BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sleeping Giant Park Association - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sleeping Giant Park Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sgpa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sleeping Giant Park Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240407T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241201T213000 DTSTAMP:20241029T000616Z CREATED:20221211T013258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T000616Z UID:786-1712482200-1733088600@sgpa.org SUMMARY:Trail Crew 2024 - Every Sunday\, April through November DESCRIPTION:The Trail Crew always welcomes new members! \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-2024/ LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park – Main Parking\, 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 06518\, United States CATEGORIES:Trail Crew ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TrailCrew.png ORGANIZER;CN="SGPA Trail Crew":MAILTO:trailcrew@sgpa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T200000 DTSTAMP:20240922T141841Z CREATED:20240922T141841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T141841Z UID:1482-1728057600-1728072000@sgpa.org SUMMARY:Sleeping Giant Pale Ale Release Party 🍺 DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Sleeping Giant State Park’s centennial\, SGPA teamed up with our friends at Counter Weight Brewing Company to brew something special—Sleeping Giant Pale Ale! This limited-release beer promises to be a smooth\, easy-drinking brew—perfect for raising a glass in honor of the Giant’s first 100 years. \nWe invite all of our supporters to join us at Counter Weight on October 4\, when the first pour of Sleeping Giant Pale Ale will be available. \nSGPA will have a table set up with details about the park\, the upcoming Centennial Celebration\, and all the ways you can support our mission of protecting and caring for the Giant. Limited-edition centennial merchandise will also be available for purchase. Proceeds from the sale of beer and merchandise will go directly to support SGPA’s ongoing conservation and stewardship efforts at the park. URL:https://sgpa.org/program/centennial-beer-release/ LOCATION:Counter Weight Brewing Company\, 7 Diana Ct\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CWBC_SGSP_Can_Label.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Giant Park Association":MAILTO:admin@sgpa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T130000 DTSTAMP:20240924T172622Z CREATED:20231214T150803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T172622Z UID:1286-1728126000-1728133200@sgpa.org SUMMARY:Biodiversity Hike DESCRIPTION:The Sleeping Giant Park Association invites you to join us to learn about the biodiversity of Sleeping Giant Park\, why biodiversity is important and how we can help to preserve it. The hike will be led by JP Barsky and Gail Cameron\, the previous and current SGPA Naturalists. \nThis will be an easy to 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. \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 >>\nFor additional information about this or other hikes\, please contact SGPA’s hiking programs manager at hiking@sgpa.org. URL:https://sgpa.org/program/biodiversity-2024/ LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park – East Parking\, 400 Chestnut Lane\, Hamden\, CT\, 06518 CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Biodiversity.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Giant Park Association":MAILTO:admin@sgpa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000 DTSTAMP:20241009T231000Z CREATED:20240423T165608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T231000Z UID:1409-1728727200-1728748800@sgpa.org SUMMARY:Centennial Celebration DESCRIPTION: Celebrate 100 Years of Sleeping Giant State Park! \nJoin us on Saturday\, October 12\, 2024\, for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration marking the centennial of Sleeping Giant State Park—exactly 100 years to the day since this beloved landmark first opened its gates to the public! \nThe Sleeping Giant Park Association (SGPA)\, in cooperation with the State of Connecticut\, is thrilled to host this community-wide event\, honoring the rich history and vibrant future of the park. SGPA was founded in 1924 with a singular mission: to acquire land and create Sleeping Giant State Park. Over the past century\, we've remained dedicated to this cause\, continually seeking opportunities to expand and preserve this natural treasure for generations to come. \nThis celebration is not just a reflection on the past 100 years but also a look forward to the future of Sleeping Giant State Park. It’s a day to connect with nature\, enjoy time with family and friends\, and be a part of the legacy of conservation that SGPA has championed for the past century.\n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 - 11:00amRemarks and Honors\nHear from elected and appointed officials as they reflect on the park’s past\, present\, and future. Confirmed speakers include: \n\nLuis Arata\, President\, Sleeping Giant Park Association\nBrenda Greer\, Vice Chairwoman\, Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation\nMichelle Piper-Mitchell\, Chairwoman\, Golden Hill Paugussett Tribal Nation\nMike Lambert\, Bureau Chief\, Outdoor Recreation\, CT DEEP\nJeremy Hall\, Assistant Division Director of Operations\, CT State Parks\nJosh Elliott\, State Representative\, CT's 88th District\nLauren Garrett\, Mayor\, Town of Hamden\n\n11:00am - 4:00pmConcurrent Activities and Programs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guided Hikes: What better way to celebrate the park's centennial than by hitting the trails. Three hikes of varying difficulties will be offered:\n\n\n\n\nAdvanced Hike: 4.0 miles\, ~3 hours–Departs at 11:30 from well near pavilion–Route: Blue up and over the Giant’s head\, to Red Circle. Return to picnic area on Orange. \n\n\nIntermediate Hike: 3.5 miles\, ~2.5 hours–Departs at 11:30am from well near pavilion–Route: Violet past the quarry\, to Red Triangle\, to the Tower. Return to picnic area on Red Triangle and Yellow \n\n\nIntroductory Hike: 1.5 miles\, ~1.5 hours–Departs at 12:30pm from map board near start of Tower Path–Route: Orange to Red Hexagon to Violet to Red Diamond. Return to picnic area on Red Diamond. \n\n\nHistory Hike: 1.2 miles\, ~1.5 hours–Departs at 12:30pm from well near pavilion–Route: Blue/White to the upper quarry\, then lower quarry. Return the same route. \n\n\n\n\nSleeping Giant History & Info: Stop by the Sleeping Giant Park Association table for information about the park\, its history\, and ways to get involved. \nTrading Post: Stock up with limited edition merchandise from Campus Customs\, commemorating the park's centennial. Proceeds will support SGPA's ongoing efforts to protect and care for the park\, so you can feel good and look good\, too! \nBeer Garden: Stop by the beer garden and enjoy a pint of Sleeping Giant Hazy Pale Ale\, brewed in collaboration with Counterweight Brewing Company in honor of the Centennial. \nFood Trucks: Grab a bite to eat from one of these local vendors: CT Chowder Co.'s Get Stuffed Food Truck\, Caseus's Crispy Melty Food Truck\, and Moon Rock Cookies. All food trucks will be located in the parking area the pavilion\, serving up tasty treats for hungry hikers and attendees. \nHamden Fire Department Demonstration (2pm): Head over to the quarry for a demonstration of high-angle rescue (rescue and rappel techniques for cliff-side emergencies) from the Hamden Fire Department. \nCommunity Partner Tables: Learn more about other local organizations that care about Sleeping Giant State Park. Partner organizations will be set up at the pavilion with information and activities\, perfect for visitors of all ages and interests. \nLive Music: Enjoy live performances from the QU a capella group "Legends" and QU professor rock band\, "Rhythm Doctors" \nAnd More: Additional plans are in the works to make this a memorable and special day. We'll continue to update this page as additional activities and programs are confirmed - stay tuned! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Parking Information: Parking will be available at Sleeping Giant State Park on a first-come-first-served basis\, and we've partnered with Quinnipiac University to secure additional parking at their North Lots\, free of charge. Signage and parking attendants will help you navigate upon your arrival. \nMark your calendars and join us for this historic event! Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the park or discovering it for the first time\, there’s something for everyone. URL:https://sgpa.org/program/centennial-celebration/ LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park – Main Parking\, 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 06518\, United States CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SGSP_Centannial.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sleeping Giant Park Association":MAILTO:admin@sgpa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T150000 DTSTAMP:20241008T172716Z CREATED:20241008T172716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T172716Z UID:1509-1728817200-1728831600@sgpa.org SUMMARY:Giant Brunch @ Mikro DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sgpa.org/program/giant-brunch-mikro/ LOCATION:Mikro Depot\, 0 Depot Ave\, Hamden\, CT\, 06518\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mikro_Giant_Brunch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241020T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T113000 DTSTAMP:20240317T200442Z CREATED:20240317T200442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T200442Z UID:1393-1729416600-1729423800@sgpa.org 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. \nThose looking for lighter work can assist by tending to the pollinator garden. This important oasis for pollinators needs to be weeded and watered throughout the growing season. \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. \nInclement weather cancels this workday. URL:https://sgpa.org/program/invasive-removal-2024-10-20/ LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park – Main Parking\, 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 06518\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Invasive-Removal.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="SGPA Environmental Stewardship Committee":MAILTO:naturalist@sgpa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241027T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T150000 DTSTAMP:20251006T124811Z CREATED:20231214T151834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T124811Z UID:1290-1730034000-1730041200@sgpa.org 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\, retired staff of the US Forest Service and an expert on the trees and flowers of this area. In addition to enjoying the beauty of autumn\, Chris will explain the science behind our trees’ miraculous transformation. \nAll hikers should bring water and have proper clothing and footwear for conditions. Children must be 8 or older. Sorry\, no pets. \nRegistration is required. Please 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 >>\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-2024/ LOCATION:Sleeping Giant State Park – Main Parking\, 200 Mt. Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, 06518\, United States CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FallFoliage-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="SGPA Hiking Programs":MAILTO:hiking@sgpa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T193000 DTSTAMP:20241009T001118Z CREATED:20241009T001014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T001118Z UID:1512-1730309400-1730316600@sgpa.org SUMMARY:The Founding of Sleeping Giant State Park DESCRIPTION:This event is presented by the New Haven Museum:\nThis year\, Sleeping Giant State Park turns 100 years old! Creating the park was not easy or quick. This is a dynamic story of early 20th century confliction priorities and hard-reached resolutions: destructive commercial interests\, the public’s passion for preservation\, and thorny legal battles. The cast includes neighboring businessmen\, Yale scholars\, captains of industry\, and the Park Association’s founding members whose love for the Giant ultimately prevailed. This talk by Trina Mace Learned will follow twenty-five years of fascinating twists and turns that culminated in the beautiful park we love today. \nTrina Mace Learned’s passion for Sleeping Giant State Park came out of a graduate photography course\, taken at Wesleyan University during the pandemic. Weekly assigned hikes led to the discovery of structures in the west end of the park; curiosity led to a master’s thesis inspired by the origin of those buildings and the adjacent abandoned quarry. When not snapping pictures of the Giant\, Trina is the Executive Director of Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven\, chairs the city’s Historic District Commission\, and sits on the boards of the New Haven Museum and the Sleeping Giant Park Association. \nAdvanced registration is strongly encouraged.\nClick Here to Register >> URL:https://sgpa.org/program/founding-of-sgsp/ LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Avenue\, Hamden\, CT\, 06510\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sgpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Founding_SGSP_Event_Graphic.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR