Environmental Day Camp
2016-08-22 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
The Branford Land Trust is pleased to announce that the 21st Annual hands-on Environmental Day Camp will be held on Monday, August 22. Children ages 5-9 will enjoy hands-on activities, including touch tanks, woodland and Long Island Sound exploration, nature crafts, and more. The day will run from approximately 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Red Hill Woods: Public Walk
2016-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | CT
Red Hill Woods is a stunning 29-acre parcel at the end of Red Hill Road, just north of 950 acres of open space. The Branford Land Trust is working to raise $200,000 to preserve and protect this stunning property, along with Spectacle Island, for generations to come! See for yourself in a series of public walks scheduled this summer. The walks are approximately one mile in length, and will take about an hour. Walkers should expect moderate terrain, with some sloping trails and inclines. Bring water. Walking sticks welcome. Directions: From Leetes Island Road, turn onto Red Hill Road and continue past Van Wie Pond to the very end of the road. Park along the gravel lane.

Killam’s Point Shore Birds
2016-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Shore birds’ migration begins early with the many species moving to their winter homes. Have you ever heard an oyster catcher laugh? An osprey shriek? Seen an eagle snag a bunker? Watched the dabbling and diving ducks eat lunch?
Join us on Saturday, August 27 at 10am for this exciting new Killam’s Point event led by local naturalist Martha Rice. The event is co-sponsored by the Branford Land Trust and First Congregational Church of Branford.

Red Hill Woods: Public Walk
2016-09-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2016-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Red Hill Woods, Red Hill Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States

Killam’s Point Fall Foliage Walk
2016-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Guided trail walk with Martha Rice featuring the Point’s trees decked out in reds, oranges, yellows and brilliant rusts. The forest is healthy, despite vicious hurricanes, and provides excellent habitat. Co-sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Branford.

Trail to Tavern Event at Trailblazer/Denali
2016-11-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Trailblazer, 1004 Main Street, Branford, 06405, United States
Join the Branford Land Trust for a special Trail to Tavern event hosted by Trailblazer/Denali on Thursday, November 3, starting with an optional 5pm hike at the Red Hill Woods preserve, and a wine tasting provided by Votto Vines of Hamden from 6-8pm. This great night out, sponsored by Toad&Co, is open to the public and includes light snacks, a raffle, and free wine glasses for the first 50 people. A $5.00 donation gets you in the door. All proceeds benefit the Branford Land Trust’s Red Hill Woods/Spectacle Island fundraiser. (Read More)

February Lecture: What is the Long Island Sound Blue Plan?
2017-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
What is the Long Island Sound Blue Plan? Find out at the Branford Land Trust’s February Lecture to be held on Wednesday, February 22, 7 p.m. at the Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford. All are free to the public.

Trees in Winter at Killam’s Point
2017-03-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Guided by local naturalist Lauren Brown, and co-sponsored by the Branford Land Trust and the First Congregational Church of Branford.

Lecture: Long Island Sound’s Lobster
2017-03-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Learn about Long Island Sound’s Lobster from former fishmonger and commercial lobsterman Richard J. King at the Branford Land Trust’s March lecture.

Branford River and Town Clean-up Day
2017-04-15 | Branford Green, Town Hall Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Watch for details!

Winter/Spring Lecture: A Place Called Hope
2017-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Join us for a close-up view of live birds of prey at the Blackstone Memorial Library. Learn each bird’s story of survival and ways to lessen conflicts with the wildlife in your very own backyard.

BLT Annual Meeting
2017-05-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Come to the 50th Anniversary kick off at the Blackstone Memorial Library. Includes brief business meeting and guest speaker.

CT Trails Day Hike: Stony Creek Quarry Preserve
2017-06-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Stony Creek Quarry Trail, Quarry Road, Branford, 06405, United States
Walk the trails of the Stony Creek Quarry and Red Hill Woods Preserves in the heart of nearly 1000 acres of preserved land. Points of interest along the 3.5 mile hike include a small Native American rock shelter and evidence of historic quarrying. Click here for more information or call 203-514-8554.

Killam's Point: Horseshoe Crabs
2017-06-10 12:30 - 14:30 | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Led by local naturalist Martha Rice. Horseshoe crabs may be our oldest and best friends. Come learn about the research program under way and help measure and tag some of these fascinating creatures. Co-sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Branford. Click here for more information.

Stony Creek Brewery Meet-Up
2017-06-13 17:00 - 22:00, 2017-06-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2017-06-27 17:00 - 22:00 | Stony Creek Brewery, 5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford, 06405, United States
TUESDAYS IN JUNE!
June 13, June 20, June 27 • 5PM – Close
Stop by the Stony Creek Brewery Tuesday nights in June and help support the BLT! Have a beer, meet some BLT volunteers, and enjoy the evening knowing that $1 from every pint sold will be donated to the Branford Land Trust.

Killam's Point: Exploring the Point
2017-08-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Tidal pools, stands of pitch pines, salt marshes, inland wetlands, an osprey nest, remains of a worked quarry, invasive species – Killam’s Point has something for all. The day is being planned so that young and old and everyone in between will experience the Point with newly opened eyes. Co-sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Branford.

Annual Branford River Parade
2017-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Branford High School, 185 E. Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Celebrate the beauty of the Branford River! Join kayakers and canoeists from Branford and surrounding communities as we paddle in a boat parade from behind the Branford High School to Branford Point on Saturday, September 16. (More Info)

Killam's Point: A Walk through Natural History
2017-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
A Walk Through Natural History
Killam’ s Point Events
Come take a walk with us through natural history led by Jimmy Goggin. Clad in fall colors, the raw beauty of Killam’s Point will be on display. Crisp air, the ospreys feeding for their long migration, the granite bluffs against the sparkling Sound, schools of bunker fleeing a bluefish frenzy, chipmunks and squirrels harvesting acorns, and through it all, the peace and order of an undisturbed ecological system—this is the Point in all its glory. Held at Killam’s Point on Shore Dr. For info, call 203-747-4184. Co-sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Branford.

Winter Art Show
2017-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Branford Land Trust House, 26 School Street, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
The Branford Land Trust is hosting a Winter Art Show on Friday, December 8 from 5-8 pm to be held at the Land Trust House on School Street in Branford. Artist who would like to submit a piece of work should contact Jay Babina at jbabina@snet.com.
The basic theme of the show is open spaces, and works should reflect the basic fundamental mission of the Land Trust: to preserve open space in Branford, and to promote our community’s appreciation of Branford’s diverse natural features. This could be realistic, abstract or anything that typifies the resources that the organization is so passionate about preserving. Obviously landscapes reflect this. Our space only allows one piece per artist. As the show is finalized, further information will be presented to the public and specific details to the artists.

New Year's Day Hike
2018-01-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Saltonstall Mountain Preserve, Lantern View Drive, North Branford, CT, 06473, United States
MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1:00PM
Start off the New Year on the right foot! Come out for a hike with the BLT! This year, we’ll explore the Saltonstall Mountain Preserve, part of a steep traprock ridge that reaches from west to east, straddling the Branford/North Branford border. Enjoy this 2+ mile hike, led by Bill Horne and Matt Reed, through stunning habitat with expansive views from some of the highest points in Branford.
We’ll meet at the Lantern View Drive at 1pm. (Follow Mill Plain Road to Twin Lakes Road, left onto Twin Lakes, left onto Summit Drive, right onto Lantern View Drive. Park at the end.) Expect moderate terrain, some sloping trails and steep inclines, rocky underfooting. Parents should be prepared to carry younger children if they get tired. Please wear appropriate dress and comfortable, supportive walking shoes. Bring water. Walking sticks welcome. Weather may change our plans, watch our website and Facebook pages for details.

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Animal Tracking Classes
2018-01-27 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-02-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Lake Saltonstall Preserve, Hosley Avenue, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Every year, dozens of families come out for the Branford Land Trust’s popular Animal Tracking classes led enthusiastically by naturalists Tom Cleveland and Chris Woerner. Come learn how to recognize animal footprints and other signs of their passage through the woods during two upcoming Animal Tracking Classes from 9:30 to 11 am on January 27 and February 24 at the Lake Saltonstall Preserve. We’ll hope for snow, but it will be fun even without it!
Please wear appropriate dress and comfortable, supportive walking shoes. Bring water. Walking sticks welcome. We’ll meet at the Regional Water Authority parking lot on the north side of Hosley Avenue, down Hosley Avenue 0.3 miles from Brushy Plain Road. Expect moderate terrain, some sloping trails and inclines, rocky underfooting. Parents should be prepared to carry younger children if they get tired.
Bad Weather dates: January 28 and February 25. Watch our Facebook page for possible schedule changes. For questions please call Tom Cleveland @ 203-981-9040.
The Branford Land Trust is a non-profit organization, celebrating 50 years of protecting Branford’s open space and natural resources. This annual event is free and open to the public. For updated information, visit www.branfordlandtrust.org.

Winter/Spring Lecture Series: Author Patrick Lynch
2018-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Canoe Brook Senior Center, 11 Cherry Hill Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Author Patrick Lynch Headlines Branford Land Trust’s January lecture
Learn about the Natural History of Long Island Sound and Its Coastlines
Learn about the “Natural History of Long Island Sound and its Coastlines” with Patrick Lynch, illustrator, photographer, and author of A Field Guide to Long Island Sound. Patrick headlines the first Branford Land Trust lecture in its Winter/Spring series on Tuesday, January 30, 7:00pm, in the Totoket Room of the Canoe Brook Senior Center, 11 Cherry Hill Road. The lecture is free and open to the public. Save the dates for the Winter/Spring Lecture Series and watch for details on our website, Facebook page: January 30, February 27, March 27, and April 24. For more information, visit www.branfordlandtrust.org.

Winter/Spring Lecture Series
2018-02-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Canoe Brook Senior Center, 11 Cherry Hill Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
This year’s Winter/Spring Lecture Series will be held in the Totoket Room at the Canoe Brook Senior Center, 11 Cherry Hill Road. Save the dates!

World Fish Migration Day
2018-04-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Branford Fish Ladder, 29 Short Rocks Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Join the Branford Land Trust as we celebrate World Fish Migration Day on Saturday, April 21!
Come see the beautiful fish ladder and counting station at Branford’s Supply Ponds. Hopefully, alewives will be running in the Queach Brook and shooting up the fishway to spawn in the Supply Ponds. It’s a great place to take the family for an outing in nature. Massive trees have fallen around the stream and provide excellent seating for groups. On a good year, we have 3,000 fish move up – one year (2010) we counted 40,000! Maybe this year…
Get details on the event here!

ANNUAL MEETING
2018-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Canoe Brook Senior Center, 11 Cherry Hill Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
April 24 – 7:00 p.m.
BLT Annual Meeting – “Effects of Climate Change on Connecticut”
James O’Donnell (CT Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation | UCONN
Jim will discuss sea level, flooding, river flow, and drinking water resilience and touch on some of the impacts including insurance rates and health, and adaptation strategies. A short business meeting will take place for our featured speaker. Canoe Brook Center,11 Cherry Hill Road, Branford.
