July 24, 2020

Trail Closures Due to Powerline Removal

Eversource continues to remove overhead electrical lines and utility poles that run through Westwoods. On the Moose Hill Road side, wires will be dropped and wrapped around poles temporarily. One the east side of Westwoods, wires will be staked and stabilized with the expectation for removal in 2021. Thank you for your patience with this process.
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July 18, 2020

GLCT Needs Your Support for Vital North Guilford Purchase

Having raised about $75,000 and with the status of state grants in flux, the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT) is still hoping to solicit more donations after acquiring its second-largest single piece of land this past spring—121 acres of rivers; mountainous, rocky overlooks; and important habitats for local animals in North Guilford. About half the land was donated by the […]
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March 25, 2020

Welcome, Old and New Friends

The GLCT is pleased that so many friends and first-time visitors have recently taken the opportunity to use our properties for respite, relief, and recreation during this uncertain time.  Please continue to practice safe, social distancing at all times, as advised by the Governor and public health officials.  GLCT owned lands are open to the public for passive recreation during […]
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March 25, 2020

Courier Article Features GLCT

Guilford Residents Have Opportunities to Safely Hike and Get Outside As restrictions on movement and activities become more strict and widespread as governments continue to fight the spread of the coronavirus, some experts and town officials are reminding residents that spending all day indoors is not healthy either, and that there are safe ways and places to spend time outside. […]
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March 1, 2020

GLCT and Bartlett Family Will Preserve 125 Acres Near Bluff Head

The Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT) will buy 61 acres on Totoket Mountain in North Guilford from the Bartlett family at its market value of $425,000, and the family has agreed to donate to GLCT without charge another 60 acres on the mountain.  The combined 125-acre deal will be the second-largest in the history of GLCT.  The agreement was spearheaded […]
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December 10, 2019

Power Transmission Line Removal in Westwoods

Over the coming months, expect some trail disruption and expect to see heavy equipment at the following entrances to Westwoods: Granite Road, Moose Hill Road, Dunk Rock Road and Three Mile Course. All who enjoy the trails through Westwoods and Hoadley Creek know of many that cross under the electric lines that link Guilford to the New Haven power stations.  Viewed […]
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November 16, 2019

Old Cider Mill Visit

In the first outing of 2019-2020, Nature Explorers visited the old cider mill on River Street to smash some apples and learn how the mill works. But, Guilford’s resident Broadway star sheep, Annie, stole the show. 
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November 16, 2019

Women Who Walk

GLCT is pleased to be the new sponsor of the long-running Guilford program, Women Who Walk, run by GLCT member, and resident Guilford trail expert, Margaret Fikrig. The group meets at 9 am on Thursday mornings for a brisk hike of approximately 1 hour. These hikes are not appropriate for children. If you are interested in joining the group, please […]
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October 10, 2019

Investing in Guilford

In September, GLCT hosted members of the Connecticut Land Conservation Council for a hike in Westwoods with Sen. Christine Cohen, State Rep. Sean Scanlon, State Rep. Robin Comey and others to highlight properties that were protected using the support of the Community Investment Act. GLCT has leveraged hundreds of thousands of dollars through this important program to permanently protect land […]
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October 10, 2019

Bears in Guilford

The bears are back in Guilford this summer! We should all be used to this by now but let’s remember the following basics when hiking: LEASH YOUR DOGS (in addition to ruining egg masses, destroying bird and turtle nests, scaring or injuring other hikers, etc, a dog off-leash could startle a bear, or worse, a mama bear with cubs). MAKE […]
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August 14, 2019

Guilford Land Conservation Trust Receives $20,000 Bequest

The Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT) started 2019 with an unexpected and generous gift. In January, the GLCT received a $20,000 bequest from the estate of Barbara Jane (Brewer) VanDerMaelen. VanDerMaelen, a resident of Guilford, was born in 1932 and passed away in September 2017. Her family offered the following statement to explain the thought behind her bequest: “Barbara VanDerMaelen’s […]
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April 1, 2019

Preserving Plum Island

Join us for a presentation on Sunday, June 2nd at 4pm. Learn how you can help preserve this incredible public resource. Plum Island, located in eastern Long Island Sound, is home to the nation’s foreign animal disease center, as well as several endangered species and unique habitats. But, the island is to be sold by the federal government to the […]
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