photo by S. Williams
Olmsted Outlook Seawall Restoration

Olmsted Outlook Seawall Restoration

Over the coming months, our riverfront property on River Street at Broad Street will be closed for a major construction project to repair the seawall. The wall has held the West River back from the park for over 100 years. With the movement of a century’s worth of twice-daily tides combined with the increasingly heavy storms and flooding induced by […]
Local Impacts of Climate Change

Local Impacts of Climate Change

On June 11th, GLCT hosted Patrick J. Lynch as the speaker at the 2023 annual meeting. Known for his field guides, Lynch has won over 35 national and international awards for his medical illustration, publications, and software design. His presentation, What Does Sea Level Rise Look Like on a Familiar Shoreline, took attendees through an exploration of changes along Guilford’s shoreline […]
Annual Meeting June 11th at 4:00

Annual Meeting June 11th at 4:00

Join us at Bishop’s Little Red Barn for our annual meeting featuring Patrick J. Lynch. who will discuss, “What Does Sea Level Rise Look Like on a Familiar Shoreline?” Known for his field guides, Lynch has won over 35 national and international awards for his medical illustration, publications, and software design. Lynch will hold an illustrated talk followed by a […]
The Trails of Westwoods – Changes for the Better

The Trails of Westwoods – Changes for the Better

Join us on Wednesday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Nathaniel B. Greene Community Center for an overview of the upcoming changes to the trails in Westwoods and the connection between forests and climate change. Joseph Orefice, Lecturer and Director of Forest and Agriculture Operations at the Yale School of the Environment will be our guest presenter. 
Goal Met, Acquisition Completed!

Goal Met, Acquisition Completed!

GLCT is thrilled to announce that we have completed the acquisition and met our fundraising goal for the purchase of the 25-acre field and wooded area on Great Hill Road across from the North Guilford churches and Melissa Jones School. We are so grateful for the many friends and neighbors, particularly the hundreds of individual Guilford donors who contributed have […]
Sen. Cohen to Speak at Annual Meeting

Sen. Cohen to Speak at Annual Meeting

June 5th @ 4:30 PM, Guilford Community Center Join GLCT and State Senator Christine Cohen, Chair of the Environment Committee and member of the Aging, Children, Finance, and Revenue & Bonding Committees. Senator Cohen will speak about the latest happenings in Hartford, including funding for land and trails, and efforts to protect the Deer Lake Boy Scout Camp in Killingworth.
Thank You GHS Woodworking Class

Thank You GHS Woodworking Class

Heavy cedar post signs with property and trail names carved into the have been successful, long-lasting design for GLCT throughout town. They take particular skill and patience to design. Thanks to Dave Hackett’s Wood Shop class at GHS for building a new batch for our properties.
Doug Tallamy Video is Here!

Doug Tallamy Video is Here!

In September, GLCT hosted renowned naturalist and author of Bringing Nature Home, The Living Landscape, and Nature’s Best Hope, Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, Doug Tallamy. If you were unable to see it or want to share it with someone who might enjoy it, now you can. Please click/tap the image to start the video. […]

Vote YES for Open Space Funding

GLCT encourages voters to support the replenishment of the town’s open space fund on April 12th. Authorization to bond these funds, up to $10M, when they are needed enables the Town of Guilford to mobilize more quickly in the event that a priority parcel becomes available. The properties may be for municipal, recreational or conservation purposes. Several more steps are […]
Conservation Groups, State To Protect Jarvis Creek Salt Marsh

Conservation Groups, State To Protect Jarvis Creek Salt Marsh

A consortium of conservation and environmental groups, including Branford and Guilford land trusts and Connecticut’s environmental agency have joined forces to protect Jarvis Creek salt marsh. The Branford Land Trust, Guilford Land Conservation Trust, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the Seedlings Foundation, is purchasing a 20-acre section of the Medlyn Farm south of Route 146, across from […]

New GLCT Gear!

Grey shirts in adult sizes, white for kids. $20 each and available at Page Hardware and Bishops Orchards. Our original GLCT khaki hats are in these locations as well.