Past Events

Earth Day Program

Date: Tue April 22, 2014
Time: 7 pm
Place: Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Contact Email:
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Conservation biologist and ornithological expert Dr. Paul Spitzer will discuss his planned study of osprey in the lower Connecticut River estuary, slated for April-June of this year.  Over the next few months, Dr Spitzer will be studying a new threat to our osprey population – the overfishing of menhaden, a primary food source for osprey chicks. While eggs are now surviving incubation, osprey parents are finding it difficult to catch enough fish to sustain their young.  Dr Spitzer will be joined by CT DEEP biologist Steve Gephard, who manages the State’s diadromous fisheries program.   

The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Ecology Club will provide refreshments. Attendees can also visit with representatives of the Lyme and Old Lyme Land Trusts, the Lyme and Old Lyme Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissions, the Potapaug Audubon Society, and the CT River Gateway Commission.


Conservation biologist and ornithological expert Dr. Paul Spitzer will discuss his planned study of osprey in the lower Connecticut River estuary, slated for April-June of this year.  Over the next few months, Dr Spitzer will be studying a new threat to our osprey population – the overfishing of menhaden, a primary food source for osprey chicks. While eggs are now surviving incubation, osprey parents are finding it difficult to catch enough fish to sustain their young.  Dr Spitzer will be joined by CT DEEP biologist Steve Gephard, who manages the State’s diadromous fisheries program.   

The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Ecology Club will provide refreshments. Attendees can also visit with representatives of the Lyme and Old Lyme Land Trusts, the Lyme and Old Lyme Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissions, the Potapaug Audubon Society, and the CT River Gateway Commission.


Our Friends, the Honey Bees

Date: Sun April 6, 2014
Time: 2:00 pm
Place: The Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Rd, Lyme
Contact Email: info@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: John Pritchard and Kiernan Wholean
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honeybee-on-thistle-1-(2)Honey Bees are our most interesting, important and challenged insect helpers.  Learn about their fascinating life cycle and abilities, their importance to our food supply, the threats they face today and the rudiments of how you can start a bee hive.

This program is not intended for small children.

John Pritchard and Kiernan Wholean, Directors of the Lyme Land Trust, will present the program. Both are beekeepers and bee enthusiasts.

To see beautiful film footage of pollinators including honey bees, click here.
Photo by Kiernan Wholean

honeybee-on-thistle-1-(2)Honey Bees are our most interesting, important and challenged insect helpers.  Learn about their fascinating life cycle and abilities, their importance to our food supply, the threats they face today and the rudiments of how you can start a bee hive.

This program is not intended for small children.

John Pritchard and Kiernan Wholean, Directors of the Lyme Land Trust, will present the program. Both are beekeepers and bee enthusiasts.

To see beautiful film footage of pollinators including honey bees, click here.
Photo by Kiernan Wholean


honeybee-on-thistle-1-(2)Honey Bees are our most interesting, important and challenged insect helpers.  Learn about their fascinating life cycle and abilities, their importance to our food supply, the threats they face today and the rudiments of how you can start a bee hive.

This program is not intended for small children.

John Pritchard and Kiernan Wholean, Directors of the Lyme Land Trust, will present the program. Both are beekeepers and bee enthusiasts.

To see beautiful film footage of pollinators including honey bees, click here.
Photo by Kiernan Wholean

honeybee-on-thistle-1-(2)Honey Bees are our most interesting, important and challenged insect helpers.  Learn about their fascinating life cycle and abilities, their importance to our food supply, the threats they face today and the rudiments of how you can start a bee hive.

This program is not intended for small children.

John Pritchard and Kiernan Wholean, Directors of the Lyme Land Trust, will present the program. Both are beekeepers and bee enthusiasts.

To see beautiful film footage of pollinators including honey bees, click here.
Photo by Kiernan Wholean


Guided Walk In Banningwood Preserve

Date: Sat March 22, 2014
Time: 10 am
Place: Banningwood Preserve, on Town Street (Rte 82) just north and east of Hadlyme Four Corners
Contact Email: info@lymelandtrust.org
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terkkers

BanningwoodCelebrate the start of Spring and explore the new 100-acre Banningwood Preserve in Hadlyme.

Land Trust Vice President Don Gerber will lead the walk through the preserve. Also leading the walk, Land Trust Environmental Director Lisa Niccolai will talk about the flora and fauna of the property, Connecticut State Geologist Emeritus Ralph Lewis will explain its geology, and Lyme Selectman Parker Lord will discuss its history.

This hike will be moderately difficult because there are no trails. Waterproof hiking shoes or boots are suggested. Please do not bring pets. The walk is a preview to the more formal opening which will be announced after trails, which will be developed throughout the preserve, are completed. This event is open to the public. Members, non-members, Lyme residents and non-residents of all ages are invited. Bring your kids for a walk in the woods.

For an article about the Banningwood Preserve in the 2013 Spring Lyme Land Trust Newsletter, click here.

Parking will be available along the driveway at 19 Town Street (Route 82) about 100 yards north of Hadlyme Four Corners and just north of the bridge over Roaring Brook.
Photo credit: Wendolyn Hill

terkkers

BanningwoodCelebrate the start of Spring and explore the new 100-acre Banningwood Preserve in Hadlyme.

Land Trust Vice President Don Gerber will lead the walk through the preserve. Also leading the walk, Land Trust Environmental Director Lisa Niccolai will talk about the flora and fauna of the property, Connecticut State Geologist Emeritus Ralph Lewis will explain its geology, and Lyme Selectman Parker Lord will discuss its history.

This hike will be moderately difficult because there are no trails. Waterproof hiking shoes or boots are suggested. Please do not bring pets. The walk is a preview to the more formal opening which will be announced after trails, which will be developed throughout the preserve, are completed. This event is open to the public. Members, non-members, Lyme residents and non-residents of all ages are invited. Bring your kids for a walk in the woods.

For an article about the Banningwood Preserve in the 2013 Spring Lyme Land Trust Newsletter, click here.

Parking will be available along the driveway at 19 Town Street (Route 82) about 100 yards north of Hadlyme Four Corners and just north of the bridge over Roaring Brook.
Photo credit: Wendolyn Hill


terkkers

BanningwoodCelebrate the start of Spring and explore the new 100-acre Banningwood Preserve in Hadlyme.

Land Trust Vice President Don Gerber will lead the walk through the preserve. Also leading the walk, Land Trust Environmental Director Lisa Niccolai will talk about the flora and fauna of the property, Connecticut State Geologist Emeritus Ralph Lewis will explain its geology, and Lyme Selectman Parker Lord will discuss its history.

This hike will be moderately difficult because there are no trails. Waterproof hiking shoes or boots are suggested. Please do not bring pets. The walk is a preview to the more formal opening which will be announced after trails, which will be developed throughout the preserve, are completed. This event is open to the public. Members, non-members, Lyme residents and non-residents of all ages are invited. Bring your kids for a walk in the woods.

For an article about the Banningwood Preserve in the 2013 Spring Lyme Land Trust Newsletter, click here.

Parking will be available along the driveway at 19 Town Street (Route 82) about 100 yards north of Hadlyme Four Corners and just north of the bridge over Roaring Brook.
Photo credit: Wendolyn Hill

terkkers

BanningwoodCelebrate the start of Spring and explore the new 100-acre Banningwood Preserve in Hadlyme.

Land Trust Vice President Don Gerber will lead the walk through the preserve. Also leading the walk, Land Trust Environmental Director Lisa Niccolai will talk about the flora and fauna of the property, Connecticut State Geologist Emeritus Ralph Lewis will explain its geology, and Lyme Selectman Parker Lord will discuss its history.

This hike will be moderately difficult because there are no trails. Waterproof hiking shoes or boots are suggested. Please do not bring pets. The walk is a preview to the more formal opening which will be announced after trails, which will be developed throughout the preserve, are completed. This event is open to the public. Members, non-members, Lyme residents and non-residents of all ages are invited. Bring your kids for a walk in the woods.

For an article about the Banningwood Preserve in the 2013 Spring Lyme Land Trust Newsletter, click here.

Parking will be available along the driveway at 19 Town Street (Route 82) about 100 yards north of Hadlyme Four Corners and just north of the bridge over Roaring Brook.
Photo credit: Wendolyn Hill


Hunting Season 2013

Date: Wed November 20, 2013 thru Tue December 24, 2013
Time: Monday through Friday all day
Place: Hunting by permit allowed on select preserves
Contact Email: Info@LymeLandTrust.org
Presenter: Town of Lyme
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Some Preserves in the Town of Lyme will be closed Monday through Friday, commencing Wednesday, November 20, 2013, through and including, Tuesday December 24, 2013, except to deer hunters with valid consent forms from the Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator.  These preserves will be open on Saturdays and Sundays during this hunting period as no hunting is allowed on weekends. The hunting program is fully subscribed. 

CLOSED PRESERVES DURING DEER HUNTING SEASON NOVEMBER 20 to DECEMBER 24, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: Consent to hunt deer with firearms (shotgun, centerfire rifle and muzzleloader) has been granted for the following preserves:

Jewett Preserve, Mount Archer Woods, Eno Preserve, Plimpton Preserve, Beebe Preserve , Slawson Preserve, Chestnut Hill Preserve, Honey Hill Preserve, Hand Smith, Pickwick’s Preserve, Banningwood Preserve.

OPEN PRESERVES: Hunting on the following preserves is not allowed; they are, therefore open throughout this period to non hunting users.

Hartman Park, Young Preserve, Selden Creek Preserve, Pleasant Valley Preserve, Walbridge Woodlands, Roaring Brook Preserve , Patrell Preserve, Grassy Hill Preserve, Sterling City Preserve. 

For more information on the hunting program, click here. 

For Trail Maps, click here.

 

Some Preserves in the Town of Lyme will be closed Monday through Friday, commencing Wednesday, November 20, 2013, through and including, Tuesday December 24, 2013, except to deer hunters with valid consent forms from the Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator.  These preserves will be open on Saturdays and Sundays during this hunting period as no hunting is allowed on weekends. The hunting program is fully subscribed. 

CLOSED PRESERVES DURING DEER HUNTING SEASON NOVEMBER 20 to DECEMBER 24, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: Consent to hunt deer with firearms (shotgun, centerfire rifle and muzzleloader) has been granted for the following preserves:

Jewett Preserve, Mount Archer Woods, Eno Preserve, Plimpton Preserve, Beebe Preserve , Slawson Preserve, Chestnut Hill Preserve, Honey Hill Preserve, Hand Smith, Pickwick’s Preserve, Banningwood Preserve.

OPEN PRESERVES: Hunting on the following preserves is not allowed; they are, therefore open throughout this period to non hunting users.

Hartman Park, Young Preserve, Selden Creek Preserve, Pleasant Valley Preserve, Walbridge Woodlands, Roaring Brook Preserve , Patrell Preserve, Grassy Hill Preserve, Sterling City Preserve. 

For more information on the hunting program, click here. 

For Trail Maps, click here.

 


Some Preserves in the Town of Lyme will be closed Monday through Friday, commencing Wednesday, November 20, 2013, through and including, Tuesday December 24, 2013, except to deer hunters with valid consent forms from the Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator.  These preserves will be open on Saturdays and Sundays during this hunting period as no hunting is allowed on weekends. The hunting program is fully subscribed. 

CLOSED PRESERVES DURING DEER HUNTING SEASON NOVEMBER 20 to DECEMBER 24, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: Consent to hunt deer with firearms (shotgun, centerfire rifle and muzzleloader) has been granted for the following preserves:

Jewett Preserve, Mount Archer Woods, Eno Preserve, Plimpton Preserve, Beebe Preserve , Slawson Preserve, Chestnut Hill Preserve, Honey Hill Preserve, Hand Smith, Pickwick’s Preserve, Banningwood Preserve.

OPEN PRESERVES: Hunting on the following preserves is not allowed; they are, therefore open throughout this period to non hunting users.

Hartman Park, Young Preserve, Selden Creek Preserve, Pleasant Valley Preserve, Walbridge Woodlands, Roaring Brook Preserve , Patrell Preserve, Grassy Hill Preserve, Sterling City Preserve. 

For more information on the hunting program, click here. 

For Trail Maps, click here.

 

Some Preserves in the Town of Lyme will be closed Monday through Friday, commencing Wednesday, November 20, 2013, through and including, Tuesday December 24, 2013, except to deer hunters with valid consent forms from the Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator.  These preserves will be open on Saturdays and Sundays during this hunting period as no hunting is allowed on weekends. The hunting program is fully subscribed. 

CLOSED PRESERVES DURING DEER HUNTING SEASON NOVEMBER 20 to DECEMBER 24, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: Consent to hunt deer with firearms (shotgun, centerfire rifle and muzzleloader) has been granted for the following preserves:

Jewett Preserve, Mount Archer Woods, Eno Preserve, Plimpton Preserve, Beebe Preserve , Slawson Preserve, Chestnut Hill Preserve, Honey Hill Preserve, Hand Smith, Pickwick’s Preserve, Banningwood Preserve.

OPEN PRESERVES: Hunting on the following preserves is not allowed; they are, therefore open throughout this period to non hunting users.

Hartman Park, Young Preserve, Selden Creek Preserve, Pleasant Valley Preserve, Walbridge Woodlands, Roaring Brook Preserve , Patrell Preserve, Grassy Hill Preserve, Sterling City Preserve. 

For more information on the hunting program, click here. 

For Trail Maps, click here.

 


What Kind of Mushroom is That?

Date: Sun October 6, 2013
Time: 10am to 2pm
Place: West Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, CT
Contact Email: Info@LymeLandTrust.org
Presenter: East Lyme Land Trust and Lyme Land Conservation Trust
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Mushroom-2012Find out about local fungi during a Mushroom Hunt near Devil’s Hopyard.

Meet members of East Haddam Land Trust (EHLT) and Lyme Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) at the end of West Dolbia Hill Road (off of Hopyard Road, .75 miles from Route 82) for a fun time gathering fungi. Then mycologist Gerry Miller will help gatherers sort and identify edible and non-edible mushrooms and answer questions about the fungi of the region.

Gathering and sorting from 10:00 am to noon. Identifying and Q & A from noon to 2:00 pm.

Participants should wear clothing appropriate for wandering in wooded, wet areas, and bring:

  • a basket for gathering, a small knife for cutting, and wax paper or baggies for sorting
  • a folding chair
  • a light lunch or snack and a beverage

Light drizzle will NOT cancel this hunt.
Questions? Call EHLT president Rob Smith 860-608-6811 or Angie Falstrom with LLCT at 860-434-3194

photo by Cheryl Philopena, Land Trusts Photo Contest Winner 2012

Mushroom-2012Find out about local fungi during a Mushroom Hunt near Devil’s Hopyard.

Meet members of East Haddam Land Trust (EHLT) and Lyme Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) at the end of West Dolbia Hill Road (off of Hopyard Road, .75 miles from Route 82) for a fun time gathering fungi. Then mycologist Gerry Miller will help gatherers sort and identify edible and non-edible mushrooms and answer questions about the fungi of the region.

Gathering and sorting from 10:00 am to noon. Identifying and Q & A from noon to 2:00 pm.

Participants should wear clothing appropriate for wandering in wooded, wet areas, and bring:

  • a basket for gathering, a small knife for cutting, and wax paper or baggies for sorting
  • a folding chair
  • a light lunch or snack and a beverage

Light drizzle will NOT cancel this hunt.
Questions? Call EHLT president Rob Smith 860-608-6811 or Angie Falstrom with LLCT at 860-434-3194

photo by Cheryl Philopena, Land Trusts Photo Contest Winner 2012


Mushroom-2012Find out about local fungi during a Mushroom Hunt near Devil’s Hopyard.

Meet members of East Haddam Land Trust (EHLT) and Lyme Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) at the end of West Dolbia Hill Road (off of Hopyard Road, .75 miles from Route 82) for a fun time gathering fungi. Then mycologist Gerry Miller will help gatherers sort and identify edible and non-edible mushrooms and answer questions about the fungi of the region.

Gathering and sorting from 10:00 am to noon. Identifying and Q & A from noon to 2:00 pm.

Participants should wear clothing appropriate for wandering in wooded, wet areas, and bring:

  • a basket for gathering, a small knife for cutting, and wax paper or baggies for sorting
  • a folding chair
  • a light lunch or snack and a beverage

Light drizzle will NOT cancel this hunt.
Questions? Call EHLT president Rob Smith 860-608-6811 or Angie Falstrom with LLCT at 860-434-3194

photo by Cheryl Philopena, Land Trusts Photo Contest Winner 2012

Mushroom-2012Find out about local fungi during a Mushroom Hunt near Devil’s Hopyard.

Meet members of East Haddam Land Trust (EHLT) and Lyme Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) at the end of West Dolbia Hill Road (off of Hopyard Road, .75 miles from Route 82) for a fun time gathering fungi. Then mycologist Gerry Miller will help gatherers sort and identify edible and non-edible mushrooms and answer questions about the fungi of the region.

Gathering and sorting from 10:00 am to noon. Identifying and Q & A from noon to 2:00 pm.

Participants should wear clothing appropriate for wandering in wooded, wet areas, and bring:

  • a basket for gathering, a small knife for cutting, and wax paper or baggies for sorting
  • a folding chair
  • a light lunch or snack and a beverage

Light drizzle will NOT cancel this hunt.
Questions? Call EHLT president Rob Smith 860-608-6811 or Angie Falstrom with LLCT at 860-434-3194

photo by Cheryl Philopena, Land Trusts Photo Contest Winner 2012


Cruise to View Swallow Spectacular (SOLD OUT)

Date: Fri September 27, 2013
Time: 5:00 - ~ 8:00 pm
Place: The RiverQuest excursion boat, Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam, CT (across from Goodspeed Opera House
Contact Email: rsvp@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: CT River Expeditions and Lyme Land Trust
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Every autumn an estimated one million swallows come together above an island in the CT River as a part of their migration ritual. This growing mass of birds performs undulating dances before suddenly descending as one to roost just after the sun sets. Commentary about the birds and other wildlife, as well as binoculars (if you don’t have your own), will be provided by Ct River Expeditions. Wine and light refreshments are included. You may bring a picnic supper. The cost is $40.00 per person, no children under 10. The boat leaves Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam promptly at 5:00 and returns in about three hours.

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Every autumn an estimated one million swallows come together above an island in the CT River as a part of their migration ritual. This growing mass of birds performs undulating dances before suddenly descending as one to roost just after the sun sets. Commentary about the birds and other wildlife, as well as binoculars (if you don’t have your own), will be provided by Ct River Expeditions. Wine and light refreshments are included. You may bring a picnic supper. The cost is $40.00 per person, no children under 10. The boat leaves Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam promptly at 5:00 and returns in about three hours.


swallows-close2

Every autumn an estimated one million swallows come together above an island in the CT River as a part of their migration ritual. This growing mass of birds performs undulating dances before suddenly descending as one to roost just after the sun sets. Commentary about the birds and other wildlife, as well as binoculars (if you don’t have your own), will be provided by Ct River Expeditions. Wine and light refreshments are included. You may bring a picnic supper. The cost is $40.00 per person, no children under 10. The boat leaves Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam promptly at 5:00 and returns in about three hours.

swallows-close2

Every autumn an estimated one million swallows come together above an island in the CT River as a part of their migration ritual. This growing mass of birds performs undulating dances before suddenly descending as one to roost just after the sun sets. Commentary about the birds and other wildlife, as well as binoculars (if you don’t have your own), will be provided by Ct River Expeditions. Wine and light refreshments are included. You may bring a picnic supper. The cost is $40.00 per person, no children under 10. The boat leaves Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam promptly at 5:00 and returns in about three hours.


Celebrating Lyme’s Beauty & Support LLT

Date: Sat July 6, 2013 thru Sun September 1, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Sat., 1-5 Sun.
Place: Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT
Contact Email: Info@LymeLandTrust.org
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15% of the proceeds from art purchases at the Lyme Art Association exhibit will go to the Lyme Land Conservation Trust.


The 3rd Annual Exhibition of “Celebrating Lyme’s Beauty”
The tradition of plein air painting in Lyme continues with this special exhibition of landscapes created in and around Lyme’s Pleasant Valley Preserve in April and May. Following its debut in the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s Glassenberg Gallery, the artwork traveled to the Lyme Art Association and will be available for purchase all summer.


15% of the proceeds from art purchases at the Lyme Art Association exhibit will go to the Lyme Land Conservation Trust.


The 3rd Annual Exhibition of “Celebrating Lyme’s Beauty”
The tradition of plein air painting in Lyme continues with this special exhibition of landscapes created in and around Lyme’s Pleasant Valley Preserve in April and May. Following its debut in the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s Glassenberg Gallery, the artwork traveled to the Lyme Art Association and will be available for purchase all summer.


Children’s Hike & Swim

Date: Sat August 24, 2013
Time: 10 am to Noon
Place: Swimming hole in the Eightmile River (behind the Lyme School) on Macintosh Road
Contact Email: Info@LymeLandTrust.org
Presenter: Local experts
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photo by Jeff Sims
photo by Jeff Sims

 

terkkersLearn from local experts about the creatures that live under rocks and in forests and fields in Lyme.  Meet at the swimming hole in the Eightmile River (behind the Lyme School) on Macintosh Road at 10 AM.  From there we will hike into Pleasant Valley Preserve and explore.  We’ll return to the swimming hole at 11:00 for snacks and a swim.  The event is over at noon.

Children ages 5 to 12.  Parents are welcome to come along.  For more info call: 860-575-1127.

The Lyme Trail Trekkers Logo indicates that this is a program suitable for children. To learn more about the Trekker Program, click here. 

photo by Jeff Sims
photo by Jeff Sims

 

terkkersLearn from local experts about the creatures that live under rocks and in forests and fields in Lyme.  Meet at the swimming hole in the Eightmile River (behind the Lyme School) on Macintosh Road at 10 AM.  From there we will hike into Pleasant Valley Preserve and explore.  We’ll return to the swimming hole at 11:00 for snacks and a swim.  The event is over at noon.

Children ages 5 to 12.  Parents are welcome to come along.  For more info call: 860-575-1127.

The Lyme Trail Trekkers Logo indicates that this is a program suitable for children. To learn more about the Trekker Program, click here. 


photo by Jeff Sims
photo by Jeff Sims

 

terkkersLearn from local experts about the creatures that live under rocks and in forests and fields in Lyme.  Meet at the swimming hole in the Eightmile River (behind the Lyme School) on Macintosh Road at 10 AM.  From there we will hike into Pleasant Valley Preserve and explore.  We’ll return to the swimming hole at 11:00 for snacks and a swim.  The event is over at noon.

Children ages 5 to 12.  Parents are welcome to come along.  For more info call: 860-575-1127.

The Lyme Trail Trekkers Logo indicates that this is a program suitable for children. To learn more about the Trekker Program, click here. 

photo by Jeff Sims
photo by Jeff Sims

 

terkkersLearn from local experts about the creatures that live under rocks and in forests and fields in Lyme.  Meet at the swimming hole in the Eightmile River (behind the Lyme School) on Macintosh Road at 10 AM.  From there we will hike into Pleasant Valley Preserve and explore.  We’ll return to the swimming hole at 11:00 for snacks and a swim.  The event is over at noon.

Children ages 5 to 12.  Parents are welcome to come along.  For more info call: 860-575-1127.

The Lyme Trail Trekkers Logo indicates that this is a program suitable for children. To learn more about the Trekker Program, click here. 


Kayak trip to Whalebone Cove

Date: Sun August 11, 2013
Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Place: Hadlyme Ferry Parking Area
Contact Email: rsvp@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: Susan Ballek
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Join us Sunday, August 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hadlyme Ferry parking lot. Pre-registration required. Email rsvp@lymelandtrust.org or call
860-434-4639. Event is limited to 15 boats.

Located on the east side of the CT River, Whalebone Cove offers a unique opportunity to see a variety of marsh species, from warblers and heron to wild rice and spatterdock, a flowering plant in the water lily family. We’ll take advantage of high tide to explore a side channel of the cove, with a chance to see painted turtles, swamp sparrows, and maybe a muskrat. At the head of the Cove is the mouth of Roaring Brook,and views of the Lyme Land Conservation Trust’s Banningwood Preserve can also be seen on the paddle. Whalebone Cove is a magical place to visit throughout the warmer months, and you may want to return in the fall when numerous migrating waterfowl are passing through.

Please contact us if you would like to participate and do not have a kayak, as several are available to borrow.


Join us Sunday, August 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hadlyme Ferry parking lot. Pre-registration required. Email rsvp@lymelandtrust.org or call
860-434-4639. Event is limited to 15 boats.

Located on the east side of the CT River, Whalebone Cove offers a unique opportunity to see a variety of marsh species, from warblers and heron to wild rice and spatterdock, a flowering plant in the water lily family. We’ll take advantage of high tide to explore a side channel of the cove, with a chance to see painted turtles, swamp sparrows, and maybe a muskrat. At the head of the Cove is the mouth of Roaring Brook,and views of the Lyme Land Conservation Trust’s Banningwood Preserve can also be seen on the paddle. Whalebone Cove is a magical place to visit throughout the warmer months, and you may want to return in the fall when numerous migrating waterfowl are passing through.

Please contact us if you would like to participate and do not have a kayak, as several are available to borrow.


Ed Bills Pond Dam and River Restoration Public Informational Meeting

Date: Mon July 15, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Road, Lyme, CT
Contact Email: Info@LymeLandTrust.org
Presenter: TNC & American Rivers Staff
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The Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Committee and the Lyme Land Conservation Trust invite the public to an informational meeting about the Ed Bills Pond Dam removal and East branch Eightmile River restoration project on Monday, July 15th from 7-9PM at the Lyme Public Hall (249 Hamburg Road). Staff from Nature Conservancy and American Rivers will present an overview of the project along with the project design engineers. The meeting is an opportunity for interested residents to learn about this river restoration project and also discuss concerns about potential impacts to historic resources near the project.


The Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Committee and the Lyme Land Conservation Trust invite the public to an informational meeting about the Ed Bills Pond Dam removal and East branch Eightmile River restoration project on Monday, July 15th from 7-9PM at the Lyme Public Hall (249 Hamburg Road). Staff from Nature Conservancy and American Rivers will present an overview of the project along with the project design engineers. The meeting is an opportunity for interested residents to learn about this river restoration project and also discuss concerns about potential impacts to historic resources near the project.