Past Events
Late Autumn Forest Bathing at Selden Creek Preserve
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Place: Selden Creek Preserve, Joshuatown Rd., Lyme, CT, Pull-in parking along the west side of Joshuatown Road, about 4 miles from the intersection with Rte. 156.
Contact Email: regan@reganstacey.com
Relax and unwind on a guided forest bathing walk to Selden Creek overlook. Enjoy the calming effects of walking among mature trees as we make our way to the Selden Creek overlook. Take in the dramatic views and enjoy a wild-foraged tea.
On your 2-hour forest bathing walk, you’ll be guided on a gentle, mindful stroll as you relax and connect with the restorative power of nature and all of life. Your certified forest therapy guide, Regan Stacey, will offer you a series of sensory-opening invitations designed to help you connect with the natural world in your own authentic way. The walk is about 2-miles over easy to moderate terrain.
The session ends at the Selden Creek overlook about 1-mile from the trailhead. Please allow time to walk back to the parking lot.
Registration required. $32 per person
Lyme Land Trust members receive 15% off with the discount code LLT15.
To register, click here.
Forest bathing 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.
Folding stools are available for your use, or bring along your own stool or sit mat.
Rain or shine.
Regan Stacey is an artist and environmentalist whose passion is to re-connect humans to nature for the betterment of themselves, their communities, and our planet, Earth. She is also co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, training forest therapy guides to share this work around the world. Locally, she is involved in a number of nature-based organizations and facilitates kids’ clubs through the Lyme Land Trust. You can find out more about her work at reganstacey.com
Hiking Club for Middle Schoolers
Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Place: Jewett Preserve, Cemetery Entrance, MT Archer Rd., Lyme CT
Contact Email: reganstacey@gmail.com
You are welcome to join our group for middle school-aged children. Come hike the trails! Every month the hike will be an adventure to explore the natural world. It meets the second Saturday of each month in a different preserve.
The club is organized by volunteer Regan Stacey, who has children in the LOL school district.
Environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey currently runs the Tree Collective, a Lyme Land Trust program for teens. She owns Awaken the Forest Within, a mindfulness-based practice that helps [re]connect people to nature for the betterment of themselves and the earth.
Bee Lyme Activities for Families
Time: 9:30 am-12:30pm
Place: Riverside Preserve, Salem Rd., Lyme CT and LYSB, 59 Lyme St., Old Lyme CT
Contact Email: sue.cope@lymelandtrust.org
Join the Lyme Pollinator Pathway for two activities to learn the value of wildflowers and how pollinators benefit when you plant native flowers.
10:00-10:30 – Seed Bomb Dispersal at Riverside Preserve with Sue Cope. Throw wildflower seed bombs that were made in June. Riverside Preserve is on Salem Rd. about 1/2 miles from the intersection with Rte. 156. Registration is not required.
11:00-12:30 – Pressed Wildflower Art Workshop at Lyme Youth Service Bureau, 59 Lyme Street, Old Lyme (LYSB) with Tanya Porcelli
Registration for Pressed Flower workshop.
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Spaces are limited. Sponsored by Lyme Land Trust and LYSB.
Tuesday Trek: Pickwick & Eno Preserve
Time: 9:30 am -11:30ish am
Place: Pickwick & Eno Preserve, 183 Joshuatown Rd., Lyme CT
Contact Email: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: Kristina White
Pickwick & Eno Preserve–Park at 183 Joshuatown Rd. (Drive down the long driveway-park in front of the Pickwick’s Preserve sign.) 3+ miles.
Contact: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
View the Tuesday Trek Schedule
Join us for a refreshing morning walk on a Lyme preserve led by a board or staff member of the Lyme Land Trust. The leaders will alternate each week between Sue Cope, Wendy Hill, Tony Irving, and Kristina White with Brady, canine guide. The walks are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.
Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.
Inclement weather cancels.
Work Party to clear Debris in Mt. Archer Woods Ruins Area
Time: 12:45-3:30 pm
Place: Meet at Mt Archer Woods parking Lot, Mt. Archer Rd., Lyme, CT
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Please join us to help clear around the ruins in Mt Archer Woods. We have had barberry mowed on a few acres near the white trail, next to the ruins about a half-mile in. We need help to remove fallen trees and other debris to make it easier to mow next time and we need to clip or pull invasives along stone walls. Chain saws will be helpful. (Please bring protective gear). Bring loppers, clippers, and work gloves, shovels, and anything else you think will be helpful.
Please email openspace@townlyme.org if you are planning to come and if you will bring a chain saw.
Fall Astronomy Observing Session
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Place: Register to learn location
Contact Email: scott.mallory@gmail.com
Come join us for a night of sky observing. With the leaves turning and the next new moon on the way, it’s time for us to turn our telescopes towards the East and welcome the new sights that herald the approaching winter sky. Come join us for dark skies at the LLT observing site. Dress for temperatures 10-15 degrees lower than the forecast to keep yourself comfortable. If you have a telescope bring it out. There’s plenty of space to setup, and cohorts will be happy to assist if needed.
Reservations required. scott.mallory@gmail.com. Site details will be sent with registration.
For more information about the astronomy program
To Plant or Not To Plant…Conserving Connecticut’s Biological Diversity
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Zoom
Contact Email: sue.cope@lymelandtrust.org
Join us for this enlightening program by Peter Picone, CT DEEP Wildlife Biologist. Learn how to make a difference for wildlife by planting natives and managing invasives on a small and large scale from backyards to open space properties.
This program is co-sponsored with the Lyme Pollinator Pathway and the Lyme Public Library.
Register to receive a link to the program: Sue.Cope@lymelandtrust
Tuesday Trek: Hartman Park Blue Trail
Time: 9:30 -11:30ish am
Place: Hartman Park, Gungy Road, Lyme CT
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Presenter: Wendy Hill
Hartman Park (Lyme Corner Trails). Meet at the Main Entrance. We will walk on the blue trail up to Chapman Ridge to see the archeological ruins, crossing over a long-forgotten colonial stone bridge along the way. 2+ miles
Reserve a spot: openspace@townlyme.org
View the Tuesday Trek Schedule
Join us for a refreshing morning walk on a Lyme preserve led by a board or staff member of the Lyme Land Trust. The leaders will alternate each week between Sue Cope, Wendy Hill, and Kristina White with Brady, canine guide. The walks are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.
Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.
Inclement weather cancels.
Tuesday Trek: Beebe Preserve – CANCELLED
Time: 9:30 am -11:30ish am
Place: Beebe Preserve, Old Grassy Hill Rd., Lyme CT
Contact Email: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com
Presenter: Tony Irving
Beebe Preserve – Canceled due to rain. Meet at the parking lot on Old Grassy Hill Rd. The easy 1-mile loop trail passes many stone walls and a mysterious large rock cairn. A side spur trail brings one to a viewing platform on a vibrant beaver pond.
To reserve a space: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com
View the Tuesday Trek Schedule
Join us for a refreshing morning walk on a Lyme preserve led by a board or staff member of the Lyme Land Trust. The leaders will alternate each week between Sue Cope, Wendy Hill, and Kristina White with Brady, canine guide. The walks are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.
Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.
Inclement weather cancels.
UNPLUGGED! Weekend in Lyme/Old Lyme – Outdoor Activities for Families
Time: Sunrise to dusk
Place: DIT Honey Hill Preserve, Clark Rd., Lyme CT and DIY Anywhere Activity
Contact Email: sue.cope@lymelandtrust.org
Visit Honey Hill Preserve on your own for a baby wildlife figurine hunt. Follow the dots on the map to find the small approximately 2-inch figurines. Everyone is welcome. Click here to download the map with creature locations and directions.
The hunt will remain up after the weekend for ongoing family fun. Visit our other two DIY Family walks with magical hunts. Click here for details and to get maps.
Help Pollinators. Pollinator Pathway Activity for families. Fall is the time to help create natural habitats for insects, birds & wildlife. Click here to download a pdf of the Fall Pollinator Pathway activities flyer.
Lyme Youth Service Bureau UNPLUGGED! LYSB Screen-free Weekend in Lyme/Old Lyme October 23 & 24, 2021. To see what other activities are offered by Lyme/Old Lyme organizations.
Visit LYSB, 59 Lyme Street, Old Lyme to see displays and to get printed hand-outs of activities.
For Wildlife fact sheets from CT DEEP.
