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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Work Party: Johnson Point
DESCRIPTION:Heading back out to Johnson’s Point again for April 2023! We aim to continue our work here primarily removing invasive species that have sprawled along the roadsides. Multiflora rose\, Asiatic bittersweet\, and burning bush were most prevalent last year. Chinese silvergrass was also observed spreading into the high marsh area as well. We will use manual methods to remove or mitigate the spread of these plants during this work party. Click here for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/saturday-work-party/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20230201T130002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T130002Z
UID:5105-1679130000-1679140800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Work Party: Pisgah Brook/Knocker’s Hole
DESCRIPTION:Saturday March 18th\, 9:00am-12:00pm\, Pisgah Brook/Knocker’s Hole \nThere have been a lot of on-going projects in these Town-owned parcels and the trail network is extensive. If you have not hiked through these woods\, this would be a great time to check out the trail! During this project\, we hope to achieve a number of trail improvement tasks.  Heading east on the red and white (Branford) trails\, a number of smaller sections of the trail have been flooding after rain events and need some maintenance in order to better drain.  Some sections of the trail need hardscaping to improve footing over muddy areas.  We intend to use local materials for the hardscaping.   \nWhat to bring: waterproof boots\, hand tools (spades\, rakes\, grub hoe\, pickaxe\, pry bar\, etc.)\, work gloves.  I will have extra tools on hand for those who don’t have access to them. \nWhere to park:  park in the gravel lot off Laurel Hill Road.  The closest navigable address is 154 Laurel Hill Road.  The parking lot entrance is just north of this private residence.  There is a wooden trail kiosk at the entrance to the parking lot.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/saturday-work-party-pisgah-brook-knockers-hole/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20230201T125831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T125831Z
UID:5103-1677315600-1677326400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Work Party: Hillside Avenue/Hillside Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday February 25\, 2023\, 9:00am-12:00pm\, Hillside Avenue/Hillside Park Parcel \nA joint project between the Branford Land Trust and the Town of Branford’s Conservation Commission.  This roughly 10-acre parcel sits just north of the town green and is surrounded by developments on all sides.  As such\, reports of dumping\, encroachments\, and invasive species (especially English ivy) have been observed over the recent years.  \nDuring a recent visit\, much of the southern half of the property is infested with invasive species including dense monocultures of winged euonymus\, verdant carpets of English ivy\, and occasional patches of multiflora rose\, tree of heaven\, lesser celandine\, Japanese barberry\, and Japanese knotweed.  Given how well established these plants have become\, we hope to commit part of the day towards eradicating plants in manageable areas to control the spread. We also plan to spend part of the day (or split up based on attendance) picking up litter. \nWhat to bring: hand pruners\, loppers\, gloves\, proper clothing/sturdy footwear.  I will bring extra hand tools\, a weed wrench\, plastic trash bags\, and paper leaf bags. \nWhere to park: there are a couple of public lots near the property: 23 Hillside Avenue and 19 Harrison Avenue.  From there walk north along Hillside Avenue\, near Green View Commons and Rosehill Apartments\, until you reach a small roundabout driveway.  The very northern end of Hillside Avenue is the public access point for this property.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/saturday-work-party-hillside-avenue-hillside-park/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20220411T124723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T124723Z
UID:4778-1650708000-1650715200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:BLT Earth Day Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:In coordination with the Town of Branford please join us for the BLT Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday\, April 23\, 10:00am-12:00pm at Red Hill Woods. Volunteers should meet at the end of Red Hill Road so we can hike into the preserve together. BLT will supply pickup sticks and bags. Please wear gloves\, long sleeves & appropriate footwear that may get muddy! No open toed shoes! \nRain Date: Sunday\, April 24th. \nNo need to reserve — just show up!
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/blt-earth-day-clean-up/
LOCATION:Red Hill Woods\, Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work Party
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20191016T103113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T103113Z
UID:3744-1575709200-1575720000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party - Hoadley Creek Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Hoadley Creek Preserve – We will work in the Medlyn fields\, clearing along the edges and around boulders and staking the boulders to make them visible during next year’s mowing. \nGet to know some of the BLT properties and spend a little time with some great people. A great chance for school-age kids to pick up some community service credits. Additional Work Parties scheduled for November 16\, December 7\, January 18\, and February 15. For details\, call Bill Horne (203-488-6146).
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-hoadley-creek-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20190927T094529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T094656Z
UID:3729-1573894800-1573905600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party - Lucy Hammer Woodland
DESCRIPTION:Lucy Hammer Woodland – We will return to the trail that runs along the top of the ridge\, which has become overgrown by Euonymus. Time and number of volunteers permitting\, we will clear the top of the dam and check the other trails. Meet at 9:00AM.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-lucy-hammer-woodland/
LOCATION:Hammer Woodlands\, Cherry Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work Party
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20190718T231326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T102941Z
UID:3672-1571475600-1571482800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party - Red Hill Woods
DESCRIPTION:Red Hill Woods: We will continue removing Japanese barberry and invasive plants from the stream floodplain and the area of dumped rock and fill near the highway. Meet at 9:00AM.  \nGet to know some of the BLT properties and spend a little time with some great people. A great chance for school-age kids to pick up some community service credits. Additional Work Parties scheduled for November 16\, December 7\, January 18\, and February 15. For details\, call Bill Horne (203-488-6146).
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-9/
LOCATION:Red Hill Woods\, Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20190718T230615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T230708Z
UID:3668-1569056400-1569063600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party - Lower Sybil Creek Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We will return to the Sybil Creek property next to the Bruce & Johnson marina to continue cutting bittersweet and other climbing plants that are strangling the trees on this important upland part of the Sybil Creek Preserve. \nMeet at 9:00 am. Park next to the woods between buildings #3 and #4 (on the left shortly after entering the Bruce & Johnson Marina at the end of Block Island Road. \nBring loppers\, small handsaws\, sturdy hand clippers\, and work gloves. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-lower-sybil-creek-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Sybil Creek\, Block Island Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20190718T230850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T230850Z
UID:3670-1566032400-1566039600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party - Goss Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We are returning to the Goss Preserve to focus on cutting the wisteria vines that are strangling trees on the tract. Time and volunteer numbers permitting\, we will also clean along the Totoket Road edge of the preserve\, removing litter and invasive plants\, and trim the trails as needed. \nMeet at 9:00 am at the Tilcon parking lot at the west end of the Pine Orchard/Stony Creek trolley trail. \nBring work gloves\, mattocks\, clippers\, and loppers. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-goss-preserve/
LOCATION:Goss Preserve
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20190303T152940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T231000Z
UID:3352-1563613200-1563620400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:July Work Party -- Red Hill Woods
DESCRIPTION:We will be working at Red Hill Woods\, removing Japanese barberry and other invasive plants from the stream floodplain and the area of dumped rock and fill east of the stream near the highway. \nMeet at 9:00. AM  Park on the unpaved end of Red Hill Road.  If you’re running late and we’ve already headed for the worksite\, walk down the unpaved road to where the White Circle trail enters from the left and follow the White Circle blazes across the stream and onto the Red Hill Woods preserve.  Take the Blue Trail to the floodplain and filled area. \nBring mattocks (grub hoes)\, loppers\, sturdy hand clippers\, and heavy work gloves.  We don’t plan to be working a lot in water but wearing shoes or boots that can stand getting wet is a good idea. \nNote: Saturday is forecast to be very hot and humid. Bring plenty of water!
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/july-work-party-red-hill-woods/
LOCATION:Red Hill Woods\, Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20190116T115753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T115753Z
UID:3315-1560582000-1560614400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:WORK PARTY: Branford Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the BLT booth to chat with your friends and neighbors about how BLT helps make Branford a special community!
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-branford-festival-4/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20190303T152403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190303T155112Z
UID:3349-1558170000-1558177200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:May Work Party - Stony Creek Partnership Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We will prepare the field on the Stony Creek Limited Partnership Preserve for its annual mowing. \nMeet at 9:00 am. Park on Long Point Rd or Wallace Rd (the far intersection of Wallace Rd with Thimble Island Rd\, opposite Long Point Rd).  We will walk in along the private road that goes off to the right just as Wallace Rd starts to climb the hill.  Take the first driveway on the left (where the road curves right) and look for some stepping stones going up the hill on the right side of the driveway with a BLT signpost at the top.  Follow the red blazes to the field\, bearing left at the point where the trail splits. \nBring loppers\, small handsaws\, sturdy hand clippers\, and work gloves. \nCall Matt Reed (203-376-6199) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/may-work-party-stony-creek-partnership-preserve/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Partnership Preserve
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20190303T151802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190303T155146Z
UID:3346-1554541200-1554548400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:April Work Party -- Vedder Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Note first Saturday date! \nWe will return to the Jenny Vedder Preserve to clean up chronic party sites\, do any needed trail maintenance\, and continue the removal of invasive plants\, especially a large patch of garlic mustard\, which should be leafing out but not yet starting to flower. \nMeet at 9:00 am at the pull-off on Pleasant Point Rd. just south of the Amtrak line.  Bring work gloves\, mattocks\, clippers and loppers.  The Land Trust will have several weed wrenches available. \nCall Bill Horne (488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/april-work-party-vedder-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20190116T115447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190303T164125Z
UID:3310-1552122000-1552129200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:March WORK PARTY: Goss Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Note Second Saturday date. We will work at the Goss Tract cleaning along the Totoket Road edge of the preserve\, removing litter and invasive plants\, and trimming the trails as needed. \nMeet at 9:00 am at the Tilcon parking lot at the west end of the Pine Orchard/Stony Creek trolley trail. \nBring work gloves\, mattocks\, clippers and loppers. \nFor more information\, call Bill Horne (203-488-6146).
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-goss/
LOCATION:Goss Preserve
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T090000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20190116T115402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T115402Z
UID:3308-1550304000-1550307600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:WORK PARTY: Tinker Woods
DESCRIPTION:Tinker Woods – We will reestablish a trail along the boundary from Stony Creek Road to the rear of the property.  Meet at 9:00.  Park on Pepperwood Lane near Stony Creek Road/Rt. 146 (just east of the Tilcon rail tracks) and walk east on Stony Creek Road (toward Stony Creek).  Enter the woods across the road from the first house on the left.  Bring loppers\, small handsaws\, sturdy hand clippers\, and work gloves.  Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-tinker-woods/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20181207T150102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T115305Z
UID:3261-1547888400-1547899200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:WORK PARTY: DeLeo Field
DESCRIPTION:On January 19\, we will work at the DeLeo field to remove the woody trees and shrubs that have encroached on the edges of the field\, limiting the area that the Pages can mow for hay.  Meet at 9:00 am. Bring loppers\, small handsaws\, sturdy hand clippers\, and work gloves.  Park on the wood road on the left just past 150 Laurel Hill Road.  Call Matt Reed (203-376-6199) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/january-work-party/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20181207T150412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T150419Z
UID:3273-1544166000-1544198400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:WORK PARTY: Branford Festival
DESCRIPTION:The work parties offer a chance to get to know BLT properties and to spend a little time with some great people. If you have school-age kids\, this is a chance for them to pick up some community service credits. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-branford-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20180816T102335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T102335Z
UID:3057-1543654800-1543665600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:WORK PARTY: Vedder Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This is the event previously scheduled for the May work party.  We will clean up chronic party sites\, do any needed trail maintenance and continue the removal of invasive plants\, mostly privet\, that has been the focus of our stewardship work on this preserve for several years\, focusing on pulling the small seedlings that have sprouted in the previously cleared areas.  Meet at 9:00 am at the pull-off on Pleasant Point Rd. just south of the Amtrak line.  Bring work gloves\, grub hoes\, clippers and loppers.  Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information. \nMany of you specifically expressed interest in helping with trail maintenance.  The Land Trust’s Trails Committee\, chaired by Bud Dannheim and Matt Reed\, focuses on blazing and maintaining the numerous trails on BLT properties.  Work events are scheduled during the week\, generally on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 9:00 to noon.  If you would like to receive information of where the Trail Committee will be working the following Tuesday morning\, please contact Bud (Gunther.dannheim@gmail.com) or Matt ( mwreed81@gmail.com) and let them know of your interest.  \nThe work parties offer a chance to get to know some of the BLT properties and to spend a little time with some great people.  If you have school age kids\, this is a chance for them to pick up some community service credits.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-vedder-preserve-3/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20180816T102213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T102350Z
UID:3055-1542445200-1542456000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:WORK PARTY: Hoadley Creek Preserve Fields
DESCRIPTION:We will clear around large rocks and boulders in the fields to make them more visible when the fields are mowed. Meet at 9:00; park on the woods road (continuation of the private driveway at the right-angle turn of Sawmill Rd [1 on attached map])\, first in/last out\, or at the small pull off at the intersection of Sawmill and Leetes Island Rd [2 on map]. Bring loppers\, clippers and work gloves. Rain cancels.  Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information. \nMany of you specifically expressed interest in helping with trail maintenance.  The Land Trust’s Trails Committee\, chaired by Bud Dannheim and Matt Reed\, focuses on blazing and maintaining the numerous trails on BLT properties.  Work events are scheduled during the week\, generally on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 9:00 to noon.  If you would like to receive information of where the Trail Committee will be working the following Tuesday morning\, please contact Bud (Gunther.dannheim@gmail.com) or Matt ( mwreed81@gmail.com) and let them know of your interest.  \nThe work parties offer a chance to get to know some of the BLT properties and to spend a little time with some great people.  If you have school age kids\, this is a chance for them to pick up some community service credits.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-hoadley-creek-preserve-fields/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20180816T102123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T102404Z
UID:3053-1540026000-1540036800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:WORK PARTY: Stony Creek Partnership Field
DESCRIPTION:We will continue the clearing of woody shrubs and trees from the field on the Stony Creek Limited Partnership Preserve to maintain the old-field character.  Meet at 9:00 am. Bring loppers\, small handsaws\, sturdy hand clippers\, and work gloves. Park on Long Point Rd or Wallace Rd (the far intersection of Wallace Rd with Thimble Island Rd\, opposite Long Point Rd).  We will walk in along the private road that goes off to the right just as Wallace Rd starts to climb the hill.  Take the first driveway on the left (where the road curves right) and look for some stepping stones going up the hill on the right side of the driveway with a BLT signpost at the top.  Follow the red blazes to the field\, bearing left at the point where the trail splits.  Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information. \nMany of you specifically expressed interest in helping with trail maintenance.  The Land Trust’s Trails Committee\, chaired by Bud Dannheim and Matt Reed\, focuses on blazing and maintaining the numerous trails on BLT properties.  Work events are scheduled during the week\, generally on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 9:00 to noon.  If you would like to receive information of where the Trail Committee will be working the following Tuesday morning\, please contact Bud (Gunther.dannheim@gmail.com) or Matt ( mwreed81@gmail.com) and let them know of your interest.  \nThe work parties offer a chance to get to know some of the BLT properties and to spend a little time with some great people.  If you have school age kids\, this is a chance for them to pick up some community service credits.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-stony-creek-partnership-field/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20180816T102033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T102415Z
UID:3051-1537002000-1537012800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:WORK PARTY: Lower Sybil Creek Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We will return to the Sybil Creek property next to the Bruce & Johnson marina to continue cutting bittersweet and other climbing plants that are strangling the trees on this important upland part of the Sybil Creek Preserve. Meet at 9:00 am.  Park next to the woods between buildings #3 and #4 (on the left immediately after entering the Bruce & Johnson Marina at the end of Block Island Road.  Bring loppers\, small handsaws\, sturdy hand clippers\, and work gloves. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information. \nMany of you specifically expressed interest in helping with trail maintenance.  The Land Trust’s Trails Committee\, chaired by Bud Dannheim and Matt Reed\, focuses on blazing and maintaining the numerous trails on BLT properties.  Work events are scheduled during the week\, generally on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 9:00 to noon.  If you would like to receive information of where the Trail Committee will be working the following Tuesday morning\, please contact Bud (Gunther.dannheim@gmail.com) or Matt ( mwreed81@gmail.com) and let them know of your interest.  \nThe work parties offer a chance to get to know some of the BLT properties and to spend a little time with some great people.  If you have school age kids\, this is a chance for them to pick up some community service credits.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-lower-sybil-creek-preserve-2/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20171215T152513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T152513Z
UID:2800-1518858000-1518868800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-8/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20171215T152429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T152429Z
UID:2798-1516438800-1516449600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-7/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20170927T133312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T133312Z
UID:2707-1512205200-1512216000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Stony Creek Limited Partnership Preserve 
DESCRIPTION:We will continue the clearing of woody shrubs and trees from the field on the Stony Creek Limited Partnership Preserve to maintain the old-field character. Bring loppers\, small handsaws\, sturdy hand clippers\, and work gloves. Park on Long Point Rd or Wallace Rd (the far intersection of Wallace Rd with Thimble Island Rd\, opposite Long Point Rd). See the website for location information and directions. The work parties offer a chance to get to know BLT properties and to spend a little time with some great people. If you have school-age kids\, this is a chance for them to pick up some community service credits. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-stony-creek-limited-partnership-preserve/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Limited Partnership Preserve \, Wallace Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work Party
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20170927T133143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T133143Z
UID:2704-1510995600-1511006400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Zielinski Farm Field
DESCRIPTION:We will continue clearing woody shrubs and small trees from the edges of the Zielinski Farm field\, 186 Brushy Plain Rd. Bring loppers\, small handsaws\, sturdy hand clippers\, and work gloves. One or two chainsaws would be welcome. Turn into the driveway and park along the side of the field\, being careful not to block the driveway. The work parties offer a chance to get to know BLT properties and to spend a little time with some great people. If you have school-age kids\, this is a chance for them to pick up some community service credits. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-zielinski-farm-field/
LOCATION:Zielinski Farm Field\, 186 Brushy Plain Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work Party
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20170927T133007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T133007Z
UID:2701-1508576400-1508587200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Sybil Creek
DESCRIPTION:We will return to the Sybil Creek tract next to the Bruce & Johnson marina to continue cutting bittersweet and other climbing plants that are strangling the trees on this important upland part of the Sybil Creek Preserve. Park next to the woods between buildings #3 and #4 on the left after entering the marina at the end of Block Island Rd. Bring loppers\, small handsaws\, sturdy hand clippers\, and work gloves. The work parties offer a chance to get to know BLT properties and to spend a little time with some great people. If you have school-age kids\, this is a chance for them to pick up some community service credits. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-sybil-creek/
LOCATION:Sybil Creek\, Block Island Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work Party
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170618
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20170405T100133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T100133Z
UID:2382-1497657600-1497743999@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Branford Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Land Trust booth to help set up\, break down\, or for an hour or two during the day to tell your friends and neighbors about how you’re helping the Land Trust protect Branford’s open space for future generations. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-branford-festival-2/
LOCATION:Branford Green\, Town Hall Drive\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work Party
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20161121T113302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T104943Z
UID:2273-1495270800-1495281600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Stony Creek Limited Partnership Field
DESCRIPTION:We will continue the clearing of woody shrubs and trees from the field on the Stony Creek Limited Partnership Preserve to maintain the old-field character. Meet at 9:00 am. Bring loppers\, small handsaws\, sturdy hand clippers\, and work gloves. Park on Long Point Rd or Wallace Rd (the far intersection of Wallace Rd with Thimble Island Rd\, opposite Long Point Rd). We will walk in along the private road that goes off to the right just as Wallace Rd starts to climb the hill. Take the first driveway on the left (where the road curves right) and look for some stepping stones going up the hill on the right side of the driveway with a BLT signpost at the top. Follow the red blazes to the field\, bearing left at the point where the trail splits. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-stony-creek-limited-partnership-field/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20161121T113213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T080833Z
UID:2272-1491642000-1491652800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Red Hill Woods
DESCRIPTION:On April 8\, we will begin the process of building a bog walk and two bridges on the Red Hill Woods stream floodplain. Help move the materials for the bog walk (210 12-ft long 2×8 hemlock planks\, 350 cedar logs) from Red Hill Road to the project site. We will be joined by a large group of students from Quinnipiac University as part of QU’s annual Big Event community service day. Meet at 9:30 at the end of Red Hill Road. Bring work gloves and wear footwear that is waterproof or can get wet. For more information\, call Matt Reed (203-376-6199).
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-van-wie-field-2/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180356
CREATED:20161121T113135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T104844Z
UID:2271-1489222800-1489233600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Vedder Preserve
DESCRIPTION:NOTE CHANGE TO 2ND SATURDAY\nWe will clean up chronic party sites\, do any needed trail maintenance and continue the removal of invasive plants\, mostly privet\, that has been the focus of our stewardship work on this preserve for several years\, focusing on pulling the small seedlings that have sprouted in the previously cleared areas. Meet at 9:00 am at the pull-off on Pleasant Point Rd. just south of the Amtrak line. Bring work gloves\, grub hoes\, clippers and loppers. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-vedder-preserve-2/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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