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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20241216T145801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T151446Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20241023T130736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T130804Z
UID:10239-1731243600-1731252600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Neck River North - Seeding A New Meadow - Nortontown Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Eversource clear-cut a large section of this small property last autumn\, and our Property Steward has decided to assist nature by seeding this former forest floor with native grasses before foreign invasive plants advance into the area.  The Land Trust has provided both seed and hand seed spreaders. and we’re looking for help in broadcasting the seed and lightly raking it into the forest litter.  Light garden gloves and a hand rake are all that you’ll need to bring along. Please meet us at the Neck River North trail entrance\, just north of 725 Nortontown Road and south of the intersection with Squaw Lane.  [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/neck-river-north-seeding-a-new-meadow-nortontown-road-entrance-2024-11-10/
LOCATION:Neck River North\, 755 Nortontown Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20241023T125914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T125914Z
UID:10237-1731146400-1731157200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Trail Rerouting - Westwoods: Lower Moose Hill Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:With the removal of the Eversource distribution lines several years ago\, the utility is no longer clearing their right-of-way\, and some of the trails crossing the low areas have  become very overgrown.  The Yellow Square is a particularly good example of this\, and we’re using this opportunity to move it to higher ground where it will be both easier to maintain and passable in wet weather.  This won’t be an easy job\, as we’ll be cutting a new pathway along a cliff edge.  We’ll need chainsaws\, and loppers\, and Paul will bring along the Land Trust brush cutter to help clear the rose and cat-brier.   Heavy gloves\, boots and work pants are a must\, and bring along heavy hand tools to use.  Please meet us at the lower Moose Hill Road entrance to Westwoods\, just across from Landon’s Way.  The lot can get filled on Saturday mornings\, so please 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/trail-rerouting-westwoods-lower-moose-hill-road-entrance-2024-11-09/
LOCATION:Lower Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 681 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20241023T125650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T125650Z
UID:10235-1730628000-1730638800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Workshop - Dudley Barrows Woods - Dudley Farms Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Not exactly a work party\, we’re holding a field meeting for our Property Stewards to talk about property oversight\, and the sort of things they should be on the look-out for when they walk their property.  We’ll be focusing primarily on boundary monitoring\, reviewing the marking the Land Trust uses to identify the land\, as well as the sort of encroachment problems commonly seen.  If you’re interested in taking on a Property Stewardship role\, we welcome your participation\, and hope you’ll sign up to Steward one of our many properties.  Please meet at the small kiosk in front of the Mungar Barn at Dudley Farms.  (Contact Rob Valley in advance  and he’ll send you the Geo-located map we’ll be using\, as well as instructions for using it with the Avenza phone app.)  [est 2 to 3 hours]
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/stewardship-workshop-dudley-barrows-woods-dudley-farms-entrance-2024-11-03/
LOCATION:Dudley Barrows\, 2351 Durham Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20241023T124459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T125128Z
UID:10229-1730541600-1730548800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Blaze And Trail Maintenance - Hoadley Creek - Granite Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Reports of confusing and ‘difficult to follow’ blazing along the Hoadley Creek trails\, just south of Solstice\, have us walking these trails to assess their condition and repair where necessary.   If you’d like to help\, you should bring along a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blaze … we’ll have both the blaze materials as well as nails.   Please dress for autumn 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] \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/blaze-and-trail-maintenance-hoadley-creek-granite-road-entrance-2024-11-02/
LOCATION:Granite Road Solstice\, 1-109 Old Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241027T103000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240830T113115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T113115Z
UID:10184-1730017800-1730025000@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:East River Preserve Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT Directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang for a three-mile trail run through the East River Preserve. This will be a beginner-pace run\, and we won’t leave anyone behind! If folks want to continue farther\, we will do a second loop. Teens and adults only. Sneakers with treads are encouraged. Meet at the East River Preserve parking lot on Sullivan Dr. Rain or shine\, but thunderstorms will cancel. No dogs\, please. Contact Phone: 203-508-2064
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/east-river-preserve-trail-run-2024-10-27/
LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20241023T123731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T123827Z
UID:10225-1729936800-1729947600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Hauling Lumber From Eastwoods to Westwoods  -  Eastwoods: Podunk Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:When the new Bog Bridge was built by CF&P during the summer the lumber from the original bridge was saved so it could be recycled into future projects. Unfortunately\, it was left at a trail deep in Eastwoods\, and we need to now pull it out and move it to its new location. To do this we’ll be meeting at the Podunk Road entrance to Eastwoods and plan to take a 4×4 down along the Eversource access road to make the job a bit easier. So we’ll need people to help load the truck at the Eastwoods end\, and people to help unload at a couple of places at the Westwoods end\, later that morning. Gloves & work boots are all you’ll be needing beyond lots of enthusiasm. Meet us at the Podunk Road entrance to Eastwoods\, directly across from Orcutt Drive. Parking is limited in front of the gate\, so please park along Orcutt if need be. [est 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/hauling-lumber-eastwoods-westwoods-podunk-road-2024-10-26/
LOCATION:Eastwoods Podunk Road\, 522–550 Podunk Rd\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240830T112812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T112826Z
UID:10181-1729422000-1729429200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:East River Preserve Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT President Janet Ainsworth and Conservation Commission Chair Doug Clark for a hike on the New England National Scenic Trail in the ERP and GLCT’s Nut Plains Woods. This hike is considered moderate\, with some ups and downs. Meet at the ERP Sullivan Dr. trailhead. Heavy rain cancels. Contact phone 203-530-7826
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/east-river-preserve-guided-hike-2024-10-20/
LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20231113T012314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T012336Z
UID:9991-1729382400-1729468799@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Bimbler's Bluff 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 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. The course is unusual for an event of this type in Connecticut as it doesn’t require participants complete the same loop multiple times. \nRead more and register here: https://bimblersound.com/WordPress/bluff/
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bimblers-bluff-2024/
LOCATION:Guilford Lakes School\, 40 Maupas Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240919T013439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T013630Z
UID:10206-1729332000-1729339200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Trail Blazes at Westwoods Three Corners Road
DESCRIPTION:With Cooper Woods finishing up his Eagle Project on the west side of the Red Triangle Trail this past spring\, we’re finally getting around to posting blazes along the entire Red Triangle trail.  Today we’ll be starting on the eastern terminus of that trail and working north to the old power line crossing.  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 cut blaze materials as well as nails.   Please dress for autumn conditions 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] \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/installing-plastic-trail-blazes-at-westwoods-three-corners-road-2024-10-19/
LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240919T013120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T013655Z
UID:10204-1728727200-1728732600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Eastwoods/Nutplains - Closing the Old Connecting Trail at Leatherman Road
DESCRIPTION:Over the summer the caretakers of the National Scenic Trail\, CT Forest & Parks\, built a 250 foot elevated plank walk across a wide wetland on the boundary between GLCT’s Eastwoods and Nutplains Wood properties.  And in August\, the Town’s Land Stewards cleared and blazed the new trail across the Balestracci property; providing a really pleasant cross trail between Eastwoods and Nutplains.  All this work allows us now to close the wet and difficult to negotiate (and maintain) connecting trail that we’ve been putting up with for many years.  This work party will be posting our ‘Trail Closed’ signs at the trail ends\, removing all the trail signage we can find\, and blocking the trail with branches to discourage continued use.  You’ll need nothing more than a set of gloves and wire snippers to cut off blazes.  Paul will have some gray spray paint to cover old blazes.  And if we get done early\, we’ll take a nice walk on the new bridge and trail and enjoy the colors of autumn.  Please meet us at the Leatherman Road access to the East River Preserve.  This is east of the Land Trust entrance to Eastwoods (which is on East Bearhouse Hill Road.  There’s lots of street parking\, but please don’t obstruct the road: we recommend parking on nearby Edwin Court.   [est 1 – 1-1/2 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/eastwoods-nutplains-closing-the-old-connecting-trail-at-leatherman-road-2024-10-12/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240830T112334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T112334Z
UID:10179-1728212400-1728219600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Family-Friendly Walk on the Westwoods Nature Trail
DESCRIPTION:Explore the beauty of the Westwoods Nature Trail with GLCT member and co-author of the updated\nWestwoods Nature Trail Guide\, Nicole Crane\, and GLCT Director Adam Scott. This engaging walk will\ntake you through the 2-mile trail\, stopping at 40 observation points where we will share fascinating\ninsights and observations. Meet at the Dunk Rock Rd. trailhead. Heavy rain cancels. Contact phone\n203-640-8909
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/family-friendly-walk-2024-10-06/
LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240919T012800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T013744Z
UID:10202-1728122400-1728129600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Westwoods Plankwalk Maintenance at Peddlers Road
DESCRIPTION:At the September WWTC meeting Paul noted a broken plank on the walk\, so we’ll attend to that today.  And while we’re in the area\, we’ll take a look at the overgrowth of an invasive plant that’s been reported\, and cut that back as best we can.  Paul’s pretty sure we have the required materials already at the northern end of the Great Marsh\, so we’ll only need to haul from there.  We’ll bring the basic tools for the work\, but extra hammers and pry-bars will be useful.  And to help with the invasive plant control\, a pair of garden clippers and loppers will be useful too.  Please meet us at the Peddlers Road trail entrance @ 10AM.   [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/westwoods-plankwalk-maintenance-at-peddlers-road-2024-10-05/
LOCATION:Peddlers Road (Westwoods)\, 620 Peddlers Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240918T013908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T013727Z
UID:10200-1727517600-1727526600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Neck River North - Stone and Tree Work at Nortontown Road
DESCRIPTION:Our primary goal today is to add a couple of big stepping stones to an existing river crossing.  This will connect our Neck River North trail to the Blinnshed Ridge and Neck River Trails managed by the Madison Land Trust.  As a secondary effort\, we need to cut up some deadfalls on the trails.  So we need a chainsaw or two\, and a number of people with pry-bars or crowbars who can roll rocks and don’t mind getting their feet a bit wet.  We’ll have a saw\, a couple of dynamite and crow bars\, but please bring along a pair of heavy gloves and water proof (and fairly high) boots\, if you have them.  Please meet us at the Neck River North trail entrance\, just north of house number 725 and south of the intersection with Squaw Lane.  [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/neck-river-north-stone-and-tree-work-at-nortontown-road-2024-09-28/
LOCATION:Neck River North\, 755 Nortontown Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240921T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240921T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240918T013635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T013715Z
UID:10197-1726911000-1726918200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Guilford Fair Parade 2024
DESCRIPTION:Okay\, so it really isn’t any work.  But as a kick-off for the 2024-25 trail season\, the parade is an annual event for The Land Trust and WestWoods Trails Committee to meet and greet the community and remind Guilford citizens that there are people behind the organization.  You’re invited to join us this Saturday as we participate in this uniquely Guilford event!  Meet at the Land Trust Office at 44 Boston Street (the little building behind the Guilford Savings Bank) at 9:30 to collect signs and banners.  Wear your GLCT or WWTC tee shirt and/or cap\, if you have one and it’s not too disreputable.  But if you need a new one\, we’ll have one to give you.  [est 2 hours]
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/guilford-fair-parade-2024/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240609T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240319T212433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T005516Z
UID:10106-1717948800-1717957800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:GLCT Annual Meeting at Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Hear James Powers\, author of Shadows Over Dawnland\,  talk about the impact on the Quinnipiac peoples of the arrival of European settlers.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/glct-annual-meeting-2024-06-09/
LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240521T105647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T105647Z
UID:10165-1717840800-1717849800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Plankwalk Maintenance - Peddlers Road
DESCRIPTION:We didn’t get a big turn-out for last month’s plank walk workparty\, so we’re hoping more people come out today so we can complete the repairs on two ‘soft’ sections of this venerable walkway.  We expect to  use the materials we’ve stockpiled on the northern end of the walk for this work\, so there won’t be anything (except tools) to haul down from the parking area.  We’ll bring the basic tools for the work\, but extra hammers and prybars will be useful.  Please meet us at the Peddlers Road trail entrance @ 10AM.   [est 2 – 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/plankwalk-maintenance-peddlers-road-2024-06-08/
LOCATION:Peddlers Road (Westwoods)\, 620 Peddlers Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240319T212306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T212306Z
UID:10104-1717326000-1717333200@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants in Westwoods
DESCRIPTION:Join Guilford Landscape Architect Crystal Gaudio and GLCT Education Committee member Karen Klugman on a guided walk to identify native species and learn about their growing requirements. Along the way\, we’ll also discuss invasive species and their impact on the local ecosystem. Meet at the Dunk Rock Road trailhead to embark on this educational and insightful journey into our natural environment. Rain date is Sunday\, June 8 at 11:00 a.m.  (203-530-1192)
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/native-plants-in-westwoods-2024-06-02/
LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240521T105459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T105459Z
UID:10163-1717236000-1717246800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Rebuilding Water Crossings - Sam Hill Road
DESCRIPTION:Last month we successfully installed stepping stones on a water crossing\, and with what we’ve learned we plan to do similar work on ‘problem’ areas of the White Circle and Green Circle trails.  We may again use stones for this\, but will be prepared to use available slabs of wood if that can be made to work.  We will have a small collection of pry-bars and levers with us\, but please bring any tool you have which could be helpful\, along with good work gloves and strong boots.   Paul will bring his chainsaw.  Please meet us at the Sam Hill Entrance to Westwoods.  [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/rebuilding-water-crossings-sam-hill-road-2024-06-01/
LOCATION:Sam Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 7893+RP\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240319T211807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T211807Z
UID:10102-1717232400-1717239600@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Broomstick Ledges Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come hike a 3+ mile loop trail past beautiful streams\, vernal pools and through mature woods in celebration of National Trails Day. GLCT board member and Appalachian Mountain Club hike leader Janet Ainsworth will lead you on this adventure. There are some steep climbs\, but the hike is generally moderate. Co-listed with AMC. Meet at the Bluff Head parking lot at 9 a.m.  (203-530-7826)
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/broomstick-ledges-guided-hike-2024-06-01/
LOCATION:Bluff Head\, 4508 Durham Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Ainsworth":MAILTO:janetkainsworth@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211229
CREATED:20240319T211602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T201106Z
UID:10100-1717009200-1717012800@guilfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants in West Woods: Identification\, Value\, and Availability
DESCRIPTION:Landscape architect Crystal Gaudio will identify a variety of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous plants common to Westwoods and available for purchase locally.  She will discuss their identifying characteristics\, ecological value\, and optimal growing conditions.  By focusing on native plants common to our area\, Gaudio hopes to enrich people’s experience while hiking in Westwoods as well as offer ideas for plants they may be able to grow on their properties. Native plantings are also essential to species that depend on them for food and shelter.
URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/native-plants-in-west-woods-identification-value-and-availability-2024-05-29/
LOCATION:Guilford Free Library\, 67 Park Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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