CT Trails Day Hike: Supply Ponds & Pisgah Brook Watershed
2019-06-01 08:45 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | CT
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.)

Killam’s Point: Our Living Fossils, the Horseshoe Crab
2019-06-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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.

BLT Annual Meeting + Lecture by Mark Urban
2019-06-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Willoughby Wallace Library, 146 Thimble Island Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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, 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.

Killam's Point: Native Americans Summer at the Shore
2019-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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.

Environmental Day Camp
2019-08-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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.

BLT's Annual River Parade
2019-10-12 10:30 - 13:30 | Branford High School, 185 E. Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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)

Killam's Point in Fall Splendor
2019-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Killam’s Point, Shore Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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)

Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Walk
2019-11-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Van Wie Woods, 87 Red Hill Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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!

BLT Osprey Support Group Meeting
2019-12-02 19:00 - 20:30 | CT
Monday, December 2 at 7:00PM
You’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.
Goals: 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.
Refreshments will be served.
Please feel free to extend this invitation to any who might be interested.
Directions: 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.

New Year's Day Hike
2020-01-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Van Wie Woods, 87 Red Hill Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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.

Winter Lecture Series: Pollinators
2020-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Willoughby Wallace Library, 146 Thimble Island Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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).

Winter Lecture Series
2020-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Willoughby Wallace Library, 146 Thimble Island Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States

Maple Sugaring Demo
2020-03-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Weil Preserve, Buena Vista Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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/

Cancelled: Winter Lecture Series
2020-03-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Willoughby Wallace Library, 146 Thimble Island Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States

January Lecture: Betty Ann Donegan
2022-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 | CT
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.
Together, 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!
Betty 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.
The 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.

Annual Spring Bird Walk
2022-05-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Stony Creek Trolley Trail, West Point Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
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.
The 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.
We’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.

BLT Annual Meeting
2022-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | CT
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.

Horseshoe Crab Program
2022-05-24 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
Horseshoe Crab Program
May 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Loves Beach, Killam’s Point Conference Center

Join 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.

Annual Branford Land Trust Environmental Day Camp
2022-08-18 09:00 - 16:00 | CT
Children ages 5-9 will enjoy hands-on activities, including touch tanks, woodland and Long Island Sound exploration, nature crafts, and more. Click here to read more.

CLCC Award Ceremony
2022-08-30 16:00 - 17:30 | CT
We hope you will join us, the CLCC, and local officials and representatives, for a special award ceremony in honor of Bill Horne to be held on Tuesday, August 30, 4:00 p.m. at DeLeo Field, 156 Laurel Hill Road, Branford. The ceremony will feature an award presentation and music, followed by a guided hike at Pieper Woods.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3Pn9pi9.
Carpooling is highly encouraged, as parking spaces are limited. We’ll be in an open field, so please wear comfortable shoes and socks, bring a lawn chair if you’d like, consider a hat and bug spray. Bring a refillable water bottle as no plastic water bottles will be given out.
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Book Launch & Art Reception, Writing the Land: Windblown I
2022-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 | BACA Gallery, 1004 Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
A Creative Project from the Branford Land Trust & the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance
You don’t want to miss this special Book Launch and Art Reception for Writing the Land: Windblown I on Sunday, November 13 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event is hosted by the Branford Land Trust and the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance, and will be held at the BACA Gallery in downtown Branford. Poet Laurel Peterson will read a selection of her poems about Branford’s Beacon Hill Preserve, and the book’s featured artwork by BLT and BACA members will be on display.

Writing the Land: Windblown I Online Poetry Reading
2022-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | CT
November 19
POETRY READINGS & BOOK LAUNCH
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Watch for details about this virtual book launch for Writing the Land: Windblown I, an anthology featuring the work of poets writing about conserved lands for 11 land trusts across the country. Branford Land Trust’s poet, Laurel Peterson, and 15 others, will read at least one of their poems in recordings made mostly out on the lands themselves. These are interspersed with short videos featuring the land trusts and the work they do. All proceeds from the sales of Writing the Land: Windblown I benefit the BLT. Watch the Branford Land Trust website for more information.

Annual Van Wie Walk
2022-12-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Van Wie Woods, 87 Red Hill Road, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Join the Branford Land Trust on Sunday, December 4 at 1:00 PM for this annual 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. The walk will be led by several local naturalists, and it’s a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and refreshing fall weather with friends and family.
We’ll meet by the trailhead at 87 Red Hill Road. Directions: From Exit 56 on I-95, go south on Leetes Island Rd. for 0.1 mile, and turn left (east) onto Red Hill Rd. Proceed to #87, which is on the right, and park on the right side of the road or at the pull-off by the pond.
The full walk is approximately two miles long (90 minutes) and of moderate difficulty with two or three short steep stretches. Walkers will also have the option of a shorter (one mile) walk. Please wear appropriate dress and comfortable, supportive walking shoes. Bring water. Walking sticks encouraged for the rocky and leafy terrain. The walk is good for kids as young as six or seven. Parents of younger children should use their discretion and be prepared to carry them for parts of the route.

BLT January Film Series: Afro-Indigenous Relationships to Land
2023-01-21 13:30 - 16:00 | Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
An Afternoon of Film and Discussion with Clan Mother Shoran Waupatukuay Piper of the Golden Hill Paugussetts
Join the Branford Land Trust on Saturday, January 21 from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the Blackstone Memorial Library for a series of short films that highlight Native American bonds to land, including nations in the northeast like the Narragansett, Penobscot, and Shinnecock. The films will be followed by a discussion led by our guest Clan Mother Shoran Waupatukuay Piper, author of the book Red Road: Traditional Voices of Afro-Indigenous America. (Read More)

Branford Land Trust Winter Animal Tracking Classes
2023-01-28 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Lake Saltonstall Preserve, Hosley Avenue, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Watch for details!

EARTH DAY FAIR & Branford Clean-up Day
2023-04-15 10:30 - 13:30 | Branford Green, Town Hall Drive, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Visit our tent at the Earth Day Fair on the Branford Green, sponsored by the Town of Branford and Living Wisely & Well on Planet Earth. There will be exhibits, swaps and giveaways, activities for kids and more. There will be collection dumpsters for those participating in Branford Clean-up Day.

Great Give
2023-05-03 08:00 - 2023-05-04 20:00 | CT
