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SUMMARY:Spring Trails Day Birdwatching Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sign up at https://forms.gle/KMY7NuJFQxqSePAj9. 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/spring-trails-day-birdwatching-walk/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Trails Day Hike 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Trails Day with a hike at Sweetcake Mountain Preserve in New Fairfield\, led by some CVRLT Board Members. Enjoy bird watching\, a leisurely hike down our trails\, or bring your kayak or canoe for some fun on the water! Sign up here.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/connecticut-trails-day-hike-2024/
LOCATION:Sweetcake Mountain Preserve\, 51-\, 99 Wood Creek Rd\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Hike @ The Roy Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Led by CVRLT Board Member\, Cheryl Rykowski\, come join Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust on Saturday\, April 20th at 10AM for an Earth Day hike and come see our new property\, the Roy Preserve! \n \nWe will meet at 1 Deal Drive in Danbury – make sure to park along the street. We’ll hike approximately two miles on the Ives Trail via the Old Post Road\, to CVRLT’s newest acquisition\, the Roy Preserve. We’ll loop the property (about a mile) and then hike back. The entire hike should take about 3 hrs. +/-\, depending on weather and stops to bird watch and have snacks. \nThis is an easy to moderate hike over mostly flat\, but rocky and possibly wet ground. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes and bring water and snacks or lunch. We will hike in a light mist but if weather is truly bad\, we will cancel and alert all who have signed up via email. Please check your email the night before and the morning of the hike. We hope you’ll join us! \nRegistration is required. Sign up here. \nLearn more about our newest property here: \nIn December 2023\, we gratefully received a pristine 4.93 parcel donation at 149 Long Ridge Road in Danbury from Mr. Noel Roy of Ridgefield\, CT.  The parcel is nearby three other CVRLT properties along Long Ridge Road\, the Schwab\, Barnard\, and Wiedel Preserves. The new parcel is accessible from the Ives Trail via the Old Post Road. With thanks to Noel Roy for his generous donation and for helping CVRLT preserve natural areas for all to enjoy.  \nPlease consider a donation to help CVRLT trailblaze and mark this new property: https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/donate-now/traditional-gift-on-line-payment/ \n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/earth-day-hike-the-roy-preserve/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Cheryl Rykowski":MAILTO:info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:CVRLT will be participating in New Fairfield’s Earth Day event on April 22nd (rain date\, 4/23) at Memorial Field\, located at 4 Brush Hill Road in New Fairfield\, CT. \n\n \n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 – Residents can pick up trash bags at Town Hall to collect garbage in their community and return trash for town removal \n\n\n\n10:00 – 11:00 – CVRLT’s Board Member\, Jayne Morin\, is leading a hike at Komlo Preserve. Meet at 9:45am at the Komlo property at 130 CT-Route 37 in New Fairfield\, behind the Nuvance Health building. This will be an easy\, relaxed hike with mindfulness exercises. Boots recommended. Leashed dogs welcome \n\n \n12:00 – 3:30 – CVRLT will participate in the Earth Day Celebration at Memorial Field. The celebration will have live music\, food trucks\, earth friendly vendors\, informational booths\, environmentally themed children’s crafts\, and presentations on climate change and composting\n \n\n\nSign up to attend here: https://bit.ly/3Kmu6eu.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/earth-day-2/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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SUMMARY:Foraging Hike @ Hidden Valley Nature Center - NOW FULL!
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE CURRENTLY FULL FOR THIS HIKE! \nTo join the waitlist\, please email info@candlewoodvalley.org.\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, September 25th at 10am at Hidden Valley Nature Center (52 Gillotti Rd. in New Fairfield) for a Foraging Hike! Explore the woods for wild mushrooms with leading CT forager\, Karen Monger\, of The Three Foragers. Enjoy the trails\, pavilion\, and observation deck on this 14-acre conservation easement! Click here to register for this very popular hike. To learn more about our area’s local mushrooms\, visit CT Valley Mycological Society\, or USDA’s Field Guide to Eastern Forest Mushrooms.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/foraging-hike-2/
LOCATION:Hidden Valley Nature Center\, 52 Gillotti Road\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T022357Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Trails Day Hike\, led by Bill McCann - NO MORE OPEN SPOTS!
DESCRIPTION:THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! AT THIS TIME\, THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY!\n\n\nJoin Great Hollow’s naturalist\, John Foley\, and Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust director\, Bill McCann\, for a special guided tour through Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area\, as we celebrate National Trails Day.\n\n\nWe’ll first pay a visit to Great Hollow’s resident birds of prey and then trek through fields and forests along the Red Trail while making our way up to the Tucker’s Run waterfall. From there we’ll take a short snack break and learn about the history of the “Hollow\,” and why it has become one of the area’s most ecologically significant protected areas. Afterward\, we’ll continue our hike through a hemlock forest along our Orange and Yellow Trails\, while learning some basic tree identification tips and searching for migrant birds (bring binoculars if you own a pair).\n\n\nThe hike will be moderately challenging in some areas and feature both steep uphill and downhill terrain\, so wear sturdy footwear. The hike will likely last around two hours. Please meet in Great Hollow’s visitor parking area by the main entrance at 10am. Well-behaved\, leashed dogs are welcome to join.\n\n\nAttendance will be capped to allow for social distancing so please register in advance by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/connecticut-trails-day-hike-led-by-bill-mccann/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Hike @ Pootatuck Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the CVRLT family for an Earth Day Hike\, led by Nicole Vesey\, on April 24th from 10:00-12:00pm. \n\nWhen: Saturday\, April 24th\nWhere: Pootatuck Preserve in New Fairfield\nTime: 10:00am-12:00pm\nMeeting Place: Lower Parking Lot entrance for Squantz Pond\nDetail: Adults\, dog\, and kid-friendly. Dress appropriately for rocky and late-April weather hiking conditions. Bring your own snacks\, water\, and mask. The hike will take place rain or shine\, unless dangerous conditions\n\nRegister & RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3sr1N2q
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/earth-day-hike-led-by-nicole-vesey/
LOCATION:Pootatuck Preserve\, 230 Pine Hill Road\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T130000
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SUMMARY:Historic Land Use Hike
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nTime is tentative.  Watch for our emails and/or check back here to confirm time.  
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/historic-land-use-hike/
LOCATION:Pootatuck Preserve\, 230 Pine Hill Road\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T123000
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CREATED:20200407T141255Z
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SUMMARY:Hike the Hollows
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Check back to confirm event is still taking place and more details. \nHike the Hollows for CT Trails Day
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/hike-the-hollows-for-ct-trails-day/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T130000
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CREATED:20190919T142837Z
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SUMMARY:Hike to Council Rock
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Hike to Council Rock at Squantz Pond State Park! \nJoin Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust Director Bill McCann for a guided hike through the beautiful mountain-like setting of Squantz Pond State park. \nHike Details: \n\nApproximately 2.5 miles of easy to moderate hiking. 2 to 3 hours estimated time.\nBring water\, snacks and hiking shoes.\nDogs are allowed in the Park on leash only.\nRegistration optional.\nHeavy rain or nuclear fallout cancels.\nCall Bill McCann 860-799-7657 with questions.\n\nMeeting Time and Place:\n9:30 am at the pond side parking lot 178 Short Woods Road\, New Fairfield just off of Rt 39. We will cut across the park and into the forest at 10 am. \nCan’t make this hike? We have more coming your way! \n\nOctober 26th: A Halloween-themed\, kid & dog friendly hike to lookout points at Pootatuck Preserve in New Fairfield.\nNovember 16th: A 3.2 mile hikeon Herrick Trail to Ten Mile Hill on the Appalachian Trail in Sherman.\n\nALL HIKES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\nFor more detailed information on each hike\, visit:\nWWW.CANDLEWOODVALLEYRLT.ORG/EVENTS
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/hike-to-council-rock/
LOCATION:Squantz Pond State Park\, 178 Short Woods Road\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T093000
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SUMMARY:Foraging Hike at Komlo Preserve\, New Fairfield
DESCRIPTION:Join Cheryl Rykowski and Karen Monger of The 3 Foragers for a guided forage at Komlo Preserve in New Fairfield where you may happen upon fresh berries\, wild greens\, edible flowers\, and summer fungi. \nHike Details\nThis is not an aggressive hike\, but a slow\, 2-hour forage with frequent stops to identify edible plants such as fresh berries\, wild greens like lamb’s quarters and sheep sorrel\, edible flowers\, and summer fungi such as oyster mushrooms or assorted boletes. Refreshments will be served after the hike. \nHikers should carry a notebook and pen for taking notes\, a knife or scissors\, and a paper bag to collect specimens. Dressing for the weather and possible ticks is essential\, along with a bottle of water. All wild plants and mushrooms should be identified and verified with multiple sources before consuming. All participants are responsible for their own actions. Please\, no dogs on this forage. \n \nMeeting Time and Place\n9:45 am at Komlo Preserve to start the hike at 10 am. \nDriving Directions\nEnter 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield for GPS and take that driveway straight back (it forks to the left) on to the\ndirt road to arrive at Dunham Pond. Signage will direct you where to park. \nRSVP’s are appreciated.\nContact info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org \nThis hike will take place rain or shine. \nAbout The 3 Foragers\nThe 3 Foragers are a family from southeastern Connecticut who enjoy identifying\, photographing\, and eating the wild edible plants and fungi of New England. They share their knowledge and experiences at libraries\, nature centers\, and land trusts throughout the state. https://the3foragers.blogspot.com/
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/foraging-hike-at-komlo-preserve-new-fairfield/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T120000
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CREATED:20170921T201246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T192807Z
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SUMMARY:Council Rock\, Pootatuck State Forest Hike
DESCRIPTION:Our Gala Honoree\, Bill McCann will be leading our first Fall Hike this year. The hike will be held on September 30th at 10:00am. Join us for a morning hike as we say goodbye to September and hello to October! \nMeeting Point: Squantz Pond @10:00am \n178 Short Woods Rd\, New Fairfield \nOur guided hikes are free and open to the public. We recommend bringing water\, snacks appropriate footwear and light colored clothing so you can easily spot ticks. Dogs must be on a leash! Please direct any questions to our info email- info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org. \nLooks like rain may be in the forecast\, make sure to come prepared! We’ll see you out on the trail! \n  \nHappy Trails!
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/council-rock-pootatuck-state-forest-hike/
LOCATION:Pootatuck State Forest\, 178 Short Woods Rd\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170429T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170421T001312Z
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SUMMARY:Great Hollow Nature Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike at 9:30 a.m. \nNOTE:  CVRLT’s annual meeting for members following hike (11:00 a.m.).  Our annual meeting will be held in Great Hollow’s newly renovated barn. \n\nMembers will have the opportunity to meet the CVRLT Board of Directors and Executive Director.\nUpdate on the organizations’ progress over the past years as a newly merged organization and a look ahead to the future.\n\n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/great-hollow-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170415T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170415T090000
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CREATED:20170407T031611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170407T033243Z
UID:633-1492246800-1492246800@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Sweetcake Mountain Hike
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URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/sweetcake-mountain/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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