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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Banningwood Preserve – Jim
DESCRIPTION:After the foliage has died back\, views of the floodplain forest restoration site and scenic Roaring Brook will be highlights of this 1.5-mile gentle-to-moderate walk through one of our most ecologically interesting preserves. Meet in the parking lot off of Route 82 (19 Town Street). \nRegister: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-banningwood-preserve-jim/
LOCATION:Banningwood Preserve\, 19 Town Street\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000
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SUMMARY:Work and Learn About Invasive Plants Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:The battle against invasive plants continues! Help us restore the vernal pool wetland area 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/burn-off-the-turkey-vernal-pool-wetland-habitat-restoration-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Jewett/Pleasant Valley Preserve\, 10 MacIntosh Rd\, lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T153000
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SUMMARY:Sunday after Thanksgiving Hike – Hartman Park Heritage Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual post-Thanksgiving hike led by Wendy Hill\, Lyme Land Trust Vice President and Lyme Open Space Coordinator. We will walk the Heritage Trail (orange) in Hartman Park\, an easy to moderate hike with some uneven rocky footing and moderate inclines. Hartman Park is crisscrossed with ancient stone walls and other stone structures. The Heritage Trail visits several sites of remnants left behind by the people who once inhabited this land\, including the mysterious Three Chimneys. \nSnacks will be provided. We will have a snack break. Bring your own water or drink. The entire walk is about 3 miles. The walk time is approximate depending upon the group pace. Walking sticks are recommended. \nPlease register: openspace@townlyme.org \nMap and brochure of Hartman Park. Rain cancels. \nDirections: Meet at the Main Entrance to Hartman Park. The Main Entrance is about 1.25 miles north of the intersection of Beaver Brook Rd. and Gungy Rd.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/sunday-after-thanksgiving-hike-hartman-park-heritage-trail/
LOCATION:Hartman Park\, Gungy Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T110000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Hartman Park – Quinn
DESCRIPTION:Lets go explore Hartman Park’s eastern trails. This will be a longer 2.5 to 3 mile trip and pass by several old settlement sites\, wetlands and glacial features. I am excited to visit some of the trails that get less attention. We will meet at the main Hartman Park entrance on Gungy Road. \nRegister: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-hartman-park-quinn/
LOCATION:Hartman Park\, Gungy Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T154354Z
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SUMMARY:Work and Learn About Invasive Plants Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION: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-4/
LOCATION:Jewett/Pleasant Valley Preserve\, 10 MacIntosh Rd\, lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T130000
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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/
LOCATION:Register to learn location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T093000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Selden Creek Preserve – Wendy
DESCRIPTION:Hike to both overlooks and view the creek in Fall. 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/
LOCATION:Selden Creek Preserve\, Joshuatown Rd\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T113000
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CREATED:20250822T212946Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Take-a-Walk Wednesday: Gillette Castle State Park - Wendy
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to slippery conditions. 67 River Rd\, East Haddam\, CT. Meet at the main parking lot by the visitor center. We will walk up to the Castle terrace\, which is in Lyme\, to see the most spectacular view of the CT River. We will explore the moderately easy dirt path route that was once a narrow gauge train trail. About 1 mile. \nContact: hillwendyb@gmail.com \nView the Take-a-Walk Wednesday Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/take-a-walk-wednesday-gillettes-castle-state-park-wendy-2/
LOCATION:Champlain South Preserve\, Old Lyme CT\, Meetinghouse Lane\, Old Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T160000
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SUMMARY:Work and Learn About Invasive Plants Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION: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-5/
LOCATION:Jewett/Pleasant Valley Preserve\, 10 MacIntosh Rd\, lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T045403
CREATED:20251213T151533Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Winter Solstice Luminary Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a luminary walk along Roaring Brook at Banningwood Preserve. \nRenew your connection with yourself and the Earth as we tap into nature’s rhythms and the four elements of earth\, fire\, water\, and air on a guided meditative walk. A small closing ceremony will take place at the water’s edge as we then prepare for our return walk along the illuminated path. \nA restorative time of year\, the winter solstice marks a solar turning point\, where the darkest day turns the corner to renewed light and we welcome the season of winter—a rebirth of the sun. \nRegistration: FREE \nRegister here. (Registration for this event is currently FILLED. Wait list registrations only.) \nAges 18+. No pets please. \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/sold-out-winter-solstice-luminary-walk/
LOCATION:Banningwood Preserve\, 19 Town Street\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T045403
CREATED:20250822T205512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T162656Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Walbridge Woodland – Jim
DESCRIPTION:Moderate 1.5-mile walk through cedar grove and deciduous upland forest among several interesting stone walls and remains of old buildings. Meet at the Hartman Park main parking entrance\, just north of Walbridge Woodland on Gungy Road. \nRegister: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-walbridge-woodland-jim/
LOCATION:Walbridge Woodland\, Gungy Road\, Lyme\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T045403
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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