NOTE CHANGE OF DATE. 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 […]
Learn the importance of these amazing creatures and how the Branford Land Trust has assisted in the study of Horseshoe Crabs in Long Island Sound. Project Limulus was started in 1998 and has since conducted multiple studies focusing on the life history of the American horseshoe crab population living within Long Island Sound. The event […]
Weather permitting, we will continue the clearing of fallen trees and limbs and woody shrubs and saplings that have grown out into the edges of the field and are interfering with the mowing. Meet at 9:00 am. Bring loppers, small handsaws, sturdy hand clippers, and work gloves. Park on Whitewood Drive near Flat Rock Rd. […]
Sign in at the Green starting at 8:00 am and pick a site to work. Collected trash and debris (not your household trash!) can be dropped off at the Green until noon. Please be on the lookout for areas that especially need attention and report them to Maryanne Hall (203-488-4272 or mlhall511@comcast.net) before the day […]
This illustrated talk will feature Robert’s artwork and writings which have appeared in national publications and exhibits. Robert teaches bird watching classes and leads conservation projects which included a 25-year Bluebird Nestbox Project which fledged over 5,000 Eastern Bluebirds. His wood bird sculptures have won numerous awards and have been exhibited nationally. The event is […]
Chris Woerner leads our annual bird walks along the Trolley Trail and into the Vedder property. Come to one OR both! Meet in Stony Creek at the far end of West Point Rd., across from the Willoughby Wallace Library. Expect moderate terrain, with sloping trails and inclines, and rocky under footing. Bring water. Walking sticks […]
Join Sam Saulys, an avid and expert botanist, as she walks on the Van Wie Preserve to see and identify spring wildflowers. Expect moderate terrain, with sloping trails and inclines, and rocky under footing. Bring water. Walking sticks welcome. Meet at the trailhead at 87 Red Hill Rd. welcome. For details, call 203-415-1571. (Rain date: […]
Chris Woerner leads our annual bird walks along the Trolley Trail and into the Vedder property. Come to one OR both! Meet in Stony Creek at the far end of West Point Rd., across from the Willoughby Wallace Library. Expect moderate terrain, with sloping trails and inclines, and rocky under footing. Bring water. Walking sticks […]
Led by Martha Rice. Walk the beautiful trails through upland forest, by productive marshes and enjoy breath-taking views of the Sound. Co-sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Branford. Held at Killam’s Point on Shore Drive just west of the Orchard House Adult Day Care Center (see page 6 for details). Please drive SLOWLY to […]
The BLT and the Town Parks & Open Space Authority will host Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s Spring Trail Workshop in Van Wie Woods. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about all aspects of trail management, from trail blazing to bog bridge and boardwalk construction. Experienced CFPA professionals will lead a variety of […]