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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Johnston Preserve – Wendy
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful walk\, about 3 miles with a moderate incline to the overlooks and back. We’ll check out the bluff meadow restoration work that was carried out in Winter 2025. Meet at the parking area on Rt. 82. \nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-johnston-preserve-wendy-2/
LOCATION:Johnston Preserve\, Meet at the parking area on Rt. 82.\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T090000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Beebe Preserve – Jim
DESCRIPTION:Gentle 1-mile walk through deciduous forest and several stone walls. We’ll pause at the overlook of the beaver pond to check on basking turtles and wading birds looking for a meal\, so bring binoculars if you wish. Meet at the parking lot on Old Grassy Hill Road. \nRegister: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-beebe-preserve-jim/
LOCATION:Beebe Preserve\, Old Grassy Hill Road\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T090000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Patrell Preserve – Quinn
DESCRIPTION:This will be a 1 to 1.5 mile hike along the Eightmile River. This preserve has a diversity of habitats including fields\, wetlands\, forests and riparian areas. The Patrell Preserve also has great examples of glacial geologic features including kettle ponds and eskers. We will meet at the parking area on Baker Lane in East Haddam. \nRegister: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-patrell-preserve-quinn/
LOCATION:Patrell Preserve\, Baker Lane\, East Haddam\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T210000
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SUMMARY:Forestry for the birds: Lyme Land Trust’s Young Forest Project Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about the biodiversity supported by Young Forests\, including results from breeding bird surveys conducted this spring. This program is co-led by Connecticut Audubon Society’s Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater  and Lyme Land Trust’s Environmental Director Jim Arrigoni\, and is made possible with the support of the Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology Land Trust Grants Program\n\nRegister: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org\n\nBACKGROUND: In order to promote the survival of NEC and other species that benefit from young forest\, the Lyme Land Trust partnered with a private landowner as well as State and Federal Agencies to create young forest at Slawson Preserve\, Rabbits’ Rest\, and surrounding properties. The partners agreed to conduct three harvests of mature trees to create early successional habitat over a 10-year time period. The first harvest on 25-acres of private land was completed in the winter of 2014-15. After receiving funding from the federal NRCS EQIP program\, the Land Trust harvested about 25 acres of trees on Slawson Preserve in the winter of 2017-18. A third harvest was conducted on Nehantic State Forest land a few years after that under the direction of forester Emery Gluck. Staggering the treatments ensured that a mosaic of young brushy habitat is available over a longer period of time. Over time\, the treatments will be repeated to maintain the young forest.\nIn addition to NEC\, early successional habitat is beneficial to many species such as the prairie warbler\, eastern towhee\, indigo bunting\, American woodcock\, wood turtle\, and box turtle. Early successional forest is rare in CT because undeveloped land naturally transitions into forests of large mature trees. Historically\, young forest habitat was maintained and regenerated by fire\, storms\, and tree clearance.  Learn more about young forests and the New England Cottontail. \nFor a CT Examiner article on the project.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/forestry-for-the-birds-lyme-land-trusts-young-forest-project-presentation/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T133000
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SUMMARY:Autumn Equinox Celebration - A Guided Forest Bathing Experience
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the upcoming autumn equinox and come into the natural cycles and rhythm of nature. Restore and replenish for the season ahead. Our time together includes gentle mindful movement\, nature meditation\, and opportunities to connect with the natural world along the way. The session concludes with tea together. The walk is about 1.5-miles round trip over easy to moderate terrain.\n\nForest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku – taking in the forest atmosphere. As a growing global wellness movement\, it is backed by nearly 40 years of scientific research on the holistic benefits of immersing yourself in nature. These benefits include reduced stress and blood pressure\, increased creativity and focus\, improved mood and sleep\, and a boost to immune functions. In addition to the health benefits\, this practice offers a pathway of reconnection to our Earth\, restoring our relationship with the natural world for the well-being of all.\n\nRegistration: FREE. Register here.\n\nRain or shine event. Ages 18+. No pets please. \nRegan Stacey is an artist and advocate for the Earth whose passion is to reconnect humans to nature for personal and planetary well-being. She offers forest bathing sessions as well as mindfulness in nature retreats. She teaches people how to guide mindful walks with nature at The Forest Therapy School. \nYou can find out more at reganstacey.com or theforesttherapyschool.com \nQuestions? Email Regan at regan@reganstacey.com \n\n 
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/autumn-equinox-celebration-a-guided-forest-bathing-experience/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Preserve\, Macintosh Road\, Lyme CT\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T150000
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SUMMARY:Why do Preserves Matter? - A Biologist's Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on a few local wildlife species\, LLT’s Jim Arrigoni will explore how our preserves meet the needs of charismatic critters to survive the seasons. \nFree admission
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/why-do-preserves-matter-a-biologists-perspective/
LOCATION:Hadlyme Public Hall\, 63 Ferry Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T093000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Hartman Park – Wendy
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore the fall wildflowers in the meadow before we walk the yellow and red trails to see what the beavers are up to. Meet at the Field Entrance. The Field Entrance is about 1/2 mile north of the Hartman Park Main Entrance on Gungy Rd. Park along the side of the road.  \nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-hartman-park-wendy/
LOCATION:Hartman Park\, Gungy Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T093000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED–Take-a-Walk Wednesday: Gillette’s Castle State Park - Wendy
DESCRIPTION:This walk is cancelled due to rain. Gillette’s Castle State Park. 67 River Rd\, East Haddam\, CT. Meet at the main parking lot by the visitor center. We will walk up to the Castle terrace\, which is in Lyme\, to see the most spectacular view of the CT River and the Hadlyme Ferry. We will explore the moderately easy dirt path route that was once a narrow gauge train trail. About 2 miles. \nContact: hillwendyb@gmail.com \nView the Take-a-Walk Wednesday Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/take-a-walk-wednesday-gillettes-castle-state-park-wendy/
LOCATION:Gillette Castle\, Ferry Rd\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Take-a-Walk Wednesdays":MAILTO:openspace@townlyme.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T110000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve – Jim
DESCRIPTION:Mixed deciduous and conifer forests blanket this gently rolling landscape featuring vernal pools and Whalebone Creek. Gentle-to-moderate 2.5 mile walk.\nMeet at the parking lot off of Brush Hill Road. \nRegister: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-brockway-hawthorne-preserve-jim/
LOCATION:Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve\, Brush Hill Road\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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