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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201105 CREATED:20250227T172736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T172836Z UID:10385-1740823200-1740834000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 3 Trail Work at Westwoods 3 Corners Road DESCRIPTION:Our inspection of Loop 3 on the 15th uncovered a number of issues we plan to address on the first two work parties of this month. Today\, we’ll be (1) relocating three sections of trails (two on hiker created by-passes\, and a third where we’ll clear a dryer path nearby)\, (2) Try to drain a wet area on the Blue Rectangle trail by creating a clearing to the south\, (3) Overpaint some graffiti at the Indian Cave\, (4) Blaze two side-trails (one with Orange/Red blazes\, the other with a Orange Square)\, and (5) add some stepping stones to cross a short wet section of the Orange Circle trail. We’ll also explore extracting two 12ft bridges that have sunk into the dirt\, in preparation for our work next week. So there’s much to do and we ask you come prepared with the tools of your particular trade. For trail relocation\, we’ll need a couple of chainsaws\, and a lopper or two. Paul will have one saw\, and he’ll bring the signs for closing trails\, and posts (and post hammer) we’ll need to mark off the closed sections. He’ll also bring the blaze materials and nails. For the trenching\, stone work and excavating we’ll need heavy tools: pry-bars\, shovels\, a maddox or grub axe. Probably best to toss what you have in the car and we’ll decide what to bring in at the trailhead. In short\, there’s much to do and a wide range of work\, the more hands\, the more we’ll get done. Dress for mild winter conditions\, and expect it to be a bit muddy. Plan to meet at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. When you park be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-3-trail-work-at-westwoods-3-corners-road-2025-03-01/ LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250308T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201105 CREATED:20250227T173007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T173057Z UID:10388-1741428000-1741438800@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 3 Trail Work at Westwoods 3 Corners Road DESCRIPTION:The second of Loop 3 work parties. Today we plan to pull two 12 ft bridges out of the dirt and mud they’re sunk into\, and place them on cedar or locust sleepers. We also plan to haul in a third 12ft bridge\, which will span another wet area that’s formed immediately to the south. We’ll have ironed out the details of this work at the work party on the 1st\, and arranged to have the third bridge delivered to the trailhead. But we’ll need many hands to haul it about 1/8 of a mile to the site\, along with the sleeper materials. Like last week\, it’s a lot of work we’re expecting to accomplish. Bring any heavy tools you think would be useful and (again) meet at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. If there isn’t room at the cul-de-sac\, please park down the road. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-3-trail-work-at-westwoods-3-corners-road-2025-03-08/ LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201105 CREATED:20250227T173225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T173311Z UID:10391-1742032800-1742040000@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 4 Evaluation at Westwoods 3 Corners Road DESCRIPTION:Part of a survey walk planned to critically review all aspects of trail condition and location throughout Westwoods\, to capture other property information (like invasive plant sitings\, graffiti\, etc.) and unauthorized use of the property. To record this information in the field\, we plan to use the Avenza Map app\, which is available on both the Apple and Android handhelds or tablets paired with Loop 4 trail map. For the next month\, this map is available as a free download from the Avenza Store. Just search on ‘Westwoods Loop 4’ and you should find it (it’s not there just now\, but it will surely be available the week of the 10th.) If you’d like to add your expertise to our land review\, download the free version of the Avenza app from the Apple or Android store\, load the map\, put on some nice comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket\, and join our walk in the woods. Plan to meet us at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. When you park be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [est 1-1/2 – 2 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-4-evaluation-at-westwoods-3-corners-road-2025-03-15/ LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250322T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201105 CREATED:20250318T230247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230247Z UID:10417-1742637600-1742648400@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Loop 4 Trail Work at Westwoods Three Corners Road DESCRIPTION:Our inspection of Loop 4 on the 15th uncovered a number of issues we plan to address on two of this month’s work parties. Today\, we’ll be (1) reestablishing four sections of trails (mostly places where the original trail wasn’t well marked and hikers have created multiple paths) and (2) relocating a wet section to a dryer ground nearby. We’ll also (3) Blaze three side-trails (two with White Square blazes\, and the third as a White/Blue cross trail)\, (4) clear a short section of ’stepping stone’ trail that’s obstructed and (5) move a ‘Trail Closed’ sign to a more visible spot. If time permits\, we’ll (6) flag a heavily eroded section of the White Circle for relocation on our follow-up workparty. So there’s much to do and we ask you come prepared with the tools of your particular trade. For the trail relocation (which is most of the work)\, we’ll need a couple of chainsaws\, and a lopper or two. Paul will have one saw\, and the post hammer we’ll need for moving the sign. He’ll also bring the blaze materials and nails. Dress for early spring conditions\, and expect it to be a bit muddy. Plan to meet at the Three Corners Road Entrance to Westwoods. When you park\, be careful not to obstruct any of the driveways. [est 2 – 3 hours] \nHeavy rain will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/loop-4-trail-work-2025-03-22/ LOCATION:3 Corners Road (Westwoods)\, 497 3 Corners Road\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201105 CREATED:20250318T230535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230535Z UID:10419-1743242400-1743253200@guilfordlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Trail Clearing and Blazing - Big Maple Preserve DESCRIPTION:Reports of poor blazing direct our work party to Big Maple this week. We’ve not been there for some time and expect that trail clearing will be needed too. So\, beyond the hammer\, nails and blazes\, this will be a mix of chainsaw and hand work\, so bring what equipment you’re comfortable using. If you’d like to help blaze\, you should bring along a small tool belt with places for nails\, a hammer and a stockpile of blazes. We’ll have both the blaze materials as well as nails. For trail clearing\, Paul will bring the chainsaw\, but bringing your own loppers or hand cutters will be useful. As the trail is fairly wet in places\, we also recommend decent waterproof boots\, along with the usual heavy gloves. If you’d like to help\, we’re meeting on Granite Road\, just across from the Granite Lake subdivision (just beyond Walden III) and parking on the generous shoulder along the road. Look for the long line of mailboxes and you’ll find us. [est 2 to 3 hours] \nRain or significant snow will usually cancel any of these work parties\, so if you have questions about the schedule\, please feel free to contact me stewardship@guilfordlandtrust.org or Paul Proulx pauljproulx@comcast.net on the morning of each event. We’ll also announce cancellations or schedule changes by email\, so it’s a good idea to check your mail before you leave the house. Paul also carries his cell phone (203-687-7756) on these events\, so if you’re late and want people to wait\, give him a call. URL:https://guilfordlandtrust.org/event/trail-clearing-and-blazing-big-maple-preserve-2025-03-29/ LOCATION:Granite Road\, 77X7+88C\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Proulx":MAILTO:pauljproulx@comcast.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR