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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:20260409T192128
CREATED:20190927T094332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T095251Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20190927T094529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T094656Z
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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:20191124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20190927T094203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T094214Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20191111T100358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T100358Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Event
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:20260409T192128
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
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:20260409T192128
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20200226T102742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T102742Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211128T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
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:20260409T192128
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/
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:20260409T192128
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:20260409T192128
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:20260409T192128
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:20260409T192128
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:20260409T192128
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20220516T140243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T162229Z
UID:4829-1653328800-1653336000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:BLT Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/blt-annual-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20220516T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T140436Z
UID:4831-1653418800-1653422400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Program
DESCRIPTION:Horseshoe Crab Program\nMay 24\, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.\nLoves Beach\, Killam’s Point Conference Center\n \nJoin 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.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/horseshoe-crab-program/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20220811T080143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T080143Z
UID:4960-1660813200-1660838400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Annual Branford Land Trust Environmental Day Camp
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/annual-branford-land-trust-environmental-day-camp/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20220811T080456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T080456Z
UID:4962-1661875200-1661880600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:CLCC Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/3Pn9pi9. \nCarpooling 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. \nREAD MORE
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/clcc-award-ceremony/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T140000
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UID:5025-1668348000-1668355200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Book Launch & Art Reception\, Writing the Land: Windblown I
DESCRIPTION:A Creative Project from the Branford Land Trust & the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance  \nYou 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.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/writing-the-land-windblown-i-book-launch-art-reception/
LOCATION:BACA Gallery\, 1004 Main Street\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20221004T121650Z
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UID:4988-1668866400-1668873600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Writing the Land: Windblown I Online Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:November 19\nPOETRY READINGS & BOOK LAUNCH\nSaturday\, 2 p.m. \nWatch 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.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/writing-the-land-windblown-i-online-poetry-reading/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20221121T100050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T100050Z
UID:5056-1670158800-1670164200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Annual Van Wie Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/annual-van-wie-walk/
LOCATION:Van Wie Woods\, 87 Red Hill Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20230111T132150Z
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UID:5082-1674307800-1674316800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:BLT January Film Series: Afro-Indigenous Relationships to Land
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon of Film and Discussion with Clan Mother Shoran Waupatukuay Piper of the Golden Hill Paugussetts  \nJoin 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)
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/blt-january-film-series-afro-indigenous-relationships-to-land/
LOCATION:Blackstone Memorial Library\, 758 Main Street\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20230111T132306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T132306Z
UID:5084-1674898200-1674903600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Branford Land Trust Winter Animal Tracking Classes
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details!
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/branford-land-trust-winter-animal-tracking-classes/
LOCATION:Lake Saltonstall Preserve\, Hosley Avenue\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
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:20230225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192128
CREATED:20230111T132348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T132348Z
UID:5086-1677317400-1677322800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Branford Land Trust Winter Animal Tracking Classes
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details!
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/branford-land-trust-winter-animal-tracking-classes-2/
LOCATION:Lake Saltonstall Preserve\, Hosley Avenue\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
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