April 22, 2009

Land Trust to Host New England National Scenic Trail

The dedicated effort of the Guilford Land Conservation Trust over its 44-year history to preserve 2,800 acres of open space in Guilford was a key factor in the successful campaign to establish the New England National Scenic Trail. President Barack Obama signed the legislation in March designating the trail, which will run from the summit of Mount Monadnock in southern […]
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March 22, 2009

Land Trust Acts Quickly to Save Open Space Near Sound

In an acquisition that will preserve critical wildlife habitat and a well-known scenic view, the Guilford Land Conservation Trust recently purchased “Soundview,” a 45-acre property south of the railroad tracks and near the mouth of the East River. The name “Soundview” refers to the development proposed for the land that would have included a bridge over the train tracks. The […]
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January 24, 2009

Land Trust Receives Gift of West River Property

The Guilford Land Conservation Trust has received a generous gift of eight acres along the West River on Route 1 near Long Hill Road from the Sharrer Family, which moved to Guilford more than 50 years ago. Land Trust President William Bloss said the property would be the land trust’s first significant frontage on Route 1, and preserve a natural […]
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January 20, 2009

Spencer Creek Preserve

Spencer Creek Preserve has special significance for me, both because of its natural beauty and because of the special way in which the efforts of numerous different parties combined to make possible the acquisition of this parcel by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). The preserve, which was acquired by the GLCT in 2000, consists of 11.5 acres abutting Three […]
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January 9, 2009

Early History

Beginnings and Early Years It was in July 1965 that Dolly Thurston called as asked me to be the treasurer of the newly formed Guilford Land Trust. From then on for 14 years, the Trust was part of our lives. There had been a lot of agitation to do something about the filling and consequent ruination of the salt marshes […]
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