Date: Sun October 16, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm
Place: Hadlyme Public Hall, 63 Ferry Rd, Lyme CT
Contact Email:
fowchadlyme@gmail.com
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Fall is an exciting time to go birding in Connecticut, as a huge diversity of species make their way through the state from breeding grounds further north. Many of these birds follow the Connecticut River valley as it winds its way from Canada to Long Island Sound, making Connecticut a crucial stopover state and a great spot to go birding during migration. The lower Connecticut River Estuary provides an important feeding and resting spot before heading out over the open waters of the sound and Atlantic Ocean. Join CT Audubon’s Joe Attwater as we go through how and why these species migrate, which species you can expect to see in the state and how to identify them, and how you can help make their journeys safer.
Fall is an exciting time to go birding in Connecticut, as a huge diversity of species make their way through the state from breeding grounds further north. Many of these birds follow the Connecticut River valley as it winds its way from Canada to Long Island Sound, making Connecticut a crucial stopover state and a great spot to go birding during migration. The lower Connecticut River Estuary provides an important feeding and resting spot before heading out over the open waters of the sound and Atlantic Ocean. Join CT Audubon’s Joe Attwater as we go through how and why these species migrate, which species you can expect to see in the state and how to identify them, and how you can help make their journeys safer.
Date: Sun October 16, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Place: Banningwood Preserve, 19 Town Street, Lyme CT
Contact Email:
regan@reganstacey.com
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Join us on a daylong retreat as we awaken our senses, move into our bodies, and celebrate our connection to the natural world. Through the combined practices of forest bathing and gentle yoga we’ll welcome deep relaxation and cultivate healing relationships with ourselves, each other, and the Earth. We’ll come into a sense of aliveness with all of life as we receive the gifts of fall. Along the trail, we’ll gather to enjoy tea together and share a mid-day lunch provided in Diana’s field. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. No Yoga mats needed.
Registration: $85 ~ includes the program, lunch, and tea
Register here.
Heavy rain cancels. In the event of a rain cancellation you’ll be notified and we’ll hold the retreat on October 23rd.
To find out more about Banningwood Preserve, please click here.
Regan Stacey is a certified forest therapy guide, mindfulness meditation teacher, and co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, reconnecting humans to nature for the betterment of themselves, their communities, and the planet. She believes we all can awaken the forest within.
Erin Day, owner of Ten Summit Yoga & Earth Based Wellness in East Hampton CT, is a Yoga mentor, herbalist, greenspirit practitioner and ethical wildcrafter. She lives and practices in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Join us on a daylong retreat as we awaken our senses, move into our bodies, and celebrate our connection to the natural world. Through the combined practices of forest bathing and gentle yoga we’ll welcome deep relaxation and cultivate healing relationships with ourselves, each other, and the Earth. We’ll come into a sense of aliveness with all of life as we receive the gifts of fall. Along the trail, we’ll gather to enjoy tea together and share a mid-day lunch provided in Diana’s field. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. No Yoga mats needed.
Registration: $85 ~ includes the program, lunch, and tea
Register here.
Heavy rain cancels. In the event of a rain cancellation you’ll be notified and we’ll hold the retreat on October 23rd.
To find out more about Banningwood Preserve, please click here.
Regan Stacey is a certified forest therapy guide, mindfulness meditation teacher, and co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, reconnecting humans to nature for the betterment of themselves, their communities, and the planet. She believes we all can awaken the forest within.
Erin Day, owner of Ten Summit Yoga & Earth Based Wellness in East Hampton CT, is a Yoga mentor, herbalist, greenspirit practitioner and ethical wildcrafter. She lives and practices in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Date: Sat October 15, 2022
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Place: Reeds Landing, Old Hamburg Rd., LymeCT
Contact Email:
openspace@townlyme.org
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Join the Lyme Pollinator Pathway and New England Pollinator Gardens for a crash course in cardboard sheet mulching smother technique! Learn organic mulching tips and strategies that you can use in your own yard this fall to prepare your next native pollinator garden.
Fall is the perfect time to begin preparing a planting site for next spring. When performed appropriately and using the correct cardboard, sheet mulching is a safe and sustainable process that smothers existing turf grass and invasive plants. When left over the winter, you will have a “blank canvass” to plant with native plants in the springtime.
Start collecting larger sheets of clean brown cardboard without glossy surfaces or glues adhered to the surface. Pull off tape. Ideal sheet sizes range 4ft x 6ft or so , though smaller sizes can also be deployed.
Please bring the cardboard with you Saturday morning.
Bring gloves and garden tools. We will ted the rain garden, too.
Please register: openspace@townlyme.org
Join the Lyme Pollinator Pathway and New England Pollinator Gardens for a crash course in cardboard sheet mulching smother technique! Learn organic mulching tips and strategies that you can use in your own yard this fall to prepare your next native pollinator garden.
Fall is the perfect time to begin preparing a planting site for next spring. When performed appropriately and using the correct cardboard, sheet mulching is a safe and sustainable process that smothers existing turf grass and invasive plants. When left over the winter, you will have a “blank canvass” to plant with native plants in the springtime.
Start collecting larger sheets of clean brown cardboard without glossy surfaces or glues adhered to the surface. Pull off tape. Ideal sheet sizes range 4ft x 6ft or so , though smaller sizes can also be deployed.
Please bring the cardboard with you Saturday morning.
Bring gloves and garden tools. We will ted the rain garden, too.
Please register: openspace@townlyme.org
Date: Thu October 13, 2022
Time: 9:30 am -12:00ish pm
Place: John Lohman Preserve, 33 Coult Lane, Old Lyme Ct
Contact Email:
sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov
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Parking is along the road. A short steep incline opens to a beautiful expanse of meadow. We will walk along the mowed path to reach our destination, Whale Rock, a spectacular outcropping with views of Lord Cove and the CT River. Bring your binoculars. 1.5 miles. John Lohman Preserve.
Reservations are required. Please email sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov or call 860-434-4127 to reserve your spot.
On the 2nd Thursday of each month the group will get together at various hiking areas in Lyme and Old Lyme. Hikes will be led 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, dress for the weather and a hiking stick or pole if you would like. Everyone welcome. Inclement weather cancels the hike.
Sponsored by the Lyme’s Senior Center.
Parking is along the road. A short steep incline opens to a beautiful expanse of meadow. We will walk along the mowed path to reach our destination, Whale Rock, a spectacular outcropping with views of Lord Cove and the CT River. Bring your binoculars. 1.5 miles. John Lohman Preserve.
Reservations are required. Please email sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov or call 860-434-4127 to reserve your spot.
On the 2nd Thursday of each month the group will get together at various hiking areas in Lyme and Old Lyme. Hikes will be led 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, dress for the weather and a hiking stick or pole if you would like. Everyone welcome. Inclement weather cancels the hike.
Sponsored by the Lyme’s Senior Center.
Tony Irving
Date: Tue October 11, 2022
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Place: Park across from the entrance on the side of Sterling City Rd. near Old Stone Post Rd.
Contact Email:
anthonyinlyme@gmail.com
Presenter: Tony Irving
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Some steep hills, but short hike to overlook. 1.75 mile loop with some walking on the road.
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 about two hours and are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.
Some steep hills, but short hike to overlook. 1.75 mile loop with some walking on the road.
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 about two hours and are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.
by Wendy Hill
Date: Sun October 9, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Place: Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve, Brush Hill Road, Lyme CT
Contact Email:
regan@reganstacey.com
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Relax and unwind on a guided forest bathing experience among the colors of fall. Enjoy a gentle, mindful stroll as you relax and connect with the restorative powers of nature. Your certified forest therapy guide, Regan Stacey, will offer you a series of invitations or prompts designed to awaken your senses to the natural world and all that autumn has to offer. The walk is about 1-mile over easy to moderate terrain. Folding stools are available for your use, or bring along your own stool or sit mat.
The walk concludes with a wild-foraged tea.
Registration: $32 ~ includes the program and tea
Lyme Land Trust members receive a 15% discount with code: LLT15
Register here.
This is a rain or shine event.
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, environmentalist and yoga instructor, 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
Relax and unwind on a guided forest bathing experience among the colors of fall. Enjoy a gentle, mindful stroll as you relax and connect with the restorative powers of nature. Your certified forest therapy guide, Regan Stacey, will offer you a series of invitations or prompts designed to awaken your senses to the natural world and all that autumn has to offer. The walk is about 1-mile over easy to moderate terrain. Folding stools are available for your use, or bring along your own stool or sit mat.
The walk concludes with a wild-foraged tea.
Registration: $32 ~ includes the program and tea
Lyme Land Trust members receive a 15% discount with code: LLT15
Register here.
This is a rain or shine event.
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, environmentalist and yoga instructor, 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
Date: Tue October 4, 2022
Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am
Place: Park at Joshuatown Rd Entrance by the Cedar Hill (Selden) Cemetery
Contact Email:
kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: Kristina White
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Walk an old road and onto our longest walkway over wetlands. Pass stone walls and laurel groves. Park at Joshuatown Rd Entrance by the Cedar Hill (Selden) Cemetery – 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 about two hours and are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.
Walk an old road and onto our longest walkway over wetlands. Pass stone walls and laurel groves. Park at Joshuatown Rd Entrance by the Cedar Hill (Selden) Cemetery – 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 about two hours and are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.
Photo by Wendolyn Hill
Date: Sun October 2, 2022
Time: 1:30-3:30 pm
Place: Jewett Preserve, McIntosh Road, Lyme CT
Contact Email:
openspace@townlyme.org
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Join Pete Picone, CT DEEP wildlife biologist and native habitat expert, for a tour of the meadow and surrounding shrub-land in Jewett Preserve. He will identify plants and make recommendations for nurturing the vegetation that provides habitat for wildlife. Learn about which plants are beneficial for pollinators, and how to manage invasives. His guidance can be applied to enhancing habitat in your own back yard.
Co-sponsored with the Lyme Pollinator Pathway and the Town of Lyme.
Registration required: openspace@townlyme.org
Park in the lot on McIntosh Rd, about 1/4 mile from the intersection with Rte 156.
Join Pete Picone, CT DEEP wildlife biologist and native habitat expert, for a tour of the meadow and surrounding shrub-land in Jewett Preserve. He will identify plants and make recommendations for nurturing the vegetation that provides habitat for wildlife. Learn about which plants are beneficial for pollinators, and how to manage invasives. His guidance can be applied to enhancing habitat in your own back yard.
Co-sponsored with the Lyme Pollinator Pathway and the Town of Lyme.
Registration required: openspace@townlyme.org
Park in the lot on McIntosh Rd, about 1/4 mile from the intersection with Rte 156.
Barbara Costas, Winter 2022 Photo of Distinction
Date: Fri September 30, 2022
Time: midnight
Place: Submit photos to Imagining Lyme website
Contact Email:
education@lymelandtrust.org
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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.
Photographers do not have to be residents of Lyme but all photos must be taken in Lyme in any of these places:
- Lyme Preserves owned and/or managed by the Lyme Land Trust, Town of Lyme, and The Nature Conservancy View a map of the preserves
- Pollinator/wildlife habitat– May be in a backyard, preserve or in a Lyme Pollinator Pathway garden in Lyme, CT.
The deadline for the Summer category-photos taken in the Summer–is September 30, 2022. For more information.
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.
Photographers do not have to be residents of Lyme but all photos must be taken in Lyme in any of these places:
- Lyme Preserves owned and/or managed by the Lyme Land Trust, Town of Lyme, and The Nature Conservancy View a map of the preserves
- Pollinator/wildlife habitat– May be in a backyard, preserve or in a Lyme Pollinator Pathway garden in Lyme, CT.
The deadline for the Summer category-photos taken in the Summer–is September 30, 2022. For more information.
Date: Tue September 27, 2022
Time: 9:30 am -11:30 am
Place: Johnston Preserve parking lot on Rte 82.
Contact Email:
openspace@townlyme.org
Presenter: Wendy Hill
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We will walk an approximately 3 mile loop past the highest point in Lyme, and along the white trail with beautiful overlooks
Contact: 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, Tony Irving, and Kristina White with Brady, canine guide. The walks are about two hours and are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.
We will walk an approximately 3 mile loop past the highest point in Lyme, and along the white trail with beautiful overlooks
Contact: 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, Tony Irving, and Kristina White with Brady, canine guide. The walks are about two hours and are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.
