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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 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 […]

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 Sunday of every month for a "mile-ish" hike geared towards families with children under 5, but no age limit! Kindly email vharris1391@gmail.com to register. Tori […]

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 your own neighborhood. We will tend and weed Reed Landing native rain gardens, and install some more plants at Union Triangle on the corner of […]

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. 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 […]

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 at the parking area on Rt. 82. Register: openspace@townlyme.org View the Tuesday Trek Schedule

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 meal, so bring binoculars if you wish. Meet at the parking lot on Old Grassy Hill Road. Register: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org View the Tuesday Trek Schedule

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 they share how they have collaborated with the land trust to transform a former gravel pit into a lush, climate-resilient landscape of native plants. Light […]

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 difference for yourself on an expert-led bird walk at Lyme Land Trust’s Slawson and Rabbits’ Rest Preserves! While these unique preserves lack marked trails for […]

Tuesday Trek: Patrell Preserve – Quinn

Patrell Preserve Baker Lane, East Haddam, CT, United States

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 […]