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SUMMARY:Botanical Drawing Class
DESCRIPTION:CVRLT is sponsoring a Botanical Drawing Class on July 29th from 10:00 – 11:00am at Komlo Preserve\, located at 130 CT-Route 37 in New Fairfield\, behind the Nuvance Health building. \n\n\nLaura Cunningham\, Conservation Biologist and Natural Science illustrator\, will conduct a plein air botanical drawing class. Ms. Cunningham earned her master’s degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Connecticut with a specialization in Plant Science. She is currently earning her Natural Science Illustration Certification from the Rhode Island School of Design. \nThis event is open to all ages. Please bring a sketch pad\, sharp #2 pencil\, folding chair\, and protective clothing from sun or light rain. Please check your email the day before the class for any weather cancellations. Thank you! \n\nSign up to attend here: https://bit.ly/3McA96y.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/botanical-drawing-class/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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SUMMARY:Music Around the Pond
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, July 15th\, from 5-8pm for one of our hottest events of the summer\, Music Around the 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 provided by Al Rivoli. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/music-around-the-pond-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T235900
DTSTAMP:20260428T172059
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SUMMARY:Loving our Lands: Summer Photo Contest Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:**EXTENDED TO AUGUST 27TH** \nCVRLT’s second annual “Loving our Lands” summer photo contest is officially LIVE!  From now until August 20th\, we’re inviting nature-loving photographers to submit photos for the following categories: \n\n\n\nAnimal Kingdom : Found an interesting critter somewhere in the great outdoors? Action shots of birds\, bugs\, and all manner of beasts are sometimes hard to get\, but delightful to behold\n\n\nNature in Bloom : Whether it’s the beauty of a tree’s leaves unfurling or blossoms of flowers or gardens\, photographs of nature’s blossoms are loved by many\n\n\nLook Up! : The sky may not be falling\, but it may be beautiful! Photograph the clouds\, the skies\, flying creatures\, and all things that we stop to look up at\n\n\n\nTook a Hike! : A photographer lover’s favorite! Loved the view or took the path less traveled? Traversed an amazing landscape? We would love to see photographs you took wherever your travels led you \n\n\n\n\nYour donation of $20 for each photo entry (which is unlimited) will support CVRLT in protecting the land we love. One winner for each of the four categories will be selected through online voting\, and each vote is only $1\, with a $5 minimum. Anyone (including you) can vote as many times as they like for their favorite photograph(s) in each of the four categories. Hudson Valley photographer\, Maureen Lohan-Bremer\, will select one additional photograph for the grand prize of Best in Show. \n\n\n\n\nThe best way to improve your chance of winning is by encouraging everyone you know to vote for YOUR photograph\, so be sure to invite your friends and family to vote! \n\n\n\n\nTo learn more or enter your photo into the contest\, please visit www.gogophotocontest.com/candlewoodvalleyregionallandtrust.  \n  \n\n\n\nPlease note: The Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust is an accredited 501c3 nonprofit conservation organization with the sole mission of preserving natural resources in the Candlewood Valley Region. Our goal is to permanently protect properties with significant conservation value\, connect people with the land\, and educate the public about critical conservation issues we are facing each day. Your participation in our photo contest directly serves to help improve and maintain conserved properties; our work is entirely volunteer and donor-driven.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/loving-our-lands-summer-photo-contest-fundraiser-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T110000
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SUMMARY:Learn about Beekeeping!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Komlo Preserve in New Fairfield on June 17th from 11am-12pm 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. This event will be rain or shine\, feel free to bring a chair to sit on during the presentation. Sign up to attend here. \n \nThe meeting will be led by Tammi Worsham of Backyard Beekeepers. Tammi is a recent transplant to Connecticut. Before moving to the Nutmeg State\, she lived in West Philadelphia for 20 years. Her interest in keeping bees was piqued by a viewing hive at the Wagner Institute of Science in Philadelphia more than a decade ago. She volunteered with inspections at a community garden just west of the University of Pennsylvania. In 2013\, Tammi answered an ad from a beekeeper looking for more space for his hives and volunteered a place on her sunny\, flat rooftop. This beekeeper was a member of the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild\, which gave Tammi access to an enthusiastic community.  She found working under someone’s mentorship to be an invaluable experience\, after several years of helping with the beekeepers’ hives on her roof\, she was ready for a more independent beekeeping experience. \n\n\nAfter moving to CT\, Tammi was able to start her own hives with two packages four years ago. Now she keeps bees in three different towns and is looking to make splits soon!  Connecticut’s colder winters\, along with other challenges to beekeeping has given her new issues to learn about and overcome.  Tammi is committed to continuing her education and broadening her knowledge of how to best keep bees healthy and nourished in this region and looks forward to working in our community to share the benefits of these very special social insects. \n\n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/learn-about-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T024239Z
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SUMMARY:New Fairfield Historical Society Nature Hike & Open House
DESCRIPTION:Check out this great event being presented by the New Fairfield Historical Society on Sunday\, June 11th from 11am-3pm! Come partake in a nature hike and open house\, while enjoying the sights of New Fairfield\, CT. \n\n\n11:00 a.m. SWEETCAKE MOUNTAIN PRESERVE\n\n\nJoin us for a short nature hike overlooking Lake Candlewood at CVRLT’s Sweetcake Mountain Preserve. The children of Dorothea and Charles Fox donated the land for the Preserve to the Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust. While hiking the group will view a memorial dedicating the preserve to their parents. A viewing of the Fox home on Woodcreek Rd. and a discussion will be held about the real tree that inspired Dorothea\, a children’s book author\, to write “Miss Twiggley’s Tree.” Meet at 44 Wood Creek Rd.\, New Fairfield\, CT. \n\n\n\n\n1:00 – 3:00 p.m. LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE\n\nMemories of Dorothea Warren Fox including donated artwork and a reading of “Miss Twiggley’s Tree.”\n“Why did Miss Twiggley live in a tree? Why did she send her dog Puss\, out to do the shopping? Why did she always run away and hide when people came to visit? And it was rumored that Miss Twiggley had even more peculiar habits…Old Miss Twiggley was friendly with bears! “They shed on the sofa.” she said\, “but who cares?” The Little Red Schoolhouse is located at 19 Brush Hill Rd.\, New Fairfield\, CT. Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/new-fairfield-historical-society-nature-hike-open-house/
LOCATION:Sweetcake Mountain Preserve\, 51-\, 99 Wood Creek Rd\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T120000
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Trails Day Hike\, led by CVRLT's Shane Cosentino
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Trails Day with Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust and join us for a hike at our Komlo Preserve. Enjoy bird watching\, a leisurely hike down our Greenway trail\, or bring your kayak or canoe! \nWe start at 9am and will be hanging out till noon\, but all of our properties are always open from dawn until dusk. This event will be rain or shine – make sure to bring water\, sunscreen\, and snacks\, if you’d like. Register at https://bit.ly/3Ll7onr.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/connecticut-trails-day-hike-led-by-cvrlts-shane-cosentino/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T222239Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172059
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SUMMARY:Annual CVRLT Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and join us for our annual soiree on Saturday\, October 15th for a wine\, whiskey\, and beer tasting. More details coming soon…
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/annual-cvrlt-soiree/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172059
CREATED:20220204T214534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T143358Z
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SUMMARY:Foraging Class
DESCRIPTION:Join CVRLT for one of our most popular events of the year\, foraging! Guest Forager\, Karen Monger of The 3 Foragers\, will be stopping by Hidden Valley Nature Preserve (26 Gillotti Rd. in New Fairfield) on Saturday\, August 20th from 10:00am-12:30pm as we search for mushrooms and other wild food resources. Sign up HERE. \n \nTo find Hidden Valley Nature Preserve\, check out the property map: https://goo.gl/maps/wygrViV98Ym8NCNKA 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/foraging-class/
LOCATION:Hidden Valley Nature Center\, 52 Gillotti Road\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172059
CREATED:20220204T213213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T041510Z
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SUMMARY:Music Around the Pond
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, July 16th for one of our hottest events of the summer\, Music Around the 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 LIVE music provided by the Bandolinos. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/music-around-the-pond/
LOCATION:Hahlawah Preserve\, 47 Ball Pond East\, New Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
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SUMMARY:Garlic Mustard Invasives Talk & Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Cheryl Rykowski\, President at CVRLT\, join us at Komlo Preserve (130 Ct-37 in New Fairfield) on Saturday\, June 4th at 10am for a garlic mustard invasives talk and cooking class. \n \nWe will be identifying and pulling the highly invasive\, but TASTY\, garlic mustard plant and demonstrating ways to prepare and use the plant in easy recipes. It will be a fun time! Sign up HERE. \nTo find Komlo Preserve\, check out the property map: https://goo.gl/maps/1WS9ZPHrLEFb7LC68  \n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/garlic-mustard-invasives-talk-cooking-class/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
ORGANIZER;CN="Cheryl Rykowski":MAILTO:info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
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SUMMARY:Bird Watching
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Komlo Preserve (130 CT-37 in New Fairfield) on Sunday\, May 1st from 9am-11am for a bird watching excursion! \n \nHosted by professional bird watcher\, Stefan\, from the Audubon Society at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman\, CT\, come with your binoculars as we search for some local bird species around Connecticut. This event will be limited to 20 people. Sign up HERE. \nLearn more about Stefan\, our professional bird watcher\, here: https://www.ctaudubon.org/staff-biographies \nTo find Komlo Preserve\, check out the property map: https://goo.gl/maps/1WS9ZPHrLEFb7LC68 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/bird-watching-2/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
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SUMMARY:Stone Wall Hike @ Deer Pond Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join CVRLT Board of Director member\, Mike Cunningham as he leads for the final hike of 2021 at CT Audubon Deer Pond Farm (57 Wakeman Hill Road in Sherman\, CT). This six mile or less hike will highlight the beautiful stone walls throughout the property. While it will mostly be on carriage roads\, it may be muddy so please dress accordingly. This event will be rain or shine. Please consider bringing a snack\, headlamp/flashlight\, and sufficient water. No dogs are allowed on Audubon property. Hike leaders respectfully request that only those who are fully COVID-vaccinated attend. \n \nDate: Saturday\, December 11th \nTime: Meet at 12:45pm in the main parking lot for a prompt 1pm hike start time. The hike will last no longer than three hours \nHike Leader\, Mike Cunningham\, Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust \nCo-Leader\, Cathy Hagadorn\, Director of CT Audubon’s Deer Pond Sanctuary \nTo register: Call the Audubon Society at (860) 799-4074 \nFor more information on the property: https://www.ctaudubon.org/deer-pond-farm-home \n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/stone-wall-hike-deer-pond-farm/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall Hike @ Sweetcake Mountain Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Check out the fall foliage and join CVRLT Board Member\, Faline Schneiderman\, as she leads the final hike of 2021. Registration is required and spots are limited (max of 12 participants). Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3mo1QLe.\n\n\n\n\n• Date: Sunday\, October 24th 2021\n• Location: Sweetcake Mountain Preserve in New Fairfield\n• Time: 10:00am hike begins / please meet in the parking lot at 9:30am\n• Parking Details: Due to limited parking available at Sweetcake\, please meet at the end of the Stop & Shop (New Fairfield) parking lot opposite to Union Savings Bank at 9:30am to carpool over to the preserve. If unable to carpool\, please park further down in the reserve’s only parking lot\, and then walk back to meet us at the intersection so that the hike can begin at 10am
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/fall-hike-sweetcake-mountain-preserve/
LOCATION:Sweetcake Mountain Preserve\, 51-\, 99 Wood Creek Rd\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20210228T221313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T223914Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20210228T220833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T152133Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and FREE Pollinator Garden Webinar
DESCRIPTION:June 7th Annual Meeting and FREE Pollinator Garden Webinar with Jackie Algon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nJoin our Annual Meeting and Pollinator Webinar on Monday\, June 7th at 7pm via Zoom! Master gardener Jackie Algon\, host of our popular 2020 webinar about invasive species\, will tell us how to plant a garden habitat to attract butterflies\, bees and other pollinators. Jackie chairs Wilton’s Garden Club Conservation Committee and its Pollinator Pathway steering committee. Click HERE to register. We’ll send you a Zoom link 24 hours before the meeting. See you on June 7th!
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/annual-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20210228T215712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T195018Z
UID:3256-1619258400-1619265600@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
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:20210327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20210228T215556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T032928Z
UID:3253-1616842800-1616850000@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Property Clean Up @ Hahlawah Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow CVRLT friends and nature lovers for our first spring property clean-up at CVRLT’s Hahlawah Preserve in New Fairfield on Saturday\, March 27th at 11am\, led by Nicole Vesey. We’ll work until 1pm\, beautifying our Ball Pond lakeside property and adjacent properties.\n\nPlease dress to work in the woods in early spring weather. Bring work or disposable gloves\, your own water and snacks\, and your mask per COVID safety guidelines. CVRLT will provide trash bags. This event will be rain or shine so we hope you will join us! Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3sTdzDs.\n\n**We will be meeting at the entrance to Hahlawah Preserve at 1 Weldon Woods Road. For questions\, please email info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/property-clean-up-4/
LOCATION:Weldon Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20200407T224959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T224959Z
UID:2951-1601805600-1601816400@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
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:20200912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20200908T152101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T153054Z
UID:3187-1599919200-1599919200@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - Mock Trail Walk!
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE!\n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/volunteer-mock-trail-walk/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20200817T171847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T171847Z
UID:3159-1598194800-1598198400@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Call for Volunteers Zoom Informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/call-for-volunteers-zoom-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20200407T141255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T141816Z
UID:2929-1591435800-1591446600@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
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:20190928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20190715T174346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T202605Z
UID:2562-1569693600-1569706200@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Sunset Soirée
DESCRIPTION:A Very Special Event to Benefit\nCandlewood Valley Regional Land Trust\nSaturday\, September 28th\n6 to 9:30 pm at\nTarrywile Park at the Red Barn\n70 Southern Boulevard\, Danbury\n\nAn evening to gather with friends to protect open space that matters and enjoy craft beer\, wine\, food\, music and more!\nDon’t Miss Local Artist Don Lowe!\nThis multi-talented singer/songwriter (and Sherman First Selectman!) has opened for Livingston Taylor\, Steve Forbert\, Chuck Brodsky\, Antje Duvekot\, Kenny White\, Toby Walker\, Danielle Miraglia\, David Jacobs-Strain\, Johnny A\, The Dana Fuchs Band\, Tracey Grammer\, Maria Sebastian\, and The Little River Band among others. His CD’s include\, “Dogs\, Clowns\, and Belles\,” and “Out Here.” More info at www.donlowesongs.com. \n\nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets and sponsorship opportunities!\nCelebrate the sunset and open space with us!\n\n Following are just some of auction items that will be available to purchase!\n \nAfrican Safari \nA Cannondale Catalyst 2 Mountain Bike \nWine Tasting for 4 at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery \nGolf for 4 at Ridgewood Country Club \nAdmissions & Train Rides for 4 at Danbury Railroad Museum \nMuseum Passes for 2 at Newport’s International Tennis Hall of Fame \n2 Tickets to “Love & Spumoni” at Seven Angels Theater in Waterbury \n4 Renegades Tickets \nAdventure Park Ziplining \nTickets to Bridgeport Sound Tigers \nLessons at Arthur Murray Dance Studio \nGuest Passes to Museum Including:\n– New Britain Museum of American Art\n– American Clock & Watch Museum\n– Everwonder Children’s Museum\n– Mattatuck Museum\n– Bruce Museum\n– Discovery Museum \nFour House of Fishing for 4 on Candlewood Lake \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/sunset-soiree/
LOCATION:Tarrywile Park\, 70 Southern Boulevard\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20190919T142837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T144937Z
UID:2784-1569060000-1569070800@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20190604T010527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T011237Z
UID:2501-1560591000-1560601800@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
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:20190601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20190528T203406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T203406Z
UID:2496-1559383200-1559394000@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:CT Trails Day Hike!
DESCRIPTION:A Naturalist-Guided Tour Through the Great Hollow and Michael Ciaiola Nature Preserves\nJoin Great Hollow Naturalist\, John Foley\, and Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust Director BillMcCann to “Hike the Hollow” Trails Day event for a guided tour through the Great Hollow NaturePreserve and neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. Learn about the history of the “Hollow”and why it has become one of the most ecologically significant areas of both Fairfield County\, CT andPutnam County\, NY. \nHike Details\nWe will enjoy a scenic vista overlooking northern New Fairfield\, trek over a rocky ridgeline\, make our way down into a hemlock ravine\, break for a snack at the Tuckers Run waterfall\, and finally return back to the Merritt House at Great Hollow. The hike can be challenging in some areas and features both steep uphill and downhill terrain\, so\nwear sturdy footwear. Bring a light snack/lunch and most importantly\, water. \nWe will meet at Great Hollow at 225 Route 37 in New Fairfield at 10 AM and carpool over to the Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area trailhead off of Old Stage Coach Rd. The hike should take between 2 to 3 hours. \nMeeting Time and Place:\n10 am at Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, intersection of Rts. 68 and 37
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/ct-trails-day-hike/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20190422T153658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T153742Z
UID:2486-1557588600-1557603000@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Meet Up and Enjoy a Fun Family Cookout at Komlo Preserve!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-fun cookout and learn about what is going on in your own back yard! \nIn 2018 a tornado tore through our area? Was it a fluke; could we expect more? Come hear Dr. Mich Wagener talk about Climate Change: The Impact on Our Local Environment. Learn about your local land trust and ways that you can get outside and have fun. Then enjoy a cook-out and spend some time on our Komlo Preserve. Kids and dogs of all ages welcome! Everyone will leave with a special gift to benefit the environment. \nAbout Our Speaker \nDr. Mich Wagener is a professor of Invertebrate Zoology and Soil Ecology at Western Connecticut State University where he teaches climate ecology\, entomology and related courses. He has written and spoken extensively on the history of climate change and its impact on the environment. \nHe holds a Ph.D. in Soil Ecology from University of Alaska Fairbanks\, a M.S. Stream Ecology from University of Alaska Fairbanks\, and a B.S. cum laude in Fisheries and Wildlife from University of Missouri\, Columbia. \nPlease RSVP to info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org so we can be sure to have enough food and beverages on hand! \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS: Enter 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield for GPS and take that driveway straight back (it forks to the left) on to the dirt road to arrive at Dunham Pond. Signage will direct you where to park.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/meet-eat-at-beautiful-komlo-preserve/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20190201T164453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T232210Z
UID:2378-1552068000-1552075200@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Wine\, Whiskey and Song!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of\nconservation and conversation to benefit\nCandlewood Valley Regional Land Trust\nFriday\, March 8th\n6 to 8 pm at\nTarrywile Mansion\n70 Southern Boulevard\, Danbury\, CT\n\nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets!\n \nSip on fine wine & whiskey paired with fabulous hors d’oeuvres while bidding on fantastic auction items! \n \nJust some of the items you can bid on… \nSeason tickets to Westport Country Playhouse \nPasses to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport\, RI \nTickets to The Glimmerglass Festival \nPrivate dance lessons at Arthur Murray Studio \nWine tasting tickets at Gouveia Vineyards \nA signed copy of the book “The Horse I Belong To” \nPasses to Mystic Seaport \nPasses to a Newport mansion \n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/wine-whiskey-and-song/
LOCATION:Tarrywile Mansion\, 70 Southern Boulevard\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:ddeschenes@danosky.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172100
CREATED:20181017T023943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T060641Z
UID:2046-1543600800-1543608000@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Put a Cork In It!
DESCRIPTION:A wine and hors d’oeuvres pairing to benefit\nCandlewood Valley Regional Land Trust\nFriday\, November 30th\n6 to 8 pm at\nMax Wine & Spirits\n40A\, Mill Plain Rd\, Danbury\, CT\n\n\nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets and sponsorship opportunities!\nThis is going to be fun! What other Happy Hour (or two…) can you go to and have a blast with some early holiday cheer\, support your local land trust\, AND get some holiday shopping done? \nSip ‘n Shop at our SILENT AUCTION! \nFollowing are just some of the exciting items that you can add to your holiday gift giving: \nFilm Fan Package\n2 tickets & a food voucher to the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema\n2-person yearlong membership to the Jacob Burns Film Center\n \nTheater Fan Package\n2 tickets to any mainstage performance at the Glimmerglass Festival\n– 2 season tickets to the Westport Playhouse\n \nFine Arts Package\n2 passes to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art\n2 tickets to the Westchester Philharmonic\n \nRefined Palate Package\n4-person wine-tasting at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery\n4 wine-tasting tickets to Gouveia Vineyards\n4-person flight at the Thomas Hooker Brewery\n2 bottles of fine wine from Max Wine & Spirits\n \nFamily Fun Package\nFamily 4-pack of tickets to Ives Concert Park\n2 Family 4-packs of tickets to a Hudson Valley Renegades baseball game\n4 tickets to the Museum of Natural History\n \nPLUS!\nA 2018 26” Cannondale Foray 2 Mountain Bike\nPasses to the Int’l Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport\, RI\n5 private dance lessons at the Arthur Murray Studio\n2 eight-hour ski-lift vouchers at the Mount Southington Ski Area\n2 “Learn to Climb” packages and a month of unlimited climbing time from The Cliffs at Valhalla
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/put-a-cork-in-it/
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