photo by S. Williams
January 15, 2022

Acreage Added to County Road Legacy

The original east/west passage in North Guilford, prior to Route 80, County Road is home to historic homes and sweeping views. The eastern side of the road is home to the former Baldwin Dudley Grist and Saw Mill, which is now a private residence. Closer to Route 77, the building currently used as the Shoreline Outdoor Education Center, 730 County […]
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May 15, 2021

Westwoods Trails Reopen!

We are thrilled to report that all of the trails in Westwoods are now open following months of work to remove power lines. Some work will continue but it will not impact the trails. Please stay on marked trails. Thank you for your patience!
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February 24, 2021

$127,500 Grant Award for Bluff Head

GLCT is pleased to announce that with the award of a State of CT Open Space grant of $127,500, we have reached our fundraising goal to cover the cost of our $425,000 acquisition of the Bartlett Land Preserve on Bluff Head. We again thank the Bartlett family who, in addition to agreeing to sell the larger property to GLCT, also donated […]
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January 26, 2021

Notice of Westwoods Trails Closures

UPDATED 3/29/2021 Please refer to the above map for closed trail segments. Over the winter and early spring, Eversource will be removing the electric lines and poles from Westwoods.  Using access from Moose Hill Road and Dunk Rock Road, this work will involve heavy equipment and large work crews.  We ask our many hikers and bikers to stay clear of […]
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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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