BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T110000 DTSTAMP:20260519T035429 CREATED:20240319T210803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T210803Z UID:10092-1712394000-1712401200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Paul Trail Guided Hike DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a bird walk on the Paul Trail\, led by Joe Attwater\, Connecticut Audubon’s Conservation and Education Coordinator and Nicole Crane\, GLCT steward. Joe will help participants learn how to identify birds in the field using shape\, size\, and color. The Paul Trail is an easy walk of about 1.5 miles and has rocky outcrops\, overlooking Guilford’s 150-acre Great Harbor Marsh with views of Long Island Sound in the distance. The entrance is on Old Sachem’s Head Road\, across from the nursery school. Park up on the curb\, alongside the road. No dogs\, please. The rain date is Saturday\, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. The contact for the walk is Nicole Crane at 646-797-9637. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/paul-trail-guided-hike-2024-04-06/ LOCATION:Community Nursery School\, 262 Sachem Head Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T035429 CREATED:20240319T213726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T130953Z UID:10115-1712397600-1712408400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail and Bridge Removal and Trail Closing Work - Cindy Lane DESCRIPTION:Nut Plains property steward Doug Clark has recommended closing the Red/White cross trail because it’s seldom used and difficult to maintain. So we plan to post our ‘Trail Closed’ signs at both ends of this short trail and block the path to both foot and bike traffic. We also plan to remove both 12ft bridges\, and bring them to the Cindy Lane entrance. This work will require at least six strong people\, so your participation will be most appreciated. Also\, if time permits\, we’d like to remove two ’step over’ trees that Doug has found on the White Trail near the Broad Hill entrance. Much to do! We’ll bring what’s needed to move the bridges (assuming a six person crew) along with a saw and protective gear\, but please bring along a pair of heavy gloves and strong boots. We’ll meet at the Cindy Lane entrance to Nut Plains Preserve\, just across from the pond. [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/trail-bridge-removal-trail-closing-work-cindy-lane-2024-04-06/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20240407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240408 DTSTAMP:20260519T035429 CREATED:20231205T133505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T133505Z UID:10004-1712448000-1712534399@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Bimblers Bash 2024 DESCRIPTION:Starting at A. W. Cox School\, 143 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, the race course is an entirely off-road loop within Westwoods\, Guilford made up from a series of interconnecting single track hiking trails. You should expect to negotiate lots of rocks\, roots and possibly get your feet wet\, plus with two rock scrambles be prepared for an adventure! \nFor more details and registration\, click here! URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/bimblers-bash-2024/ LOCATION:A.W. Cox School\, 143 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T035429 CREATED:20240319T214136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T214136Z UID:10119-1713002400-1713009600@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Moving and Installing a Granite Bench at Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:We’re replacing the 14 year old wooden bench at Spencer’s Creek with a more permanent one made from stone\, and today we’ll be moving it from the street to the river overlook (about 1200ft) and installing it in its final location. This is serious heavy lifting\, and we need as many strong arms as we can muster to move the 365 lb top and twin 125 lb legs to their final destination. That being said\, with many hands\, we expect the work to go quickly. So please come and help\, with 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 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/moving-and-installing-a-granite-bench-at-spencers-creek-2024-04-13/ 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:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240420T123000 DTSTAMP:20260519T035429 CREATED:20240417T162040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T162040Z UID:10135-1713607200-1713616200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Westwoods Plankwalk Inspection and Maintenance at Peddlers Road DESCRIPTION:Rained out in March\, we’re trying again to inspect for rotted sections and boards that are in need of replacement\, and repair where we can using the materials we’ve stockpiled on the northern end of the walk. If we find places that need additional time or materials\, we’ll plan these for another day. We’ll have the basic tools and materials for rebuilding sections of the plank walk\, but extra hammers and pry bars will be useful\, so please bring them along. 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/westwoods-plankwalk-inspection-maintenance-peddlers-road-2024-04-20/ LOCATION:Peddlers Road (Westwoods)\, 620 Peddlers Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T035429 CREATED:20240417T162331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T162331Z UID:10137-1713690000-1713700800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Plastic Sheeting for Occultation at Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:Today we will be laying down sheets of plastic in the meadow at Spencer Creek. This sheeting will remain in place for two or more months and is intended to suffocate and kill the mugwort rhizomes which have taken over the front portion of the field. We invite you to come and help us lay and secure the plastic sheets this Sunday. It’s a multi person job\, especially if there’s a little wind\, and many concrete blocks and wood timbers need to be placed to secure the sheeting. 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 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/installing-plastic-sheeting-for-occultation-at-spencers-creek-2024-04-21/ 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:20240423T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T163000 DTSTAMP:20260519T035429 CREATED:20240417T163931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T163931Z UID:10139-1713882600-1713889800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Prepping Cardboard for Sheet Mulch at Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:On both these afternoons we’ll be preparing cardboard so it can be used to control the mugwort on the Sunset Creek Meadow. Because the cardboard is buried under wood chips\, we need to remove all the ‘add ons’ (mostly plastic tape and staples) so we don’t end up contaminating the soil. As we’re using 1000’s of square feet of cardboard\, we can use all the help we can get. It’s the perfect job for high school students looking for community service time opportunities. If you’d like to help\, please bring along a pair of gloves\, a pocket knife or box cutter\, and maybe a set of pliers. Meet us at the Sunset Creek Road cut-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 each day] \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/prepping-cardboard-for-sheet-mulch-2024-04-23/ 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:20240424T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T163000 DTSTAMP:20260519T035429 CREATED:20240417T164047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T164047Z UID:10141-1713969000-1713976200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Prepping Cardboard for Sheet Mulch at Spencer’s Creek DESCRIPTION:On both these afternoons we’ll be preparing cardboard so it can be used to control the mugwort on the Sunset Creek Meadow. Because the cardboard is buried under wood chips\, we need to remove all the ‘add ons’ (mostly plastic tape and staples) so we don’t end up contaminating the soil. As we’re using 1000’s of square feet of cardboard\, we can use all the help we can get. It’s the perfect job for high school students looking for community service time opportunities. If you’d like to help\, please bring along a pair of gloves\, a pocket knife or box cutter\, and maybe a set of pliers. Meet us at the Sunset Creek Road cut-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 each day] \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/prepping-cardboard-for-sheet-mulch-at-spencers-creek-2024-04-24/ 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:20240428T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240428T113000 DTSTAMP:20260519T035429 CREATED:20240417T164718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T164837Z UID:10143-1714294800-1714303800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Installing Cardboard for Sheet Mulch at Spencer's Creek DESCRIPTION:On this work party we will begin implementation of an alternative approach to mugwort management using cardboard and wood chips and “sheet mulch” two designated test areas. Like with the occultation at the Spencer’s Creek field\, this treatment should also kill or severely weaken the mugwort rhizomes\, but over the course of a couple of seasons. We’ll finish up any cardboard prep work we didn’t get done during the week\, and then spread the cardboard sheets over our flagged areas. This will set the stage for a dropping of wood chips sometime the following week. If you’d like to help\, please meet us at the Sunset Creek Road cut-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 – 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/installing-cardboard-for-sheet-mulch-at-spencers-creek-2024-04-28/ LOCATION:Spencer Creek\, 220 3 Mile Course\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR