Past Events

Volunteer Work and Learn Party – Remove Invasive Plants at Hartman Park

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photo by Wendy Hill
Date: Fri July 26, 2024
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Place: Meet at the Eversource ROW entrance gate, Gungy Road,Lyme CT
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
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Join us for a work party to identify and remove  invasive plants at Hartman Park with Wendy Hill, Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. Learn to identify beneficial native plants to protect.

Rain or shine.

Tools to bring for the morning will be hand saws, clippers, lopping shears, hand pruner, mattock hoe or tool to remove roots. Be sure to bring rugged heavy duty work gloves and wear long pants. Please bring a bottle of water or beverage. Snacks will be provided. 

Registration appreciated (walk-ins welcome): openspace@townlyme.org 

Sponsored by the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust


Join us for a work party to identify and remove  invasive plants at Hartman Park with Wendy Hill, Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. Learn to identify beneficial native plants to protect.

Rain or shine.

Tools to bring for the morning will be hand saws, clippers, lopping shears, hand pruner, mattock hoe or tool to remove roots. Be sure to bring rugged heavy duty work gloves and wear long pants. Please bring a bottle of water or beverage. Snacks will be provided. 

Registration appreciated (walk-ins welcome): openspace@townlyme.org 

Sponsored by the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust


Astronomy Observing Session

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Date: Fri July 26, 2024
Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Place: Trail 53 Observatory
Contact Email: astronomy@lymelandtrust.org
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Young or old, experienced, or totally unfamiliar, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory.

Registration required. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines.

For more information and to register: Astronomy Events


Young or old, experienced, or totally unfamiliar, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory.

Registration required. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines.

For more information and to register: Astronomy Events


iNaturalist 101 – Connect with Nature

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Date: Thu July 25, 2024
Time: 7:00- 8:30 pm
Place: Lyme Land Trust Barn, 12-1 Town Street, Lyme, CT
Contact Email: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org
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iNaturalist App. Click to enlarge.

Want to know what you are seeing in nature? Want to contribute to citizen science by joining the Wild Lyme Biodiversity Project? With a photograph and a few taps on your smartphone, you, too, can follow in the footsteps of great biologists like Charles Darwin by identifying different species and sharing your observations with the scientific and conservation communities. Join  Jim Arrigoni, Lyme Land Trust (LLT) environmental director ad team member of the Lyme Pollinator Pathway, for this informative program.

Learn how to use iNaturalist on your smartphone or computer and learn more about the world of plants, insects, mushrooms, birds, and trees that are all around us. This 1-hour workshop will show you how to use the app on your smartphone and desktop computer, what the best practices are for entering photos, and add hands-on practice.

Join the Wild Lyme Biodiversity project on iNaturalist and contribute to the study of the variety of life on all of the Lyme preserves owned by LLT, the Town of Lyme and The Nature Conservancy. We’ll show you how to join the project on the app, what you can contribute, and what you can learn about Lyme and the surrounding areas.

iNaturalist app is a free app that can be downloaded on both iPhone and android. We ask that you download the app on your smartphone and set up an account before coming to the workshop, or come at 6:30 pm for help to download the app.

Reservations required. Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

Follow iNaturalist on Instagram and see a fantastic nature photo from around the world.

For the web version of iNaturalist.

Co-sponsored with Lyme Pollinator Pathway


iNaturalist App. Click to enlarge.

Want to know what you are seeing in nature? Want to contribute to citizen science by joining the Wild Lyme Biodiversity Project? With a photograph and a few taps on your smartphone, you, too, can follow in the footsteps of great biologists like Charles Darwin by identifying different species and sharing your observations with the scientific and conservation communities. Join  Jim Arrigoni, Lyme Land Trust (LLT) environmental director ad team member of the Lyme Pollinator Pathway, for this informative program.

Learn how to use iNaturalist on your smartphone or computer and learn more about the world of plants, insects, mushrooms, birds, and trees that are all around us. This 1-hour workshop will show you how to use the app on your smartphone and desktop computer, what the best practices are for entering photos, and add hands-on practice.

Join the Wild Lyme Biodiversity project on iNaturalist and contribute to the study of the variety of life on all of the Lyme preserves owned by LLT, the Town of Lyme and The Nature Conservancy. We’ll show you how to join the project on the app, what you can contribute, and what you can learn about Lyme and the surrounding areas.

iNaturalist app is a free app that can be downloaded on both iPhone and android. We ask that you download the app on your smartphone and set up an account before coming to the workshop, or come at 6:30 pm for help to download the app.

Reservations required. Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

Follow iNaturalist on Instagram and see a fantastic nature photo from around the world.

For the web version of iNaturalist.

Co-sponsored with Lyme Pollinator Pathway


Discovering Moths: Nighttime Jewels in Your Backyard.

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Photo by Diane P. Brooks
Date: Tue July 23, 2024
Time: 8:30 pm
Place: Lyme Public Library, 482 Hamburg Rd (Rte 156), Lyme CT
Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: John Himmelman
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Join author illustrator John Himmelman for a presentation followed by an outside adventure to meet moths, the fascinating and under-appreciated cousins of the butterflies. With about 2600 species of moths in CT, they play a role in pollinating our pathways! These important pollinators exhibit an amazing variety of color shape and behavior. Since most are active at night, we often overlook them. Not Himmelman, though, who has long been attracted to the moths as they are to lights.

John Himmelman is the author and illustrator of Discovering Moths, Nighttime Jewels in Your Own Backyard and other nature books for children and adults. After the program he will sign books. He will bring the moth book for purchase. 

To register: programreg@lymepl.org

Rain date: July 25

The program is co-sponsored by the Lyme Pollinator Pathway and the Lyme Land Trust.


Join author illustrator John Himmelman for a presentation followed by an outside adventure to meet moths, the fascinating and under-appreciated cousins of the butterflies. With about 2600 species of moths in CT, they play a role in pollinating our pathways! These important pollinators exhibit an amazing variety of color shape and behavior. Since most are active at night, we often overlook them. Not Himmelman, though, who has long been attracted to the moths as they are to lights.

John Himmelman is the author and illustrator of Discovering Moths, Nighttime Jewels in Your Own Backyard and other nature books for children and adults. After the program he will sign books. He will bring the moth book for purchase. 

To register: programreg@lymepl.org

Rain date: July 25

The program is co-sponsored by the Lyme Pollinator Pathway and the Lyme Land Trust.


Volunteer Work and Learn Party – Remove Invasive Plants at Hartman Park

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photo by Wendy Hill
Date: Tue July 23, 2024
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Place: Meet at the Eversource ROW entrance gate, Gungy Road,Lyme CT
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Join us for a work party to identify and remove  invasive plants at Hartman Park with Wendy Hill, Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. Learn to identify beneficial native plants to protect.

Rain or shine.

Tools to bring for the morning will be hand saws, clippers, lopping shears, hand pruner, mattock hoe or tool to remove roots. Be sure to bring rugged heavy duty work gloves and wear long pants. Please bring a bottle of water or beverage. Snacks will be provided. 

Registration appreciated (walk-ins welcome): openspace@townlyme.org 

Sponsored by the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust


Join us for a work party to identify and remove  invasive plants at Hartman Park with Wendy Hill, Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. Learn to identify beneficial native plants to protect.

Rain or shine.

Tools to bring for the morning will be hand saws, clippers, lopping shears, hand pruner, mattock hoe or tool to remove roots. Be sure to bring rugged heavy duty work gloves and wear long pants. Please bring a bottle of water or beverage. Snacks will be provided. 

Registration appreciated (walk-ins welcome): openspace@townlyme.org 

Sponsored by the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust


Night Hike with Quinn

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Date: Sat July 20, 2024
Time: 8:30-10:00pm
Place: Hartman Park, Gungy Rd, Lyme CT
Contact Email: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com
Presenter: Quinn
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Join Quinn, Lyme Land Trust board member, for a family friendly night hike (ages 5 and up). We focus on how our perceptions change and appreciate what night brings to the forests and ponds of Lyme. Our way will be lit by the almost full moon. We will not be using artificial light, but you are invited to bring an emergency flashlight. Dress warmly and bring a walking stick. 

Please register: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com


Join Quinn, Lyme Land Trust board member, for a family friendly night hike (ages 5 and up). We focus on how our perceptions change and appreciate what night brings to the forests and ponds of Lyme. Our way will be lit by the almost full moon. We will not be using artificial light, but you are invited to bring an emergency flashlight. Dress warmly and bring a walking stick. 

Please register: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com


Programs in the Park

Date: Sat July 20, 2024
Time: 10:00-11:00 am, July 13, 20, 27
Place: Devil's Hopyard State Park Meet near the Covered Bridge
Contact Email: info@eightmileriver.org
Presenter: Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee
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Click on the poster to enlarge for more information.
Join the Eightmile Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee for three free family programs.

July 13: Wildlife Rehabilitation with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
July 20: Native Insects
July 29: River Exploration

 

 

 

Provided by the Eightmile Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee


 

Click on the poster to enlarge for more information.
Join the Eightmile Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee for three free family programs.

July 13: Wildlife Rehabilitation with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
July 20: Native Insects
July 29: River Exploration

 

 

 

Provided by the Eightmile Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee


Youth Observing Session

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Date: Sun July 14, 2024
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: Trail 53 Observatory
Contact Email: astronomy@lymelandtrust.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

This session will cater to the very young since we will be working in twilight rather than full darkness. We will observe before dark and look at the craters and other features on the Moon. We will learn about the Moon’s phases and how its orbit around the Earth results in the phases we see. After that, those who would like to can stay past 9:00 to view darker sky objects.

Registration required. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines.

For more information and to register: Astronomy Events


This session will cater to the very young since we will be working in twilight rather than full darkness. We will observe before dark and look at the craters and other features on the Moon. We will learn about the Moon’s phases and how its orbit around the Earth results in the phases we see. After that, those who would like to can stay past 9:00 to view darker sky objects.

Registration required. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines.

For more information and to register: Astronomy Events


Breakfast with the Trees | A Guided Forest Immersion

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Date: Thu July 11, 2024
Time: 9:00-11:15 am
Place: Hartman Park, Gungy Road, Lyme CT
Contact Email: regan@reganstacey.com
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Note location has changed from Beebe Preserve to Hartman Park. Wake up with the trees on a guided forest immersion. Enjoy a gentle mindful movement sequence, nature meditation, and a slow-paced walk with opportunities to pause and connect with nature along the way. The experience concludes with breakfast and tea served at the pond. You are welcome to bring your own picnic breakfast and/or enjoy the fresh berries and scones provided. The walk is about 1-mile over easy to moderate terrain. Hartman Park, Lyme CT

What is a forest immersion experience, also known as forest therapy, or forest bathing?

This practice 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. This practice also serves as a pathway of reconnection to our Earth, restoring our relationship with the natural world for the well-being of all.

Registration: $30 ~ includes the program, breakfast treats and tea.  Register here. Limited to 6 participants. LLT members save 10% with code LLT10.

This is a rain or shine event. Challenging weather cancels. Ages 18+. No pets please.

Regan Stacey is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and forest therapy guide who is passionate about reconnecting humans to nature for personal and planetary well–being. She is co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, training forest therapy guides to share this work around the world. Find out more about her work at reganstacey.com and at theforesttherapyschool.com.

 


Note location has changed from Beebe Preserve to Hartman Park. Wake up with the trees on a guided forest immersion. Enjoy a gentle mindful movement sequence, nature meditation, and a slow-paced walk with opportunities to pause and connect with nature along the way. The experience concludes with breakfast and tea served at the pond. You are welcome to bring your own picnic breakfast and/or enjoy the fresh berries and scones provided. The walk is about 1-mile over easy to moderate terrain. Hartman Park, Lyme CT

What is a forest immersion experience, also known as forest therapy, or forest bathing?

This practice 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. This practice also serves as a pathway of reconnection to our Earth, restoring our relationship with the natural world for the well-being of all.

Registration: $30 ~ includes the program, breakfast treats and tea.  Register here. Limited to 6 participants. LLT members save 10% with code LLT10.

This is a rain or shine event. Challenging weather cancels. Ages 18+. No pets please.

Regan Stacey is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and forest therapy guide who is passionate about reconnecting humans to nature for personal and planetary well–being. She is co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, training forest therapy guides to share this work around the world. Find out more about her work at reganstacey.com and at theforesttherapyschool.com.

 


Imagining Lyme–Photo Submission Deadline – Spring

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Rochelle Davis, Spring 2022 Photo of Distinction
Date: Sun June 30, 2024
Time: midnight
Place: Submit photos to Imagining Lyme website
Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org
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Submit up to three of you favorite 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 and the Nature Conservancy 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:

  1. Lyme 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
  2. Pollinator/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.
  3. Trail 53 – The clear sky above Lyme.

For more information and to submit photos


Submit up to three of you favorite 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 and the Nature Conservancy 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:

  1. Lyme 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
  2. Pollinator/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.
  3. Trail 53 – The clear sky above Lyme.

For more information and to submit photos