Past Events
Summer Solstice Forest Bathing
Time: 9:30-11:30 am
Place: Pleasant Valley Preserve, Macintosh Road, Lyme CT
Contact Email: regan@reganstacey.com
Welcome in the season of summer with a guided mindful stroll along the meadow, river, and forest of Pleasant Valley Preserve. Celebrate the longest day of the year in community with fellow nature lovers. Invitations to connect with nature will be offered along the way. We’ll honor the Sun, Earth, and our time together.
The walk concludes with a group-inspired mandala and wild-foraged tea.
Registration: $33 ~ includes the program and tea
Register HERE
LLT members receive 15% discount with code LLT15
Rain or shine event. Challenging weather cancels.
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.
Regan Stacey is an artist and advocate for the Earth whose passion is to reconnect humans to nature for personal and planetary well-being. She believes we can all awaken the forest within. She is co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, a forest therapy guide training program. Through her private practice, she offers forest bathing walks, mindful nature retreats, and mindfulness training. Regan is also the facilitator of the LLT Tree Collective, connecting teens to nature through stewardship, education, and exploration. Find out more about her work at reganstacey.com or theforesttherapyschool.com
June Astronomy Observing Session
Time: 9:30-11:30 pm
Place: Register to learn location
Contact Email: astronomy@lymelandtrust.org
Come to see our new viewing screen. Young or old, experienced or totally unfamiliar, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. The new observatory is in full motion. The Lyme Land Trust offers public viewing sessions once a month near the new moon. Our cohorts have several different telescopes that are on display for your observing pleasure, and we now are pleased to have a modern 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory structure.
Registrations: Please Click Here
General inquiries: astronomy@lymelandtrust.org
On any given night, public sessions will be co-facilitated by one or more of our talented cohort enthusiasts:
- Jon Dean
- Roger Charbonneau, J
- Scott Mallory
- Parag Sahasrabudhe
- Alan Sheiness
Directions to the site and special guidance for those with heavy astronomy equipment will be provided upon registration. Park in the designated area and walk to the observing field with its amazing panoramic views of the heavens. Dress for temperatures 10-20 degrees lower than forecast for your comfort. No white lights at the field site, please.
For more information about the astronomy program See amazing astrophotography by Parag Sahasrabudhe – Velology blog
Our Annual Meeting 2023 – Moved to Lyme Public Hall
Time: 6:00 pm meeting, 7:00 pm music
Place: Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Rd., Lyme CT
Contact Email: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
We are looking forward to seeing you all tonight! Due to the weather forecast, the meeting has been moved from Diana’s field in Banningwood Preserve to inside at the Lyme Public Hall. The 5:00 pm hike with Jim and Tony has been cancelled.
Please join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting at 6:00 pm which will include nominations of 3 new Board Directors, annual financial report and presentation of the Volunteer of the Year Award. Acoustic blues by Ryan Hart and Chris D’Amato will follow the meeting. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration required: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.
Lymes Senior Center Take-a-Walk Wednesday with Wendy
Time: 9:30-11:30ish am
Place: Selden Creek Preserve, Joshuatown Rd., Lyme
Contact Email: sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov
Presenter: Wendy Hill
Selden Creek Preserve- Hike to the beautiful overlooks and back About 2.5 miles.
Directions: Meet at Selden Preserve parking lot on Joshuatown Rd. The parking lot is about 4 miles from the intersection of Rte 156 and Joshuatown Rd.
Reservations are required. Please email sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov or call 860-434-4127 to reserve your spot. Free to Lyme’s Senior Center members. $5 for non-members.
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month the group will get together at various hiking areas in Lyme and Old Lyme. Hikes will be lead by Wendy Hill, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and the Vice President of Lyme Land Trust. The walks are moderate, unless otherwise noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Wear sturdy footwear and bring a hiking stick or pole if you would like. Everyone welcome. All hikes are 2.5 to 3 miles. Inclement weather cancels the walk.
Sponsored with the Lyme’s Senior Center.
Tuesday Trek: Patrell/Chapel Farm Preserve – Tony
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Meet at Baker Lane parking area.
Contact Email: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com
Presenter: Tony Irving
Patrell/Chapel Farm Preserve The glacial geology is the driving force behind this preserve along the Eightmile River.
Register: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com
View the Tuesday Trek Schedule
Lyme Pollinator Pathway Invites you to an Afternoon at Ballek’s Garden Center
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Place: Ballek's Garden Center, 90 Maple Ave., East Haddam
Contact Email: Lymepollinator@gmail.com
Gardening for Pollinators & Why We Need Them
- 1:00-1:30 pm – Nancy Ballek will talk about the importance of bees, butterflies, beetles, moths, birds and other beneficial creatures in your yard, and how they help to maintain a healthy biosphere.
- 1:30-2:00 pm – Nancy and her crew will be available for advice on selecting plants, and hands-on planting help.
Come early… for the food truck (open 10am-3pm)
Stay late… purchase ready-made pollinator planters, or just buy a selection of native/ pollinator plants to take home!
Register by emailing Lymepollinator@gmail.com
Limited to 40 participants – Each will receive a coupon for 10% off pollinator planters, Ballek’s selected pollinator/native plants for the event, and pots/containers.
Lyme Pollinator Pathway is an initiative of the Lyme SustainableCT Committee. The Lyme Land Trust is sponsoring member.
Tree Collective- Teen Steward Group Meet-up
Time: 1:00-3:30 pm
Place: Register to learn location
Contact Email: reganstacey@gmail.com
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. It is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Each time we meet, we offer a different topic, often with a hike and trail work in a selected preserve.
Tools and gloves provided.
Registration required: reganstacey@gmail.com.
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Tuesday Trek: Banningwood Preserve – Jim
Time: 9:00
Place: Meet at Banningwood Preserve parking lot on Town St. (Rte 82), 1/4 mile north of the Hadlyme Country Market.
Contact Email: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: Jim
Banningwood Preserve – gentle 2-mile walk through varied terrain that supports breeding birds such as Louisiana Waterthrush and Worm-eating Warbler.
Register: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org
View the Tuesday Trek Schedule
Tour de Lyme 2023
Time: starting at 7 am
Place: Ashlawn Farms, Bill Hill Road, Lyme CT
Contact Email: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: Lyme Land Conservation Trust
Please join us for the annual Tour de Lyme cycling event with beautifully scenic routes for all ages and levels. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Registration is open!
For more information, visit the Tour de Lyme webpage:
The Lyme Land Trust inaugurated Tour de Lyme in 2013 as an annual bike ride to raise funds to support its mission of preserving and protecting environmentally important land in Lyme.
CT Trails Day
Time: Various times
Place: Various
Contact Email: info@ctwoodlands.org
The first weekend of June trail lovers across Connecticut head outside to hike, play, ride, explore, climb, run and paddle. Join an outdoor activity on June 3&4. Click here to see the offerings in the region.
Sponsored by the CT Forest and Park Association.
