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DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- In the northeast, a new supernova has appeared in a galaxy in Pegasus (pictured). In the south we still see the Milky Way stretching out overhead. In the east, Cassiopeia begins to peek up above the tree line. If the weather goes against us, we will move the event […]
The waxing first quarter Moon will be visible at sunset, and the Milky Way is stretching out overhead. In the east, Cassiopeia begins to peek up above the tree line. If the weather goes against us, we will notify you via email. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- In the east, Saturn returns to the night sky as the evening progresses. By midnight, it is almost due south. For those with stamina, starting at 1:09am (ie, Saturday morning), the shadow of its moon Titan will take 2 1/2 hours to cross the face of the planet! Anyone […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- The Milky Way arches from SW to NE, almost straight up, as darkness falls. Saturn maintains its prominent place in the sky after its long absence all summer. If the weather goes against us, we will move the event to the closest clear night and notify you. We have […]
DATE SHIFTED!! (due to weather)- On this night we take our November Nights series into the night, literally. See the wonders of our universe— far beyond Lyme, or our earth, or our solar system— and explore stars, star clusters, nebulae and even whole galaxies, some tens of millions of light-years away. These are the sights […]
Cancelled due to field conditions- Time to start up again after the winter break; let's hope the snow is long gone. We can still enjoy the highlights of the winter night sky with Orion and Gemini visible in the south at the session's start. Jupiter beams brightly high in the sky with three of […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- The shift from winter to spring means shifting from winter clusters to spring galaxies. On this evening, we will observe some of each, while also enjoying Jupiter in the western sky, and Mars in the southern sky. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- The highlights this time of year are the galaxies; the band of the Milky Way is wrapped around our horizon which opens up the night sky to unobscured views of the worlds beyond our home galaxy. We can also enjoy Jupiter setting in the western sky. We have several […]
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER- Jupiter is setting soon after sunset in the western sky, with bright Venus nearby. The southern sky is dominated by Leo and Virgo, with their many galaxies and dense globular clusters. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- Tonight the summer Milky Way dominates the night sky, arching from the south up to the zenith back to the north. That nightscape is littered with star clusters and colorful nebulae. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. […]
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT- On the evening of August 28, wherever you are you can watch the moon slide into the shadow of the earth and create an almost-full lunar eclipse. No matter where the earth sits in its orbit around the Sun, and regardless of the time of day, the sunlight hitting the earth also […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- The Milky Way remains visible all night long with its wonderful star clusters and nebulae. Late in the session, Saturn makes its 2026 debut rising in the east around 10pm. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside […]
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.”
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.”
Tony has lived in Lyme since 1986. He is a graduate of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Management and co-founder of Ecological and Environmental Consulting Services (EECOS) specializing in forest ecology and land use management.
“The Land Trust is critical for the protection of our ecologically diverse and unique near-coastal and riverine landscape, unmatched in the northeast.”
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.”
