Past Events
Butterfly Walk with Rich Chyinski at Walden Preserve, Salem CT
Date: Sat September 7, 2019Time: 10:00 am
Place: Walden Preserve, 119 Hagen Road, Salem CT
Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org
Note: Change of location to Walden Preserve, 119 Hagen Rd., Salem CT
Rich Chyinski is a butterfly expert from Salem, CT. Join us as he leads a walk at Walden Preserve in search of native butterflies and migrating Monarch butterflies. Nature lovers of all ages welcome. Rich will discuss how Monarchs are tagged so they can be tracked on their flight to Mexico.He will also be sharing information on threats to butterfly populations, and what we can do to help.
Directions: Parking area is at 119 Hagen Road. From Salem Roundabout, north on Route 85 for 1/2 mile, turn left on Hagen Road. The parking lot for the preserve is about 500 ft. on the right.
Reservations appreciated. Education @lymelandtrust.com
Japanese Stiltgrass Management Work Party Along the Eightmile River
Date: Wed August 21, 2019Time: 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Place: Burnham Brook Preserve, Jones Hill Road, East Haddam
Contact Email: gnuttall@audubon.org
Walk along and through the 1.3 mile stretch of the Eightmile River at Burnham Brook to identify and hand pull small patches of Japanese stiltgrass with Audubon experts and Dave Gumbart of the Nature Conservancy.
Please note that this demonstration day requires a high level of physical activity. Participants should have strong legs and ankles, as we will be walking along, and likely through, the Eightmile River (water up to shins and knees, typically). Dress accordingly.
Please meet at Burnham Brook on Jones Hill Road, immediately east of Hopyard Road, East Haddam.
This free event is part of a Bird Workshop Series offered by the Lyme Forest Block Conservation Project—an initiative launched by Audubon Connecticut, in partnership with the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust, the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Coordinating Committee, The Nature Conservancy, and other local land trusts, and municipalities. For a schedule of other events offered by the Lyme Forest Block Conservation Project.
Space is limited. Please fill out this RSVP form if you plan to attend this workshop.
Edible Plants Walk with “Wildman” Steve Brill
Date: Sat August 17, 2019Time: 11 am
Place: NaturePlace at Banningwood Preserve, Town Street, Lyme
Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org
Hailing from New York, “Wildman” Steve Brill is a naturalist specializing in the knowledge of edible plants and how to find them. Steve will be leading a 2.5 hour walk of Banningwood Preserve to forage for edible plants, and teach the participants all about the food to be found in the forest!
This walk is FREE for Lyme Land Trust members, $10 per adult for non-members. Email education@lymelandtrust.org to reserve your spot for this “can’t miss” event!
To learn more about NaturePlace at Banningwood Preserve.
Amphibian Monitoring Field Survey with Mystic Aquarium – Family Friendly
Date: Sat August 10, 2019Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Place: Banningwood Preserve, Town Street, Lyme CT
Contact Email: educationinfo@mysticaquarium.org
Did you know that in just over an hour you can collect valuable information on local frog, toad, and salamander populations that help provide a better understanding and protection for amphibians? Working alongside members of Mystic Aquarium’s Herpetology, Research and Conservation Education teams, you will join us in our newest citizen science initiative as we get up close and muddy in the name of conservation! For ages 6 and older
There is also another survey event at 10:30 at Walden Preserve in Salem for ages 16 and over, if you prefer.
The Eightmile Wild and Scenic Coordinating Committee is providing this educational program for its member land trusts in the Eightmile River Watershed.
Space is limited. No cost but registration required. Registration and more info.
Forest Yoga with Alison Ritrovato
Date: Sat August 10, 2019Time: 10:00 am
Place: NaturePlace at Banningwood Preserve, Town Street, Lyme
Contact Email: stewardship@lymelandtrust.org
In the heat of the summer, we’ll be relaxing in the shade of the forest while stretching out our muscles. Join Alison Ritrovado, local yogi of Red Barn Yoga, as she leads an all-levels yoga class in Diana’s Field. Bring your yoga mat and a bottle of water.
To learn more about NaturePlace at Banningwood Preserve.
Invasive Plant Talk and Walk
Date: Sat July 27, 2019Time: 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Place: Lyme Public Library Community Room, 482 Hamburg Road, Lyme
Contact Email: gnuttall@audubon.org
Do you know why managing invasive plant species is so important? Please join Dave Gumbart, director of land management for the CT chapter of The Nature Conservancy, as he teaches us to identify invasives such as Japanese stiltgrass, barberry, bittersweet, and more! We will learn what has been done locally to manage these invasives, and how we can manage and remove them from our own backyards, creating a healthier habitat for birds and other wildlife. We will first meet at the Lyme Library then make our way to a restoration site in East Haddam!
This free event is part of a Bird Workshop Series offered by the Lyme Forest Block Conservation Project—an initiative launched by Audubon Connecticut, in partnership with the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust, the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Coordinating Committee, The Nature Conservancy, and other local land trusts, and municipalities. For a schedule of other events offered by the Lyme Forest Block Conservation Project.
Space is limited. Please fill out this RSVP form if you plan to attend this workshop.
Programs in the Park
Date: Sat July 13, 2019 thru Sat July 27, 2019Time: 10:00-11:00 am, July 13. 20, 27
Place: Devil's Hopyard State Park Meet at Covered Bridge
Contact Email: pyoung@eightmileriver.org
Presenter: Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee
Join the Eightmile Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee for three free family programs
July 13: Wild Waters!
July 20: Critter Surprise…
July 27: Sky Hunters
For more information about all of the programs: 8Mile Family Programs
Pollinator Walk
Date: Sat July 27, 2019Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Place: Jewett Preserve, Mt. Archer Road, Lyme
Contact Email: rtpec@ctaudubon.org
Presenter: Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Learn all about the bugs, bees, birds, and more that are crucial pollinators for so many plant species around Connecticut. We’ll hike around the Jewett Preserve, and explore the open fields and meadows that provide important habitat for Connecticut’s pollinators.
There is a charge for this walk. For Registration and payment to the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Join in on an Amphibian Monitoring Field Survey with Mystic Aquarium
Date: Fri July 19, 2019Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Place: Burnham Brook Preserve, East Haddam
Contact Email: educationinfo@mysticaquarium.org
Presenter: Mystic Aquarium
Did you know that in just over an hour you can collect valuable information on local frog, toad, and salamander populations that help provide a better understanding and protection for amphibians? Working alongside members of Mystic Aquarium’s Herpetology, Research and Conservation Education teams, you will join us in our newest citizen science initiative as we get up close and muddy in the name of conservation!
If you can’t attend, there will be additional opportunities on August 10!
Space is limited. No cost but registration required. Registration and more info.
Managing Woodland Habitat Talk and Walk
Date: Sat July 13, 2019Time: 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Place: Bulkeley Hill Preserve, 254 Bulkeley Hill Road, Colchester, 06415
Contact Email: gnuttall@audubon.org
Come learn about managing forest habitat for birds! A long-time resident of New England, Center Director of Audubon Sharon, and conservationist Eileen Fielding will share her passion for birds and other wildlife, and how we can manage and enhance woodland properties with birds in mind.Afterwards, forester Eric Hansen will lead a walk and offer tipson evaluating the health of woodlands and management techniques that can improve habitat.
This free event is part of a Bird Workshop Series offered by the Lyme Forest Block Conservation Project—an initiative launched by Audubon Connecticut, in partnership with the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust, the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Coordinating Committee, The Nature Conservancy, and other local land trusts, and municipalities. For a schedule of other events offered by the Lyme Forest Block Conservation Project.
Space is limited. Please fill out this RSVP form if you plan to attend this workshop.
