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SUMMARY:Trail Crew 2023 - Every Sunday\, April 16 through November 26
DESCRIPTION:The Trail Crew always welcomes new members! Join us for a morning of volunteering to help keep the trails in tip-top shape. \nVolunteers meet in the parking lot at 9:30 on Sunday mornings\, April through November. The work sessions usually last for about two hours (weather permitting)\, and there are a variety of tasks suited for all abilities. Trail Crew projects typically involve clearing fallen trees\, removing litter\, repainting trail markers\, constructing trail infrastructure to prevent erosion and increase accessibility\, and otherwise improving or relocating trails. \nSGPA will supply any tools or equipment needed. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes\, dress appropriately for the weather\, and bring work gloves and water. \nFor additional information\, please contact the Trail Crew leader at trailcrew@sgpa.org.
URL:https://sgpa.org/program/trail-crew-2023/
LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park – Main Parking\, 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 06518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trail Crew
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ORGANIZER;CN="SGPA Trail Crew":MAILTO:trailcrew@sgpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231008T130000
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SUMMARY:Fall History Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sleeping Giant Park Association for a guided hike exploring the history of Sleeping Giant State Park. This hike will be led by Julie Hulten and Trina Learned\, who have each done extensive research into the history of the park and the Association. Both will talk about the construction of the tower and the quarrying that gave rise to the movement to save the Giant a century ago. \nParticipants other than leader and helpers will be limited to 30 hikers. Advanced registration is required and each hiker should register separately. There will be a wait list so please cancel if you find that you cannot attend. \nREGISTER HERE >>\nThis will be a moderate hike – 2 hours or so with stops for discussion. All hikers should bring water and have proper clothing and footwear for conditions. Children must be 8 or older. Sorry\, no pets. \nThe hike will begin at 1:00 PM at the map board at the front of the park. Please arrive 15 minutes early. If cancelled due to weather\, you will be contacted by email that morning. \nFor additional information about this or other hikes\, please contact SGPA’s hiking programs manager at hiking@sgpa.org.
URL:https://sgpa.org/program/fall-history-2023/
LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park – Main Parking\, 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 06518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="SGPA Hiking Programs":MAILTO:hiking@sgpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T093000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal Workday
DESCRIPTION:SGPA’s Environmental Stewardship Committee helps to steward the park by removing invasive\, non-native species (learn more\, HERE). You can lend a hand to this important effort by joining as a volunteer. Projects will vary by week\, but generally include pulling\, cutting\, and otherwise removing invasive plants from around the park. \nIf you’d like to join\, please meet at the main entrance of the park near the Ranger Shed by 9:30am. From there\, we will move to specific work areas around the park\, and conclude work at approximately 11:30am. \nSGPA will supply any tools or equipment needed\, and will provide training and oversight. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes\, dress appropriately for the weather\, and bring work gloves and water.
URL:https://sgpa.org/program/invasive-removal-2023-10/
LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park – Main Parking\, 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 06518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship
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ORGANIZER;CN="SGPA Environmental Stewardship Committee":MAILTO:naturalist@sgpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231022T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231022T150000
DTSTAMP:20231002T002107Z
CREATED:20221211T012200Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Hike
DESCRIPTION:The Sleeping Giant Park Association invites you to join us to explore the fall foliage of Sleeping Giant Park. The hike will be led by Chris Fagan who is an expert on the trees and flowers of this area. \nParticipants other than leader and helpers will be limited to 25 hikers. This will be an easy to moderate hike\, 2 hours or so with stops for discussion. \nPlease register each hiker separately. There will be a wait list so please cancel if you find that you cannot attend. If cancelled due to weather\, you will be contacted by email that morning. \nREGISTER HERE >>\nAll hikers should bring water and have proper clothing and footwear for conditions. Children must be 8 or older. Sorry\, no pets. \nThe hike will begin at 1:00 PM at the map board at the front of the park. Please arrive 15 minutes early. \nFor additional information about this or other hikes\, please contact SGPA’s hiking programs manager at hiking@sgpa.org.
URL:https://sgpa.org/program/fall-foliage-2023/
LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park – Main Parking\, 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 06518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="SGPA Hiking Programs":MAILTO:hiking@sgpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231029T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231029T150000
DTSTAMP:20231002T002244Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Introductory Hike
DESCRIPTION:The Sleeping Giant Park Association invites you to join us to learn about hiking on the Giant. We will discuss the 30+ miles of trails\, how to read trail markers\, access to the trails and general information for beginner hikers. \nParticipants other than leader and helpers will be limited to 20 hikers. This will be an easy to moderate hike\, 2 hours or so with stops for discussion. \nREGISTER HERE >>\nPlease register each hiker separately. There will be a wait list so please cancel if you find that you cannot attend. If cancelled due to weather\, you will be contacted by email that morning. \nAll hikers should bring water and have proper clothing and footwear for conditions. Children must be 8 or older. Sorry\, no pets. \nThe hike will begin at 1:00 PM at the map board at the front of the park. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
URL:https://sgpa.org/program/fall-intro-hike-2023/
LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park – Main Parking\, 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 06518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="SGPA Hiking Programs":MAILTO:hiking@sgpa.org
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