Past Events
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.
Trim Tuesday Work Party at Young Preserve
Date: Tue July 9, 2019Time: 8:30-10:30 am
Place: Meet at Young Preserve Entrance Parking Lot
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Presenter: Lyme Land Conservation Trust and Town of Lyme
Join us for a Trail Trim Work Party at the Young Preserve portion of Lyme Corner Trails led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust director and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme and Mal Karwoski, Land Trust director. We will clear a fallen tree and trim encroaching vegetation along the trail. Bring along heavy duty gloves and light-weight trimmers, weeders, pruners, and/or loppers. Power weed wackers will be helpful. We will also be on the lookout for invasive plant species and will remove what we are able.
Rain Cancels.
The Young Preserve Entrance is on the right side of Gungy Road about 0.5 miles north of the 4-way stop signs at the intersection of Beaverbrook Road, Grassy Hill Road, and Gungy Road.
Photo by Wendolyn Hill
Trailblazers – Walk at Ravine Trail
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Place: Selden preserve Parking Lot, Joshuatown Road, Lyme CT
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Come walk at the beautiful Ravine Trail. . The walk is moderate with some short steep hills and rocky terrain. The hike will be led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. We will walk
Meet at the Selden Creek Preserve entrance on Joshuatown Road in Lyme.
Rain Cancels.
Directions: Rte 156 North to left on Joshuatown Road (about 5 miles from I-95); travel about 4 miles to park entrance on the left.
Watershed Management Talk and Walk
Date: Sat June 29, 2019Time: 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Place: Lyme Public Library Community Room, 482 Hamburg Road, Lyme
Contact Email: gnuttall@audubon.org
Join Pat Young and Anthony Irving as they teach us about managing property to improve the health of the watersheds that lead into Long Island Sound. As members of the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed Coordinating Committee, Pat and Anthony are passionate about the Lyme Forest Block, its watershed, and the enormous diversity of habitats that provide support for a wide variety of birds all year round. From the library, we will take a walk to a local stream and do a stream sampling of bugs. This is the sampling that is done for the DEEP which determines the health of a river by identifying what insects are found. Kid friendly.
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.
