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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T130000
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SUMMARY:A Walk in the Woods: Annual BLT Pre-Thanksgiving Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Branford Land Trust on Sunday\, November 18 at 1:00 PM for this traditional pre-Thanksgiving hike at Van Wie Woods\, exploring fields\, woodlands\, streams\, and granite outcrops of the 100 acres donated by two generations of the Van Wie family. Led by Bill Horne and Matt Reed\, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and refreshing fall weather with friends and family.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/a-walk-in-the-woods-annual-blt-pre-thanksgiving-walk/
LOCATION:Van Wie Woods\, 87 Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T110143Z
UID:3196-1543518000-1543523400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Changes in the Land: A Talk by Jane Bouley
DESCRIPTION:The Branford Land Trust is pleased to welcome Town Historian Jane Bouley for a special presentation on “Changes in the Land\,” to be held on Thursday\, November 29\, 7:00 p.m. at Branford Fire Headquarters.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/changes-in-the-land-a-talk-by-jane-bouley/
LOCATION:Branford Fire Headquarters\, 45 North Main Street\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190101T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20181220T093526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T093555Z
UID:3298-1546304400-1546354800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:NEW YEAR'S DAY HIKE
DESCRIPTION:Start off the New Year on the right foot! Come out for a hike with the Branford Land Trust on Tuesday\, January 1 at 1:00PM! This year\, we’ll explore Van Wie Woods\, a favorite among local hikers. Enjoy this 2+ mile hike led by Lauren Brown\, Matt Reed and Julie Wagner\, with an option for a shorter walk if you choose. \n• Click here for details.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/new-years-day-hike-2/
LOCATION:Van Wie Woods\, 87 Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190215T100855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T100855Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Tracking Class
DESCRIPTION:Not just a walk in the woods\, the Branford Land Trust’s popular Animal Tracking classes are led enthusiastically by naturalists Tom Cleveland and Chris Woerner each winter. Come find out how to recognize animal footprints and other signs of their passage through the woods during two Animal Tracking Classes scheduled for Saturday\, January 26 and Saturday\, February 23 from 9:30 to 11am at the Lake Saltonstall Recreational Area. We’ll hope for snow\, but it will be fun even without it!  (Read More)
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/animal-tracking-class/
LOCATION:Lake Saltonstall Preserve\, Hosley Avenue\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190314T002751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T003418Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:A demonstration organized by a Branford High School student is planned for noon Friday\, March 15\, on the town green.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe demonstration is to protest government inactivity on global change and to show solidarity with Greta Thunberg\, the 16-year-old Swedish high school student who started the #FridaysForFuture movement. Greta has missed school almost every Friday since last August to sit outside the Swedish parliament\, demanding politicians bring her country into line with the Paris climate agreement.\n\n\n \n\n\nYou can learn more about the FridaysForFuture movement here: https://www.fridaysforfuture.org/
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/climate-change-demonstration/
LOCATION:Branford Green\, Town Hall Drive\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190406T171333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190407T134735Z
UID:3411-1556130600-1556136000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Long Island Sound Blue Plan Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Branford Land Trust and the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) are co-hosting a public meeting on the Long Island Sound Blue Plan. \nThe Blue Plan is a new paradigm in Connecticut’s management of Long Island Sound that seeks to identify and protect Significant Human Use Areas and Ecologically Significant Areas\, as well as reduce conflict in the siting of new structures and activities. The complete draft Long Island Sound Blue Plan is available online\, and we’d like to hear from you! \nThe plan development team\, led by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, and in association with Thimble Island Brewing\, the Branford Land Trust\, and the Town of Branford\, will hold a public meeting at Thimble Island Brewing to present on the Blue Plan and invite comments to improve the final document. We would like to invite you to join the discussion at this event; by participating in this process you are helping shape the future of the Sound. Your input will make a difference in how the Sound is preserved for our access. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Christian Fox\, Blue Plan Outreach Coordinator at DEEP.BluePlanLIS@ct.gov or 203.568.6307. More information about the Blue Plan is available at www.ct.gov/deep/lisblueplan.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/long-island-sound-blue-plan-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Thimble Island Brewing\, 16 Business Park Dr\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190408T001602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T001602Z
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SUMMARY:Branford River and Town Litter Clean-Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Join other volunteers to clean up the littered location in Town that bugs you the most! \nDon’t know where to start? Pick up trash bags on the Branford Green beginning at 9:00 AM on Saturday\, April 27 and get directions to the best (worst?) locations in town. Or grab your own trash bags and head out directly. When you’re done\, just bring your trash collection back to the Green and throw it in the big dumpster. Come do your part to help Branford look its best! \n 
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/branford-river-and-town-litter-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Branford Green\, Town Hall Drive\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T103000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190423T235137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T112800Z
UID:3440-1557563400-1557570600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Local birder Chris Woerner leads these popular walks along the Stony Creek Trolley Trail and into the BLT’s Vedder property. You’ll learn to identify birds by sight and by song. Mostly flat terrain with one steep\, rocky hill. Choose either day or come to both! Families and children welcome\, but no dogs\, please. \nMeet in Stony Creek at the end of West Point Rd. across from Willoughby Wallace library.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/bird-walk/
LOCATION:Vedder Preserve\, West Point Rd\, Stony Creek\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190512T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190508T112855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T113009Z
UID:3454-1557649800-1557700200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Local birder Chris Woerner leads these popular walks along the Stony Creek Trolley Trail and into the BLT’s Vedder property. You’ll learn to identify birds by sight and by song. Mostly flat terrain with one steep\, rocky hill. Choose either day or come to both! Families and children welcome\, but no dogs\, please. \nMeet in Stony Creek at the end of West Point Rd. across from Willoughby Wallace library.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/spring-bird-walk-3/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190512T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190512T181143Z
UID:3584-1558796400-1558801800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk at Red Hill Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join botanist Lauren Brown on an afternoon walk through Red Hill Woods in search of spring flora and fauna on Saturday\, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. The event\, hosted by the Branford Land Trust\, is free and open to the public. \nWander along the Red Hill Woods trail and across the amazing 1200-foot bog walk that traverses this stunning 29-acre property with views of the sedge-red maple floodplain and adjacent streams. In the spring\, this wetland is sunny and filled with clumps of sedges\, different species of ferns\, and numerous leafy herbaceous plants growing beneath a high canopy of maples and other hardwood trees. \nOther property features include an upland forest with high ledge outcrops that overlook a vernal pool and a Native American rock shelter. It is a special place\, representing the types of open spaces that have been protected by the Land Trust since its incorporation in 1967. \nBranford is celebrating its 375th anniversary this year and the Branford Land Trust is proud to sponsor events that highlight the town’s natural beauty. Come and see what makes Branford so special! \nFrom 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.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/wildflower-walk-at-red-hill-woods/
LOCATION:Red Hill Woods\, Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190511T090529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T090529Z
UID:3579-1559378700-1559390400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:CT Trails Day Hike: Supply Ponds & Pisgah Brook Watershed
DESCRIPTION:On Connecticut Trails Day\, come out with the Branford Land Trust to explore the Supply Ponds & Pisgah Brook Watershed — and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Branford Supply Ponds — on Saturday\, June 1 at 8:45 a.m. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the main Supply Ponds parking lot at the ends of Short Rocks Road and Chestnut Street\, off Route 1. (Rain Date: June 2 at 8:45 a.m.)
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/ct-trails-day-hike-supply-ponds-pisgah-brook-watershed/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190604T095545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T095545Z
UID:3637-1559849400-1559854800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Killam’s Point: Our Living Fossils\, the Horseshoe Crab
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Martha Rice for an evening with horseshoe crabs\, this Thursday\, June 6 from 7:30 – 9:00pm. Learn about Sacred Heart University’s research and why this fascinating creature is vital to our existence. Get a hands-on look at these ancient wonders. Children love this program! Click here for details.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/killams-point-our-living-fossils-the-horseshoe-crab/
LOCATION:Killam’s Point\, Shore Drive\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190604T095247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T095247Z
UID:3634-1560970800-1560976200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:BLT Annual Meeting + Lecture by Mark Urban
DESCRIPTION:Leading Climate Change Scientist Mark C. Urban to Speak at Branford Land Trust Annual Meeting on June 19 \nThe Branford Land Trust’s 2019 Annual Meeting will feature guest speaker Mark C. Urban\, an award-winning scientist\, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut\, founder and director of the Center of Biological Risk\, and global expert on one of the most important topics of our time: climate change impacts on nature. The event will be held on Wednesday\, June 19\, 7:00 p.m. at the Willoughby Wallace Library (146 Thimble Island Road\, Stony Creek). Urban’s presentation\, “Climate Change Impacts on Connecticut Wildlife\,” will follow a brief business meeting which will include the election of officers and directors and a proposed amendment to BLT bylaws allowing all officers to serve an equivalent number of terms. Refreshments will be served.  The evening is free and open to the public. The Branford Land Trust is a non-profit organization\, celebrating more than 50 years of protecting Branford’s open space and natural resources. For more information about the Annual Meeting\, the proposed bylaws amendment\, and other upcoming events\, visit www.branfordlandtrust.org.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/blt-annual-meeting-lecture-by-mark-urban/
LOCATION:Willoughby Wallace Library\, 146 Thimble Island Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190716T125022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T125044Z
UID:3661-1564912800-1564920000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Killam's Point: Native Americans Summer at the Shore
DESCRIPTION:August 4\nNative Americans Summer at the Shore\nSunday\, 10:00am – Noon \nNative Americans spent summers on Killam’s Point. Food was readily available\, caves protected them from the elements\, travel by water simplified moving and a spring supplied drinking water. Kids of all ages will enjoy this fascinating talk by Town Historian Jane Bouley.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/native-americans-summer-at-the-shore/
LOCATION:Killam’s Point\, Shore Drive\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190605T125947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T125947Z
UID:3650-1565946000-1565971200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Branford Land Trust is pleased to announce the 24th Annual hands-on Environmental Day Camp to be held on Friday\, August 16. 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. Click here for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/environmental-day-camp-2/
LOCATION:Killam’s Point\, Shore Drive\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190927T094003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T094003Z
UID:3716-1570876200-1570887000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:BLT's Annual River Parade
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty of the Branford River on Saturday\, October 12! Join kayakers\, canoeists\, and paddleboarders from Branford and surrounding communities as we paddle in a boat parade from behind the Branford High School to Branford Point. (Read More)
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/blts-annual-river-parade/
LOCATION:Branford High School\, 185 E. Main Street\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190927T094332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T095251Z
UID:3725-1571479200-1571486400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Killam's Point in Fall Splendor
DESCRIPTION:Led by educator and naturalist Jim Goggin. Walk the trails and enjoy magnificent views from granite bluffs. Watch the birds and animals preparing for winter. Wonder over the forest in amazing color. Diversity and serenity awaits those joining us for a family outing. Registration required. Call 203-314-7128.  (Read More)
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/killams-point-in-fall-splendor-2/
LOCATION:Killam’s Point\, Shore Drive\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20190927T094203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T094214Z
UID:3722-1574600400-1574605800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the us for our traditional pre-Thanksgiving hike at Van Wie Woods\, exploring fields\, woodlands\, streams\, and granite outcrops of the 100 acres donated by two generations of the Van Wie family. Led by Land Trust Trustees and Advisory Board members\, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and refreshing fall weather with friends and family. Watch for details!
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/annual-pre-thanksgiving-walk/
LOCATION:Van Wie Woods\, 87 Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20191111T100358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T100358Z
UID:3808-1575313200-1575318600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:BLT Osprey Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 2 at 7:00PM \nYou’re invited to join us at the Sylvan Point Condominium club house for the BLT Osprey Support Group Meeting on Monday\, December 2 at 7:00PM. \nGoals: Top priority is to establish support system for Bob Bejnerowicz for his continued leadership in maintaining approximately 40 osprey nesting platforms. Second priority is to explore reestablishment of school and public education efforts. \nRefreshments will be served. \nPlease feel free to extend this invitation to any who might be interested. \nDirections: Coming past Stony Creek Brewery on Indian Neck Ave\, turn right onto Frank Street\, then right into Sylvan Point Condos. Ample parking. Club house on left.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/blt-osprey-support-group-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20191220T121114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191220T121545Z
UID:3825-1577883600-1577890800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Start off the New Year on the right foot! Join the Branford Land Trust on Wednesday\, January 1 at 1:00 PM for a hike at Van Wie Woods\, exploring fields\, woodlands\, streams\, and granite outcrops of the 100 acres donated by two generations of the Van Wie family. Led by local naturalists\, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and refreshing fall weather with friends and family.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/new-years-day-hike-3/
LOCATION:Van Wie Woods\, 87 Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20200109T100840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T100840Z
UID:3832-1580238000-1580245200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Winter Lecture Series: Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Join the Branford Land Trust for an informative and important lecture on Connecticut’s most important pollinator — bees — presented by Dr. Kimberly Stoner\, Entomologist\, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. The first event in this Winter Lecture Series will take place on Tuesday\, January 28\, 7:00 p.m.\, at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library in Stony Creek (146 Thimble Island Rd\, Branford).
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/winter-lecture-series-pollinators/
LOCATION:Willoughby Wallace Library\, 146 Thimble Island Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20200109T100944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T100944Z
UID:3834-1582830000-1582837200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Winter Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/winter-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Willoughby Wallace Library\, 146 Thimble Island Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20200226T102742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T102742Z
UID:3873-1583582400-1583596800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Maple Sugaring Demo
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and check out the Branford Land Trust maple sugaring demonstration on Saturday\, March 7 from 12-4pm.This is a great chance to learn about the cultural history of maple sugaring\, walk the trails to see how sap is collected\, watch sap being boiled into syrup\, and taste some of the sweet stuff for yourself! The demonstration will be ongoing from 12-4pm\, so just drop by! The Weil Property is located at the end of Buena Vista Road in Stony Creek. The demonstration area is an easy 5-minute trail walk\, watch for signs starting at the information kiosk. For more information visit: https://branfordlandtrust.org/sweet-its-a-branford-land-trust-maple-sugaring-demo/
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/maple-sugaring-demo/
LOCATION:Weil Preserve\, Buena Vista Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20200109T101033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T135234Z
UID:3836-1585249200-1585256400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Winter Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/winter-lecture-series-2/
LOCATION:Willoughby Wallace Library\, 146 Thimble Island Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20200109T101117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T135223Z
UID:3838-1587668400-1587675600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Winter Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/winter-lecture-series-3/
LOCATION:Willoughby Wallace Library\, 146 Thimble Island Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20220113T101918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T101918Z
UID:4715-1643223600-1643229000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:January Lecture: Betty Ann Donegan
DESCRIPTION:With climate change one of the most important issues of our time\, let’s start at home and think about how we can lower our carbon footprint right here. Using locally sourced ingredients\, local food phenom Betty Ann Donegan will teach us how to make a Vegetarian Chile and Cheese Casserole\, Cornbread with Manchego Cheese\, and a Berry Tart. This Branford Land Trust January lecture will be held on Wednesday\, January 26 at 7:00PM via Zoom.  \nTogether\, we’ll explore how to find and use locally sourced ingredients while making some delicious dishes to share with loved ones during these cold winter days. Upon registration you’ll be provided with recipes so you can follow along — and even cook along — at home! Bon Appétit! \nBetty Ann has been teaching her popular cooking classes in the Pine Orchard section of Branford for 46 years. She has written several cookbooks and was a guest chef on Connecticut Style for eight years. \nThe January program is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Please contact Martha Rice at mhbrice@gmail.com to sign-up or for more information. Once registered\, a Zoom link will be emailed along with the recipes.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/january-lecture-betty-ann-donegan/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20220420T120015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T120015Z
UID:4819-1651914000-1651921200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Annual Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Branford Land Trust is hosting two spring bird walks on Mother’s Day weekend\, Saturday\, May 7 and Sunday\, May 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Local birder Chris Woerner will lead these popular walks along the Stony Creek Trolley Trail and into the Land Trust’s Vedder property. Chris will help us identify the birds by sight and by call. It should be a fun and exciting walk for both adults and families\, rain or shine. \nThe event is free and open to the public. We’ll meet in Stony Creek at the far end of West Point Rd. across from the Willoughby Wallace Library. You can choose the day that fits best into your schedule\, or for birding enthusiasts\, you can even come both days-since the birds we sight will vary on each day. Mostly flat terrain with one steep\, rocky hill. Families are welcome\, but no dogs please. \nWe’ll abide by current COVID precautions at the time of the walk. Please wear appropriate dress and comfortable\, supportive walking shoes. Bring water. Walking sticks welcome. \n 
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/annual-spring-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Trolley Trail\, West Point Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20220420T120109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T120109Z
UID:4821-1652000400-1652007600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Annual Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Branford Land Trust is hosting two spring bird walks on Mother’s Day weekend\, Saturday\, May 7 and Sunday\, May 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Local birder Chris Woerner will lead these popular walks along the Stony Creek Trolley Trail and into the Land Trust’s Vedder property. Chris will help us identify the birds by sight and by call. It should be a fun and exciting walk for both adults and families\, rain or shine. \nThe event is free and open to the public. We’ll meet in Stony Creek at the far end of West Point Rd. across from the Willoughby Wallace Library. You can choose the day that fits best into your schedule\, or for birding enthusiasts\, you can even come both days-since the birds we sight will vary on each day. Mostly flat terrain with one steep\, rocky hill. Families are welcome\, but no dogs please. \nWe’ll abide by current COVID precautions at the time of the walk. Please wear appropriate dress and comfortable\, supportive walking shoes. Bring water. Walking sticks welcome. \n 
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/annual-spring-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Trolley Trail\, West Point Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20220516T140243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T162229Z
UID:4829-1653328800-1653336000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:BLT Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Meeting on Monday\, May 23 beginning at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom featuring Gerald Torres\, Professor of Environmental Justice\, Yale School of the Environment. His presentation on the implications of environmental justice for conservation land trusts will follow a brief business meeting and the election of officers and directors. Click here for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/blt-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T083930
CREATED:20220516T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T140436Z
UID:4831-1653418800-1653422400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Program
DESCRIPTION:Horseshoe Crab Program\nMay 24\, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.\nLoves Beach\, Killam’s Point Conference Center\n \nJoin this co-sponsored program with the First Congregational Church of Branford and the Branford Land Trust led by Martha Rice to learn about the ecology and importance of Horseshoe crabs in our lives today.  This program is open to the public\, but registration is required.  Please email info@killamspoint.org to register.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/horseshoe-crab-program/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Event
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