just search on ‘Westwoods Loop 3’ and you should find it. If you’d like to add your expertise to our land review\, download the free version of the Avenza app from the Apple or Android store\, load the map\, put on some nice comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket\, and join our walk in the woods. Plan to meet us at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods … when you park be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [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/loop-3-evaluation-westwoods-three-corners-road-entrance-2025-02-15/ 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:20250208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250129T142415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T142415Z UID:10340-1739008800-1739016000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Clearing - Nut Plains Cindy Road DESCRIPTION:Property Steward Doug Clark reports seven dead and downed trees/limbs on the dark blue and white trails. This is all chainsaw work\, and we’d welcome any additional sawyers who’d care to help. Bring your saw\, 2-cycle mix and bar oil\, and maintenance tools. A helmet & screen\, chaps and steel tipped boots are recommended for safe operation\, and meet us at the Cindy Lane entrance to Nut Plains Preserve\, just across from the pond. [est 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-nut-plains-cindy-road-2025-02-08/ LOCATION:Cindy Lane (Nut Plains Woods)\, 88CF+8X\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T103000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20240830T114001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T114001Z UID:10191-1738485000-1738492200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Broomstick Ledges Guided Hike DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT member and ecologist with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, Scott Williams\, for a wintertime exploration of this ecologically and geologically unique property in North Guilford. Meet at the Bluff Head parking area on Rt. 77\, north of the Great Hill Rd. intersection. Be prepared for a few steep climbs and wet areas. Heavy snow or rain cancels. Contact: 203-804-6134 URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/broomstick-ledges-guided-hike-2025-02-01/ LOCATION:Bluff Head\, 4508 Durham Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20250129T142248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T142248Z UID:10338-1738404000-1738411200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 2 Stone Work - Westwoods Sam Hill Entrance DESCRIPTION:Our inspection of Trail Loop 2 on the 25th showed just a couple of small water crossing problems that we expect to address today. What we plan is to shift some stepping stones that are a little wobbly\, and perhaps move/roll some additional stones from the trail edges to make the crossing easier. If you’d like to help\, bring along a pryer or crowbar and perhaps a few wooden blocks that can be used as fulcrums or spacers. That and a pair of heavy gloves and good boots are all you’ll need. After this work is completed\, we expect to return on the white circle trail\, and discuss plans for improving an important water crossing. Please meet us at the Sam Hill Entrance to Westwoods. [est 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/loop-2-stone-work-2025-02-01/ 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:20250125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241222T204940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T205043Z UID:10300-1737799200-1737810000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 2 Evaluation - Sam Hill Road DESCRIPTION: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 sitings\, 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 on both the Apple and Android handhelds or tablets paired with Loop 2 trail map. For the next month\, this map is available as a free download from the Avenza Store … just search on ‘Westwoods Loop 2’ or use this url: https://store.avenza.com/products/glct-westwoods-loop-2-guilford-land-conservation-trust-map?queryID=undefined&objectID=36404186284188. If you’d like to add your expertise to our land review\, download the free version of the Avenza app from the Apple or Android store\, load the map\, put on some nice comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket\, and join our walk in the woods. A nice way to spend your Saturday morning. [est 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/loop-2-evaluation-sam-hill-road-2025-01-25/ 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:20250118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241222T203826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T204650Z UID:10296-1737194400-1737205200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Cleaning And Hauling Lumber From 705 West Lake Ave To Spencers Creek DESCRIPTION:WWTC member Kevin Mabon has generously donated weather resistant materials from a deck he’s deconstructing\, and we’ve scheduled this work party to remove stubborn hardware\, cut away unusable sections and then haul the materials to the GLCT storage area at Spencer’s Creek. We’ll need people to: pull nails from framing hardware\, rip or crosscut the rotten sections and load prepped boards into pickup. Then we’ll need a crew to follow and unload the truck. Useful tools to bring are: Gloves\, Manly claw Hammers\, Crow’s foot nail pullers. (A flat bar doesn’t really cut it\, it’s too thick to get under the nails)\, Pickup truck (we only need one … please contact Paul if you can bring your’s)\, Vise grips\, impact driver with T30 bit for pulling screws. Please meet us at Kevin’s house at 705 West Lake Ave (Just south of the Kampmeyer Laurel Hollow Drive trail-head\, on the east side of West Lake Ave) … there’s room in his driveway for about 5 cars if we park carefully. If it’s overflowing\, park on the Kimberly Dr or Partridge Ln side street and walk up. [est 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/cleaning-hauling-lumber-spencers-creek-2025-01-18/ LOCATION:CT ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250111T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241222T202534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T202534Z UID:10294-1736589600-1736600400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 1 Trail Clearing Work - Sam Hill DESCRIPTION:A continuation of our Loop 1 work on the 4th\, but now dealing with projects closer to the Sam Hill Entrance. Not too much chainsaw work this weekend\, but pretty much the same game plan and materials. Please meet us at the Sam Hill Entrance to Westwoods. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/trail-clearing-work-sam-hill-2025-01-11/ 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:20250109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20240830T113741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T003055Z UID:10189-1736449200-1736454600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Discover How Connecticut’s Forests are Adapting: A Talk by Forest Ecologist Elisabeth Ward at the Guilford Free Library DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Forest Ecologist Elisabeth Ward from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Elisabeth will delve into the impacts of Beech Leaf Disease and the Emerald Ash Borer invasion on Connecticut’s forests. Learn about the current changes in our woodlands\, ongoing research\, and potential future trends. Please register at the library events web page. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/guilford-free-library-forests-2025-01-09/ LOCATION:Guilford Free Library\, 67 Park Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241222T202020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T202020Z UID:10292-1735984800-1735995600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 1 Trail Clearing Work - 3 Corners Road DESCRIPTION:Our inspection of Trail Loop 1 on the 14th resulted in a nice list of projects which will make the trail more pleasant to use\, and help with our long term maintenance. This includes rerouting some sections of the trail\, moving some obstacles\, and posting signs to close off some areas. We’ll be beginning this work today\, and since the bigger slice of chainsaw work is just south of the Lost Lake overlook\, we’re using the TCR entrance for access. If you’ll be on the chainsaw crew\, see the 21st for what to bring. If you’d like to help with the trail clearing and closures\, bring work gloves and a small tool belt with places for nails and a hammer. Loppers or a small hand saw could also be helpful. Meet us at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/trail-clearing-work-3-corners-road-2025-01-04/ 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:20250101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20240830T113302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T113442Z UID:10186-1735729200-1735736400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:New Years Day Westwoods Hike DESCRIPTION:Come join GLCT President Janet Ainsworth for her annual New Year’s Day hike to the Lost Lake overlook via the White Circle and Orange Circle trails. This hike is moderate\, with some ups and downs. Meet at the Sam Hill Rd. trailhead. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Contact phone 203-530-7826 URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/new-years-day-westwoods-hike-2025-01-01/ LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241221T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241222T205410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T205430Z UID:10304-1734775200-1734784200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Clearing Work - 3 Corners Road DESCRIPTION:A somewhat tricky ‘leaner’ has been reported on the Red Triangle trail\, so we’ll be dropping it to have the trails clear for the Christmas & New Years holidays. This is all chainsaw work\, and we’d welcome any additional sawyers who’d care to help. Bring your saw\, 2-cycle mix and bar oil\, and maintenance tools. A helmet & screen\, chaps and steel tipped boots are recommended for safe operation\, and meet us at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods … when you park be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [est 1-1/2 – 2 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/trail-clearing-work-3-corners-road-2024-12-21/ LOCATION:CT ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241216T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241216T145801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T151446Z UID:10289-1734377400-1734382800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee December 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be held Monday\, December 16 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. The Zoom connection will be hosted by John Goldin. The link to join is below. \nIf you have any problems connecting\, Paul can be reached at 203.687.7756. \nThe URL is: https://yale.zoom.us/j/96823783599 URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-trails-committee-december-2024-meeting-2024-12-16/ LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241120T202611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T202838Z UID:10279-1734170400-1734177600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 1 Evaluation at Sam Hill Road DESCRIPTION:Cancelled from last month\, this is a survey walk planned to critically review all aspects of trail condition and location. And in addition\, we plan to record other property information (like invasive plant sitings\, 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 on both the Apple and Android handhelds or tablets paired with Loop 1 trail map. This map is available as a free download from the Avenza Store … just search on ‘Westwoods Loop 1’ or use this url: https://store.avenza.com/products/glct-westwoods-loop-1-guilford-land-conservation-trust-map?queryID=undefined&objectID=36430947057820. If you’d like to add your expertise to our land review\, download the free version of the Avenza app from the Apple or Android store\, load the map\, put on some nice comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket\, and join our walk in the woods. A nice way to spend your Saturday morning. [est 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/loop-1-evaluation-at-sam-hill-road-2024-12-14/ 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:20241207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241120T202358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T202438Z UID:10275-1733565600-1733572800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Cutting Clearing Limbing Branches and Spreading Wood Chips at Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:A follow-up for work over the summer on the Sunset Creek Meadow. First off\, we’ll spread out a pile of wood chips to complete covering the area overrun with invasive mugwort. Then we’ll limb some of the standing trees on the eastern side of the meadow to make mowing over the winter both easier and more effective. If you’d like to help with the trees\, please bring along a chainsaw. A shovel\, pitchfork and rake will be useful to spread the chips. if you have a good sized wheelbarrow or garden cart\, please bring it too … it will be very useful for moving wood chips further than can be tossed. Please meet us at the Sunset Creek Road cul-de-sac (the road is directly across from the Cox School entrance on Three Mile Course). There’s plenty of parking at the cut-de-sac\, and more along the road. [est 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/cutting-clearing-limbing-branches-and-spreading-wood-chips-at-spencers-creek-2024-12-07/ LOCATION:Spencer Creek\, 220 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241120T202159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T202159Z UID:10273-1732960800-1732978800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Boardwalk Construction on Westwoods Red Triangle Trail DESCRIPTION:Back in 2017\, WWTC member Ellsworth Matthias directed the efforts to rebuild a crumbling section of the Red Rectangle Trail\, just south of the (former) Eversource power lines. While this work remains in good shape\, the elevated section to the east has greatly deteriorated\, and we plan to bridge this area on this work party. We expect to bring the materials close to the site via the wood roads the Blue Rectangle and Yellow Triangle follow. But we’ll need to hand carry them down the foot trails. So we’ll need help with both the construction\, as well as the hauling effort. WE NEED A GREAT DEAL OF HELP TO GET THIS WORK COMPLETED IN A SINGLE DAY! So please\, consider joining us … even for only a couple of hours. There will be plenty of work: hauling\, trail clearing\, chainsawing and basic carpentry. We’ll have lots of tools\, but please bring your own\, if possible. Plan to meet us at the Lower Dunk Rock Road entrance at 10AM\, just across from the Raspberry field parking lot. [est 4 to 5 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/boardwalk-construction-on-westwoods-red-triangle-trail-2024-11-30/ 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:20241123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241120T201940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T201940Z UID:10270-1732356000-1732366800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Red Triangle Trail Relocation - Westwoods Lower Moose Hill Road DESCRIPTION:Last spring\, Cooper Woods and Jackson Howard earned their BSA Eagle awards relocating very wet portions of the Red Triangle Trail\, just east of Moose Hill Road. This work party will complete that work\, extending the trail along a dry and less steep path\, and permanently closing the old trail sections. The relocation has been flagged with survey tape\, so on this work party we’ll be clearing a few deadfalls from the path\, limbing trees where necessary and posting blazes. We’ll then remove old blazing from the original trail and post our ‘Trail Closed’ signs at either end. Paul will have his chainsaw for the big stuff\, but please bring along garden clippers\, loppers and/or a hand saw to help with clearing. (If time and enthusiasm permits\, we’ll also try hauling some surplus dock sections down to the wet portions of the Yellow Trail). Please 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] \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/red-triangle-trail-relocation-westwoods-lower-moose-hill-road-2024-11-23/ 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:20241118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T212540 CREATED:20241117T100138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T153745Z UID:10266-1731958200-1731963600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee Monthly Meeting - November 2024 DESCRIPTION:This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be held Monday\, November 18 at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Alexander Lounge. We will have a Zoom set up so those who want to attend virtually can do so. The Zoom connection will be hosted by John Goldin. The link to join is below. The agenda for this meeting and the October 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/westwoods-trails-committee-monthly-meeting-november-2024/ LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR