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. Meet in […]
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. Wander along the Red Hill Woods trail and across the amazing 1200-foot bog walk […]
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 […]
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.
Leading Climate Change Scientist Mark C. Urban to Speak at Branford Land Trust Annual Meeting on June 19 The 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, […]
August 4 Native Americans Summer at the Shore Sunday, 10:00am - Noon Native 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.
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 […]
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)
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)
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 […]