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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Cunningham":MAILTO:hikermiker@yahoo.com
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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:20260428T185108
CREATED:20210228T221313Z
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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:20260428T185108
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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20210228T220659Z
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:20260428T185108
CREATED:20210228T215712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T195018Z
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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:20210327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20210228T215556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T032928Z
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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:20260428T185108
CREATED:20200407T224959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T224959Z
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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:20200912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20200908T152101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T153054Z
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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:20260428T185108
CREATED:20200817T171847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T171847Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20200407T141255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T141816Z
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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:20190928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
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:20260428T185108
CREATED:20190919T142837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T144937Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
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:20260428T185108
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
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:20260428T185108
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:20260428T185108
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/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20180921T161957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T112031Z
UID:1958-1541239200-1541246400@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Titicus Mountain Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Avid hiker and CVRLT board member Mike Cunningham will be your guide at Titicus Mountain Preserve Hike in New Fairfield on Saturday\, November 3rd starting at 9:45 am. This is sure to be an adventure! “We will explore this little-known preserve that may or may not be well marked. We may get lost. No dogs. No whiners\,” said Mike. “If it rains\, bring rain gear. Monsoon or icy roads cancels. Bring water\, food\, and a sense of humor.”\n \nAre you up for the adventure?\nDETAILS:\nMeet at 9:45 sharp at cul de sac of Madeline Drive to start the hike promptly at 10 am. Use Madeline Drive\, New Fairfield\, CT 06812 for GPS or 41.446766\, -73.508543. Map is available at https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/properties/titicus-mountain-preserve/  Duration of the hike will be about two hours.\n \nQUESTIONS:\nContact Mike Cunningham at 203-748-7233 between 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. or e-mail him at hikermiker@yahoo.com. Any e-mails received after noon on 11/2 will not be answered. Pre-registration is not required.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/titicus-mountain-preserve-hike/
LOCATION:Titicus Mountain Preserve\, Madeline Drive\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Cunningham":MAILTO:hikermiker@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20180910T150050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181013T130138Z
UID:1676-1539424800-1539432000@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: Adopt-A-Dog Hike at Tarrywile Park
DESCRIPTION:**Unfortunately\, due to inclement weather\, this hike has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later (and dryer) date.** \nCome hike at Tarrywile Park with Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust and meet some adorable\, adoptable dogs from the Danbury Animal Welfare Society! \n\n\n\n\n \nHIKE DETAILS \n\n\n\n\nJoin CVRLT board member Cheryl Rykowski and DAWS head dog trainer Julia Klaucke on a light hike to get acquainted with your furry friends. Julie will provide tips on dog behavior and bringing a new dog into your home. Adoption applications will be available at the hike! \n \nDress for the weather and bring sunscreen\, bug spray and drinking water. We kindly ask that you don’t bring family dogs; we want our potential adoptees to be the stars of the show! \nWhat better way to spend a Saturday morning than at a healthy\, fun-filled hike that also happens to showcase future four-legged members of your family? \nRSVP’s to info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org are appreciated. \nMEETING TIME AND PLACE \n10 am at Tarrywile Park\, 70 Southern Blvd\, Danbury\, CT 06810\nMeet in the parking lot.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/adopt-a-dog-hike-at-tarrywile-park/
LOCATION:Tarrywile Park\, 70 Southern Boulevard\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20180428T234052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T140339Z
UID:1323-1537005600-1537012800@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Nature Hike at Deer Pond Farm
DESCRIPTION:A Guided Tour Through Connecticut Audubon Society’s Deer Pond Farm\n \nJoin Sharon Danosky and Deer Pond Farm director\, Cathy Hagadorn\, on a guided hike through pristine hardwood forest\, meadows\, and wetlands straddling the state border of Connecticut and New York.\n \n\nHIKE DETAILS\nDon’t miss this family-friendly hike where you may see some of the 100 species of birds have been reported on the property\, including forest birds such as Broad-winged Hawk and Scarlet Tanager\, marsh birds such as Virginia Rail\, and others such as American Woodcock\, Eastern Towhee\, and Chestnut-sided Warbler. Deer Pond Farm is also home to a variety of butterfly species\, bobcat\, beaver and even black bear.\n\n \nDress for the weather and bring sunscreen\, bug spray and drinking water.\n \nSpace is limited\, so please RSVP to info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org \n \n\nMEETING TIME AND PLACE: \n10 am at Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\n\n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/nature-hike/
LOCATION:Deer Pond Farm\, 57 Wakeman Hill Road\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20180428T233906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T140315Z
UID:1321-1529746200-1529755200@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Foraging Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Cheryl Rykowski and Karen Monger of The 3 Foragers for a guided forage at Bear Mountain Park in Danbury\, CT 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 through Bear Mountain’s easiest trails 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. \nMeeting Time and Place\n9:45 am in the parking lot of Bear Mountain to start the hike at 10 am. \nAddress\n17 Bear Mountain Road\, Danbury\, CT 06811 \nRSVP’s appreciated!\nContact Leslie Bello at 860-799-6330 \n  \n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/foraging-hike/
LOCATION:17 Bear Mountain Road\, Danbury\, CT 06811\, 17 Bear Mountain Road\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20180428T233754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T193438Z
UID:1319-1528549200-1528560000@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Storybook Family Hike (postponed)
DESCRIPTION:THIS HIKE HAS BEEN POSTONED do to downed trees caused by the recent storm. A new date will be announced soon! \nWith Storyteller Sara DeBeers. \nMore details to come!
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/storybook-family-hike/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20180428T233529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180524T201044Z
UID:1316-1527933600-1527948000@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:CT Trails Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:CVRLT Contact: Bill McCann\nHike Leader: Great Hollow Naturalist John Foley\nTotal Distance (miles): 3.5 \nMeeting Place: \nGreat Hollow Nature Preserve\n225 State Route 37 (intersection of Rts. 68 and 37) \nA naturalist-guided tour through the Great Hollow and 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 and Putnam County\, NY. \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 wear sturdy footwear. Bring a light snack/lunch and most importantly\, water. \nWe will carpool over to the Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area trailhead off of Old Stage Coach Rd. \nRSVP’s are appreciated! Please RSVP to Bill McCann at 860-799-7657. \nIn the event of rain\, the hike is canceled.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/trails-day/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20180501T214341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T001319Z
UID:1327-1525512600-1525521600@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Clean City Danbury Day
DESCRIPTION: Call for Spring Cleaning Volunteers!\nThis Saturday May 5\, 2018 is Clean City Danbury Day\nWe need your help to spruce up the following CVRLT protected properties in Danbury. With assistance from volunteers\, we can clean up each site in 2 to 3 hours! The City of Danbury DPW will haul away all the trash we collect.\n\nBIRCH ROAD\nMeet CVRLT board member Gary Mummert at 10:00 am at the access area between 27 Birch Road and 23 Birch Road. Parking in this area can be a challenge\, so arrive early.\n\nNABBY ROAD\nMeet CVRLT board member Rich Hlavenka at 10:00 am in the parking area behind Stew Leonard’s Liquors on Nabby Road.\n\nLONG RIDGE ROAD\nMeet CVRLT board member David Campbell at 9:30 am at the Long Ridge Library on Long Ridge Road. If you drive to this location\, please park along the small lane leading to the library on the far side of the stream.\n\nPlease come equipped to handle trash: gloves and sturdy boots (waterproof if possible). A few donated trash bags would be much appreciated!\n\nSo we have an idea of how many to expect at each area\, please let us know the location at which you will be volunteering by sending an email to info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org.\n\nThank you!
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/clean-city-danbury-day/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20180406T192359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T163716Z
UID:1293-1524918600-1524931200@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Canine Hike and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust will be holding its annual meeting on Saturday\, April 28th\, 12:30 pm at Komlo Preserve\, 140 Route 37 in New Fairfield. \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 your where to park. \nBen Garson of Dogology\nFollowing a very brief annual meeting will be a featured speaker\, Ben Garson of Dogology\, who will give a talk on “Hiking with Your Dog”. After Ben’s talk\, all two-footed and four-footed friends are invited to hike at Komlo Preserve. Light refreshments will be served. Bring your favorite collar!\nRSVP to info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org. \nKomlo Preserve is an idyllic setting with open meadows\, Komlo Preserve offers a wildlife sanctuary\, forested wetlands\, and a man-made pond situated in the center of town. \nThe pond\, which was made when gravel was mined for the building of Route 37\, is home to a wide array of wildlife. Beavers\, ducks and geese all rely on this habitat. There is also a sizable heronry right at the edge of the forest.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/annual-meeting-and-canine-hike/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180101T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20171206T203020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T203020Z
UID:1288-1514840400-1514844000@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Moonlit Gathering with CVRLT at Komlo Preserve
DESCRIPTION:On January 1\, 2018\, the full moon will rise at 9:25 pm.  Join with others on Komlo Preserve\, one of the properties belonging to The Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust\, for a short stroll and gathering to view the full moon and bring in the New Year. \nAdult and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be served.  This preserve is an idyllic setting with open meadows\, wildlife sanctuary\, forested wetlands\, a man made pond and it is situated right in the center of town. This donation came from Joseph Komlo as the Open Space for the Dunham Pond Condominiums. The pond\, which was made when gravel was mined for the building of Route 37\, is home to a wide array of wildlife. Beavers\, ducks and geese all rely on this habitat. There is also a sizable heronry right at the edge of the forest. This property is the southern end of the Shortwoods Brook Aquifer.  This gift certificate good for four people – a value of $80 donated by The Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust.
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/moonlit-gathering-with-cvrlt-at-komlo-preserve/
LOCATION:Komlo Preserve\, 130 Route 37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20171106T194103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171106T194103Z
UID:1281-1510480800-1510491600@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Ives Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 12\, 10 am \nRedding/Bethel/Danbury. Hike a part of the Ives Trail through several Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust properties. \nApproximately 5 mile hike including one mile  road walk to complete a loop. The terrain includes some steep hills. \nMeet at the outer parking lot for the West Redding Trail Station. This is just North of the RR tracks\, near the intersection of Sympaug Turnpike and Long Ridge Road in Redding.  Use 1 Long Ridge Rd\, Redding\, CT for GPS. The hike should be over by 1 pm\, but bring lunch just in case. No dogs. In case of rain\, bring raingear. \n  \nMike Cunningham\,  (203) 748-7233\, Hikermiker@yahoo.com
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/ives-trail-hike-2/
LOCATION:West Redding Trail Parking Lot\, 1 Long Ridge Rd\, Redding\, 06875\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20171011T205613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T185856Z
UID:1275-1509187500-1509195600@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Forager Hike through Pootatuck State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to gather and collect food from our native habitat. We offer this hike as a special gift to all of our land loving friends. \nMeet at the trail head of Pootatuck State Forest at  10:45am\, hike will promptly being at 11am \nWine\, cheese and N/A beverages will be offered after the hike \nPleas RSVP through email at info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org!\n 
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/forager-hike-through-pootatuck-state-forest/
LOCATION:Pootatuck State Forest\, 178 Short Woods Rd\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185108
CREATED:20171011T205124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T205124Z
UID:1273-1508664600-1508675400@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
SUMMARY:Ives Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike leader is Mike Cunningham and he will take you through the protected properties of our land trust. \nAs always\, dress for the weather\, drink water and wear light colored clothing to easily spot ticks. \nAny questions- info@candlewoodvalleyrlt.org
URL:https://candlewoodvalleyrlt.org/event/ives-trail-hike/
LOCATION:CT
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