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July 18, 2025 Astronomy Observing Session

Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP

DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- The Milky Way rises from the southern horizon high up and overhead, with its 'steam' boiling out from the Teapot of Sagittarius. Among the […]

Free

August 22, 2025 Astronomy Observing Session

Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP

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 […]

Free

Family Trail Time with Tori–Roaring Brook

Roaring Brook Preserve Day Hill Rd, Lyme, CT, United States

Take a walk to the refreshing waters of Roaring Brook where you may get your feet wet.  Map of Roaring Brook Preserve. Join Tori Harris and family on the 4th […]

August Nix the Knotweed Day

Join our work party to learn about and remove invasive knotweed and other invasive plants, and tend the natives that have been planted in their place. Or remove knotweed in […]

August 30, 2025 Pop-up Astronomy Observing Session

Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP

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. […]

Free

Tuesday Trek: Johnston Preserve – Wendy

Johnston Preserve Meet at the parking area on Rt. 82., Lyme, CT, United States

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 […]

Tuesday Trek: Beebe Preserve – Jim

Beebe Preserve Old Grassy Hill Road, Lyme, United States

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 […]

What’s Happening in our Native Plant Landscape

John Pritchard Conservation Center 12-1 Town St, Lyme, CT, United States

Come and see what's been growing at our place and what are plans are for the Fall. Join Mike Baczewski, landscape designer, and Matt Griswold, owner of Judge's Farm, as […]

Fall Migration Bird Walk in a Young Forest with Joe and Jim

Slawson and Rabbits' Rest Preserve Hamburg Rd, Lyme, CT, United States

A rich diversity of wildlife species depends on young forests, but this habitat type is uncommon in our region that is characterized by older woodlands. Come see and hear the […]