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DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- Saturn is the star tonight, although its rings might surprise you. Owing to their tilt in space and Saturn's movement around its orbit, our view of the rings from Earth is becoming more and more 'edge-on', which is to say we can't see them well, like if someone held […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- Sharp-eyed observers will notice the bright Venus chasing the Sun towards the sunset spot before darkness. As darkness falls, Jupiter is rising in the east, joining Saturn in prominence, along with tiny Neptune and Uranus nestled in between. The Great Square of Pegasus is high overhead, with our closest […]
CANCELLED due to snow cover- (Attendee with "pisces" in email address: pls email us directly at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org) ___ After our December hiatus, observing is back! Orion, Gemini and Taurus dominate the night sky, and Jupiter shines brightly high overhead. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a […]
CO-SPONSORED BY PHOEBE GRIFFIN NOYES LIBRARY- Saturn, the Moon, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars are all out on this winter night. In the west, Saturn is chasing the setting Sun while Venus and Neptune straddle the crescent Moon at session's start. Jupiter and its Great Red Spot will be in clear view. The Red […]
CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW COVER. PLS SEARCH FOR ANOTHER SESSION- Bright Venus remains prominent in the west before darkness, while Saturn grazes close to the horizon. As darkness falls, Jupiter is high overhead in Taurus due south, with Mars trailing behind to the left in Gemini. Orion dominates the southern sky, with its great Orion […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- Jupiter and Mars remain visible in the night sky, as the winter constellations sink in the west. In the east, Leo is rising from a winter rest, along with its myriad galaxies. In the north, the Big Dipper has finally emerged from the tree line showcasing its own impressive […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- Mars is offering its last views at high elevations. Jupiter sinks in the west. Our friend Saturn is on the far side of the Sun, returning to the eastern pre-dawn sky in October. Leo now sits high overhead, with many galaxies to be seen in its borders (eg, M65 […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- Mars now begins its march to a western exit, while the great Hercules rises high in the sky. Galaxy-rich Virgo is in full view, with many clusters of galaxies such as pictured above. If the weather goes against us, we will move the event to the closest clear night […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- Hercules and its glorious globular cluster M13 is high overhead, while the Milky Way makes its return to the night sky along the eastern horizon. Around to the north, the Big Dipper appears to stand on its handle. If the weather goes against us, we will move the event […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- The Milky Way rises from the southern horizon high up and overhead, with its 'steam' boiling out from the Teapot of Sagittarius. Among the many deep sky objects visible in this area of the sky is M16, the Eagle Nebula and its famous Pillars of Creation (pictured). The Summer […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- In the northwest, we can look for the Whirlpool Galaxy, M51 (pictured). In the south we still see the Milky Way stretching out overhead. In the east, Cassiopeia begins to peek up above the tree line. If the weather goes against us, we will move the event to the […]
DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER- Just east (left) of the head of Cygnus the Swan lies the small constellation Vulpecula, the little fox, and the glorious Dumbbell Nebula M27 (pictured). In the east, Saturn returns to the night sky as the evening progresses. If the weather goes against us, we will move the event […]
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Ryan Quinn grew up in Lyme and graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High school. After moving away for college and a career in education, he returned to the area in 2015 with his wife Baylee Drown to start a vegetable farm. In 2019 they were able to become Lyme landowners by purchasing what is now known as Long Table Farm. Prior to being a full time farmer Quinn has worked as a sailor, handyman, science teacher and outdoor educator.
“Moving back to Lyme gave me new appreciation for how the blend of community, open space, and ecology that thrive here have influenced my life. Lyme Land Trust’s mission to preserve and promote these features for the public good is near and dear to my heart. The Lyme Land Trust is one of the institutions that makes Lyme a special place to live.”
Jim’s primary responsibility is to oversee stewardship of the 3130 acres spread across 112 parcels that are owned or managed by LLT. He comes to us with a variety of experiences spanning ecological research and restoration, natural resource and sanctuary management, and environmental education. Improving the outlook for native biodiversity has always motivated Jim, whether by working with people, land, or preferably both at the same time. Most recently he served as conservation biologist at The Connecticut Audubon Society. He holds a BS degree in wildlife and fisheries biology from the University of Vermont and a MS degree in conservation biology from the State University of New York in Syracuse. Jim lives in Middletown.
“It is a giant honor to have this opportunity to help build on the substantial success of the Trust in a part of the world as special as Lyme.”
Wendy has lived in Lyme since 1982. Her career has encompassed a combination of art and the natural sciences; as a medical illustrator working at Yale University Medical School for 30 years, and a professor of art at Middlesex Community College for 10 years. She is currently the Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme and co-chair of the Lyme Pollinator Pathway.
“I love the fact that the LLCT seeks to encourage the appreciation of the natural world by exposing people to the wonders of nature through education, guided walks and other opportunities. I believe that preserving the land in its most natural state is very important to the physical and mental health of our planet. I love to learn and there is so much to learn in the woods of Lyme, about the natural world, history and beauty.”
Tony has lived in Lyme since 1986. He is a graduate of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Management and co-founder of Ecological and Environmental Consulting Services (EECOS) specializing in forest ecology and land use management.
“The Land Trust is critical for the protection of our ecologically diverse and unique near-coastal and riverine landscape, unmatched in the northeast.”
Kristina grew up in Old Lyme and has made Lyme her home since 2004. She held numerous jobs in the corporate world and most recently was the Administrative Director of Musical Masterworks, a nonprofit chamber music series in Old Lyme. As the Executive Director, she is responsible for leading the LLCT as it relates to the strategic direction and overall management of the organization. She identifies and implements short-and long-term strategic goals and is accountable to the Board of Directors for achieving those goals.
“The Land Trust protects land for perpetuity, provides outdoor recreation, and educates the surrounding community of the importance of conservation and environmental sustainability. We strive to be an example for other land trusts to follow.”
