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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T090000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T132735Z
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SUMMARY:Killam's Point: A Walk through Natural History
DESCRIPTION:A Walk Through Natural History\nKillam’ s Point Events \nCome take a walk with us through natural history led by Jimmy Goggin. Clad in fall colors\, the raw beauty of Killam’s Point will be on display. Crisp air\, the ospreys feeding for their long migration\, the granite bluffs against the sparkling Sound\, schools of bunker fleeing a bluefish frenzy\, chipmunks and squirrels harvesting acorns\, and through it all\, the peace and order of an undisturbed ecological system—this is the Point in all its glory. Held at Killam’s Point on Shore Dr. For info\, call 203-747-4184. Co-sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Branford.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/killams-point-walk-natural-history/
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:20171021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170828T104522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T104522Z
UID:2669-1505556000-1505563200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Annual Branford River Parade
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty of the Branford River! Join kayakers and canoeists from Branford and surrounding communities as we paddle in a boat parade from behind the Branford High School to Branford Point on Saturday\, September 16. (More Info)
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/annual-branford-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170815
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170629T134646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170712T151615Z
UID:2630-1502668800-1502755199@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:22nd Annual Hands-on Environmental Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Branford Land Trust will hold its 22nd Annual Hands-on Environmental Day Camp on Monday\, August 14\, 2017. This camp\, for children ages 5-9\, is held at the Killam’s Point Conference Center in Branford. The event includes activities\, presentations and games that help kids learn about such things as tide pools\, woodland habitats\, wildlife rehabilitation\, nature crafts\, and more. The cost of the camp is $45 for the day (additional children\, same family $35.00)\, or $35 for BLT members. Scholarships available. \nRegistration deadline is Friday\, August 10\, 2017. Download the Registration Form\, or contact Martha Rice at 203-314-7128\, mhbrice@gmail.com.  \nThe Branford Land Trust is a non-profit organization\, celebrating 50 years of protecting Branford’s open space and natural resources.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/22nd-annual-hands-environmental-day-camp/
LOCATION:Killam’s Point\, Shore Drive\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170405T095659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T145301Z
UID:2376-1502528400-1502535600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Killam's Point: Exploring the Point
DESCRIPTION:Tidal pools\, stands of pitch pines\, salt marshes\, inland wetlands\, an osprey nest\, remains of a worked quarry\, invasive species – Killam’s Point has something for all. The day is being planned so that young and old and everyone in between will experience the Point with newly opened eyes. Co-sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Branford.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/killams-point-exploring-point/
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:20170627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170609T103330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170609T103330Z
UID:2602-1498582800-1498600800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Stony Creek Brewery Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAYS IN JUNE!\nJune 13\, June 20\, June 27 • 5PM – Close \nStop by the Stony Creek Brewery Tuesday nights in June and help support the BLT! Have a beer\, meet some BLT volunteers\, and enjoy the evening knowing that $1 from every pint sold will be donated to the Branford Land Trust.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/stony-creek-brewery-meet-3/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Brewery\, 5 Indian Neck Avenue\, Branford\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170609T103143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170609T103143Z
UID:2600-1497978000-1497996000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Stony Creek Brewery Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAYS IN JUNE!\nJune 13\, June 20\, June 27 • 5PM – Close \nStop by the Stony Creek Brewery Tuesday nights in June and help support the BLT! Have a beer\, meet some BLT volunteers\, and enjoy the evening knowing that $1 from every pint sold will be donated to the Branford Land Trust.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/stony-creek-brewery-meet-2/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Brewery\, 5 Indian Neck Avenue\, Branford\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170618
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170609T102914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170609T102914Z
UID:2597-1497373200-1497391200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Stony Creek Brewery Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAYS IN JUNE!\nJune 13\, June 20\, June 27 • 5PM – Close \nStop by the Stony Creek Brewery Tuesday nights in June and help support the BLT! Have a beer\, meet some BLT volunteers\, and enjoy the evening knowing that $1 from every pint sold will be donated to the Branford Land Trust.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/stony-creek-brewery-meet/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Brewery\, 5 Indian Neck Avenue\, Branford\, 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:20170610T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170405T095542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170527T095942Z
UID:2374-1497097800-1497105000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Killam's Point: Horseshoe Crabs
DESCRIPTION:Led by local naturalist Martha Rice. Horseshoe crabs may be our oldest and best friends. Come learn about the research program under way and help measure and tag some of these fascinating creatures. Co-sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Branford. Click here for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/killams-point-horseshoe-crabs/
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:20170604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170405T095316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170527T095929Z
UID:2370-1496584800-1496590200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Flora Walk at Vedder Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Lauren Brown will lead us on a late spring walk at the Vedder Preserve to observe and identify native plants and flowers. Meet in Stony Creek at the far end of West Point Road\, which is across from the Willoughby Wallace Library. Click here for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/flora-walk-vedder-preserve/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Trolley Trail\, West Point Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Explorer
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170405T095438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T150523Z
UID:2372-1496482200-1496489400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:CT Trails Day Hike: Stony Creek Quarry Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Walk the trails of the Stony Creek Quarry and Red Hill Woods Preserves in the heart of nearly 1000 acres of preserved land.  Points of interest along the 3.5 mile hike include a small Native American rock shelter and evidence of historic quarrying. Click here for more information or call 203-514-8554.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/ct-trails-day-hike-stony-creek-quarry-preserve/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Quarry Trail\, Quarry Road\, Branford\, 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:20170524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170405T095055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T095055Z
UID:2366-1495652400-1495657800@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:BLT Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come to the 50th Anniversary kick off at the Blackstone Memorial Library. Includes brief business meeting and guest speaker. 
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/blt-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Blackstone Memorial Library\, 758 Main Street\, 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:20170520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170501T130847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T130847Z
UID:2503-1494145800-1494153000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorer: Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Chris Woerner leads our annual bird walks along the Trolley Trail and into the Vedder property. Come to one OR both!
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/nature-explorer-spring-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Trolley Trail\, West Point Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Explorer
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170501T130714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T085416Z
UID:2500-1494059400-1494066600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorer: Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Chris Woerner leads our annual bird walks along the Trolley Trail and into the Vedder property. Come to one OR both!
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/nature-explorer-spring-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Stony Creek Trolley Trail\, West Point Road\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Explorer
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170405T095214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T095214Z
UID:2368-1493233200-1493238600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Winter/Spring Lecture: A Place Called Hope
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a close-up view of live birds of prey at the Blackstone Memorial Library. Learn each bird’s story of survival and ways to lessen conflicts with the wildlife in your very own backyard. 
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/winterspring-lecture-place-called-hope/
LOCATION:Blackstone Memorial Library\, 758 Main Street\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170416
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170405T100221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T100221Z
UID:2385-1492214400-1492300799@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Branford River and Town Clean-up Day
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details!
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/branford-river-town-clean-day/
LOCATION:Branford Green\, Town Hall Drive\, 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:20170408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170227T120123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T120123Z
UID:2339-1490209200-1490214600@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Lecture: Long Island Sound’s Lobster
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Long Island Sound’s Lobster from former fishmonger and commercial lobsterman Richard J. King at the Branford Land Trust’s March lecture.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/lecture-long-island-sounds-lobster/
LOCATION:Blackstone Memorial Library\, 758 Main Street\, 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:20170311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170227T115146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T115146Z
UID:2333-1489240800-1489246200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Trees in Winter at Killam’s Point
DESCRIPTION:Guided by local naturalist Lauren Brown\, and co-sponsored by the Branford Land Trust and the First Congregational Church of Branford.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/trees-in-winter-at-killams-point/
LOCATION:Killam’s Point\, Shore Drive\, 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:20170311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20161121T114414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T114230Z
UID:2277-1488619800-1488668400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Animal Tracking Class 2
DESCRIPTION:Learn to recognize animal footprints and other signs of their passage through the woods during the two Animal Tracking classes sponsored by the Branford Land Trust’s Nature Explorer Program from 9:30 to 11am on Saturday\, February 25. These fun and interesting classes will be led by naturalists Tom Cleveland and Chris Woerner at the Lake Saltonstall Preserve. We’ll hope for snow\, but it will be fun even without it! Classes are free and open to the public.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/animal-tracking-class-2/
LOCATION:Lake Saltonstall Preserve\, Hosley Avenue\, Branford\, CT\, 06405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Explorer
ORGANIZER;CN="Branford Land Trust":MAILTO:info@branfordlandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20170207T125855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T125855Z
UID:2325-1487790000-1487797200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:February Lecture: What is the Long Island Sound Blue Plan?
DESCRIPTION:What is the Long Island Sound Blue Plan? Find out at the Branford Land Trust’s February Lecture to be held on Wednesday\, February 22\, 7 p.m. at the Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford. All are free to the public.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/february-lecture-what-is-the-long-island-sound-blue-plan/
LOCATION:Blackstone Memorial Library\, 758 Main Street\, 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:20170218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20161121T113054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T104753Z
UID:2270-1487408400-1487419200@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Hammer Woodland
DESCRIPTION:We will continue to work on removing trees and shrubs that have encroached on the field and clearing along the fence line and the trail entrance. Time and number of volunteers permitting\, we will also clear the top of the dam.  Meet at 9:00; park along the side of Cherry Hill Road across from Montoya condominiums. Bring loppers\, clippers and work gloves. Call Bill Horne (203-488-6146) for more information.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/work-party-hammer-field/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20161121T114303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T131832Z
UID:2275-1485595800-1485644400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Animal Tracking Class 1
DESCRIPTION:Learn to recognize animal footprints and other signs of their passage through the woods during the two Animal Tracking classes sponsored by the Branford Land Trust’s Nature Explorer Program from 9:30 to 11am on Saturday\, January 28 and Saturday\, February 25. These fun and interesting classes will be led by naturalists Tom Cleveland and Chris Woerner at the Lake Saltonstall Preserve. We’ll hope for snow\, but it will be fun even without it! Classes are free and open to the public.
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/animal-tracking-class-1/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20161121T113010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T113010Z
UID:2269-1484989200-1485000000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Medlyn Field
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-medlyn-field/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Work Party
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170101T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20161121T113624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T113624Z
UID:2274-1483275600-1483281000@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Day Hike - Red Hill Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a peaceful start to 2017 with a hike at the Branford Land Trust newest acquisition\, Red Hill Woods. \nRed 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\, and the Town of Branford. \nWalkers should expect moderate terrain\, with some sloping trails and inclines. Bring water. Walking sticks welcome.  \nTo get there\, take I-95 to Exit 56 and head south on Leetes Island Road about 0.3 miles. Turn left onto Red Hill Road and continue past Van Wie Pond to the very end of the road.  Some short-distance carpooling may be required if there is significant snow. 
URL:https://branfordlandtrust.org/event/new-years-day-hike-red-hill-woods/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T042524
CREATED:20160928T085922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160928T085922Z
UID:2222-1480755600-1480766400@branfordlandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Stony Creek Partnership
DESCRIPTION: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. 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-partnership/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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