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  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • Mission
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Annual Reports
    • Partnerships
    • Employment Opportunities
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Land Conservation
    • Education
    • Stewardship
    • Nationally Accredited Land Trust
    • John Pritchard Conservation Center
    • Astronomy and Dark Skies
  • PRESERVES
    • Preserves
    • Recreational Guidelines
    • Trail Condition Form
    • Hunting
  • SUPPORT US
    • Become a Member
    • Donate
    • Planned Giving
    • Volunteer
      • Volunteer of the year
  • EVENTS
    • Upcoming Events
    • Tuesday Treks
    • Take-a-Walk Wednesday
    • Astronomy Events
    • November Nights
    • Wild Lyme Project
    • Quest for the Quote
    • The 52 Trail Challenge
    • Tour de Lyme
    • Past Events
  • EXPLORE
    • Virtual Exploration of our Preserves
    • Lyme Pollinator Pathway
    • Educational Videos
    • Preserve Highlights
    • Trail Cams
    • Photos
    • Helpful Resources
Read more about the article Fritz Gahagan receives inaugural Anthony Irving Award

Fritz Gahagan receives inaugural Anthony Irving Award

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  • Post published:July 8, 2026
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The Anthony Irving Award was created to recognize Tony Irving's commitment to conservation in Lyme for over 40 years. The award honors a person who has devoted a lifetime to…

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Read more about the article Sam Frankel is the 2026 Volunteer of the Year

Sam Frankel is the 2026 Volunteer of the Year

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  • Post published:July 8, 2026
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There is a lot work that goes into the business of being a Land Trust, and Sam knows this all too well. As we navigated the accreditation renewal process during…

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Winter 2026 Photos of Distinction

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  • Post published:April 22, 2026
  • Post category:In the news

The Lyme Land Trust is pleased to announce the Photos of Distinction for the Winter 2026 session of Imagining Lyme.  Please take the time to view all the beautiful photographs…

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Spring Bow & Shotgun Hunting Season for Turkey Runs Apr. 29 – May 30, 2026 in Lyme Preserves

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  • Post published:April 22, 2026
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Spring bow and shotgun hunting season for turkey begins Apr. 29 and runs through May 30, 2026 with hunting permitted Monday through Friday, from a half-hour before sunrise until noon,…

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President Tony Irving Awarded Katchen Coley Award for Excellence in Conservation

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  • Post published:March 27, 2026
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Congratulations to Tony Irving, President of the Lyme Land Trust, who was awarded the Katchen Coley Award for Excellence in Conservation by the Connecticut Land Conservation Council at their annual conference held…

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Fall 2025 Photos of Distinction

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  • Post published:January 19, 2026
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The Lyme Land Trust is pleased to announce the Photos of Distinction for the Fall 2025 session of Imagining Lyme.There were many wonderful photos submitted to the gallery this season.…

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Read more about the article Henry Graulty is 2025 Volunteer of the Year
Henry Graulty is 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Henry Graulty is 2025 Volunteer of the Year

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  • Post published:December 2, 2025
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"Ya gotta keep the trails open!" That's the mantra of our 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Henry Graulty. He's a fixture in the Lyme ecosystem, working with the Lyme Land Trust,…

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Closures of Lyme Preserves for Deer Firearm Hunting Nov 19 though Dec 23, 2025

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  • Post published:November 12, 2025
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Firearm hunting season for deer is Wed, Nov. 19 through Tues, Dec. 23, 2025. The following Lyme preserves, owned by the Lyme Land Trust or the Town of Lyme, will…

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Summer 2025 Photos of Distinction

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  • Post published:November 10, 2025
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The Lyme Land Trust is pleased to announce the Photos of Distinction for the Summer 2025 session of Imagining Lyme. All of the photos chosen this season just happen to…

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Fall Bow Hunting Season – Sep. 15 thru Nov. 18 in Lyme Preserves

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  • Post published:September 12, 2025
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Fall bow hunting season for deer and turkey begins Sep. 15 and runs through Nov. 18, 2025 with hunting permitted Monday through Friday in the following preserves: • Beebe Preserve…

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All rights reserved. A special thank you to the photographers that generously shared their work.

Ryan Quinn grew up in Lyme and graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High school. After moving away for college and a career in education, he returned to the area in 2015 with his wife Baylee Drown to start a vegetable farm. In 2019 they were able to become Lyme landowners by purchasing what is now known as Long Table Farm. Prior to being a full time farmer Quinn has worked as a sailor, handyman, science teacher and outdoor educator.

“Moving back to Lyme gave me new appreciation for how the blend of community, open space, and ecology that thrive here have influenced my life. Lyme Land Trust’s mission to preserve and promote these features for the public good is near and dear to my heart. The Lyme Land Trust is one of the institutions that makes Lyme a special place to live.”

Ryan Quinn

Jim’s primary responsibility is to oversee stewardship of the 3130 acres spread across 112 parcels that are owned or managed by LLT. He comes to us with a variety of experiences spanning ecological research and restoration, natural resource and sanctuary management, and environmental education. Improving the outlook for native biodiversity has always motivated Jim, whether by working with people, land, or preferably both at the same time. Most recently he served as conservation biologist at The Connecticut Audubon Society. He holds a BS degree in wildlife and fisheries biology from the University of Vermont and a MS degree in conservation biology from the State University of New York in Syracuse. Jim lives in Middletown.

“It is a giant honor to have this opportunity to help build on the substantial success of the Trust in a part of the world as special as Lyme.”

Jim Arrigoni

Jim Arrigoni

Kristina grew up in Old Lyme and has made Lyme her home since 2004. She held numerous jobs in the corporate world and most recently was the Administrative Director of Musical Masterworks, a nonprofit chamber music series in Old Lyme. As the Executive Director, she is responsible for leading the LLCT as it relates to the strategic direction and overall management of the organization. She identifies and implements short-and long-term strategic goals and is accountable to the Board of Directors for achieving those goals.

“The Land Trust protects land for perpetuity, provides outdoor recreation, and educates the surrounding community of the importance of conservation and environmental sustainability. We strive to be an example for other land trusts to follow.”

Kristina White