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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We return to the Sybil Creek property next to the Bruce & Johnson Marina to continue cutting bittersweet and other climbing plants. Park next to the woods between buildings #3 and #4 after entering the marina at the end of Block Island Road. Bring loppers, small handsaws, sturdy hand clippers, work gloves. The work parties […]
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.
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 […]
We will clear the edges of the field of woody shrubs and saplings that are interfering with the mowing. Bring loppers, small handsaws, sturdy hand clippers, work gloves. Park on Whitewood Drive near Flat Rock Road. The work parties offer a chance to get to know BLT properties and to spend a little time with […]
Our traditional pre-Thanksgiving hike will explore the fields, woodlands, streams and granite outcrops of the 100 acres donated by two generations of the Van Wie family. 87 Red Hill Road off Leetes Island Road. Park along road at #87.
We will continue the clearing of woody shrubs and trees from Stony Creek Limited Partnership field. Bring loppers, small handsaws, sturdy hand clippers, work gloves. Park on Long Point Road or Wallace Road. The work parties offer a chance to get to know BLT properties and to spend a little time with some great people. […]
Join us for a peaceful start to 2017 with a hike at the Branford Land Trust newest acquisition, Red Hill Woods. Red Hill Woods is a stunning 29-acre parcel at the end of Red Hill Road, just north of 950 acres of protected open space currently protected by the Branford Land Trust, the Guilford Land Conservation Trust, […]