BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Guilford Land Conservation Trust - ECPv6.18.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Guilford Land Conservation Trust X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Guilford Land Conservation Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260217T223937Z CREATED:20260212T003234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223937Z UID:10921-1778320800-1778326200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Nature Trail in Spring DESCRIPTION:Join local Native Plants Landscape Architect\, Crystal Gaudio\, and GLCT Board member and Westwoods Nature Trail Guide contributor\, Kathleen White\, for a walk on the Nature Trail to view spring ephemerals and other flora and fungi before the trees fully leaf out. Meet at the Dunk Rock Rd. kiosk. Heavy rain cancels. Suitable for families. No rain date. Text 203.214.5136 with questions. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-nature-trail-in-spring-2026-05-09/ LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T213016Z CREATED:20260425T213016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T213016Z UID:11057-1778320800-1778331600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 13 Trail Work - Westwoods: Upper Moose Hill Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:We walked this Loop last month and found a couple of bridges that need elevation\, graffiti in the Colonial Caves that needs overpainting\, muddy sections of several trails that need corduroy\, and several unauthorized trails that need to be permanently closed. We also plan to reroute a long section of the Green Rectangle Trail away from the edge of the Great Harbor Brook wetlands\, and need to investigate\, flag\, and (if time permits) create/blaze a new route. As some of the unauthorized trails we plan to close are likely kept open by bikers\, we encourage riders to join us. Paul will be sure we have blaze materials and nails as well as the paint for oversraying the graffiti. We’ll need one or two chainsaws and hand tools (a pick or madock\, splitting maul\, etc.) for the bridge and corduroy work. Surveyor’s tape\, hand tools (loppers\, clippers\, etc.) and a rake will be needed to clear and relocate the trail. We’ll meet at the Upper Moose Hill entrance to Westwoods at 10AM. Parking is limited\, so if you can’t find parking at the trail head\, head down on Lower Road and walk up the road or through the connecting trail. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-13-trail-work-westwoods-upper-moose-hill-road-entrance-2026-05-09/ LOCATION:Upper Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 1125 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260513T232839Z CREATED:20260425T213415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T232839Z UID:11059-1778925600-1778936400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 13 Trail Work - Westwoods: Dunk Rock Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:** Location Change ** \nWe’ll be putting in the re-routing of the Green Rectangle trail that we flagged last weekend. Paul will bring blaze materials\, ‘Trails closed’ signs and nails. We’ll need one or two chainsaws\, hand tools (loppers\, clippers\, etc.) and a rake to clear and relocate the trail. We’ll meet at the Upper Moose Hill entrance to Westwoods at 10AM. Parking is limited\, so if you can’t find parking at the trailhead\, head down on Lower Road and walk up the road or through the connecting trail. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-13-trail-work-westwoods-dunk-rock-road-entrance-2026-05-16/ LOCATION:Upper Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 1125 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260212T004055Z CREATED:20260212T004003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T004055Z UID:10924-1779037200-1779044400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:The Olmsted Outing - A Riverside Restoration Celebration DESCRIPTION:After a year of reconstruction\, the seawall is complete\, the lawn is lush (or getting there)\, and our lovely favorite “pocket park” on West River is officially back. Join us at Olmsted Outlook for a picnic and live music. Stay tuned! Pack your favorite food\, spread a blanket on our grass\, and help celebrate the reopening of this local gem. Enter via the crosswalk on River St.\, just north of Broad St. Limited parking; please park on a nearby street (Broad St. is a good option). Rain date Sun.\, May 24th\, 5 p.m. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/the-olmsted-outing-a-riverside-restoration-celebration-2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Olmsted Outlook\, 186 River Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T210000 DTSTAMP:20260517T134354Z CREATED:20260517T134241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T134354Z UID:11078-1779132600-1779138000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:May 2026 Westwoods Trails Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be held Monday\, May 18\, 2026 at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Leete Room at 7:30 pm. We will have a Zoom set up so those who want to attend virtually can do so. The link to join is below. The agenda for this meeting and the February meeting minutes are attached. \nIf you have any problems connecting\, Paul can be reached at 203.687.7756. \nThe URL is: https://yale.zoom.us/j/96823783599 URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/may-2026-westwoods-trails-committee-meeting-2026-05-18/ LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T203111Z CREATED:20260519T203111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T203111Z UID:11083-1779271200-1779278400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Plant Identification And Habitat Review - Westwoods Dunk Rock Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:Following up with work done several years ago\, WWTC member Ellsworth Matthias and local botanist Lauren Brown will be identifying and compiling a list of existing species in a select area of the former power line clearing. This is a prelude to removing all plants that are invasive or indicators of future forest growth\, and leaving species that are open\, sun-loving plants to preserve these unique Westwoods habitats. If you’d like to join our field investigation\, meet us at the Lower Dunk Rock Road entrance at 10AM\, just across from the Bishop’s Raspberry field parking lot. [est 1-1/2 – 2 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/plant-identification-and-habitat-review-westwoods-dunk-rock-road-entrance-2026-05-20/ LOCATION:Dunk Rock Road (Westwoods)\, 77PW+QC\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260523T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T231653Z CREATED:20260519T203341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T231653Z UID:11085-1779530400-1779541200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 12 Trail Work - Westwoods Three Corners Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:We walked this Loop at the end of March and found connecting trails that need blazing (Yellow/Yellow Cross and Yellow Diamond) and an unauthorized trail that needs to be permanently closed\, There’s a large (about 20ft) and several smaller muddy section of the Yellow Square that needs corduroy. Paul will bring the blaze materials and nails as well as a chainsaw. We’ll need at least one more saw and hand tools (axe or splitting maul) to fashion corduroy from deadfalls in the area. If you’d like to help\, dress for warmish spring weather and have decent boots. 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-12-trail-work-westwoods-three-corners-road-entrance-2026-05-23/ LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260213T125937Z CREATED:20260212T004250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T125937Z UID:10928-1779541200-1779548400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Paul Trail Hike DESCRIPTION:Join WWTC Chairman Paul Proulx and volunteer Christelle Ripault for a walk on the Paul Trail. The trail is an easy 1.5-mile walk overlooking rocky outcrops\, a small island\, and Guilford’s 150-acre Great Harbor Marsh with views of Long Island Sound. Meet at the entrance on Sachem’s Head Road\, across from Community Nursery School. Park up on the curb\, alongside the road. The rain date is Sat.\, June 13\, at 1:00 p.m. Text 203.892.0767 with questions. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/paul-trail-hike-2026-05-23/ LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 262 Sachem Head Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:hikes ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T231609Z CREATED:20260519T203553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T231609Z UID:11088-1780135200-1780146000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 13 Trail Work - Westwoods Lower Moose Hill Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:Our late April work parties began addressing the northernmost issues we identified with this loop\, and now we’ll begin with those in the south. We have a number of unauthorized trails that we need to close (or re-close)\, and blazing needs to be added to both the Violet and Orange Circle and Red Triangle trails. There’s a bridge on the Blue Rectangle that needs to be raised onto new sleepers or stones\, and an original log bridge on the Violet Circle that needs a good review. And finally\, several muddy trail sections need log corduroy to make them passable without leaving the trail. Paul will be sure we have blaze materials\, nails and ‘trail closed’ signage. We’ll need one or two chainsaws and hand tools (a pick or mattock\, splitting maul\, etc.) for the bridge and corduroy work. We’ll meet at the Lower Moose Hill Road entrance to Westwoods\, just across from Landon’s Way. Use street parking on Landon’s Way if it’s too crowded. [est. 2 – 3 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-13-trail-work-westwoods-lower-moose-hill-road-entrance/ LOCATION:Lower Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 681 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260213T125937Z CREATED:20260212T004448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T125937Z UID:10930-1780740000-1780747200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Nut Plains Woods Hike DESCRIPTION:Join Janet Ainsworth for an exploration of GLCT’s Nut Plains Woods on this National Trails Day. Meet at the Sullivan Dr. entrance to the East River Preserve\, 55 Sullivan Dr. Some portions of the planned route are steep\, so hiking shoes/boots and poles are recommended. Heavy rain cancels. Not suitable for young children. No rain date. Text 203.530.7826 with questions. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/nut-plains-woods-hike-2026-06-06/ LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:hikes ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Ainsworth":MAILTO:janetkainsworth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T123000 DTSTAMP:20260519T231549Z CREATED:20260519T203844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T231549Z UID:11093-1780740000-1780749000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 13 Trail Work - Westwoods Lower Moose Hill Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:Today we’ll be hauling platforms down the Blue Rectangle Trail to construct a boardwalk across a perpetually muddy section of the Yellow Circle/Red Triangle Trail\, just east of Great Harbor Brook. These are half-sections salvaged from the Clinton Marina last year\, modified by WWTC member Paul Sanders\, so they’ll be fairly easy to manage. We plan to bring 4 of them down\, so extra help will be most appreciated. All that you need to bring is a strong back and enthusiasm. Work boots and good gloves are recommended. Meet at the Lower Moose Hill Road entrance to Westwoods\, just across from Landon’s Way. [est. 1-1/2 – 2 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-13-trail-work-westwoods-lower-moose-hill-road-entrance-2026-06-06/ LOCATION:Lower Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 681 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T183000 DTSTAMP:20260219T203549Z CREATED:20260212T004646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203549Z UID:10932-1780848000-1780857000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:GLCT Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bishop’s Orchards Little Red Barn Area on June 7th at 4:00 for our annual gathering featuring Guilford resident\, Scott C. Williams\, Ph.D.\, Chief Scientist\, Environmental Science and Forestry Department\, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. \nAfter a short meeting led by the GLCT Board of Directors\, Dr. Williams will discuss forested residential communities and explain why increased habitat connectivity is pivotal for the proliferation of a diverse array of native wildlife species and how this diversity ultimately benefits not only ecosystem health but also human health. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/glct-annual-meeting-2026-06-07/ LOCATION:Bishop’s Red Barn\, 1355 Boston Post Rd\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T123000 DTSTAMP:20260519T231519Z CREATED:20260519T204118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T231519Z UID:11097-1781344800-1781353800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Eastwoods Trail Work - East Bearhouse Hill Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:Eastwoods-South property steward Ryan McEvoy reports a number if trail issues in his property report and we expect to address them all at this work party. He noted muddy sections on both the Yellow and Green trails\, and we plan to evaluate these and add corduroy as needed. There is also an unmarked woods road that he recommends blazing and adding to the trail network. We plan to evaluate this\, and either add as a cross-trail\, or possibly close down the rocky/difficult/wet northern section of the Green completely. If time permits\, we will also re-blaze the Blue Square trail with new blazes. We’ll have blaze & sign materials\, but need one or two chainsaws and hand tools (a pick or mattock\, splitting maul\, etc.) to fashion corduroy from deadfalls in the area. It’s almost summer\, so dress accordingly and meet at 10AM at the East Bearhouse Hill Road entrance to Eastwoods. [est 2 to 3 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/eastwoods-trail-work-east-bearhouse-hill-road-entrance-2026-06-13/ LOCATION:East Bearhouse Hill (East River Woodlands)\, 80 East Bearhouse Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T203000 DTSTAMP:20260614T004133Z CREATED:20260614T004100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T004133Z UID:11196-1781546400-1781555400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Trails Committee Annual Picnic DESCRIPTION:The Westwoods Trails Committee annual picnic will be held on Monday\, June 15 at 6pm at Chaffinch Island Park. I will have chicken and hot dogs. Bring what you want to drink and a dish (salad\, appetizer\, or desert) to share\, or not. Bring a friend. We will go until the bugs drive us out. \nPaul’s cell is 203.687.7756 if you need to contact him. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/westwoods-trails-committee-annual-picnic-2026-06-15/ LOCATION:Chaffinch Island Park\, 788F+6G\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T230000 DTSTAMP:20260627T214137Z CREATED:20260212T004820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T214137Z UID:10934-1784925000-1784934000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Celebrate National Moth Week at the Jared Eliot Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join iNaturalist Ambassador and nature photographer Abby Sesselberg and GLCT Director Steve Mayo in a search for night insects. We’ll be demonstrating the iNaturalist app for identification. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Meet at the end of Mulberry Farms Road. Rain or strong winds cancel. Text 203.772.9842 with questions. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/celebrate-national-moth-week-at-the-jared-eliot-preserve-2026-06-24/ LOCATION:Jared Eliot Preserve (Mulberry Farms Rd)\, 78C8+C6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260804T231220Z CREATED:20260420T122436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T231220Z UID:11048-1789812000-1789822800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Guilford Fair Parade DESCRIPTION:The Guilford Fair Parade will be held this year on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, beginning at 10:00am\, “rain or shine.” \nMore info at the official website. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/guilford-fair-parade-2026-09-19/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T110000 DTSTAMP:20260925T143435Z CREATED:20260804T124142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T143435Z UID:11530-1790413200-1790420400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:** CANCELED ** Priscilla Otte Preserve Bioblitz DESCRIPTION:** CANCELED ** \nJoin iNaturalist Ambassador Abby Sesselberg and GLCT Director Steve Mayo on an approximately 2-hour hunt to see how many plants and animals we can find. Suitable for families. Participants are encouraged to create an iNat account and download the app prior to the event. Meet at the parking area (479–499 Saw Mill Hill Road). \nText 203.772.9842 with questions. \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time. Leashed dogs permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain or snow cancels. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/priscilla-otte-preserve-bioblitz-2026-09-26/ LOCATION:Priscilla Otte Preserve\, 20 Saw Mill Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:featured,hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T235959 DTSTAMP:20260925T160132Z CREATED:20260805T210623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T160132Z UID:11567-1790985600-1791071999@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Guilford Porchfest DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, GLCT is a Porchfest host! Come enjoy live Brazilian Bossa Nova music at Olmsted Outlook\, our beautiful little park along the West River\, located at 140 River St. at the intersection of Broad and River Sts. Bring a chair or blanket if you’d like and take in the view. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/guilford-porchfest-2026-10-03/ LOCATION:Olmsted Outlook\, 186 River Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T130000 DTSTAMP:20260925T145952Z CREATED:20260925T145138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T145952Z UID:11619-1791021600-1791032400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 14 Evaluation - Westwoods: Upper Moose Hill Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:This is part of a survey walk planned to critically review all aspects of trail condition and location throughout Westwoods\, to capture other property information (like invasive plant 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 14 trail map.  If you’d like to add your expertise to our land review\, request <> and load the map\, put on some nice comfortable walking shoes and maybe a jacket\, and join our walk in the woods.   We’ll meet at the Upper Moose Hill entrance to Westwoods at 10AM.  Parking is limited\, so if you can’t find parking at the trail head\, park down on Lower Road and walk up the road or through the connecting trail.  [est 2  – 3 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-14-evaluation-westwoods-upper-moose-hill-road-2026-10-03/ LOCATION:Upper Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 1125 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T100000 DTSTAMP:20260925T152609Z CREATED:20260804T124537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T152609Z UID:11532-1791100800-1791108000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:East River Preserve Trail Run DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT Directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang for a trail run through the East River Preserve and Eastwoods. Base loop: 4.5 miles. Additional distance added as requested. Open to those trying trail running for the first time or regular trail runners looking for a new route. Run will be at a social pace. Meet at the large Sullivan Drive lot by the Stump Dump entrance. Text 203.508.2064 with questions. \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time. Leashed dogs permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain cancels. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/east-river-preserve-trail-run-2026-09-27/ LOCATION:Sullivan Drive (East River Woodlands)\, 886G+V6\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:featured,hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260925T145349Z CREATED:20260925T145349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T145349Z UID:11621-1791626400-1791637200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Bridge Raising - Kampmeyer: Laurel Hollow Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:Just off the trail head entrance are eight\, 12ft bridge sections that span a large wetland area.  These are disappearing into the mud\, which isn’t good for either the bridges or the wetlands.  This work party will dig/pry these bridge sections out and install black locust sleepers underneath them.  Ahead of time\, some of us will be meeting at 9 at Spencer’s Creek to load the sleepers into Paul Sander’s truck for transport to the trailhead.  But if you’d like to help with the heavy work\, toss a crowbars\, pick and shovel into your car and meet us at 10 at the trailhead.  Decent boots and gloves are obviously suggested.  Please meet us at the Laural Hollow cul-de-sac entrance @ 10AM\, just off West Lake Avenue.   [est 2  – 2 -1/2 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bridge-raising-kampmeyer-laurel-hollow-road-entrance/ LOCATION:Kampmeyer South\, 84 Laurel Hollow Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T183000 DTSTAMP:20260925T152738Z CREATED:20260804T132258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T152738Z UID:11536-1791651600-1791657000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Paul Trail Hike DESCRIPTION:Please join WWTC Chairman Paul Proux and volunteer Christelle Ripault for an autumnal sunset walk on the Paul Trail. The Paul Trail is an easy walk of about 1.5 miles featuring rocky outcrops that overlook Guilford’s 150-acre Great Harbor Marsh\, with views of Long Island Sound in the distance. Depending on accessibility\, we may add another short loop on a small island. Meet at the entrance on Sachem’s Head Road\, across from the Community Nursery School. Please park on the curb alongside the road and bring a flashlight. The rain date is Sunday\, October 11 at 5:00 p.m. Text 203-892-0767 with questions. \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time. Leashed dogs permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain or snow cancels. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/paul-trail-hike-2026-10-10/ LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 262 Sachem Head Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:featured,hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T130000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203731Z CREATED:20260925T145606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203731Z UID:11623-1792231200-1792242000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 14 Trail Work - Westwoods: Lower Moose Hill Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:Based on the work we’re planning\, we’ve changed the meeting location to the Lower Moose Hill Road entrance\, across the street from Landon’s Way.  The work we’re planning to do is:\n \n— Reroute a super muddy area on sections of Violet Circle to higher ground.\n— Reroute on the Yellow Square south of Green Rectangle which makes the detour the blazed trail\, closing the muddy section of the original trail.\n— Close an unauthorized trail on Yellow Circle where it meets Yellow Square.\n— Dropping a small grove of dead but standing beeches.\n— Trimming overgrown Mt. Laurel (at the Yellow/Green cross trail)\n— Clear the overgrown section of the Yellow Circle at the (former) powerline crossing.\n— Additional paint needed to cover graffiti (intersection of Yellow Circle and Yellow Square)\n— Move the Trail Entrance pole at the Upper Moose Hill Road entrance closer to the road.\n— Add a cedar pole to mark the intersection of the Red Triangle and Violet Circle.  Additional blazing posts would benefit sections of the Red Triangle and Violet Circle where these trails cross under the powerline clearings.\n— Blazing is needed along the Red Triangle and Violet Circle.\n \nWe don’t expect to get this all done on Saturday (!).\n \nPaul will be bringing blazing materials and graffiti paint.  And we’ll ask Patrick Perdu to bring the trimmer for trail clearing.  We’ll also have cedar posts and a post hole digger.  Multiple chainsaws will be useful.  Please bring along the usual hammers\, clippers\, and loppers to support work you’d like to help with.  A rake or leaf blower would also be helpful.  \n \nHope to see you on Saturday morning! URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-14-trail-work-westwoods-lower-moose-hill-road-entrance-2026-10-17/ LOCATION:Lower Moose Hill Road (Westwoods)\, 681 Moose Hill Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T235959 DTSTAMP:20260725T215226Z CREATED:20260616T011337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T215226Z UID:11316-1792281600-1792367999@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Bimbler's Bluff 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Bimbler’s Bluff 50k will take place at 8:00 am on Oct 18th 2026. Registration is now open until race day or until the entry limit is reached. \nPlease go to the Bimbler’s Bluff website for registration and more details. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bimblers-bluff-2026-10-18/ LOCATION:Guilford Lakes School\, 40 Maupas Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261019T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261019T210000 DTSTAMP:20261016T160930Z CREATED:20261016T160930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T160930Z UID:11647-1792438200-1792443600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:October Westwoods Trails Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month’s Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be held Monday\, October 19\, 2026 at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Leete Room at 7:30 pm.  We will have a Zoom set up so those who want to attend virtually can do so.  The link to join is below.  The agenda for this meeting and the September meeting minutes are attached.\n\n\n\n \nIf you have any problems connecting\, Paul can be reached at 203.687.7756.\n \n \nThe URL is:   https://yale.zoom.us/j/96823783599\n  URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/october-westwoods-trails-committee-meeting-2026-10-19/ LOCATION:Nathanael B Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T110000 DTSTAMP:20261020T194118Z CREATED:20261020T194118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T194118Z UID:11651-1792746000-1792753200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Removing Plastic Sheeting - Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:The plastic we put down last spring appears to have done a good job in pushing back on the mugwort.  So today we will be carefully removing these sheets (or what can be salvaged from them)\, and seeding the uncovered area with native grass seed.  We invite you to come and help us remove these sheets … it’s a multi-person job\, especially if there’s a little wind\, and many bricks and wood timbers need to be collected and hopefully carted off the field and stacked nearby.  Good gloves and work boots are all that you’ll need to bring.  Please meet us at the property on Three Mile Course\, just slightly south of the Medad Stone tavern.  If there’s not enough room to pull off the road\, you can park up the road at the Cox School.  [est 2 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/removing-plastic-sheeting-2026-10-23/ LOCATION:Spencer Creek\, 220 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T120000 DTSTAMP:20261020T194443Z CREATED:20261020T194443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T194443Z UID:11653-1792836000-1792843200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Clearing & Sign Disassembly — Nut Plains: Cindy Lane Entrance DESCRIPTION:Property Steward Doug Clark and Director Michele Millham report eight or so dead and downed trees/limbs on the yellow\, red\, white and blue trails.  Most of the trees are 10” or less\, although there is one that is probably more like 14” diameter. 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.  If time allows\, we’ll be disassembling what’s left of the original entry sign … so a crowbar and small sledge hammer would also be helpful.   [est 2 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/trail-clearing-sign-disassembly-nut-plains-2026-10-24/ LOCATION:Cindy Lane (Nut Plains Woods)\, 88CF+8X\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T193000 DTSTAMP:20260925T155925Z CREATED:20260804T125003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T155925Z UID:11534-1792863000-1792870200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT Directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang for a full moon hike in Westwoods. We will go over the Great Marsh boardwalk and see the moon from the large granite outcropping on the White Circle Trail. The hike is about two miles long but includes some steep\, rocky sections. Bring flashlights or headlamps. Meet at the Peddler’s Rd. trailhead. Text 203.508.2064 with questions. \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time. Leashed dogs permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain or snow cancels. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/full-moon-hike-2026-10-24/ LOCATION:Peddlers Road (Westwoods)\, 620 Peddlers Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:featured,hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261031T130000 DTSTAMP:20261020T194827Z CREATED:20261020T194827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T194827Z UID:11655-1793440800-1793451600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Branford Roadtrip - Hoadley Creek - Granite Road Entrance DESCRIPTION:While there’s a tree we need to remove from nearby trails\, after we finish that small task\, we’ll be traveling to Branford to examine several installations of raised plank walk where a fiberglass decking has been used to replace pressure treated wood.  If you’d like to join us on our visit to the Supply Pond and trails on the northern side of Branford\, join in our car pool.  Anyone with interest or experience in building outdoor structures is encouraged to come!   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 2 to 3 hours] URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/branford-roadtrip-hoadley-creek-granite-road-2026-10-31/ LOCATION:Hoadley Creek\, 790 Leetes Island Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:workparty ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261107T113000 DTSTAMP:20260805T005733Z CREATED:20260804T133709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005733Z UID:11539-1794043800-1794051000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Bartlett Land Preserve/Totoket Mountain Hike DESCRIPTION:Join GLCT Director Bill Bloss for a hike through the Bartlett Land Preserve on Totoket Mountain to the corner where Guilford meets Durham and North Branford. This is a longish hike for Guilford\, 2½ to 3 hours depending on pace\, with a couple of long but not steep climbs up the ridge. Meet at the west end of Cooks Lane\, off Great Hill Road and just past Whispering Woods Road in North Guilford. Text 203.623.3434 with questions. \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time. Leashed dogs permitted unless otherwise stated above. Heavy rain or snow cancels. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bartlett-land-preserve-totoket-mountain-hike-2026-11-07/ LOCATION:Cooks Lane (Bartlett Land Preserve)\, 221 Cooks Lane\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States CATEGORIES:featured,hikes END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR