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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T150000
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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:20260409T174918
CREATED:20190511T090529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T090529Z
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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:20260409T174918
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:20190615T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
CREATED:20190604T095247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T095247Z
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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:20190720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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:20190804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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:20260409T174918
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:20190817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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:20190921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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:20191012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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:20191019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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:20260409T174918
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:20260409T174918
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211128T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
CREATED:20211118T094215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T094215Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Weekend Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Branford Land Trust on Sunday\, November 28 at 1:00 PM for this traditional 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. We’ll be joined by several local naturalists and members of the Branford High School Land Conservation Club. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and refreshing fall weather with friends and family you might not have seen for a while. (Read More)
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/thanksgiving-weekend-walk/
LOCATION:Van Wie Woods\, 87 Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Explorer
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:20260409T174918
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
CREATED:20220108T111938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T111950Z
UID:4695-1645867800-1645873200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Winter Animal Tracking Classes
DESCRIPTION:Branford Land Trust Winter Animal Tracking Classes\nSaturday\, January 29 & Saturday\, February 26\n9:30am – 11:00am at Lake Saltonstall Recreational Area \nNot 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. Learn how to recognize animal footprints and other signs of their passage through the woods during two Animal Tracking Classes scheduled for Saturday\, January 29 and Saturday\, February 26 from 9:30 to 11am at the Lake Saltonstall Recreational Area. We’ll hope for snow\, but it will be fun even without it! This program is fun for both kids and adults. \nExpect moderate terrain\, some sloping trails and inclines\, rocky underfooting. Parents should be prepared to carry younger children if they get tired. Please wear appropriate dress and comfortable\, supportive walking shoes. Bring water. Walking sticks welcome. We’ll meet at the fishing area parking lot off of Hosley Avenue in Branford. The address is 100 Hosley Avenue and it is located approximately halfway down Hosley Avenue off of Route 1 to the south and Brushy Plain Road to the north. \nBad Weather dates: January 30 and February 27. Watch our Facebook page for possible schedule changes. For questions please call Tom Cleveland @ 203-981-9040.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/4695/
LOCATION:Lake Saltonstall Preserve\, Hosley Avenue\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Explorer
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
CREATED:20220303T104718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T104727Z
UID:4759-1647180000-1647185400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Winter Tree Walk
DESCRIPTION:Winter Tree Walk\nHosted by the Branford Land Trust\nSunday\, March 13\, 2:00 p.m.\nat the Red Hill Woods Preserve \nYou don’t need leaves to tell one tree from another! Local botanist and author Lauren Brown will show you how to use growth form\, bark\, and other features to make some sense out of the winter woods. \nMeet at trailhead at the end of Red Hill Road. The walk will be about 1.5 miles\, starting on a flat gravel roadbed\, then with some up and down in the woods. Walkers should expect moderate terrain\, with some sloping trails and inclines. Bad weather cancels.  \nTo maintain social distancing\, space is limited to 15. Registration required. Email Martha Rice at mhbrice@gmail.com
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/winter-tree-walk/
LOCATION:Red Hill Woods\, Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Explorer
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
CREATED:20220411T124723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T124723Z
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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:20220507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T174918
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:20260409T174918
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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