Past Events
Trailblazers walk- John Lohmann CT River Preserve in Old Lyme
Date: Tue August 25, 2015Time: 9:30 am
Place: Park along the road by 33 Coult Lane, Old Lyme
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Join us for this moderately easy walk. Everyone is welcome. This preserve has dramatic rocky outcrops along Lords Cove in the CT River.
This weekâs hike will explore John Lohmann CT River Preserve in Old Lyme led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. The walk is about 2 miles. When we arrive at the point, you will want to linger. The preserve affords magnificent views of Lords Cove and the Connecticut River. Bring a snack to enjoy while you take in the view.
Rain cancels.
Directions: From I-95, take Rte 156 north 2.1 miles to Coult Lane. The property is accessed from a trailhead located at 33 Coult Lane. You may park along Coult Lane but out of consideration for the residents, please do not block driveways or park directly across from driveways on the opposite side of the road.
Join us for this moderately easy walk. Everyone is welcome. This preserve has dramatic rocky outcrops along Lords Cove in the CT River.
This weekâs hike will explore John Lohmann CT River Preserve in Old Lyme led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. The walk is about 2 miles. When we arrive at the point, you will want to linger. The preserve affords magnificent views of Lords Cove and the Connecticut River. Bring a snack to enjoy while you take in the view.
Rain cancels.
Directions: From I-95, take Rte 156 north 2.1 miles to Coult Lane. The property is accessed from a trailhead located at 33 Coult Lane. You may park along Coult Lane but out of consideration for the residents, please do not block driveways or park directly across from driveways on the opposite side of the road.
Path Grooming Walk at Hartman Park
Date: Tue August 18, 2015Time: 9 - 11 am
Place: Meet at Hartman Park Parking Lot
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Presenter: Lyme Land Conservation Trust and Town of Lyme
Join us for this path-grooming walk at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. Bring along a light-weight trimmerâ weeders, pruners, and/or loppers â that is easy to carry. We will cut back weeds, saplings, and branches that are encroaching on the path as we walk along. The paths are in good shape so it will be mostly walking, with some trimming.
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
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Join us for this path-grooming walk at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. Bring along a light-weight trimmerâ weeders, pruners, and/or loppers â that is easy to carry. We will cut back weeds, saplings, and branches that are encroaching on the path as we walk along. The paths are in good shape so it will be mostly walking, with some trimming.
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
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CANCELLED Trailblazers walk- Patrell and Chapal Preserve
Date: Tue August 11, 2015Time: 9:30 am
Place: Meet at Patrell Preserve Parking Lot, Baker's Lane, Lyme
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
This walk has been cancelled due to the forecast of rain.
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 weekâs 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.
This walk has been cancelled due to the forecast of rain.
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 weekâs 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.
Path Grooming Walk at Hartman Park
Date: Tue July 28, 2015Time: 9 - 11 am
Place: Meet at Hartman Park Parking Lot
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Presenter: Lyme Land Conservation Trust and Town of Lyme
Join us for this path-grooming walk at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. Bring along a light-weight trimmerâ weeders, pruners, and/or loppers â that is easy to carry. We will cut back weeds, saplings, and branches that are encroaching on the path as we walk along. The paths are in good shape so it will be mostly walking, with some trimming.
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 July 14
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Join us for this path-grooming walk at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. Bring along a light-weight trimmerâ weeders, pruners, and/or loppers â that is easy to carry. We will cut back weeds, saplings, and branches that are encroaching on the path as we walk along. The paths are in good shape so it will be mostly walking, with some trimming.
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 July 14
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Programs in the Park
Date: Sat July 25, 2015Time: 9-10am
Place: Picnic Pavilion Parking Lot, Devil's Hopyard, East Haddam
Contact Email:
Presenter: Eightmile River Watershed Committee
July 11: Woodland Critters
July 18: Riveting Reptiles
July 25: Stream Bugs
For more information about the programs: 8Mile-FamilyPrograms
July 11: Woodland Critters
July 18: Riveting Reptiles
July 25: Stream Bugs
For more information about the programs: 8Mile-FamilyPrograms
Trailblazers walk- Jewett to Pleasant Valley Preserve
Date: Tue July 21, 2015Time: 9 am
Place: Meet at Pleasant Valley Parking Lot, MacIntosh Rd., Lyme
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Join us for this moderate walk in the woods from the Jewett Preserve White Trail to Pleasant Valley Preserve.
This weekâs hike will explore Jewett and Pleasant Valley Preserve, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator. The hike is a little more than 2.5 miles. Meet at the Pleasant Valley Preserve parking lot. We will carpool from the Pleasant Valley Parking lot to the Mt Archer parking lot and then walk back.
Rain cancels.
Directions: Rt. 156 north to left on Macintosh Rd. (across from Beaver Brook Road.) The Pleasant Valley Preserve parking area is about 1/4Â mile on the right.
Path Grooming Walk at Hartman Park
Date: Tue July 14, 2015Time: 9 - 11 am
Place: Meet at Hartman Park Parking Lot
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Presenter: Lyme Land Conservation Trust and Town of Lyme
Join us for this path-grooming walk at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. Bring along a light-weight trimmerâ weeders, pruners, and/or loppers â that is easy to carry. We will cut back weeds, saplings, and branches that are encroaching on the path as we walk along. The paths are in good shape so it will be mostly walking, with some trimming.
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
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Join us for this path-grooming walk at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. Bring along a light-weight trimmerâ weeders, pruners, and/or loppers â that is easy to carry. We will cut back weeds, saplings, and branches that are encroaching on the path as we walk along. The paths are in good shape so it will be mostly walking, with some trimming.
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
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Trailblazer walk – Devil’s Hopyard State Park
Date: Tue July 7, 2015Time: 9 am
Place: Devil's Hopyard State Park, East Haddam, CT
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Join us for this moderately easy walk along the Eightmile River at one of the State’s most beautiful parks. Everyone is welcome.
This weekâs hike will explore Devil’s Hopyard State Park on a path that meanders along the River. The hike will be led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. We will meet at 9 am in the parking lot by the Waterfall on Foxtown Road. The hike is about 1 mile long. There are options to walk further if you wish. It is a beautiful spot to hang out. Bring a snack or lunch for a picnic on your own after the walk.
Rain Cancels.
Directions: Rte 156 N to end. Turn right onto Rte 82. Take a left onto Hopyard Rd in about 0.2 miles. Follow for about 3.5 miles. Take a right onto Foxtown Road (there is no sign). Theparking lot immediately to the left by the waterfall. Foxtown Road is about 1/4 mile past the sign for the main entrance to Devil’s Hopyard.
photo by Wendolyn Hill
Join us for this moderately easy walk along the Eightmile River at one of the State’s most beautiful parks. Everyone is welcome.
This weekâs hike will explore Devil’s Hopyard State Park on a path that meanders along the River. The hike will be led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. We will meet at 9 am in the parking lot by the Waterfall on Foxtown Road. The hike is about 1 mile long. There are options to walk further if you wish. It is a beautiful spot to hang out. Bring a snack or lunch for a picnic on your own after the walk.
Rain Cancels.
Directions: Rte 156 N to end. Turn right onto Rte 82. Take a left onto Hopyard Rd in about 0.2 miles. Follow for about 3.5 miles. Take a right onto Foxtown Road (there is no sign). Theparking lot immediately to the left by the waterfall. Foxtown Road is about 1/4 mile past the sign for the main entrance to Devil’s Hopyard.
photo by Wendolyn Hill
Path Grooming Walk at Hartman Park
Date: Tue June 30, 2015Time: 9 - 11 am
Place: Meet at Hartman Park Parking Lot
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Presenter: Lyme Land Conservation Trust and Town of Lyme
Join us for this path-grooming walk at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. Bring along a light-weight trimmerâ weeders, pruners, and/or loppers â that is easy to carry. We will cut back weeds, saplings, and branches that are encroaching on the path as we walk along. The paths are in good shape so it will be mostly walking, with some trimming.
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.
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Join us for this path-grooming walk at Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Lyme. Bring along a light-weight trimmerâ weeders, pruners, and/or loppers â that is easy to carry. We will cut back weeds, saplings, and branches that are encroaching on the path as we walk along. The paths are in good shape so it will be mostly walking, with some trimming.
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.
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ART & NATURE Weekend Walks – SUNDAY WALK CANCELLED
Date: Sat June 27, 2015 thru Sun June 28, 2015Time: 9:30 am
Place: Saturday: Pleasant Valley Preserve, Macintosh Road, Lyme Sunday: Banningwood Preserve, Town Street (Rte 82) Lyme
Contact Email: slyon@oldlyme-ct.gov
Presenter: Lymes Senior Center with the Lyme Land Conservation Trust
Saturday, June 27, at 9:30am: Anthony 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 about the ecology of Pleasant Valley Preserve. The walk will be about 2 hours.
CANCELLED Due to Rain: Sunday June 28, 9:30-10:30: Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Open Space Coordinator, Lyme Land Trust board member and artist, will lead a walk at Banningwood Preserve in Lyme to visit the scenes painted at the Celebration of Lyme’s Beauty Paint-out that was held in October 2014. Paintings of Banningwood by paint-out participant Trenton Youngs will be on display during the weekend at the Lymes Senior Center.
Reservations required: Please contact Stephanie Lyons at the Lymes Senior Center to register: 860 434-1605 ext. 240 or slyon@oldlyme-ct.gov
Painting: Banningwood Scene by Trenton Young
Directions Pleasant Valley: Take Rt. 156 West (going north) to left on Macintosh Rd. (across from Beaver Brook Road.) The parking area is about 1/4Â mile on the right.
Directions Banningwood: The Preserve parking area is less than 1/4 mile north of Hadlyme Four Corners on Town Street (Rte 82). Look for the sign. From Rt. 156 West (going north): At the end of Rte. 156, turn left onto Rte 82. At the flashing red stoplight (Hadlyme Four Corners), turn right to continue on Rte 82W (going north). The parking area is less than 1/4 mile on the right.
Saturday, June 27, at 9:30am: Anthony 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 about the ecology of Pleasant Valley Preserve. The walk will be about 2 hours.
CANCELLED Due to Rain: Sunday June 28, 9:30-10:30: Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Open Space Coordinator, Lyme Land Trust board member and artist, will lead a walk at Banningwood Preserve in Lyme to visit the scenes painted at the Celebration of Lyme’s Beauty Paint-out that was held in October 2014. Paintings of Banningwood by paint-out participant Trenton Youngs will be on display during the weekend at the Lymes Senior Center.
Reservations required: Please contact Stephanie Lyons at the Lymes Senior Center to register: 860 434-1605 ext. 240 or slyon@oldlyme-ct.gov
Painting: Banningwood Scene by Trenton Young
Directions Pleasant Valley: Take Rt. 156 West (going north) to left on Macintosh Rd. (across from Beaver Brook Road.) The parking area is about 1/4Â mile on the right.
Directions Banningwood: The Preserve parking area is less than 1/4 mile north of Hadlyme Four Corners on Town Street (Rte 82). Look for the sign. From Rt. 156 West (going north): At the end of Rte. 156, turn left onto Rte 82. At the flashing red stoplight (Hadlyme Four Corners), turn right to continue on Rte 82W (going north). The parking area is less than 1/4 mile on the right.
