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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Banningwood Preserve – Jim
DESCRIPTION:Explore the seasonal pools in the flood plain forest and in the old quarry for salamander eggs and take stock of the winter’s floods at this ever-changing preserve. Meet at the trailhead parking lot on Town Street/Rout 82. \nRegister: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-banningwood-preserve-jim-2/
LOCATION:Banningwood Preserve\, 19 Town Street\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T153000
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SUMMARY:Tree Collective- Teen Hike and Steward Group Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:The Tree Collective is a program designed to engage young conservationists ages 14-18 in outdoor fun and education while working to maintain trails in our beautiful town of Lyme\, CT. Each time we meet\, we offer a different topic\, often with a hike and trail work in a selected preserve. \nIt is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Regan Stacey is a mother whose passion is to reconnect humans to nature. \nTools and gloves provided. \nFor more information and for the schedule of meet-up dates.  \nRegistration required: reganstacey@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tree-collective-teen-hike-and-steward-group-meet-up-3/
LOCATION:Register to learn location
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T210000
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SUMMARY:March 14\, 2026 Astronomy Observing Session
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to field conditions– \n  \nTime 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 its four large moons visible as well. The fourth large moon\, Europa\, will peek out from behind the planet at about 9pm. \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/march-14-2026-astronomy-observing-session/
LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
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SUMMARY:Fishing the Local Waterways with Rowan Lytle
DESCRIPTION:Are you a fishing enthusiast? Have you always wanted to be one? Or are you just interested in the fish that are likely to be lurking in the waterways you encounter while hiking the trails of Lyme? Either way\, you’ll be interested to hear this talk focusing on our local waterways. \nLocal angler and fishing guide Rowan Lytle relies on healthy fisheries to make a living. In this presentation at the Lyme Public Hall\, he describes the history of some fisheries in and near the Lyme area\, the challenges they have faced or still face\, and what role anglers and guides can and should play in their protection\, along with the role land preservation plays in not only preserving the waterways on that very land but those nearby. He pulls from his unique perspective as both a resource stakeholder and a staunch conservationist to come to conclusions that not every fishing guide might come to. \nA registered Connecticut fishing guide\, Rowan operates both wading and canoe-based trips in central and eastern state waterways. He has been fishing ever since he can remember and an avid fly fisher since he was 14 years old. He fishes between 250 and 320 days each year\, catching over 160 different fish species on the fly. He has traveled all over the Eastern US to fish for species big and small\, and has learned how to do long fishing trips on a tight budget. \nRowan has written about fishing since 2012\, both for his own personal blog\, Connecticut Fly Angler\, and for fly fishing and outdoors print publications. He has guided\, taught fly-casting instruction\, and tied flies commercially. Rowan advocates for the protection and preservation of wild native fish and the ecosystem needed to sustain them. He was featured in a recent article in The Fisherman: https://www.thefisherman.com/article/pro-files-rowan-lytle-the-fly-rod-naturalist/ \nTo register for this talk\, please email: education@lymelandtrust.org \nThe Lyme Public Hall is at 249 Hamburg Rd. (Rt. 156) in Lyme\, CT.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/fishing-the-local-waterways-with-rowan-lytle/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, CT\, 06371\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T113000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Griswold Point\, Old Lyme – Wendy
DESCRIPTION:Taking advantage of low tide and depending upon conditions\, we will walk to the end of Griswold Point and back. About 1.5 miles. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at White Sands Beach Parking Lot\, 11 Seaside Ln\, Old Lyme. \nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-griswold-point-old-lyme-wendy/
LOCATION:Griswold Point\, Old Lyme\, 11 Seaside Ln\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T003410Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Winter Walk Wednesday: Saunders Preserve\, East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to wintry conditions. 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 with some inclines. Two miles. Wendy Hill\, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and Lyme Land Trust Vice President will lead the walks with host Cameron Beard of the East Haddam Land Trust. \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. \nView the Winter Walk Wednesday Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/winter-walk-wednesday-saunders-preserve-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Saunders Preserve\, Honey 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:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T110000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED-Tuesday Trek: Walbridge Woodland/Hartman Park - Kristina
DESCRIPTION:This Trek has been cancelled due to weather. \nWalk along a ridge and up to the top area of Hartman Park. We will view a variety of indigenous stone structures along the way. – plus miles or so. Meet at Hartman Park main lot\, Gungy Rd\, Lyme. \nRegister: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-walbridge-woodland-hartman-park-kristina/
LOCATION:Hartman Park\, Gungy Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T195358Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Winter Walk Wednesday: Mangano-Mazzella Preserve\, East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to wintry conditions. Take a Wednesday walk with the East Haddam and Lyme Land Trust. This 123-acre preserve was once a dairy and vegetable farm. Features at this 123-acre preserve include an active beaver pond and a bridge across a very attractive brook. Moderate hike with some inclines. About two miles. Wendy Hill\, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and Lyme Land Trust Vice President will lead the walk with host Cameron Beard of the East Haddam Land Trust.   \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. \nView the Winter Walk Wednesday Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/take-a-walk-wednesday-mangano-mazzella-preserve-east-haddam-2/
LOCATION:Mangano-Mazzella Preserve\, Honey Hill Rd\, East Haddam\, 06423\, 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:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T110000
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CREATED:20251218T190044Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Mt. Archer Woods – Quinn
DESCRIPTION:It is Maple Sugar Season! Walk through what was once excellent pasture that has since developed into a hardwood forest. We will look for signs of spring and learn about the process of making one of our regional delicacies. Meet at the parking area at the top of Mt. Archer on Mt. Archer Road. \nRegister: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-mt-archer-woods-quinn/
LOCATION:Mt. Archer Woods\, Mt Archer Road\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200847
CREATED:20260113T124319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T164604Z
UID:23256-1771407000-1771414200@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Winter Walk Wednesday: Lena Reserve\, East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to wintry conditions. Take a Wednesday walk with the East Haddam and Lyme Land Trust. 207-acre Lena Reserve offers a range of terrains and forest types; as well as stone walls\, fields and remnants of its agricultural history. Wendy Hill\, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and Lyme Land Trust Vice President will lead the walks with host Cameron Beard of the East Haddam Land Trust. Moderate with a some inclines. About 2 miles.  \nDirections: From Hadlyme 4-Corners\, follow Rte 82 north for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Clark Hill Rd. Follow 2.6 mi to right on Tater Hill Rd. Take the next left (0.3 mi) on Babcock Rd (gravel road). The parking lot is at the end on the left. (0.4 mi) \nView the Winter Walk Wednesday Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/winter-walk-wednesday-lena-reserve-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Lena Reserve\, Babcock Hill Rd\, East Haddam\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T150000
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CREATED:20250819T144356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T144356Z
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SUMMARY:Opossum Tales for Young Nature Lovers
DESCRIPTION:Join us during school break for a very special program with opossum rehabilitators experts Pam and Bill Lefferts of Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue. Using the big screen\, Pam will tell an engaging short picture story about backyard wildlife\, with a focus on opossums. Children will learn all about the unique characteristics of the gentle\, nocturnal creatures\, their quirky characteristics and beneficial role in nature. They may be surprised to hear that U.S. Presidents have kept opossums in the White House! Best of all\, everyone will have the chance to meet real-life opossum ambassador Brandi\, who wears a harness and leash and happily allows young guests to pet her soft fur. There will be time for questions and to have a photo taken with Brandi (animal ambassadors are always held by the presenters so they stay calm and feel safe). Geared for children four and older\, and their interested friends & family. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. \nRegister: programreg@lymepl.org
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/opossum-tales-for-young-nature-lovers/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Library\, 482 Hamburg Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T110000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Thach Preserve – Jim
DESCRIPTION:We’ll walk the gentle and mostly-flat 1-mile trail\, pausing at the picnic table overlooking the beaver wetland to see what’s happening in the “dead” of winter. If we have old-fashioned New England weather\, we may attempt to snowshoe or cross-country ski the loop instead of cancelling due to snow. Park at the trailhead on Brush Hill Road. \nRegister: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-thach-preserve-jim/
LOCATION:Thach Preserve\, Brush Hill Road\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200847
CREATED:20251203T184804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T185538Z
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SUMMARY:Coexisting with Connecticut’s Critters
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday February 11 at 7:00 pm\nAt the Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd. (Rt. 156)\, Lyme CT \nRegistration: education@lymelandtrust.org \nCoexisting with Connecticut’s Critters with Master Wildlife Conservationist\, Ginny Apple\, Connecticut DEEP \nHow can we coexist safely with wildlife and minimize negative interactions in backyards and open spaces? \nIn Lyme\, we are fortunate to share the land\, water and sky with an impressive diversity of wildlife. We value protecting native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. However\, because of the fragmentation of habitats\, the risks of habituation and the movement of animals\, conflicts between humans and wildlife can and do occur. These interactions may increase as climate change shifts animal ranges and as species recover or disperse to new areas. \nHow can we move from conflict to coexistence? What tools and strategies can we employ to reduce conflicts that may arise when people and wildlife share landscapes? And can these strategies help imperiled wildlife rebound and expand to their historical ranges? \nThis discussion by Ginny Apple will help answer these questions and guide our thinking about animal encounters\, opening the path to coexistence. \nA native Texan\, Ginny Apple was one of the first full-time women sportswriters in the country\, who left the field mid-career to pursue a path in communications/public relations. Through the years she has hiked\, climbed\, kayaked\, skied and poked her way through the outdoors and developed a passion for all things natural. \nA move to the middle of the woods in Barkhamsted\, CT twenty years ago brought her into an environment filled with bears and other wildlife. Living in a house surrounded by Peoples State Forest\, she observes a large population of Black Bears and supplies field notes and photographs on them to DEEP bear biologists. Her affinity for this magnificent creature led her out west to participate in a Grizzly research mission in Montana and to become a Master Wildlife Conservationist with DEEP. She has been a Bald Eagle interpreter for the Shepaug Dam Eagle Observation area for 13 years and monitors Bald Eagle and Osprey nests throughout the State. \nGinny is Chair of the Barkhamsted Conservation Commission and also on the Town Economic Development Commission\, on the Boards of the Farmington River Watershed Association\, the Friends of American Legion and Peoples State Forests (FALPS)\, the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society\, the Northwoods Land Conservancy\, the Friends of Connecticut State Parks and she volunteers regularly with the Barkhamste
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/coexisting-with-connecticuts-critters/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251218T144511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T221243Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Tuesday Trek: Selden Creek Preserve – Wendy
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to wintry conditions. Hike to both overlooks and experience the vista with a view unobstructed by leaves. 2.5 miles. Fairly steep in parts. Meet at the Selden Creek Preserve parking lot on Joshuatown Rd. \nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-selden-creek-preserve-wendy-2/
LOCATION:Selden Creek Preserve\, Joshuatown Rd\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20250908T150016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T191540Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Collective- Teen Hike and Steward Group Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:The Tree Collective is a program designed to engage young conservationists ages 14-18 in outdoor fun and education while working to maintain trails in our beautiful town of Lyme\, CT. Each time we meet\, we offer a different topic\, often with a hike and trail work in a selected preserve. \nIt is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Regan Stacey is a mother whose passion is to reconnect humans to nature. \nTools and gloves provided. \nFor more information and for the schedule of meet-up dates.  \nRegistration required: reganstacey@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tree-collective-teen-hike-and-steward-group-meet-up-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Register to learn location
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Winter Walk Wednesday: Sheepskin Hollow Preserve\, East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to wintry conditions. Take a Wednesday walk with the East Haddam and Lyme Land Trust. Sheepskin Hollow Preserve has a brook that descends through some very scenic rock formations\, a large and very active beaver pond\, and a variety of very different habitats. Wendy Hill\, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and Lyme Land Trust Vice President will lead the walks with host Cameron Beard of the East Haddam Land Trust. Moderate with a some inclines. About 2 miles.  \nTo register: openspace@townlyme.org \nDirections: From Hadlyme 4-Corners\, follow Rte 82 north for 4 miles. Turn right onto Mt. Parnassus Rd. Follow 3 mi to right on Sheepskin Hollow Rd. Continue past Pet Kennel to parking area on left (1 mi). \nView the Winter Walk Wednesday Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/winter-walk-wednesday-sheepskin-hollow-preserve-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Sheepskin Hollow Preserve\, Sheepskin Hollow Rd\, East Haddam\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251218T143227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214150Z
UID:23066-1770109200-1770116400@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED -Tuesday Trek: Chestnut Hill/Nehantic Trail - Kristina
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to wintry conditions.Walk through Chestnut Hill Preserve and then enter Nehantic Forest where we will walk up to Brown Hill\, through the recent cutting area\, along several ridges and back. About 3 or so miles. Park at Chestnut Hill Preserve entrance on Sterling Hill Rd\, Lyme. \nRegister: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-chestnut-hill-nehantic-trail-kristina/
LOCATION:Chestnut Hill Preserve\, Sterling Hill Rd\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20260127T200207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T200306Z
UID:23325-1769538600-1769542200@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - The History and Significance of the  Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Watershed
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled. \nPhoto by Sue Brittell. \nJoin Tony Irving and Pat Young as they discuss the history and importance of the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Watershed. Designated in 2008\, as the nation’s twelfth Wild & Scenic Partnership River\, the Eightmile River Watershed is an exemplary example of an intact\, naturally functioning watershed. This presentation will reflect on seventeen years of the Coordinating Committee’s accomplishments and its emerging priorities\, with time included for audience members to share their thoughts on critical issues.\nTony Irving is the Chairman\, and Pat Young\, is the Program Director of the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed. \nCo-sponsored with the East Haddam Land Trust \n  \nCheck the East Haddam Land Trust website and\nFacebook page for weather-related updates
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/postponed-the-history-and-significance-of-the-eightmile-river-wild-and-scenic-watershed/
LOCATION:Hadlyme Public Hall\, 63 Ferry Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251218T185835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154615Z
UID:23079-1769504400-1769511600@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Tuesday Trek: Plimpton Preserve – Quinn
DESCRIPTION:This trek is cancelled due to snow. \nThis will be a moderate 1.75 mile hike right in the center of Lyme. There are some significant elevation changes especially at the start and end of the hike but that effort will be rewarded with a nice lookout half way through our hike. We will meet at the trail entrance with parking along Sterling City Road\, Lyme. \nRegister: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-plimpton-preserve-quinn-2/
LOCATION:Plimpton Preserve\, Sterling City Road\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251218T133453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T135404Z
UID:23054-1768899600-1768906800@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Beebe Preserve – Jim
DESCRIPTION:We’ll walk the gentle and mostly-flat 1-mile loop\, pausing at the viewing platform overlooking the beaver wetland to see what’s happening in the “dead” of winter. If we have old-fashioned New England weather\, we may attempt to snowshoe or cross-country ski the loop instead of cancelling due to snow. Park at the trailhead 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-2/
LOCATION:Beebe Preserve\, Old Grassy Hill Road\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20250908T145606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T192213Z
UID:22486-1768741200-1768750200@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Tree Collective- Teen Hike and Steward Group Meet-up (new date)
DESCRIPTION:The Tree Collective is a program designed to engage young conservationists ages 14-18 in outdoor fun and education while working to maintain trails in our beautiful town of Lyme\, CT. Each time we meet\, we offer a different topic\, often with a hike and trail work in a selected preserve. \nIt is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Regan Stacey is a mother whose passion is to reconnect humans to nature. \nTools and gloves provided. \nFor more information and for the schedule of meet-up dates.  \nRegistration required: reganstacey@gmail.com. \n(note: the date was updated – previously it was the 11th)
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tree-collective-teen-hike-and-steward-group-meet-up-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Register to learn location
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20260113T112722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T144519Z
UID:23233-1768640400-1768665600@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Work and Learn About Invasive Plants Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to conditions. The battle against invasive plants continues! Help us restore this vital habitat that had been overtaken by invasives. Join or leave any time during the day. Follow the orange flags to the work site. Come join a group of volunteers led by volunteer habitat restorer Jake Sladyk\, who works with naturalist Jim Natale and is the East Haddam representative for Wilder Gardens \nLearn to identify and remove invasive plants to restore natural areas at Jewett and Pleasant Valley Preserves. \nWhat to bring: Shovels\, Water\, food\, loppers\, handsaws\, pruners\, a backpack\, gloves\, work shoes\, durable clothing\, chainsaw or power pruner if you have one. \nWilder Gardens\, LLC\, is owned by naturalist Jim Natale whose mission is to establish a regional community\, the Invasive Plant Work Group\, to restore native habitat throughout the region. See the Meet-Up Post.  \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Town of Lyme and Lyme Land Trust.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/work-and-learn-about-invasive-plants-meet-up-7/
LOCATION:Jewett/Pleasant Valley Preserve\, 10 MacIntosh Rd\, lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251123T192201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T210229Z
UID:22943-1768417200-1768422600@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscapes with Wildlife Biologist Ginny Apple
DESCRIPTION:With Master Wildlife Conservationist\, Ginny Apple\, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection \nLandscapes are dynamic ecosystems\, and Connecticut’s landscape has changed through the centuries from almost completely forested in the 1600’s to cleared land by the mid-1800’s. Presently\, the state is almost 60 percent forested. What has been the impact of these dramatic changes on Connecticut’s wildlife populations\, who depend on the land for habitat? \nWith this presentation\, Ginny Apple will address that question\, starting with a brief natural history of Connecticut. She will also discuss the current state of wildlife that has been impacted by these changing landscapes\, including a discussion of major species\, factors affecting their habitats\, and some challenges we face in managing them. She will also provide suggestions for what people can do to make a difference. Several animal pelts and skulls will be on display. Questions and comments are welcome throughout and after the discussion. \nA native Texan\, Apple was one of the first full-time women sportswriters in the country\, who left the field mid-career to pursue a path in communications/public relations. Through the years she has hiked\, climbed\, kayaked\, skied and poked her way through the outdoors and developed a passion for all things natural. \nA move to the middle of the woods in Barkhamsted\, CT twenty years ago brought her into an environment filled with bears and other wildlife. Living in a house surrounded by Peoples State Forest\, she observes a large population of Black Bears and supplies field notes and photographs on them to DEEP bear biologists. Her affinity for this magnificent creature led her out west to participate in a Grizzly research mission in Montana and to become a Master Wildlife Conservationist with DEEP. Apple has been a Bald Eagle interpreter for the Shepaug Dam Eagle Observation area for 13 years and monitors Bald Eagle and Osprey nests throughout the State.\nApple is Chair of the Barkhamsted Conservation Commission and also serves on the Boards of the Farmington River Watershed Association\, the Friends of American Legion and Peoples State Forests (FALPS)\, the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society\, the Northwoods Land Conservancy\, the Friends of Connecticut State Parks and is on the Town Economic Development Commission. She volunteers regularly with the Barkhamsted Historical Society (BHS) and helps several of these organizations with their social media and website maintenance. \nRegister: education@lymelandtrust.org \n  \nBobcat photo by Kent Girty\, Imagining Lyme 2024
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/changing-landscapes-with-wildlife-biologist-ginny-apple/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20260109T184536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T191346Z
UID:23202-1768329000-1768336200@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Barberry\, Mugwort\, and Bittersweet\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Invasive plants are choking out our native plants. Come and learn how to manage these invaders. Jim Natale of Wilder Gardens\, LLC\, a specialist in invasive plant management and native plant landscaping\, will discuss invasive plants\, the harm they cause\, and how to create your own native plant landscape. You will see examples of his completed work and learn the processes used to create native plantings. Questions are welcome. \nEast Haddam and Lyme Land Trusts\, in cooperation with the East Haddam Library System\, are sponsoring this event. \nCheck the East Haddam Land Trust website and Facebook page for weather-related updates.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/barberry-mugwort-and-bittersweet-oh-my/
LOCATION:East Haddam Grange Hall\, 488 Town Street\, East Haddam\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251218T144214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T144311Z
UID:23070-1768296600-1768303800@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Hartman Park/Goodwin Trail – Wendy
DESCRIPTION:Walk the Goodwin Trail segment to the NE corner of Hartman Park and back\, about 3 miles. The Goodwin Trail overlaps with the northern section of the red trail. Meet at the Goodwin Trail Entrance on Gungy Rd\, about 2 miles north of the intersection of Gungy Rd and Beaver Brook 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-goodwin-trail-wendy/
LOCATION:Goodwin Trail/Hartman Park\, Gungy Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251209T171647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T171747Z
UID:23024-1768050000-1768055400@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wonders Forest Bathing - A 1.5 hr. Forest Retreat Experience
DESCRIPTION:(photo courtesy Regan Stacey) \nEnjoy a relaxing and peaceful guided forest bathing retreat that will surprise you with all that is present this time of year. \nOur mini-retreat session includes gentle mindful movement\, nature meditation\, and a slow-paced walk with opportunities to pause and connect with nature along the way. Our time together includes sharing in a warm seasonal tea among the trees at Beebe pond. The walk is about 1-mile round trip over easy to moderate terrain. \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. \nRegistration: Sliding scale: $10 – $30 \nAges 18+. No pets please. \nRegister here. \nLLT member save 10% with code LLT10 \nRegan Stacey is a mindfulness meditation teacher and forest therapy guide whose passion is to reconnect humans to nature for personal and planetary well-being. She is founder of The Forest Therapy School\, training forest therapy guides to share this work around the world. Additionally\, she offers forest bathing walks for the local community and mindfulness in nature retreats at various spiritual retreat centers across the country. Find out more about her work at reganstacey.com or theforesttherapyschool.com \nQuestions? Email Regan at regan@reganstacey.com
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/winter-wonders-forest-bathing-a-1-5-hr-forest-retreat-experience/
LOCATION:Beebe Preserve\, Old Grassy Hill Road\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251008T184320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T131753Z
UID:22642-1767744000-1767830399@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE EXTENDED - Imagining Lyme – Photo Submission Deadline – Fall
DESCRIPTION:The deadline is December 31 – Submit 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.\nDevil’s Hopyard State Park\, Fall 2025\n\nFor more information and to submit photos
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/imagining-lyme-photo-submission-deadline-fall/
LOCATION:Imagining Lyme Website
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251218T142831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T182826Z
UID:23063-1767690000-1767697200@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED-Tuesday Trek: Ravine Trail - Kristina
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED due to weather \nWe will walk a loop that takes us up the ravine\, stops at 2 overlooks\, and through Laurel groves. Some steep terrain. 2-plus miles. Meet at the entrance on Mitchell Hill Rd.\, Lyme. \nRegister: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-ravine-trail-kristina/
LOCATION:Ravine Trail\, Mitchell Hill Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251109T000850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T171317Z
UID:22832-1767261600-1767281400@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:New Year’s Day 2026 Hikes - both CANCELLED due to conditions
DESCRIPTION:Start 2026 off with a refreshing hike in the Lyme woods. The Lyme Land Trust is offering two walks this year. Register with the walk leader for the time and location you prefer. Space is limited. You may sign up for more than one walk if space and time permits. \nBOTH hikes are now cancelled due to conditions \n\nCANCELLED 10:00 am to 12:30ish pm: Pleasant Valley Preserve with Tony Irving.  Notice glacial geology and its effect on colonial agricultural practices on a moderate 3.5-mile walk with a long gentle incline to a spectacular overlook. Meet at pull-in parking lot\, Macintosh Rd\, Lyme\, about 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Macintosh road and Rte 156.\nRegister: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com\nCANCELLED due to illness – 1:30 to 3:30ish pm: Gillette’s Castle with Wendy Hill: From the Hadlyme Ferry parking lot\, we will walk a gentle climb along the walkway up to the Castle. At the top\, take in the vista from the terrace of the Castle\, and then follow the original train route\, including a very cool tunnel and round-about\, for Gillette’s small gauge railroad. Along the way\, note the unique geology and enjoy beautiful views of the Connecticut River unobstructed by leaves. About 2.5 miles.\nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org\nDirections: Meet at the Hadlyme Public Boat Ramp parking lot by the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry\, Ferry Road (Rte 148). (Note: For google maps\, search for  “Chester-Hadlyme Ferry”. Make sure GPS sends you to Ferry Road in Lyme (Rte 148)\, not Old Lyme.)\n\nFor more information about the preserves.   Everyone is welcome. End times are approximate. Allow extra time. Bring a bottle of water. Inclement weather cancels. Check for updates on the LLT website.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/new-years-day-2026-hikes/
LOCATION:Various Venues
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T200848
CREATED:20251216T061501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T192756Z
UID:23034-1766826000-1766851200@www.lymelandtrust.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Work and Learn About Invasive Plants Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This event is cancelled due to snow. The battle against invasive plants continues! Help us restore this vital habitat that had been overtaken by invasives. Join or leave any time during the day. Follow the orange flags to the work site. Come join a group of volunteers led by naturalist and habitat restorer Jim Natale. \nLearn to identify and remove invasive plants to restore natural areas. Removal of barberry\, multiflora rose and other invasives in the vernal pool wetland. \nWhat to bring: Shovels\, Water\, food\, loppers\, handsaws\, pruners\, a backpack\, gloves\, work shoes\, durable clothing\, chainsaw or power pruner if you have one. \nJim Natale is owner of Wilder Gardens\, LLC\, whose mission is to establish a regional community\, the Invasive Plant Work Group\, to restore native habitat throughout the region. See the Meet-Up Post.  \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Town of Lyme and Lyme Land Trust.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/work-and-learn-about-invasive-plants-meet-up-6/
LOCATION:Jewett/Pleasant Valley Preserve\, 10 MacIntosh Rd\, lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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