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SUMMARY:Imagining Lyme – Photo Submission Deadline – Summer
DESCRIPTION:photo credit: Sun Dappled Roaring Brook #2 By John Gluszak – Banningwood Preserve \nSubmit up to three of your favorite summer photos to share. The Lyme Land Trust program Imagining Lyme: A Visual Exploration of Lyme’s Preserves encourages everyone to expand their visual awareness and highlight the beauty of the Lyme preserves owned by the Lyme Land Trust\, the Town of Lyme\, The Nature Conservancy\, or the State of CT  by taking photographs prompted by inspiration from professional photographers and artists. Amateur photographers may submit photos. Photographers do not have to be residents of Lyme but all photos must be taken in Lyme in any of these places: \n\nLyme Preserves owned and/or managed by the Lyme Land Trust\, Town of Lyme\, The Nature Conservancy\, and the State of CT.  View a map of the preserves\nPollinator/wildlife habitat with native plants in Lyme – May be in a backyard\, local farm\, preserve or in a Lyme Pollinator Pathway garden in Lyme\, CT.\nTrail 53 – The clear sky above Lyme.\n\nFor more information and to submit photos
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/imagining-lyme-photo-submission-deadline-summer-2/
LOCATION:Imagining Lyme Website
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000
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SUMMARY:Final Phase of Native Meadow Planting!
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Baczewski\, of New England Pollinator Gardens\, and Kristina White\, Executive Director\, and plant warm-season grasses\, perennials and bushes in our meadow. Bring your shovels\, pickaxes\, trowels\, and wheelbarrows. The more the merrier and the quicker we get it done! \nWe will have coffee and light refreshments to keep you energized. \nRegistration required: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org \nThis project was funded in part by the Connecticut Land Conservation Council’s Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grant Program\, supported by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/final-phase-of-native-meadow-planting/
LOCATION:John Pritchard Conservation Center\, 12-1 Town St\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T103000
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SUMMARY:Nehantic Heritage Day sponsored by the Nehantic Native Nation
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at our booth at McCook Park as we celebrate the Nehantic Native Nation’s role in the Revolutionary War. \nNehantic Nation event flyer
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/nehantic-heritage-day-sponsored-by-the-nehantic-native-nation/
LOCATION:McCook Park\, 8 Atlantic Street\, Niantic\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260923T180735Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks with Wendy and Cam
DESCRIPTION:Saunders Preserve lies directly atop the Honey Hill Fault and the fault’s associated rock outcroppings. The geology at Saunders is amazing\, with likely Native American stoneworks. The walk is moderate along dirt paths with some inclines. Two miles. \nWendy Hill\, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme will lead the walks with host Cameron Beard of the East Haddam Land Trust. Walks match the group’s pace and distance is estimated. Bring water and dress appropriately; hikes are cancelled if weather is bad. \nTo register: openspace@townlyme.org \nDirections: From Hadlyme 4-Corners\, follow Rte 82 east for 0.6 miles. Turn left onto Honey Hill Rd. After 1 mile\, turn left to stay on Honey Hill Rd. Park in Saunders Preserve parking lot\, 0.5 miles further on the right.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/wednesday-walks-with-wendy-and-cam/
LOCATION:Saunders Preserve\, Honey Hill Rd\, East Haddam\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Take-a-Walk Wednesdays":MAILTO:openspace@townlyme.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T213000
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SUMMARY:October 9\, 2026 Astronomy Observing Session
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– The evening begins with the Milky Way making its way towards the west\, signaling the end of its summer apparition. In the east\, Saturn is rising and will be visible all night. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, views are afforded at the eyepiece and via real-time digital enhancement. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Deb Fennell\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo\, Jerry Tardif and Alan Sheiness. \nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. And if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nPLEASE NOTE:\nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. Bear in mind\, observing sessions involve walking in the dark on uneven terrain. You should expect to encounter patches of grass\, ruts\, exposed stone\, etc. as is common throughout Lyme’s natural landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear and have a red-light source handy. For those in need\, a loaner red light will be provided at the parking and at the main observatory.  \nFor questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers.  \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/october-9-2026-astronomy-observing-session/
LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks with Wendy and Cam - Burnham Brook Preserve\, Dolby Hill Rd\, East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:The 1\,122-acre preserve is owned by The Nature Conservancy and has a high conservation value within the Eightmile River Watershed. The blue trail loop traverses pristine upland forest with a section along vibrant Burnham Brook. The red trail has beautiful scenic vistas. Moderate with a some inclines. About 3 miles. \nTo register: openspace@townlyme.org \nDirections: From Hadlyme 4-Corners\, follow Rte 82 east for 6 miles (2.7 miles from end of Rte 156)\, take left onto Woodbridge Road\, travel 1 mile (stay to the right)\, take left onto Dolbia Hill Rd. and continue for 0.6 miles.  Park by Preserve sign along the side of the road or in parking lot a bit further on. \nLink to brochure and map: https://www.easthaddam.org/media/Trail Maps 2020/Burnham Brook Preserve-2024.pdf
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/wednesday-walks-burnham-brook-preserve-dolby-hill-rd-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Burnham Brook Preserve\, Dolbia Hill Rd\, East Haddam\, 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:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260823T002325Z
CREATED:20260823T001803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T002325Z
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SUMMARY:October 30\, 2026 Astronomy Observing Session
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– In addition to night-long views of Saturn \, the Great Square of Pegasus is overhead together with its boundary constellation Andromeda\, affording great views of large galaxies harbored in their midst. Near to Saturn lies Neptune\, visible in larger scopes as a distinctly blue dot with hints of its disc structure. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, views are afforded at the eyepiece and via real-time digital enhancement. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Deb Fennell\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo\, Jerry Tardif and Alan Sheiness. \nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. And if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nPLEASE NOTE:\nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. Bear in mind\, observing sessions involve walking in the dark on uneven terrain. You should expect to encounter patches of grass\, ruts\, exposed stone\, etc. as is common throughout Lyme’s natural landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear and have a red-light source handy. For those in need\, a loaner red light will be provided at the parking and at the main observatory.  \nFor questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers.  \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/october-30-2026-astronomy-observing-session/
LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T113000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks with Wendy and Cam - Johnston Preserve\, Rte 82\, Lyme
DESCRIPTION:The 250-acre Johnston Preserve has fascinating geologic features\, from deep hollows to ridges with dramatic outcroppings and ledges. The white trail gently climbs to breathtaking overlooks. The yellow trail traverses North Woods Hill\, the highest point in Lyme. The walk is moderate with some inclines. About three miles. \nTo register: openspace@townlyme.org \nDirections: From Hadlyme 4-Corners\, follow Rte 82 east for 1.5 miles. The Johnston Preserve Parking Lot is on the right. \nLink to brochure and map: https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/R2RNorth-PP-JewettJohnston010824WEB.pdf
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/wednesday-walks-with-wendy-and-cam-johnston-preserve-rte-82-lyme/
LOCATION:Johnston Preserve\, Meet at the parking area on Rt. 82.\, Lyme\, CT\, 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:20261118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260928T155941Z
CREATED:20260928T153954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T155941Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks with Wendy and Cam - Hatch Lot\, Mill Rd\, East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:This 238-acre property has a mix of upland hardwood forest\, exposed ledges\, and mountain laurel groves supporting a variety of woodland flora and fauna. The property’s highest point has views of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound in the distance. The walk is moderate with some inclines. About three miles. \nTo register: openspace@townlyme.org \nDirections: From Hadlyme 4-Corners\, follow Rte 82 west (heading north toward East Haddam) for 0.9miles. Take a slight right onto Hungerford Road. Take the next right onto Mill Road. Follow Mill Road for .8 miles. Look for a blue Hatch Lot sign on the left. \nLink to brochure and map: https://www.easthaddam.org/media/Trail Maps 2020/Hatch Lot Reserve-2020.pdf
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/wednesday-walks-with-wendy-and-cam-hatch-lot-mill-rd-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Hatch Lot\, Mill Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 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:20261202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260928T160154Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks with Wendy and Cam - Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve\, Brush Hill Rd\, Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful stone structures\, stone walls and an old abandoned quarry offer clues to past human activity. We will walk along the old abandoned Platt Road to the ancient Selden cemetery. Gentle-to-moderate 2.5 mile walk. \nDirections: From Hadlyme 4-Corners\, follow Brush Hill Rd south for 0.5 mile (straight through from Rte 82 South). Turn right into parking lot after sign. \nLink to brochure and map: https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Hadlyme-Hills-SeldRavBHWEB081022.pdf
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/wednesday-walks-with-wendy-and-cam-brockway-hawthorne-preserve-brush-hill-rd-lyme/
LOCATION:Brockway Hawthorne Preserve\, Brush Hill Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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