BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Land Trust of West Haven Connecticut - ECPv6.15.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Land Trust of West Haven Connecticut
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: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:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20250428T135649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T135859Z
UID:4328-1746867600-1746874800@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteers from the Land Trust of West Haven\, Inc. to help with a beach clean-up. All are welcome\, including children if accompanied by an adult. Come to the Park/Rec Activities Building in Old Grove Park on the Bike/Walk path between Oak Street and Alschuler Plaza any time between 9-11 AM.\n\n\n\nThere is parking in either Oak Street or Alschuler Plaza lots\, and paid parking along Palace Street. \nGloves and trash bags will be provided. In the event of inclement weather\, the event will be canceled and not rescheduled.
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/beach-clean-up-2/
LOCATION:CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T130237
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20251001T125742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T130237Z
UID:4389-1760639400-1773579757@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Land Trust of West Haven
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for members to come together\, hear updates on the progress of our projects\, and help shape the future of the Land Trust. We will review accomplishments from the past year\, share plans for the year ahead\, and welcome input from members. \n\n\nWe are excited to have Juliana Barrett speak on “The Connecticut Coast – What makes our beaches unique?” at the start of our meeting. She is an ecologist and educator with the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program at UConn. Ms. Barrett’s presentation will explore the Connecticut coast\, focusing on its geology\, ecology\, plants\, and animals. Connecticut’s beaches are different from those directly along the Atlantic Ocean. How does this shape what we see\, and how are our shorelines changing over time? Copies of Connecticut’s Sandy Shores: An Introduction to the Geology\, Plants and Animals\, a 130-page field guide\, will be available for purchase. \n\n\nIn addition\, the Annual Meeting is when elections for the Board of Directors are held. Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to support land conservation and stewardship in West Haven. If you are interested in being considered for election\, please contact Marilyn Wilkes at 203-415-4712 by October 1. \n\n\nWe encourage all members to attend—your voice and participation make a difference. Following the business portion of the meeting\, there will be time for informal conversation and refreshments.
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-land-trust-of-west-haven/
LOCATION:West Haven City Hall
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20260429T214236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T214805Z
UID:4609-1778317200-1778324400@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Beach Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteers from the Land Trust of West Haven to help with a beach clean-up. All are welcome\, including children if accompanied by an adult. Come to the Park/Rec Activities Building in Old Grove Park on the Boardwalk between Oak Street and Alschuler Plaza any time between 9 AM and 11 AM. \nPlease register here: https://yaledayofservice.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/859cd3e9-c0db-4cd4-a4ff-c41716af59c8 \nThere is paid parking in either the Oak Street or Alschuler Plaza lots. Residents park for free. \nGloves and trash bags will be provided. In the event of inclement weather\, the event will be canceled and not rescheduled.
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/beach-clean-up-3/
LOCATION:Old Grove Park Facilities Building\, West Haven\, 06516\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20260602T223050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T223942Z
UID:4619-1781200800-1781204400@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:City of West Haven and Land Trust  Announce Grand Opening of Eco Park
DESCRIPTION:The City of West Haven and the Land Trust of West Haven are proud to announce the grand opening of Eco Park\, a new coastal environmental space designed to restore native habitat and provide environmental education opportunities for the community. \nThe public is invited to attend a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday\, June 11\, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM\, along the West Haven shoreline. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony\, remarks from the city and the Land Trust\, refreshments\, music\, and family-friendly activities.
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/city-of-west-haven-and-land-trust-announce-grand-opening-of-eco-park-new-shoreline-space-blends-environmental-restoration-education-and-community/
LOCATION:Eco Park\, 1 Palace Street\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20260602T223551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T133909Z
UID:4623-1781803800-1781809200@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Book Event: Saving Our Shore
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 18\n5:30 PM\nFirst Congregational Church on the Green \nWe are pleased to invite you to a special meeting of the Land Trust to introduce a remarkable new book by Land Trust founder Steve Hildrich. \nSteve’s book\, Saving Our Shore – West Haven’s 40-Year Struggle to Keep the Savin Rock Shore Public: A Documentary History\, is a 450-plus-page collection of more than 230 historical documents\, including newspaper articles\, letters\, court decisions\, and other materials chronicling the effort to preserve public access to West Haven’s shoreline. \nThe book includes a 13-page historical summary that was previously published in Dan Shine’s History Corner in the West Haven Voice\, as well as material documenting the early history of the Land Trust of West Haven\, which Steve founded in 1991. \nA limited number of printed copies are being produced and distributed to local organizations\, including the Land Trust\, the City of West Haven\, the West Haven Historical Society\, and the West Haven Public Library. Digital versions will also be made available through the Land Trust\, the First Congregational Church\, and the Historical Society\, with plans to make the book available through Amazon.
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/book-event-saving-our-shore/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church on the Green\, 1 Church Street\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20260720T150833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T150833Z
UID:4726-1785060000-1785063600@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change in Our Backyard: Building a More Resilient Connecticut Coast
DESCRIPTION:with DeAva Lambert\, CT Co-Chair\, LIS Partnership Thriving\, Habitats & Abundant Wildlife Work Group\, Connecticut DEEP \nClimate change is no longer a distant concern-it’s already reshaping Connecticut’s shoreline. Rising seas\, stronger storms\, coastal flooding\, and habitat loss are affecting our communities\, wildlife\, and quality of life. \nJoin DeAva Lambert of Connecticut DEEP as she explores how climate change is impacting our coast and the innovative strategies being used to build resilience. \nLearn how healthy coastal habitats protect people and wildlife\, discover ongoing restoration efforts across Long Island Sound\, and find out how each of us can help create a stronger\, more resilient future for Connecticut’s shoreline. \nCoastal Conversations is a free community speaker series that brings leading experts to Eco Park to explore the science\, beauty\, and future of Connecticut’s coastline.
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/climate-change-in-our-backyard-building-a-more-resilient-connecticut-coast/
LOCATION:Eco Park\, 1 Palace Street\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20260720T151033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T125031Z
UID:4729-1786269600-1786273200@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Human Impact on Long Island Sound
DESCRIPTION:with Colin Puckett\, Save the Sound \nDiscover how everyday activities affect the health of Long Island Sound and the wildlife that depends on it. \nThrough an engaging demonstration using Save the Sound’s interactive Enviroscape watershed model\, you’ll see how stormwater runoff and pollution travel from our neighborhoods to our waterways – and learn practical green infrastructure solutions that help protect water quality. \nWe’ll also explore how climate change is intensifying these challenges through heavier rainfall and how restoring natural landscapes can create cleaner water\, healthier habitats\, and more resilient coastlines. \nCoastal Conversations is a free community speaker series that brings leading experts to Eco Park to explore the science\, beauty\, and future of Connecticut’s coastline.
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/human-impact-on-long-island-sound/
LOCATION:Eco Park\, 1 Palace Street\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20260720T151146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T125118Z
UID:4731-1787479200-1787482800@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Shoreline Restoration and Climate Adaptation in Long Island Sound
DESCRIPTION:with Deb Abibou\, Connecticut Sea Grant \nDiscover how shoreline restoration and climate adaptation can help protect Long Island Sound and the communities that depend on it. \nDeb Abibou will explore practical\, nature-based approaches to creating healthier coastal habitats\, reducing the impacts of flooding and erosion\, and building a more resilient shoreline for the future. \nCoastal Conversations is a free community speaker series that brings leading experts to Eco Park to explore the science\, beauty\, and future of Connecticut’s coastline.
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/shoreline-restoration-and-climate-adaptation-in-long-island-sound/
LOCATION:Eco Park\, 1 Palace Street\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20260720T151243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T132834Z
UID:4733-1788688800-1788692400@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Party at Eco Park
DESCRIPTION:with Juliana Barrett and Maggie Cozens\, Connecticut Sea Grant \nJoin Our Pollinator Party! \nKids and adults can learn about pollen and pollinators\, look at flowers and their pollen under a hand lens\, and learn why native plants are important for insects like monarch butterflies. \nKids can create a paper butterfly craft to take home with them! \nCoastal Conversations is a free community speaker series that brings leading experts to Eco Park to explore the science\, beauty\, and future of Connecticut’s coastline. \nThis event is made possible through funding from the Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association (COEEA).
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/pollinator-party-at-eco-park/
LOCATION:Eco Park\, 1 Palace Street\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20260910T133549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T133853Z
UID:4746-1789812000-1789821000@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Nature: Bird & Bike with the Land Trust of West Haven
DESCRIPTION:Join Connecticut Land Conservation Council\, Land Trust of West Haven\, and Black and Brown Soul Cycle for a Bird and Bike event at West Haven beach. \nMeet at Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary on Beach St\, West Haven\, CT 06516. \nRoute: Bike along the West Haven beach boardwalk/bike path to the new Eco Park (a shoreline restoration and outdoor education space)\, park our bikes\, and walk along the beach\, then return to Sandy Point (1.5 miles out\, 0.5 miles back) \nHighlights: \n\nEnjoy a bike ride and a bird walk with people of color\nMeet birders of color who will introduce you to the diverse shorebirds that call our coastline home\nDiscover the vital role native plants play in the ecosystem of West Haven beach\nLearn about the Land Trust of West Haven’s ongoing work to protect and steward West Haven beach for the lasting benefit of the public\n\nWhat to Bring: Your own bike\, helmet\, and bike lock \nWhat’s Provided: Binoculars\, snacks\, and water for all attendees \nBike Ride Info: \n\nGroup ride at a slow pace with breaks as needed\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult\n\nAges 12+ may ride their own bike\n\n\n\n\nUnder 12 must ride in a trailer/seat attached to an adult’s bike\n\nOther Details: \n\nParking: Start and end at Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary. If skipping the bike ride\, meet at Eco Park (Old Grove Park parking lot)\nRestrooms: Available near Eco Park\n\nQuestions? \nContact Vanessa Daye\, Community Conservation Coordinator\, at Vanessa@CTConservation.org \nRegistration is required. Please register here.
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/pathways-to-nature-bird-bike-with-the-land-trust-of-west-haven/
LOCATION:Sandy Point Beach\, West Haven\, CT\, Beach Street\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20260720T151333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T132752Z
UID:4735-1789898400-1789902000@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Beach Nesting Birds: History\, Monitoring\, Management & Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:with Will Perret\, Senior Coordinator\, Coastal Stewardship\, Audubon Connecticut \nDiscover the remarkable birds that make our beaches their home. \nLearn about the history of beach-nesting species along West Haven’s shoreline\, how their populations are monitored\, and the management and enforcement efforts that help protect them. \nExplore the challenges these vulnerable birds face — and how we can all help them successfully nest and raise their young along our shared coast. \nCoastal Conversations is a free community speaker series that brings leading experts to Eco Park to explore the science\, beauty\, and future of Connecticut’s coastline. \nThis event is made possible through funding from the Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association (COEEA).
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/beach-nesting-birds-history-monitoring-management-enforcement/
LOCATION:Eco Park\, 1 Palace Street\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco Park
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192525
CREATED:20260720T151417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T151635Z
UID:4737-1791108000-1791111600@landtrustwesthavenct.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants and Building Your Home Garden
DESCRIPTION:with Laura Schwanof\, Landscape Architect & Ecological Practice Leader
URL:https://landtrustwesthavenct.org/event/native-plants-and-building-your-home-garden/
LOCATION:Eco Park\, 1 Palace Street\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eco Park
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR