Past Events
Trailblazers walk- Patrell Preserve
Time: 10:00-11:55 am
Place: Meet at Patrell Preserve Parking Lot, Baker's Lane, Lyme
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Join us for this moderately easy walk in the woods at the Patrell Preserve in Lyme and East Haddam, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. Everyone is welcome. The Preserve has about 3000 feet of footage along the Eightmile River and an awesome footbridge over the river!
Rain cancels.
Directions: Rt. 156 about 8 miles north from I-95 in Old Lyme to right on Baker Lane. The parking area is 1/2 mile on the left near 11 Baker’s Lane.
What Birds Need Year-Round & Important Bird Areas
Date: Wed April 17, 2019Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Place: East Haddam Grange Hall, 488 Tower Street, East Haddam, 06423
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Presenter: Audubon CT, Lyme Land Trust, and Town of Lyme and regional land trusts
Join Genevieve Nuttall, Audubon Connecticut’s Bird Conservation Programs Associate, for an engaging presentation on keeping habitat available for songbirds throughout the year. You can go above and beyond putting a bird feeder outside your window to attract many types of birds! Learn how efforts in your own backyard contribute to Audubon’s work to protect bird habitats on a national scale. Snacks provided!
This free event is part of a Bird Walk 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.
Please fill out this RSVP form if you plan to attend this or any Lyme Forest Block presentation.
Bird Walk at The Lay Preserve, Old Lyme
Date: Sat April 13, 2019Time: 8:00-10:00am
Place: Lay Preserve, Lord's Meadow, Old Lyme
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Join us for a bird walk in Lay Preserve in Old Lyme, part of the Lyme Forest Block Important Bird Area. An Audubon expert birder will lead the walk where you can see and hear a diverse selection of bird species. Even if you have never gone on a bird walk before, this will be a great opportunity to learn more about the birds in your area and gain appreciation for their habitat. Don’t forget your binoculars!
This free event is part of a Bird Walk 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 bird walks and events offered by the Lyme Forest Block Conservation Project.
Please fill out this RSVP form if you plan to attend this or any Lyme Forest Block bird walk. If you have any questions, contact Genevieve Nuttall, Audubon Bird Conservation Programs Associate, at gnuttall@audubon.org.
Thirteenth Annual Land Trusts Amateur Photo Contest Reception
Date: Fri April 12, 2019Time: 6 to 7:30 pm, presentation at 7pm
Place: New Location! Grandview Camp Resort and Cottages, 89 North Moodus Road, Moodus section of East Haddam, CT 06469
Contact Email: info@landtrustsphotocontest.org
Everyone is welcome to
a reception which celebrates the scenic beauty of our towns. The work of all the photographers who entered the Land Trusts Amateur Photo Contest will be represented in the exhibit. During the presentation, winning photographs will be announced, and cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded. The reception is free. Light refreshments will be served.
The reception is hosted by the Land Trusts of Lyme, East Haddam, Essex, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Salem
Click here for more information.
Trailblazer walk – Griswold Point, Old Lyme
Date: Thu April 11, 2019Time: 9:30-11:30am
Place: Meet at parking lot for White Sands Beach, Old Lyme
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Join us for this easy walk in Old Lyme along the beach of Long Island Sound. Everyone is welcome.
This week’s hike starts at White Sands Beach as we explore Griswold Point Preserve in Old Lyme, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. We will walk along the beach at low tide and go as far as we can on Griswold Point. It is a wonderful spot for bird-watching. Bring your binoculars and water bottle. We will walk about 2 miles.
Rain cancels.
Directions: From I-95N Exit 70, follow Rte. 156 south for about 3 miles. Take a right onto Old Shore Road. Go 0.5 miles and turn right onto White Sands Beach Road. Follow straight to the White Sands Beach Parking Lot.
photo by Wendolyn Hill
Trail Work Day – Hartman Park/Goodwin Trail Re-route
Date: Sat March 30, 2019Time: 10:00 am
Place: Hartman Park, Meet at powerline entrance.
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Please join with the SECT NEMBA Mountain bike group to re-route a section of the Goodwin Trail in Hartman Park. Bring your loppers, works gloves, tools, ear protection, and muscles to re-route a section of the Goodwin Trail in Hartman Park.
Please meet in the vicinity of the powerline right of way and we will direct volunteers to work zones. Snacks will be provided. Bring a bottle of water or beverage.
Rain Day March 31.
Directions: The parking lot is on Gungy Road about 2 miles north of the 4-way stop signs at the intersection of Beaverbrook Road, Grassy Hill Road, and Gungy Road.
Supermoon and Spring Equinox Bonfire at Diana’s Field
Date: Wed March 20, 2019Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Place: NaturePlace at Banningwood Preserve, Town Street, Lyme
Contact Email: stewardship@lymelandtrust.org
Join Lyme Land Trust Environmental Director Sue Cope in Diana’s Field for a Spring Equinox bonfire (with marshmallows, of course!) This year there is a Supermoon due to rise at 540pm as well. With a little luck in positioning and weather, this will be a really neat wrap-up on winter! This event is weather pending. Please RSVP to stewardship@lymelandtrust.org with a way to reach you in case we need to cancel.
For updates and to learn more about NaturePlace at Banningwood Preserve.
Trailblazers walk- Jewett Preserve
Date: Tue March 19, 2019Time: 10:00-11:55 am
Place: Meet at Pleasant Valley Parking Lot on MacIntosh Rd.
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Join us for this moderate walk in the woods entering on the yellow trail at the Jewett Preserve and returning through Pleasant Valley in Lyme, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator.. We will look for signs of Spring. Perhaps we will hear wood frogs, the early harbingers of Spring. The hike is about 2.5 miles.
Inclement weather cancels.
Directions: Rt. 156 north to left on Macintosh Rd. (across from Beaver Brook Road.) The parking area is about 1/4 mile on the right.
CANCELLED- Snowshowing at NaturePlace
Date: Sun March 10, 2019Time: 10:00 am
Place: NaturePlace at Banningwood Preserve, Town Street, Lyme
Contact Email: stewardship@lymelandtrust.org
This event is cancelled due to icy conditions.
Please join us at NaturePlace for snowshoeing with Lyme Land Trust Executive Director Kristina White. Bring your snowshoes and a bottle of water, and join us for an exploratory walk through a winter wonderland. Weather pending!
Please RSVP to stewardship@lymelandtrust.org with a way to reach you in case we need to reschedule.
For updates and to learn more about NaturePlace at Banningwood Preserve.
13th Annual Land Trusts Amateur Photo Contest Deadline
Date: Thu February 28, 2019Time: 5:00 pm
Place: East Haddam, Essex, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Salem
Contact Email: info@landtrustsphotocontest.org
Presenter: Land Trusts of East Haddam, Essex, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Salem
The Deadline is February 28, 2019
Photographers of all ages may enter. All photos must be taken in East Haddam, Essex, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, or Salem.
For more information, 2019 rules and entry form go to landtrustsphotocontest.org
Award sponsors: Alison Mitchell, All-Pro Automotive, Art Emporium of Old Saybrook, Ashlawn Farm Coffee, Ballek’s Garden Center, Denali Outdoor, Essex Savings Bank, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Evan Griswold at Coldwell Banker, Lorensen Auto Group, OWCM Group Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, The Red House Cultural Arts Center, RiverQuest/CT River Expeditions, Two Wrasslin’ Cats Coffee House & Café
