Apr 2 – 9:00 am Tony – Plimpton Preserve – a moderately strenuous 1.7-mile loop will take us to an overlook where we’ll enjoy views of Hamburg Cove and the Connecticut River. We’ll also “go back in time” as part of the trail overlaps with the long-abandoned Meetinghouse Hill Road. Park along Sterling City Road near Preserve entrance by the junction of Sterling City Road and Stone Post Road.
Contact: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com

Apr 9 – 9:00 am Jim – Roaring Brook – We’ll take a leisurely 0.7 mile hike through the Roaring Brook Preserve. We are going to enjoy the journey; bring your field guides and cameras. Meet at the entrance on Day Hill Rd. Park along the side of the road.
Contact: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

Apr 16 – 9:00 am Kristina and Brady – Nehantic State Forest – on Town Woods Road – walk through laurel groves and up and over ridges in an often overlooked part of the State forest. Park in lot across from 58-4 Town woods Rd. 2-3 miles
Contact: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org

Apr 23 – 9:30 am Wendy – Ames Family Open Space, Evergreen Trail, Old Lyme. We will visit two rock caves. Studies have shown that one of the caves was occupied seasonally as a winter shelter by indigenous people beginning at least 4255 years ago. Directions. Take Boston Post Road (Rte 1) to Boggy Hole Rd. Evergreen Trail is about 1/2 mile down on the left.
Contact: openspace@townlyme.org

Apr 30 – 9:00 am Jim – Johnston Preserve – Gentle-to-moderate ~1.5-mile walk through the forest at the special time when lime-green foliage is emerging. We’ll listen for newly arrived migrant songbirds (bring binoculars if you wish) and be on the lookout for spring ephemeral wildflowers and other seasonal highlights. Meet at the parking area on Rt. 82.
Contact: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

May 7- 9:00 am Tony – Johnston Preserve –Hike this beautiful preserve which is a future Old Growth Forest, about 2 miles with the option of taking some extra loops if we are really feeling adventurous! Meet at the Johnston parking lot on Rte 82.
Contact: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com

May 14 – 9:00 am Quinn – Roaring Brook Preserve – We’ll take a leisurely 0.7 mile hike through the Roaring Brook Preserve. I am excited for this hike for two reasons. Over the last several months we have had a spectacular amount of rain. On this Tuesday Trek I want to investigate how the riparian zone of the 8 mile river has managed these winter and spring rains. I am also excited because in late April and early May Connecticut’s forests experience massive seasonal changes. I am super excited to see how the diverse Roaring Brook ecology greens up for summer. Meet at the entrance on Day Hill Rd. Park along the side of the road.
Contact: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com

May 21 – 9:30 am Wendy – Hartman Park – We’ll enjoy the emerging greenery along the ridges of the red trail and loop around to see the Three Chimneys. About 3 miles. Moderate walk with some rocky terrain and moderate inclines. Meet at Hartman Park Field Entrance, Gungy Rd. It is about 1/2 mile north of the Hartman Park main entrance.
Contact: openspace@townlyme.org.

May 28 9:00 am – Kristina – Ravine Trail and Brockway Hawthorne Preserve – Walk up the Ravine and into BH through laurel groves, and rock outcroppings. We will go to both overlooks. 2-3 miles. Rigorous. Meet at the Mitchell Hill Road entrance to the Ravine Trail. 
Contact: Kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org

June 4- 9:00 am – Jim – Beebe Preserve – Gentle ~1-mile walk through rich deciduous forest, with a stop along the way to check out what is happening in the beaver pond. Old stone walls and formations conjure the imagination to wonder who dwelt on the land before it was a preserve.
Contact: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

June 11 – 9:00 – Quinn – Thach Preserve – Follow the ¼ mile woods road to a secluded beaver pond where we will explore the surrounding area which also contains wetlands, mountain laurels and a freshwater stream. Beaver’s are amazing animals! They are one of the few species whose presence defines an area. Let us investigate these unique animals and the ways they shape our landscape.  About 1.25 miles.
Contact: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com

June 18 – 9:00 am Tony – Patrell/Chapel Farm Preserve The glacial geology is the driving force behind this preserve along the Eightmile River. Meet at Baker Lane parking area.
Contact: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com

June 25 – 9:30 am Wendy – Rocky Neck Beach State Park, Rte 156, East Lyme, CT. A beautiful walk in mature forest along the salt marshes to the beach on Long Island Sound – a haven for shore birds. Bring binoculars if you wish. 2.5 miles. Meet at the parking lot on Rte 156 across from the KOA Campground, 271 Main St (Rte 156), about 0.5 mile east of the intersection with Four Mile River Rd, Old Lyme.
Contact: openspace@townlyme.org