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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 […]

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 […]

September 19, 2025 Astronomy Observing Session

Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP

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, […]

Free

The Big Plant Out – We Need your Help!!

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

Help us plant out the native plant meadow. Join Michael Baczewski, of New England Pollinator Gardens, and Kristina White, Executive Director, and help plant the warm-season grasses/perennials in our meadow […]

Autumn Equinox Celebration – A Guided Forest Bathing Experience

Pleasant Valley Preserve Macintosh Road, Lyme CT, Lyme, CT, United States

Celebrate the upcoming autumn equinox and come into the natural cycles and rhythm of nature. Restore and replenish for the season ahead. Our time together includes gentle mindful movement, nature […]

Fall Native Plant Exploration with Jim Natale

Pleasant Valley/Jewett Preserves MacIntosh Rd, Lyme, United States

Join Jim Natale, naturalist and amateur botanist, on a ramble to identify all types of plants in their Fall beauty. Jim, who is an expert identifier, has been submitting observations […]