BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20240404T164025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T201112Z UID:5112-1713607200-1713614400@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20240404T194448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T194448Z UID:5126-1713607200-1713621600@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Cleanup @ Hahlawah Preserve DESCRIPTION:Come on\, come all and join Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust for an Earth Day cleanup at our Hahlawah Preserve in New Fairfield on April 20th from 10am-2pm. This is a great opportunity to do your part in making a difference this Earth Day… \nActivities will include planting native plants\, moving wood chips\, cleaning up the vernal pool area\, removing invasives\, chopping up fallen branches\, etc. \nCan’t make it? There will be another chance to come help on May 4th at 10am. URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/earth-day-cleanup-hahlawah-preserve/ LOCATION:Hahlawah Preserve\, 47 Ball Pond East\, New Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06812 CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20240406T021653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T033315Z UID:5156-1713697200-1713704400@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org SUMMARY:Free Saplings to CVRLT Members DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION MEMBERS! In conjunction with the Danbury Lions Club\, we are offering FREE saplings to our CVRLT members. Saplings will be available in the following choices: \n\n500 Red Oak 12-18″\n500 Sugar Maple 8-12″\n500 White Oak 12-18″\n500 Black Walnut 12-24″\n500 Red Splendor Crabapple 18-24″\n\n\nThe saplings will come wrapped in bags. The black walnuts will be bare root due to their size. Please also bring shopping bags or boxes for pickup.\n \n\n\nWe will be giving the saplings out to all CVRLT members on Sunday\, April 21st\, between 11am-1pm at Hidden Valley in New Fairfield. No early or late pickup\, please. Sign up to receive yours here. Limit of two per person.\n \n\n\nAre you interested but are not a member? Donate $30\, or more\, to automatically become one and receive a 10% discount on all paid events. Donate now at https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/…/traditional-gift-on…. Thank you! URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/free-saplings-to-cvrlt-members/ LOCATION:Hidden Valley Nature Center\, 52 Gillotti Road\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20240404T195205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T195205Z UID:5129-1714816800-1714831200@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org SUMMARY:Property Cleanup @ Hahlawah Preserve DESCRIPTION:Looking to do your part in supporting your local land trust? Join CVRLT for a spring cleanup at our Hahlawah Preserve in New Fairfield on May 4th from 10am-2pm. Activities will include planting native plants\, moving wood chips\, cleaning up the vernal pool area\, removing invasives\, chopping up fallen branches\, etc. We hope to see you there! URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/property-cleanup-hahlawah-preserve/ LOCATION:Hahlawah Preserve\, 47 Ball Pond East\, New Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06812 CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20240222T211608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T024443Z UID:5096-1717232400-1717243200@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20240206T224652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T200331Z UID:5063-1719741600-1719745200@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org SUMMARY:Botanical Drawing Class III DESCRIPTION:CVRLT is sponsoring our third Botanical Drawing Class on Sunday\, June 30 at 10:00am at Komlo Preserve\, located at 130 CT-Route 37 in New Fairfield\, behind the Nuvance Health building. \n\n\nJoin Natural Science Illustrator\, Laura Cunningham\, as we explore nature journaling in the beautiful spaces that CVRLT has to offer. Use art and basic observations to capture unique memories of your time outdoors. No art experience is required\, just a pencil\, sketchpad/paper\, and a curiosity for the natural world! While this program is designed for adults\, children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. \nPlease bring a sketch pad\, sharp #2 pencil\, and folding chair. In case of rain or inclement weather\, the class will be held indoors at the New Fairfield Senior Center. Thank you! \n\nRegistration is required. Sign up here.   URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/botanical-drawing-class-iii/ LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20240126T042733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T042759Z UID:5035-1721494800-1721505600@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org SUMMARY:Music Around Ball Pond DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, July 20th (time TBD) for one of our hottest events of the summer\, Music Around Ball Pond\, hosted by Friends of Ball Pond! Stop by Hahlawah Preserve in New Fairfield\, whether on foot or by boat\, for a fun night out. Catch the sunset and enjoy the views while listening to some LIVE music. We hope to see you there! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/music-around-ball-pond/ LOCATION:Hahlawah Preserve\, 47 Ball Pond East\, New Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06812 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20240126T043029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T231254Z UID:5038-1722074400-1722078000@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org SUMMARY:Learn about Beekeeping! DESCRIPTION:**RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 8** Join us at Komlo Preserve in New Fairfield on July 27th from 10-11am to learn all there is about beekeeping! Let’s come together as we discuss bee anatomy and social behaviors\, their importance as pollinators\, the dangers that honeybees and native bees face with regard to pesticides and climate change\, and how to help. \nThis event will be rain or shine\, feel free to bring a chair to sit on during the presentation. Register here.  URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/learn-about-beekeeping-2/ LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20240904T003336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T154929Z UID:5207-1728756000-1728763200@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org SUMMARY:Bat Hike DESCRIPTION:Ann Froschauer / USFWS\nDate: Saturday 12 October 2024 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (dark) \nPlace: CVRLT Komlo Property \nDirections and Parking: https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/properties/komlo-preserve-2/ \nProgram Description: Let’s go for a hike with the bats and listen for the things that go bump in the night along the way. Bats are a wonderfully diverse group of mammals throughout the world. We owe so much of our livelihoods to bats. They provide a variety of ecosystem services. We will discuss these services and the habitats that bats need to survive in Connecticut. We will explore potential conservation actions that you can do in your backyard to help bats in Connecticut. You will see how scientists “listen” to the bats and the high-tech equipment they use while investigating them. Remember to dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Remember to protect yourself from biting insects by wearing pants\, long sleeves\, and insect repellent. \nSpeaker Introduction: James Fischer is the Research Director at The White Memorial Conservation Center\, Inc. in Litchfield. His research investigations include working with bats and other small mammals and associating these animals with water quality and land conservation issues. \nRegister for Hike: Sign Up Form URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/bat-event/ LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T113000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20250128T010942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T010451Z UID:5301-1740220200-1740223800@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org SUMMARY:Pinecone Bird Feeder-Making DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE pinecone bird feeder-making event on Saturday\, February 22nd from 10:30-11:30 am at the New Fairfield Senior Center. After making the feeders\, we will gather together and walk across the street to hang them at Komlo Preserve.  All ages welcome! \nSign up by scanning the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/3WBDpwG. URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/pinecone-bird-feeder-making/ LOCATION:33 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT 06812\, 33 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pine-Cone-Feeder_EcoKidsPlanet.uk_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T144621 CREATED:20250412T033827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T033827Z UID:5350-1749290400-1749297600@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BirdWatching.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR