Past Events

POSTPONED – Trailblazers – Walk at Selden Creek Preserve

Date: Tue October 13, 2015
Time: 9:30 am
Place: Selden Creek Preserve, Joshuatown Road, Lyme
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

SElden Creek PreserveThis walk has been postponed to Tuesday, October 20 at 9:30 due to rain.

Join us for this moderately easy (a few hills) walk in the woods. We will walk to an impressive overlook of Selden Creek and marshes with the CT River in the background. Everyone is welcome.

This week’s hike will explore the Selden Creek Preserve led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. The hike is about 2 miles long with an option to walk longer. We will 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.

photo by Wendolyn Hill


SElden Creek PreserveThis walk has been postponed to Tuesday, October 20 at 9:30 due to rain.

Join us for this moderately easy (a few hills) walk in the woods. We will walk to an impressive overlook of Selden Creek and marshes with the CT River in the background. Everyone is welcome.

This week’s hike will explore the Selden Creek Preserve led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. The hike is about 2 miles long with an option to walk longer. We will 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.

photo by Wendolyn Hill


Bears!!

Date: Sun October 11, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm
Place: The Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Rd, Lyme
Contact Email: info@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: Felicia Ortner of "The Bear Reality"
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Ralph-and-bear-in-tree-fixedFelicia Ortner, a Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist and a bear enthusiast, will discuss “The Bear Reality”.  Her talk will provide education about bears and help dispel misunderstandings.  Ortner, who has been studying bears for over 25 years, will present strategies for coexistence with Bears. Black bears are rarely aggressive, but it is important to “Be Bear Aware” and know how to prevent problems and unpleasant encounters.

There have been a few bear “sightings” in Lyme lately, one confirmed sighting 2 years ago.  Although there is no evidence at this time of resident bears in Lyme, the number of bears in CT has been steadily increasing.

Photo: “What bear?” First Selectman Ralph Eno taken by Humphrey Tyler with a bear introduced by Wendolyn Hill through Photoshop. (click on the image to enlarge).

 

Ralph-and-bear-in-tree-fixedFelicia Ortner, a Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist and a bear enthusiast, will discuss “The Bear Reality”.  Her talk will provide education about bears and help dispel misunderstandings.  Ortner, who has been studying bears for over 25 years, will present strategies for coexistence with Bears. Black bears are rarely aggressive, but it is important to “Be Bear Aware” and know how to prevent problems and unpleasant encounters.

There have been a few bear “sightings” in Lyme lately, one confirmed sighting 2 years ago.  Although there is no evidence at this time of resident bears in Lyme, the number of bears in CT has been steadily increasing.

Photo: “What bear?” First Selectman Ralph Eno taken by Humphrey Tyler with a bear introduced by Wendolyn Hill through Photoshop. (click on the image to enlarge).

 


Ralph-and-bear-in-tree-fixedFelicia Ortner, a Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist and a bear enthusiast, will discuss “The Bear Reality”.  Her talk will provide education about bears and help dispel misunderstandings.  Ortner, who has been studying bears for over 25 years, will present strategies for coexistence with Bears. Black bears are rarely aggressive, but it is important to “Be Bear Aware” and know how to prevent problems and unpleasant encounters.

There have been a few bear “sightings” in Lyme lately, one confirmed sighting 2 years ago.  Although there is no evidence at this time of resident bears in Lyme, the number of bears in CT has been steadily increasing.

Photo: “What bear?” First Selectman Ralph Eno taken by Humphrey Tyler with a bear introduced by Wendolyn Hill through Photoshop. (click on the image to enlarge).

 

Ralph-and-bear-in-tree-fixedFelicia Ortner, a Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist and a bear enthusiast, will discuss “The Bear Reality”.  Her talk will provide education about bears and help dispel misunderstandings.  Ortner, who has been studying bears for over 25 years, will present strategies for coexistence with Bears. Black bears are rarely aggressive, but it is important to “Be Bear Aware” and know how to prevent problems and unpleasant encounters.

There have been a few bear “sightings” in Lyme lately, one confirmed sighting 2 years ago.  Although there is no evidence at this time of resident bears in Lyme, the number of bears in CT has been steadily increasing.

Photo: “What bear?” First Selectman Ralph Eno taken by Humphrey Tyler with a bear introduced by Wendolyn Hill through Photoshop. (click on the image to enlarge).

 


Trailblazers walk- Nehantic State Forest Connection to Hartman Park

Date: Tue October 6, 2015
Time: 9:30 am
Place: Nehantic State Forest, Holmes Road Parking Lot, East Lyme
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Trailblazers at Balanced Rock2Join us for this moderately easy walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome. Wear bright clothing because of hunting season. Don’t forget your walking stick. We will walk about 3 miles.

This week’s hike will explore a portion of the newly created Goodwin Trail in Nehantic State Forest in East Lyme and Salem, led by Henry Graulty who worked on the trails, and Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. We will walk to the border of Hartman Park and back.

The Richard H. Goodwin Trail, overseen by the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Coordinating Committee, is a an extended trail system crossing four towns: East Haddam, Salem, Lyme and East Lyme. In the future, the goal is to connect to other existing trail systems in surrounding towns.  Dr. Richard H. Goodwin (1911-2007) was president of the Nature Conservancy from 1956 to 1958 and again from 1964 to 1966. The Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, was started in 1951, and Dr. Goodwin was one of its founders. Since then, it has protected 15 million acres of land in the United States and 102 million acres in 29 other countries.

Rain cancels.

Directions from Rte 156 in Lyme: Take Rte 156 to Beaver Brook Road. Travel about 3.7 miles on Beaver Brook Road. Turn left onto Grassy Hill Road. Travel 1.7 miles and turn left onto Upper Walnut Hill Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto Holmes Road. Proceed to the parking lot of Nehantic State Forest.

Photo: Trailblazers group at Balanced Rock in Smuggler’s Rock Preserve, Salem CT by Wendolyn Hill

 

Trailblazers at Balanced Rock2Join us for this moderately easy walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome. Wear bright clothing because of hunting season. Don’t forget your walking stick. We will walk about 3 miles.

This week’s hike will explore a portion of the newly created Goodwin Trail in Nehantic State Forest in East Lyme and Salem, led by Henry Graulty who worked on the trails, and Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. We will walk to the border of Hartman Park and back.

The Richard H. Goodwin Trail, overseen by the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Coordinating Committee, is a an extended trail system crossing four towns: East Haddam, Salem, Lyme and East Lyme. In the future, the goal is to connect to other existing trail systems in surrounding towns.  Dr. Richard H. Goodwin (1911-2007) was president of the Nature Conservancy from 1956 to 1958 and again from 1964 to 1966. The Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, was started in 1951, and Dr. Goodwin was one of its founders. Since then, it has protected 15 million acres of land in the United States and 102 million acres in 29 other countries.

Rain cancels.

Directions from Rte 156 in Lyme: Take Rte 156 to Beaver Brook Road. Travel about 3.7 miles on Beaver Brook Road. Turn left onto Grassy Hill Road. Travel 1.7 miles and turn left onto Upper Walnut Hill Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto Holmes Road. Proceed to the parking lot of Nehantic State Forest.

Photo: Trailblazers group at Balanced Rock in Smuggler’s Rock Preserve, Salem CT by Wendolyn Hill

 


Trailblazers at Balanced Rock2Join us for this moderately easy walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome. Wear bright clothing because of hunting season. Don’t forget your walking stick. We will walk about 3 miles.

This week’s hike will explore a portion of the newly created Goodwin Trail in Nehantic State Forest in East Lyme and Salem, led by Henry Graulty who worked on the trails, and Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. We will walk to the border of Hartman Park and back.

The Richard H. Goodwin Trail, overseen by the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Coordinating Committee, is a an extended trail system crossing four towns: East Haddam, Salem, Lyme and East Lyme. In the future, the goal is to connect to other existing trail systems in surrounding towns.  Dr. Richard H. Goodwin (1911-2007) was president of the Nature Conservancy from 1956 to 1958 and again from 1964 to 1966. The Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, was started in 1951, and Dr. Goodwin was one of its founders. Since then, it has protected 15 million acres of land in the United States and 102 million acres in 29 other countries.

Rain cancels.

Directions from Rte 156 in Lyme: Take Rte 156 to Beaver Brook Road. Travel about 3.7 miles on Beaver Brook Road. Turn left onto Grassy Hill Road. Travel 1.7 miles and turn left onto Upper Walnut Hill Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto Holmes Road. Proceed to the parking lot of Nehantic State Forest.

Photo: Trailblazers group at Balanced Rock in Smuggler’s Rock Preserve, Salem CT by Wendolyn Hill

 

Trailblazers at Balanced Rock2Join us for this moderately easy walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome. Wear bright clothing because of hunting season. Don’t forget your walking stick. We will walk about 3 miles.

This week’s hike will explore a portion of the newly created Goodwin Trail in Nehantic State Forest in East Lyme and Salem, led by Henry Graulty who worked on the trails, and Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. We will walk to the border of Hartman Park and back.

The Richard H. Goodwin Trail, overseen by the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Coordinating Committee, is a an extended trail system crossing four towns: East Haddam, Salem, Lyme and East Lyme. In the future, the goal is to connect to other existing trail systems in surrounding towns.  Dr. Richard H. Goodwin (1911-2007) was president of the Nature Conservancy from 1956 to 1958 and again from 1964 to 1966. The Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, was started in 1951, and Dr. Goodwin was one of its founders. Since then, it has protected 15 million acres of land in the United States and 102 million acres in 29 other countries.

Rain cancels.

Directions from Rte 156 in Lyme: Take Rte 156 to Beaver Brook Road. Travel about 3.7 miles on Beaver Brook Road. Turn left onto Grassy Hill Road. Travel 1.7 miles and turn left onto Upper Walnut Hill Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto Holmes Road. Proceed to the parking lot of Nehantic State Forest.

Photo: Trailblazers group at Balanced Rock in Smuggler’s Rock Preserve, Salem CT by Wendolyn Hill

 


Red Sunday Hike – Jewett Preserve

Date: Sun October 4, 2015
Time: 1:30 - 3:30ish pm
Place: Meet at Cemetery parking lot of Jewett Preserve. Watch out for the rocks in the driveway.
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Red-Trail-Jewett

For those who want to hike at a steady pace, Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust Board member, and Lyme open Space Coordinator, will lead a walk of portion of the less-traveled Red Trail in Jewett Preserve. This is a beautiful moderate trail that winds along craggy ridges strewn with boulders. We will return via connecting trails. The entire walk is about 3 miles. We will take a short break halfway through. Bring a snack and something to drink.

Meet at the cemetery entrance to Jewett Preserve.  Stay to the left to avoid rocks in the driveway.

Directions: Rt. 156 north to left on Mt. Archer Road. Travel about 1.25 miles. The Jewett Cemetery Entrance is on the right.

Info: openspace@townlyme.org

Red-Trail-Jewett

For those who want to hike at a steady pace, Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust Board member, and Lyme open Space Coordinator, will lead a walk of portion of the less-traveled Red Trail in Jewett Preserve. This is a beautiful moderate trail that winds along craggy ridges strewn with boulders. We will return via connecting trails. The entire walk is about 3 miles. We will take a short break halfway through. Bring a snack and something to drink.

Meet at the cemetery entrance to Jewett Preserve.  Stay to the left to avoid rocks in the driveway.

Directions: Rt. 156 north to left on Mt. Archer Road. Travel about 1.25 miles. The Jewett Cemetery Entrance is on the right.

Info: openspace@townlyme.org


Red-Trail-Jewett

For those who want to hike at a steady pace, Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust Board member, and Lyme open Space Coordinator, will lead a walk of portion of the less-traveled Red Trail in Jewett Preserve. This is a beautiful moderate trail that winds along craggy ridges strewn with boulders. We will return via connecting trails. The entire walk is about 3 miles. We will take a short break halfway through. Bring a snack and something to drink.

Meet at the cemetery entrance to Jewett Preserve.  Stay to the left to avoid rocks in the driveway.

Directions: Rt. 156 north to left on Mt. Archer Road. Travel about 1.25 miles. The Jewett Cemetery Entrance is on the right.

Info: openspace@townlyme.org

Red-Trail-Jewett

For those who want to hike at a steady pace, Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust Board member, and Lyme open Space Coordinator, will lead a walk of portion of the less-traveled Red Trail in Jewett Preserve. This is a beautiful moderate trail that winds along craggy ridges strewn with boulders. We will return via connecting trails. The entire walk is about 3 miles. We will take a short break halfway through. Bring a snack and something to drink.

Meet at the cemetery entrance to Jewett Preserve.  Stay to the left to avoid rocks in the driveway.

Directions: Rt. 156 north to left on Mt. Archer Road. Travel about 1.25 miles. The Jewett Cemetery Entrance is on the right.

Info: openspace@townlyme.org


Streams and Underwater Bugs-CANCELLED

Date: Sat October 3, 2015
Time: 9am-12pm
Place: Covered Bridge, Devil's Hopyard, East Haddam
Contact Email: pyoung@eightmileriver.org
Presenter: Eightmile River Watershed Committee
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Devil's Hopyard 2015This event has been cancelled due to weather.

Do you love Streams? Bugs? Fishing? Clean Water?

If you said yes to any of these, then join the Eightmile River Watershed committee for a stream bug field project.  Participate in netting, sorting and identifying benthic macroinvertebrates to collect habitat data on  the health of our streams.

This program is intended for adults and children, ages ten and up.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

To Register: Please call or email to register.  Pat Young at pyoung@eightmileriver.org or (860) 345-8700.  We will need an email address for any weather issues.

For more info: 8MileRiverStudyterkkers

Devil's Hopyard 2015This event has been cancelled due to weather.

Do you love Streams? Bugs? Fishing? Clean Water?

If you said yes to any of these, then join the Eightmile River Watershed committee for a stream bug field project.  Participate in netting, sorting and identifying benthic macroinvertebrates to collect habitat data on  the health of our streams.

This program is intended for adults and children, ages ten and up.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

To Register: Please call or email to register.  Pat Young at pyoung@eightmileriver.org or (860) 345-8700.  We will need an email address for any weather issues.

For more info: 8MileRiverStudyterkkers


Devil's Hopyard 2015This event has been cancelled due to weather.

Do you love Streams? Bugs? Fishing? Clean Water?

If you said yes to any of these, then join the Eightmile River Watershed committee for a stream bug field project.  Participate in netting, sorting and identifying benthic macroinvertebrates to collect habitat data on  the health of our streams.

This program is intended for adults and children, ages ten and up.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

To Register: Please call or email to register.  Pat Young at pyoung@eightmileriver.org or (860) 345-8700.  We will need an email address for any weather issues.

For more info: 8MileRiverStudyterkkers

Devil's Hopyard 2015This event has been cancelled due to weather.

Do you love Streams? Bugs? Fishing? Clean Water?

If you said yes to any of these, then join the Eightmile River Watershed committee for a stream bug field project.  Participate in netting, sorting and identifying benthic macroinvertebrates to collect habitat data on  the health of our streams.

This program is intended for adults and children, ages ten and up.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

To Register: Please call or email to register.  Pat Young at pyoung@eightmileriver.org or (860) 345-8700.  We will need an email address for any weather issues.

For more info: 8MileRiverStudyterkkers


CANCELLED-Red Saturday Hike – Jewett Preserve

Date: Sat October 3, 2015
Time: 1:30 - 3:30ish pm
Place: Meet at Cemetery parking lot of Jewett Preserve. Watch out for the rocks in the driveway.
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Red-Trail-Jewett

For those who want to hike at a steady pace, Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust Board member, and Lyme open Space Coordinator, will lead a walk of portion of the less-traveled Red Trail in Jewett Preserve. This is a beautiful moderate trail that winds along craggy ridges strewn with boulders. We will return via connecting trails. The entire walk is about 3 miles. We will take a short break halfway through. Bring a snack and something to drink.

Meet at the cemetery entrance to Jewett Preserve.  Stay to the left to avoid rocks in the driveway.

Directions: Rt. 156 north to left on Mt. Archer Road. Travel about 1.25 miles. The Jewett Cemetery Entrance is on the right.

Info: openspace@townlyme.org

Red-Trail-Jewett

For those who want to hike at a steady pace, Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust Board member, and Lyme open Space Coordinator, will lead a walk of portion of the less-traveled Red Trail in Jewett Preserve. This is a beautiful moderate trail that winds along craggy ridges strewn with boulders. We will return via connecting trails. The entire walk is about 3 miles. We will take a short break halfway through. Bring a snack and something to drink.

Meet at the cemetery entrance to Jewett Preserve.  Stay to the left to avoid rocks in the driveway.

Directions: Rt. 156 north to left on Mt. Archer Road. Travel about 1.25 miles. The Jewett Cemetery Entrance is on the right.

Info: openspace@townlyme.org


Red-Trail-Jewett

For those who want to hike at a steady pace, Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust Board member, and Lyme open Space Coordinator, will lead a walk of portion of the less-traveled Red Trail in Jewett Preserve. This is a beautiful moderate trail that winds along craggy ridges strewn with boulders. We will return via connecting trails. The entire walk is about 3 miles. We will take a short break halfway through. Bring a snack and something to drink.

Meet at the cemetery entrance to Jewett Preserve.  Stay to the left to avoid rocks in the driveway.

Directions: Rt. 156 north to left on Mt. Archer Road. Travel about 1.25 miles. The Jewett Cemetery Entrance is on the right.

Info: openspace@townlyme.org

Red-Trail-Jewett

For those who want to hike at a steady pace, Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust Board member, and Lyme open Space Coordinator, will lead a walk of portion of the less-traveled Red Trail in Jewett Preserve. This is a beautiful moderate trail that winds along craggy ridges strewn with boulders. We will return via connecting trails. The entire walk is about 3 miles. We will take a short break halfway through. Bring a snack and something to drink.

Meet at the cemetery entrance to Jewett Preserve.  Stay to the left to avoid rocks in the driveway.

Directions: Rt. 156 north to left on Mt. Archer Road. Travel about 1.25 miles. The Jewett Cemetery Entrance is on the right.

Info: openspace@townlyme.org


Volunteer Work Party at Hartman Park

Date: Tue September 29, 2015
Time: 9:30-11:30 am
Place: Meet at Hartman Park Parking Lot
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Presenter: Lyme Land Conservation Trust and Town of Lyme
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Hartman teamJoin us to clean up the Stone-end house site at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. We need to remove some invasive plants such as  Japanese barberry and other saplings that are encroaching on the historical ruins. We will also remove some of the leaf litter around the foundation. Bring along trimmers– weeders, pruners, and/or loppers, and rakes. We will have a couple of people with chain saws to cut back saplings, and branches. Be sure to bring heavy duty gloves.

Rain Cancels.

Hartman Park is on Gungy Road about 1 mile north of the 4-way stop signs at the intersection of Beaverbrook Road, Grassy Hill Road, and Gungy Road.

Photo by Wendolyn Hill: Thank you to the Hartman work party on June 30

 

Hartman teamJoin us to clean up the Stone-end house site at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. We need to remove some invasive plants such as  Japanese barberry and other saplings that are encroaching on the historical ruins. We will also remove some of the leaf litter around the foundation. Bring along trimmers– weeders, pruners, and/or loppers, and rakes. We will have a couple of people with chain saws to cut back saplings, and branches. Be sure to bring heavy duty gloves.

Rain Cancels.

Hartman Park is on Gungy Road about 1 mile north of the 4-way stop signs at the intersection of Beaverbrook Road, Grassy Hill Road, and Gungy Road.

Photo by Wendolyn Hill: Thank you to the Hartman work party on June 30

 


Hartman teamJoin us to clean up the Stone-end house site at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. We need to remove some invasive plants such as  Japanese barberry and other saplings that are encroaching on the historical ruins. We will also remove some of the leaf litter around the foundation. Bring along trimmers– weeders, pruners, and/or loppers, and rakes. We will have a couple of people with chain saws to cut back saplings, and branches. Be sure to bring heavy duty gloves.

Rain Cancels.

Hartman Park is on Gungy Road about 1 mile north of the 4-way stop signs at the intersection of Beaverbrook Road, Grassy Hill Road, and Gungy Road.

Photo by Wendolyn Hill: Thank you to the Hartman work party on June 30

 

Hartman teamJoin us to clean up the Stone-end house site at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. We need to remove some invasive plants such as  Japanese barberry and other saplings that are encroaching on the historical ruins. We will also remove some of the leaf litter around the foundation. Bring along trimmers– weeders, pruners, and/or loppers, and rakes. We will have a couple of people with chain saws to cut back saplings, and branches. Be sure to bring heavy duty gloves.

Rain Cancels.

Hartman Park is on Gungy Road about 1 mile north of the 4-way stop signs at the intersection of Beaverbrook Road, Grassy Hill Road, and Gungy Road.

Photo by Wendolyn Hill: Thank you to the Hartman work party on June 30

 


Cruise to View Swallow Spectacular-Wait List

Date: Fri September 25, 2015
Time: 5 to 8 pm
Place: Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam
Contact Email: info@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: CT River Expeditions and Lyme Land Trust
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

swallows-close3Every 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.

Join us on a cruise aboard the RiverQuest to view this miraculous display. 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.

Preregistration and prepayment required. The cost is $40 per person for Lyme Land Conservation Trust members, $45 for non-members. No children under 10. The boat leaves Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam promptly at 5:00 and returns in about three hours. If the trip is canceled because of inclement weather, refunds will be provided. Check our website if weather is questionable. Tickets are non-refundable after September 20. After that date, if we have a waiting list, we will use our best efforts to find a buyer for your ticket(s) if you need to cancel. No-shows on cruise day are not refundable.

We are very sorry. We are booked to capacity. You can email info@lymelandtrust.org to go on the wait list in case of a cancellation or contact the RiverQuest to see if one of their other cruises has space.

swallows-close3Every 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.

Join us on a cruise aboard the RiverQuest to view this miraculous display. 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.

Preregistration and prepayment required. The cost is $40 per person for Lyme Land Conservation Trust members, $45 for non-members. No children under 10. The boat leaves Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam promptly at 5:00 and returns in about three hours. If the trip is canceled because of inclement weather, refunds will be provided. Check our website if weather is questionable. Tickets are non-refundable after September 20. After that date, if we have a waiting list, we will use our best efforts to find a buyer for your ticket(s) if you need to cancel. No-shows on cruise day are not refundable.

We are very sorry. We are booked to capacity. You can email info@lymelandtrust.org to go on the wait list in case of a cancellation or contact the RiverQuest to see if one of their other cruises has space.


swallows-close3Every 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.

Join us on a cruise aboard the RiverQuest to view this miraculous display. 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.

Preregistration and prepayment required. The cost is $40 per person for Lyme Land Conservation Trust members, $45 for non-members. No children under 10. The boat leaves Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam promptly at 5:00 and returns in about three hours. If the trip is canceled because of inclement weather, refunds will be provided. Check our website if weather is questionable. Tickets are non-refundable after September 20. After that date, if we have a waiting list, we will use our best efforts to find a buyer for your ticket(s) if you need to cancel. No-shows on cruise day are not refundable.

We are very sorry. We are booked to capacity. You can email info@lymelandtrust.org to go on the wait list in case of a cancellation or contact the RiverQuest to see if one of their other cruises has space.

swallows-close3Every 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.

Join us on a cruise aboard the RiverQuest to view this miraculous display. 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.

Preregistration and prepayment required. The cost is $40 per person for Lyme Land Conservation Trust members, $45 for non-members. No children under 10. The boat leaves Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam promptly at 5:00 and returns in about three hours. If the trip is canceled because of inclement weather, refunds will be provided. Check our website if weather is questionable. Tickets are non-refundable after September 20. After that date, if we have a waiting list, we will use our best efforts to find a buyer for your ticket(s) if you need to cancel. No-shows on cruise day are not refundable.

We are very sorry. We are booked to capacity. You can email info@lymelandtrust.org to go on the wait list in case of a cancellation or contact the RiverQuest to see if one of their other cruises has space.


Pleasant Valley Preserve Talk and Walk

Date: Sat September 19, 2015
Time: 9:30-11:30 am
Place: Meet at Pleasant Valley Parking lot on Macintosh Road.
Contact Email: info@lymelandtrust.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Anthony-Irving-walk2015Anthony Irving, Lyme Land Trust board member, Chairman of the 8mile River Wild and Scenic Committee, and well-known ecologist, will lead a talk and walk at the Pleasant Valley Preserve. During this easy leisurely walk, we will visit several different habitats that contribute to the health of the Eightmile River Watershed and learn the importance of each natural area.terkkers

The walk is family friendly and will take about 2 hours.

Rain date: Sunday, September 20 at 9:30 am

Registration is appreciated: info@lymelandtrust.org

Anthony-Irving-walk2015Anthony Irving, Lyme Land Trust board member, Chairman of the 8mile River Wild and Scenic Committee, and well-known ecologist, will lead a talk and walk at the Pleasant Valley Preserve. During this easy leisurely walk, we will visit several different habitats that contribute to the health of the Eightmile River Watershed and learn the importance of each natural area.terkkers

The walk is family friendly and will take about 2 hours.

Rain date: Sunday, September 20 at 9:30 am

Registration is appreciated: info@lymelandtrust.org


Anthony-Irving-walk2015Anthony Irving, Lyme Land Trust board member, Chairman of the 8mile River Wild and Scenic Committee, and well-known ecologist, will lead a talk and walk at the Pleasant Valley Preserve. During this easy leisurely walk, we will visit several different habitats that contribute to the health of the Eightmile River Watershed and learn the importance of each natural area.terkkers

The walk is family friendly and will take about 2 hours.

Rain date: Sunday, September 20 at 9:30 am

Registration is appreciated: info@lymelandtrust.org

Anthony-Irving-walk2015Anthony Irving, Lyme Land Trust board member, Chairman of the 8mile River Wild and Scenic Committee, and well-known ecologist, will lead a talk and walk at the Pleasant Valley Preserve. During this easy leisurely walk, we will visit several different habitats that contribute to the health of the Eightmile River Watershed and learn the importance of each natural area.terkkers

The walk is family friendly and will take about 2 hours.

Rain date: Sunday, September 20 at 9:30 am

Registration is appreciated: info@lymelandtrust.org


Trailblazers walk- Patrell and Chapal Preserve

Date: Tue September 8, 2015
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Meet at Patrell Preserve Parking Lot, Baker's Lane, Lyme
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
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Devil's Hopyard 2015

Join us for this moderately easy walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome.The Preserve has about 3000 feet of footage along the Eightmile River.

This week’s hike will explore Patrell Preserve and Chapal Preserve in Lyme and East Haddam, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. We will walk about 2 miles.

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.

Devil's Hopyard 2015

Join us for this moderately easy walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome.The Preserve has about 3000 feet of footage along the Eightmile River.

This week’s hike will explore Patrell Preserve and Chapal Preserve in Lyme and East Haddam, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. We will walk about 2 miles.

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.


Devil's Hopyard 2015

Join us for this moderately easy walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome.The Preserve has about 3000 feet of footage along the Eightmile River.

This week’s hike will explore Patrell Preserve and Chapal Preserve in Lyme and East Haddam, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. We will walk about 2 miles.

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.

Devil's Hopyard 2015

Join us for this moderately easy walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome.The Preserve has about 3000 feet of footage along the Eightmile River.

This week’s hike will explore Patrell Preserve and Chapal Preserve in Lyme and East Haddam, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. We will walk about 2 miles.

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.