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 […]
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, […]
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)
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 […]
A Walk Through Natural History Killam' s Point Events Come 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 […]
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 […]
Join the Branford Land Trust for its pre-Thanksgiving hike to explore the fields, woodlands, streams and granite outcrops of the 100 acres donated by two generations of the Van Wie family. 87 Red Hill Rd. off Leetes Island Rd. Park along road at #87. (Read More)
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. 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 […]
The Branford Land Trust is hosting a Winter Art Show on Friday, December 8 from 5-8 pm to be held at the Land Trust House on School Street in Branford. Artist who would like to submit a piece of work should contact Jay Babina at jbabina@snet.com. The basic theme of the show is open spaces, […]
MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1:00PM Start off the New Year on the right foot! Come out for a hike with the BLT! This year, we’ll explore the Saltonstall Mountain Preserve, part of a steep traprock ridge that reaches from west to east, straddling the Branford/North Branford border. Enjoy this 2+ mile hike, led by Bill Horne […]