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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Hartman Park/Field entrance – Wendy
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore the spring wildflowers in the meadow before we walk the yellow and red trails to see what the beavers are up to. Meet at the Field Entrance. The Field Entrance is about 1/2 mile north of the Hartman Park Main Entrance on Gungy 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-field-entrance-wendy/
LOCATION:Hartman Park\, Gungy Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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SUMMARY:Walk Wednesday with Wendy and Cam: Sheepskin Hollow Preserve\, East Haddam
DESCRIPTION: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. Moderate with a some inclines. About 2 miles. \nWendy 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. The walks are moderate along dirt paths with some uneven footing and slight inclines\, unless noted. About 2-3 miles. Walks match the group’s pace and distance is estimated. Bring water and dress appropriately; hikes are cancelled if weather is bad. \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). \n  \nView the Winter Walk Wednesday Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/winter-walk-wednesday-sheepskin-hollow-preserve-sheepskin-hollow-rd-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Sheepskin Hollow Preserve\, Sheepskin Hollow Rd\, East Haddam\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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SUMMARY:June 6\, 2026 Astronomy Observing Session
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– Jupiter is setting soon after sunset in the western sky\, with bright Venus nearby. The southern sky is dominated by Leo and Virgo\, with their many galaxies and dense globular clusters. \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/june-6-2026-astronomy-observing-session/
LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Banningwood Preserve – Jim
DESCRIPTION:We’ll walk a mostly gentle and occasionally moderate loop\, pausing to rest at the picnic table in Diana’s Field\, and to explore and assess the floodplain forest restoration project flanking Roaring Brook. We’ll also take a moment along the way to very briefly demonstrate how to effectively manage Oriental Bittersweet vines\, which\, for now\, have a stronghold at a location withing the preserves interior. 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-3/
LOCATION:Banningwood Preserve\, 19 Town Street\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000
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SUMMARY:The Big Plant Out - We Need your Help!!
DESCRIPTION:Help us plant out the native plant meadow. Join Michael Baczewski\, of New England Pollinator Gardens\, and Kristina White\, Executive Director\, and plant warm-season grasses/perennials in our meadow. Bring your shovels\, pickaxes\, trowels\, and wheelbarrows. The more the merrier and the quicker we get it done! \nWe will have coffee and light refreshments to keep you energized. \nRegistration required: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org \nThis project was funded in part by the Connecticut Land Conservation Council’s Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grant Program\, supported by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/the-big-plant-out-we-need-your-help/
LOCATION:John Pritchard Conservation Center\, 12-1 Town St\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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SUMMARY:Discover the world of insects on a walk in Banningwood Preserve with Biologist Katherine Dugas
DESCRIPTION:Discover the world of insects on a walk in Banningwood Preserve with Biologist Katherine Dugas on June 13 at 3pm. \nKatherine is an Agricultural Research Technician in the CAES Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology\, where she provides insect identifications and outreach/extension for CT residents\, municipalities\, and businesses. \nPhoto is Lined Longhorn Beetle by Jim Arrigoni \nRegister- education@lymelandtrust.org
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/discover-the-world-of-insects-on-a-walk-in-banningwood-preserve-with-biologist-katherine-dugas/
LOCATION:Banningwood Preserve\, 19 Town Street\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Brockway-Hawthorne – Quinn
DESCRIPTION:This is a new hike for Quinn\, I am looking forward to some awesome discoveries. Expect a hike that is moderate in pace and full of exploration. Meet me at the parking area on Brush Hill Rd. \nRegister: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com \nView the Tuesday Trek Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/tuesday-trek-brockway-hawthorne-quinn-2/
LOCATION:Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve\, Brush Hill Road\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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SUMMARY:Walk Wednesday with Wendy and Cam: Lena Reserve\, Babcock Hill Rd\, East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:This 207-acre preserve offers a range of terrains and forest types; as well as stone walls\, fields and remnants of its agricultural history. Moderate with a some inclines. About 2 miles. \nWendy 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. The walks are moderate along dirt paths with some uneven footing and slight inclines\, unless noted. About 2-3 miles. Walks match the group’s pace and distance is estimated. Bring water and dress appropriately; hikes are cancelled if weather is bad. \nTo register: openspace@townlyme.org \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 Hill Rd (gravel road). The parking lot is at the end on the left. (0.4 mi) \n  \nView the Winter Walk Wednesday Schedule
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/winter-walk-wednesday-lena-reserve-babcock-hill-rd-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Lena Reserve\, Babcock Hill Rd\, East Haddam\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T193000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting 2026: 12\,000 Years of History Beneath our Feet
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual meeting which will include nomination and voting of new board members\, annual financial report\, and award presentation of volunteer of the year. Everyone is welcome. \nFollowing the meeting\, we will have a presentation from Dr. Nick Bellantoni “Archaeology of Lyme: 12\,000 Years of History Beneath Our Feet“.  Dr. Bellantoni will talk about the archaeology of Lyme\, including Indigenous stone works. He was part of a town-wide archaeological survey in 1982. He also is the author of Ruins of Southern New England\,which he will have available for purchase and signature. \nDr. Nicholas F. Bellantoni serves as the emeritus state archaeologist with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and is adjunct associate research professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Connecticut. He received his doctorate in anthropology from UConn in 1987 and was shortly thereafter appointed state archaeologist. His duties were many\, but primarily include the preservation of archaeological sites in the state. He is a former State Commissioner for the Commission on Culture and Tourism and sat on the State Historic Preservation Council for over twelve years. He is a former President of the Archaeological Society of Connecticut and the National Association of State Archeologists. His research background includes the analysis of skeletal remains from eastern North America. He has been excavating in Connecticut for almost 40 years. \nRegistration required: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org \nDirections: The Lyme Land Trust Conservation Center is at 12-1 Town Street. Park across the street in Banningwood Preserve first field. Handicapped parking on site.
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/annual-meeting-2026-12000-years-of-history-beneath-our-feet/
LOCATION:John Pritchard Conservation Center\, 12-1 Town St\, Lyme\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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SUMMARY:Imagining Lyme – Photo Submission Deadline – Spring
DESCRIPTION:Submit up to three of your favorite spring 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.\n\nFor more information and to submit photos
URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/imagining-lyme-photo-submission-deadline-spring-2/
LOCATION:Imagining Lyme Website
CATEGORIES:lymeland
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