Past Events

Chestnut Tree Hike in Nehantic State Forest

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Chestnut Tree Photo provided by Jack Swatt
Date: Sat June 19, 2021
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Place: Nehantic State Forest, Holmes Rd Parking Lot, East Lyme
Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org
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Join Emery Gluck, retired CT DEEP forester, and Jack Swatt, President of the CT Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation for a walk to see some of the largest surviving chestnut trees in Connecticut. Large chestnut trees are rarely seen since they were devastated by a blight 100 years ago. Emery Gluck will talk about forest history and explain the management of the forest. The hike will be about one-mile along the Goodwin Trail at Nehantic State Forest in East Lyme to reach these beautiful trees. Some off-trail hiking will be required to see the second tree. Most of the hike is generally easy terrain with a few ups and downs. Sturdy shoes are a must; a walking stick would be helpful as well. Bring water.

Space is limited. Reservations are required. Contact education@lymelandtrust.org to reserve a spot.

Directions from Rte. 156 in Lyme: Take Beaver Brook Rd. 3.7 miles to a left on Old Grassy Hill Rd. Travel 1.5 miles to left on Upper Walnut Hill Rd. Follow about 1 mile to end. Take left on Holmes Rd. Follow to the parking area for Nehantic State Forest.

Social distancing will be followed based on current policies.

Rain day is Sunday, June 20 at 10 am.


 

Join Emery Gluck, retired CT DEEP forester, and Jack Swatt, President of the CT Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation for a walk to see some of the largest surviving chestnut trees in Connecticut. Large chestnut trees are rarely seen since they were devastated by a blight 100 years ago. Emery Gluck will talk about forest history and explain the management of the forest. The hike will be about one-mile along the Goodwin Trail at Nehantic State Forest in East Lyme to reach these beautiful trees. Some off-trail hiking will be required to see the second tree. Most of the hike is generally easy terrain with a few ups and downs. Sturdy shoes are a must; a walking stick would be helpful as well. Bring water.

Space is limited. Reservations are required. Contact education@lymelandtrust.org to reserve a spot.

Directions from Rte. 156 in Lyme: Take Beaver Brook Rd. 3.7 miles to a left on Old Grassy Hill Rd. Travel 1.5 miles to left on Upper Walnut Hill Rd. Follow about 1 mile to end. Take left on Holmes Rd. Follow to the parking area for Nehantic State Forest.

Social distancing will be followed based on current policies.

Rain day is Sunday, June 20 at 10 am.


Our Annual Meeting 2021

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Date: Fri June 18, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Clucas Field, Brush Hill Rd., Lyme CT
Contact Email: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
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Please join us for our 2021 Annual Meeting which will include the nomination of 2 new Board members, annual financial report, and presentation of the Volunteer of the Year Award.  We will also present a video of highlights of this unusual year. Light refreshments will be served.  Parking will be in the field. Bring a chair and enjoy a lovely June evening in Clucas Field. We will follow social distancing guidelines.

Inclement weather will cause the meeting to be virtual on zoom.

Registration required:  Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org


 

Please join us for our 2021 Annual Meeting which will include the nomination of 2 new Board members, annual financial report, and presentation of the Volunteer of the Year Award.  We will also present a video of highlights of this unusual year. Light refreshments will be served.  Parking will be in the field. Bring a chair and enjoy a lovely June evening in Clucas Field. We will follow social distancing guidelines.

Inclement weather will cause the meeting to be virtual on zoom.

Registration required:  Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org


Tuesday Trek: Chestnut Hill Preserve/Nehantic State Park

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Wendolyn Hill
Date: Tue June 15, 2021
Time: 9:30 am -11 am
Place: Chestnut Hill Preserve/Nehantic State Park, Sterling Hill Rd., Lyme CT
Contact Email: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: Kristina White
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Chestnut Hill Preserve/Nehantic State Park – Park at the entrance to Chestnut Hill on Sterling Hill Rd.

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, and Kristina White with Brady, canine guide. The walks are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.

Space is limited to 5 people. Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.

Please be safe- wear a mask in the parking lot. Masks can be removed during the walk as long as social distancing is maintained.

Inclement weather cancels.

 


 

Chestnut Hill Preserve/Nehantic State Park – Park at the entrance to Chestnut Hill on Sterling Hill Rd.

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, and Kristina White with Brady, canine guide. The walks are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.

Space is limited to 5 people. Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.

Please be safe- wear a mask in the parking lot. Masks can be removed during the walk as long as social distancing is maintained.

Inclement weather cancels.

 


52 Trail Challenge

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Date: Tue December 1, 2020 thru Mon June 14, 2021
Time: spanning six months
Place: The Lyme Preserves are cooperatively owned and/or managed by the Lyme Land Trust, The Town of Lyme and The Nature Conservancy.
Contact Email:
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The Lyme Land Trust challenges you to hike during this winter and early spring on the 52 trails of the Lyme Preserves.   The challenge ends on June 1. Register your accomplishment by June 14. Please see the 52 Trail Challenge page for more.


The Lyme Land Trust challenges you to hike during this winter and early spring on the 52 trails of the Lyme Preserves.   The challenge ends on June 1. Register your accomplishment by June 14. Please see the 52 Trail Challenge page for more.


Lyme Pollinator Pathway Invites you to an Afternoon at Ballek’s Garden Center

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Date: Sun June 13, 2021
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Place: Ballek's Garden Center, 90 Maple Ave., East Haddam
Contact Email: Lymepollinator@gmail.com
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Create your own pollinator planter, purchase one ready-made, or just buy a selection of pollinator/native plants to take home! Bring your own planter, or purchase one from Ballek’s collection.

  • 2:00-2:30 pm – Nancy Ballek will speak about the value of pollinators and how native plants enrich the environment
  • 2:30-3:00 pm – Nancy will be available for advice on selecting plants, hands-on planting help (they have soil), best combinations, etc.

Come early… for the food truck (open 10am-3pm)
Stay late… to browse and buy from Ballek’s extensive nursery stock & gifts

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


 

Create your own pollinator planter, purchase one ready-made, or just buy a selection of pollinator/native plants to take home! Bring your own planter, or purchase one from Ballek’s collection.

  • 2:00-2:30 pm – Nancy Ballek will speak about the value of pollinators and how native plants enrich the environment
  • 2:30-3:00 pm – Nancy will be available for advice on selecting plants, hands-on planting help (they have soil), best combinations, etc.

Come early… for the food truck (open 10am-3pm)
Stay late… to browse and buy from Ballek’s extensive nursery stock & gifts

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


Sapling Club-Outside Play for Elementary School-Aged Kids

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Photo by Regan Stacey
Date: Sat June 12, 2021
Time: 1:30-2:30 pm
Place: Banningwood Preserve, Town Street, Lyme CT
Contact Email: reganstacey@gmail.com
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Join our hiking group for elementary school-aged children for the last meeting of the school year. We will have popsicles to celebrate! The hikes will resume in the Fall. Parents are welcome to stay or drop-off.

The Sapling Club is limited to 15 participants per meet-up.
Registration required, please contact Regan Stacey at reganstacey@gmail.com.

The club is organized by two volunteers, Regan Stacey and Angel Santos Burres. Both have children in the LOL school district.

Environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey currently runs the Tree Collective, a 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

Angel relocated to Old Lyme this fall after 20 years of non-profit work in Greater Boston. Most recently, she was the director of Outdoors Rx, a program of the Appalachian Mountain Club. Angel encouraged families to explore the outdoors together with a focus on local spaces. She is thrilled to explore all of the nearby woods, marshes, lakes, rivers, and ocean and hopes to meet you on the trail.


Join our hiking group for elementary school-aged children for the last meeting of the school year. We will have popsicles to celebrate! The hikes will resume in the Fall. Parents are welcome to stay or drop-off.

The Sapling Club is limited to 15 participants per meet-up.
Registration required, please contact Regan Stacey at reganstacey@gmail.com.

The club is organized by two volunteers, Regan Stacey and Angel Santos Burres. Both have children in the LOL school district.

Environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey currently runs the Tree Collective, a 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

Angel relocated to Old Lyme this fall after 20 years of non-profit work in Greater Boston. Most recently, she was the director of Outdoors Rx, a program of the Appalachian Mountain Club. Angel encouraged families to explore the outdoors together with a focus on local spaces. She is thrilled to explore all of the nearby woods, marshes, lakes, rivers, and ocean and hopes to meet you on the trail.


Hiking Club for Middle Schoolers

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Photo by Regan Stacey
Date: Sat June 12, 2021
Time: 3:00-4:30 pm
Place: Lay-Allen Preserve, 33-1 Lords Meadow Lane, Old Lyme, CT
Contact Email: reganstacey@gmail.com
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Join our hiking group for middle school-aged children for the last meeting of the school year. We will have popsicles to celebrate! The hikes will resume in the Fall.

The Hiking Club is a drop-off/pick-up program.  If you are a parent who would like to walk the trails during club time, you are welcome to do so on your own, with other friends/parents, or even bring your dog!
The Hiking Club is limited to 10 participants per meet-up.
Registration required, email reganstacey@gmail.com.

 

The club is organized by two volunteers, Regan Stacey and Angel Santos Burres. Both have 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

Angel relocated to Old Lyme this fall after 20 years of non-profit work in Greater Boston. Most recently, she was the director of Outdoors Rx, a program of the Appalachian Mountain Club. Angel encouraged families to explore the outdoors together with a focus on local spaces. She is thrilled to explore all of the nearby woods, marshes, lakes, rivers, and ocean and hopes to meet you on the trail.


Join our hiking group for middle school-aged children for the last meeting of the school year. We will have popsicles to celebrate! The hikes will resume in the Fall.

The Hiking Club is a drop-off/pick-up program.  If you are a parent who would like to walk the trails during club time, you are welcome to do so on your own, with other friends/parents, or even bring your dog!
The Hiking Club is limited to 10 participants per meet-up.
Registration required, email reganstacey@gmail.com.

 

The club is organized by two volunteers, Regan Stacey and Angel Santos Burres. Both have 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

Angel relocated to Old Lyme this fall after 20 years of non-profit work in Greater Boston. Most recently, she was the director of Outdoors Rx, a program of the Appalachian Mountain Club. Angel encouraged families to explore the outdoors together with a focus on local spaces. She is thrilled to explore all of the nearby woods, marshes, lakes, rivers, and ocean and hopes to meet you on the trail.


It’s Dark Sky Time-Observing Session

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Date: Fri June 11, 2021
Time: 8:00 to 11:30 pm
Place: Register to learn location
Contact Email: scott.mallory@gmail.com
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Join us for an Astronomy observing session. Bring a folding chair and enjoy the dark sky. Bring binoculars if you have them. Do not feel obligated to do anything more than enjoy the night sky. Ordinary flashlights (white lights) are highly discouraged on the far side of the pond. Use red lens caps or red light flashlights.

Come any time during the session if you park in the lot a short way from the site and walk in. If you have equipment to set up and want to drive to the site, arrive before dark and plan to stay the whole time so you don’t disturb others when you leave.

Leave no trace. Take out what you bring in. No smoking or alcohol consumption. We will follow social distancing guidelines. Please maintain 6’ distance and wear a mask when in close proximity to others. If you look through someone else’s equipment, wear a mask.

Reservations required. scott.mallory@gmail.com. Details will be sent with registration.


 

Join us for an Astronomy observing session. Bring a folding chair and enjoy the dark sky. Bring binoculars if you have them. Do not feel obligated to do anything more than enjoy the night sky. Ordinary flashlights (white lights) are highly discouraged on the far side of the pond. Use red lens caps or red light flashlights.

Come any time during the session if you park in the lot a short way from the site and walk in. If you have equipment to set up and want to drive to the site, arrive before dark and plan to stay the whole time so you don’t disturb others when you leave.

Leave no trace. Take out what you bring in. No smoking or alcohol consumption. We will follow social distancing guidelines. Please maintain 6’ distance and wear a mask when in close proximity to others. If you look through someone else’s equipment, wear a mask.

Reservations required. scott.mallory@gmail.com. Details will be sent with registration.


Cancelled–Tuesday Trek: Walbridge Woodlands/Young Preserve

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Date: Tue June 8, 2021
Time: 9:30 am -11 am
Place: Walbridge Woodlands/Young Preserve, Gungy Rd, Lyme CT
Contact Email: sue.cope@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: Sue Cope
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This walk has been canceled. Walbridge Woodlands/Young Preserve – Park at Young Preserve Entrance. A longer hike of over 3 miles that will take you on ridges, laurel groves, old wood roads, and past stone outcroppings.

To reserve a space: sue.cope@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, and Kristina White with Brady, canine guide. The walks are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.

Space is limited to 5 people. Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.

Please be safe- wear a mask in the parking lot. Masks can be removed during the walk as long as social distancing is maintained.

Inclement weather cancels.

 


 

This walk has been canceled. Walbridge Woodlands/Young Preserve – Park at Young Preserve Entrance. A longer hike of over 3 miles that will take you on ridges, laurel groves, old wood roads, and past stone outcroppings.

To reserve a space: sue.cope@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, and Kristina White with Brady, canine guide. The walks are moderately easy unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.

Space is limited to 5 people. Reservations are required. Contact walk leader to reserve.

Please be safe- wear a mask in the parking lot. Masks can be removed during the walk as long as social distancing is maintained.

Inclement weather cancels.

 


CT Trails Day–Riverside Preserve Community Work Day

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Photo by Sue Cope
Date: Sat June 5, 2021
Time: 9:30am -11:30am
Place: Riverside Preserve Salem Rd, Lyme CT
Contact Email: sue.cope@lymelandtrust.org
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We invite you to take part in a Community Work Day to improve the site of a Pollinator Meadow and nature trail at the Lyme Land Trust’s Riverside Preserve, a haven for butterflies and other pollinators along the bank of the Eightmile River. Learn to recognize the native and invasive plants in the meadow. Native wildflowers that benefit pollinators will be identified and nurtured. Find out which plants are invasive and help us remove them. Leave with the knowledge and resources to create a pollinator patch of your own.

Bring tools: a pair of work gloves, clippers/loppers, a shovel, and a water bottle.

The walk is sponsored by Lyme Pollinator Pathway, an initiative of the Town of Lyme, and the Lyme Land Trust.

Reservations required: Sue.Cope@lymelandtrust.org


We invite you to take part in a Community Work Day to improve the site of a Pollinator Meadow and nature trail at the Lyme Land Trust’s Riverside Preserve, a haven for butterflies and other pollinators along the bank of the Eightmile River. Learn to recognize the native and invasive plants in the meadow. Native wildflowers that benefit pollinators will be identified and nurtured. Find out which plants are invasive and help us remove them. Leave with the knowledge and resources to create a pollinator patch of your own.

Bring tools: a pair of work gloves, clippers/loppers, a shovel, and a water bottle.

The walk is sponsored by Lyme Pollinator Pathway, an initiative of the Town of Lyme, and the Lyme Land Trust.

Reservations required: Sue.Cope@lymelandtrust.org