Earth Day Talks Featured at the Lyme Public Hall

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Date: Sun April 21, 2024
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Place: Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Rd. (Rte 156) Lyme
Contact Email: info@lymepublichall.org
Presenter: Lyme Public Hall
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The Lyme Public Hall is hosting a series of talks featuring local experts to help you care for and appreciate our unique local natural environment in honor of Earth Day 2024. The public is invited to attend any or all of these talks which are free of charge.

10:00-11:00 am — A Biologist’s Perspective on What Makes Lyme Special, with Jim Arrigoni (Environmental Director, Lyme Land Conservation Trust) 

11:00 am-12:00 pm — Why Backyard Habitat Matters, with Judy Preston (Environmental Professional) 

12:00-1:00 pm — Lunch Break: Bring your own Brown Bag (drinks & cookies provided by Lyme Public Hall)

1:00-2:00 pm — Beyond Organic Pest Management with Emma Sutphen (Farmer, Adesa Farm, North Stonington) 

 2:00-3:00 pm — Mother Earth Friendly Gardening with Craig Floyd (Retired Farm Manager, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Craig Floyd Giving Garden at Coogan Farm) 

3:00-4:00 pm — Beekeeping Basics with Tom Kalal (Cranberry Meadow Farm, East Lyme) 

For more information about Talks and Presenters

Space is limited and reservations are recommended. Please email info@lymepublichall.org to reserve your place.

This event is co-sponsored by the Lyme Public Hall,  Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, the Lyme Land Conservation Trust, the Lyme Garden Club and the Lyme Pollinator Pathway. 


The Lyme Public Hall is hosting a series of talks featuring local experts to help you care for and appreciate our unique local natural environment in honor of Earth Day 2024. The public is invited to attend any or all of these talks which are free of charge.

10:00-11:00 am — A Biologist’s Perspective on What Makes Lyme Special, with Jim Arrigoni (Environmental Director, Lyme Land Conservation Trust) 

11:00 am-12:00 pm — Why Backyard Habitat Matters, with Judy Preston (Environmental Professional) 

12:00-1:00 pm — Lunch Break: Bring your own Brown Bag (drinks & cookies provided by Lyme Public Hall)

1:00-2:00 pm — Beyond Organic Pest Management with Emma Sutphen (Farmer, Adesa Farm, North Stonington) 

 2:00-3:00 pm — Mother Earth Friendly Gardening with Craig Floyd (Retired Farm Manager, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Craig Floyd Giving Garden at Coogan Farm) 

3:00-4:00 pm — Beekeeping Basics with Tom Kalal (Cranberry Meadow Farm, East Lyme) 

For more information about Talks and Presenters

Space is limited and reservations are recommended. Please email info@lymepublichall.org to reserve your place.

This event is co-sponsored by the Lyme Public Hall,  Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, the Lyme Land Conservation Trust, the Lyme Garden Club and the Lyme Pollinator Pathway.