Past Events

Tuesday Trek: Mt Archer Woods – Tony

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Patrell bridge
Date: Tue September 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Park in Mt Archer Woods Parking Lot on south side of Mt Archer Rd.
Contact Email: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com
Presenter: Tony Irving
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

3 mile loop including portions of the Eno Preserve. Walk past old stone foundation and many stone walls.

Register: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com

View the Tuesday Trek Schedule


3 mile loop including portions of the Eno Preserve. Walk past old stone foundation and many stone walls.

Register: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com

View the Tuesday Trek Schedule


Autumn Equinox Celebration — A Guided Forest Bathing Experience 

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Photo by Regan Stacey
Date: Sun September 22, 2024
Time: 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Place: Pleasant Valley Preserve, MacIntosh Rd, Lyme CT
Contact Email: regan@reganstacey.com
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Celebrate the autumn equinox and come into the natural cycles and rhythm of nature. Restore and replenish for the season ahead. Our time together includes gentle mindful movement, nature meditation, and opportunities along the way to connect with the natural world. The session concludes with tea together. The walk is about 1-mile round trip over easy to moderate terrain.

This event follows a presentation on The Art of Forest Bathing offered on Friday, September 20, 6 PM – 7 PM at the Lyme Library. Attendance at the presentation is not required to attend the walk. Learn more here.

FREE. Registration required. Space is limited.
Register here.
Rain or shine event. Ages 18+. Please no pets.

This event is sponsored by the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee in partnership with the Lyme Land Trust.

Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku – taking in the forest atmosphere. As a growing global wellness movement, it is backed by nearly 40 years of scientific research on the holistic benefits of immersing yourself in nature. These benefits include reduced stress and blood pressure, increased creativity and focus, improved mood and sleep, and a boost to immune functions. In addition to the health benefits, this practice offers a pathway of reconnection to our Earth, restoring our relationship with the natural world for the well-being of all.

Regan Stacey is a mindfulness meditation teacher and forest therapy guide, whose passion is to bring humans and nature together for personal and planetary well-being. Through her private practice, she offers guided forest bathing sessions, meditative walks, and mindfulness in nature retreats.

She is co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, training forest therapy guides to share this work around the world. Find out more about her work at reganstacey.com

Questions? Email Regan at regan@reganstacey.com


Celebrate the autumn equinox and come into the natural cycles and rhythm of nature. Restore and replenish for the season ahead. Our time together includes gentle mindful movement, nature meditation, and opportunities along the way to connect with the natural world. The session concludes with tea together. The walk is about 1-mile round trip over easy to moderate terrain.

This event follows a presentation on The Art of Forest Bathing offered on Friday, September 20, 6 PM – 7 PM at the Lyme Library. Attendance at the presentation is not required to attend the walk. Learn more here.

FREE. Registration required. Space is limited.
Register here.
Rain or shine event. Ages 18+. Please no pets.

This event is sponsored by the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee in partnership with the Lyme Land Trust.

Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku – taking in the forest atmosphere. As a growing global wellness movement, it is backed by nearly 40 years of scientific research on the holistic benefits of immersing yourself in nature. These benefits include reduced stress and blood pressure, increased creativity and focus, improved mood and sleep, and a boost to immune functions. In addition to the health benefits, this practice offers a pathway of reconnection to our Earth, restoring our relationship with the natural world for the well-being of all.

Regan Stacey is a mindfulness meditation teacher and forest therapy guide, whose passion is to bring humans and nature together for personal and planetary well-being. Through her private practice, she offers guided forest bathing sessions, meditative walks, and mindfulness in nature retreats.

She is co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, training forest therapy guides to share this work around the world. Find out more about her work at reganstacey.com

Questions? Email Regan at regan@reganstacey.com


FULL – Fungal Ecology Walk–Mushrooms with Bill Yule

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Photo of Bill Yule by Wendy Hill
Date: Sat September 21, 2024
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Place: Johnston Preserve, Rte 82, Lyme CT
Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Join us for this fascinating walk with Bill Yule, naturalist and amateur mycologist, to walk, talk, and collect mushrooms. Bill will explain about forest and watershed ecology and all things fungal. After the walk, specimens will be examined and identified and questions answered. Bring mushrooms from home for identification.

This walk is full. Email to be placed on the wait list: education@lymelandtrust.org

“For those who hunger after the earthly excrescences called mushrooms.”

Bill Yule has been active in mycological education for 30 plus years and has given many education programs throughout the country. He is a retired High School Biology teacher and Environmental Educator. In addition, he taught Ecology and Environmental Education at The Connecticut River Museum for 20 years and worked on three environmental educational boats on the CT River. He is a member and educator for three local “Mushroom clubs”, Connecticut Valley Mycological Society, COMA (CT/Westchester Mycological Association) and PVMA (Pioneer Valley Mycological Association) as well as a past Board of Directors member of the North American Mycological Association. 

Visit Bill Yule’s Facebook Page


Join us for this fascinating walk with Bill Yule, naturalist and amateur mycologist, to walk, talk, and collect mushrooms. Bill will explain about forest and watershed ecology and all things fungal. After the walk, specimens will be examined and identified and questions answered. Bring mushrooms from home for identification.

This walk is full. Email to be placed on the wait list: education@lymelandtrust.org

“For those who hunger after the earthly excrescences called mushrooms.”

Bill Yule has been active in mycological education for 30 plus years and has given many education programs throughout the country. He is a retired High School Biology teacher and Environmental Educator. In addition, he taught Ecology and Environmental Education at The Connecticut River Museum for 20 years and worked on three environmental educational boats on the CT River. He is a member and educator for three local “Mushroom clubs”, Connecticut Valley Mycological Society, COMA (CT/Westchester Mycological Association) and PVMA (Pioneer Valley Mycological Association) as well as a past Board of Directors member of the North American Mycological Association. 

Visit Bill Yule’s Facebook Page


Volunteer Work and Learn Party – Remove Invasive Plants at Hartman Park

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photo by Wendy Hill
Date: Fri September 20, 2024
Time: 9:00-11:00 am
Place: Meet at the Hartman Park Main Entrance, Gungy Road,Lyme CT
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Please joinLyme Open Space Coordinator Wendolyn Hill to help clear invasive plants around the Lee Farm foundation. Learn to identify  invasive plants to remove and native plants to preserve. Bring and work gloves, loppers, clippers, pruners, Mattocks, and anything else you think will be helpful. A power pruner or weed wacker may be helpful. Please wear long pants.

Bring a bottle of water for yourself. Snacks will be provided. Inclement weather cancels.

We have mowed and weakened the Japanese barberry in the area around the ruins at the Lee Farm for a few years to encourage native vegetation to grow. Now it is time for us to go in and cut or pull out the invasives that are resprouting, and to trim around the stones. Learn to identify the  invasives to remove and native plants to preserve.

Registration appreciated (walk-ins welcome): openspace@townlyme.org 

Sponsored by the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust


Please joinLyme Open Space Coordinator Wendolyn Hill to help clear invasive plants around the Lee Farm foundation. Learn to identify  invasive plants to remove and native plants to preserve. Bring and work gloves, loppers, clippers, pruners, Mattocks, and anything else you think will be helpful. A power pruner or weed wacker may be helpful. Please wear long pants.

Bring a bottle of water for yourself. Snacks will be provided. Inclement weather cancels.

We have mowed and weakened the Japanese barberry in the area around the ruins at the Lee Farm for a few years to encourage native vegetation to grow. Now it is time for us to go in and cut or pull out the invasives that are resprouting, and to trim around the stones. Learn to identify the  invasives to remove and native plants to preserve.

Registration appreciated (walk-ins welcome): openspace@townlyme.org 

Sponsored by the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust


The Art of Forest Bathing Talk

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Date: Fri September 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Lyme Public Library, 482 Hamburg Rd (Rte 156) Lyme CT
Contact Email: regan@reganstacey.com
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Curious about forest bathing? Come to a presentation by Regan Stacey, co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, as she shares the mindful practice of nature immersion, including its history, health benefits, and the importance of nature connection to our personal and planetary well-being.

Register: programreg@lymelibrary.org

A guided forest bathing session will follow on Sunday, September 22 at Pleasant Valley Preserve from 1:30 – 4:00 PM and is optional for those who are interested. You do not have to attend the talk to go on the walk. Space is limited. To find out more and to register, please go here.  

This event is sponsored by the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee in partnership with the Lyme Land Trust and Lyme Public Library.

Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku – taking in the forest atmosphere. As a growing global wellness movement, it is backed by nearly 40 years of scientific research on the holistic benefits of immersing yourself in nature. These benefits include reduced stress and blood pressure, increased creativity and focus, improved mood and sleep, and a boost to immune functions. In addition to the health benefits, this practice offers a pathway of reconnection to our Earth, restoring our relationship with the natural world for the well-being of all.

Regan Stacey is a mindfulness meditation teacher and forest therapy guide, whose passion is to bring humans and nature together for personal and planetary well-being. Through her private practice, she offers guided forest bathing sessions, meditative walks, and mindfulness in nature retreats.

She is co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, training forest therapy guides to share this work around the world. Find out more about her work at reganstacey.com

Questions? Email Regan at regan@reganstacey.com


Curious about forest bathing? Come to a presentation by Regan Stacey, co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, as she shares the mindful practice of nature immersion, including its history, health benefits, and the importance of nature connection to our personal and planetary well-being.

Register: programreg@lymelibrary.org

A guided forest bathing session will follow on Sunday, September 22 at Pleasant Valley Preserve from 1:30 – 4:00 PM and is optional for those who are interested. You do not have to attend the talk to go on the walk. Space is limited. To find out more and to register, please go here.  

This event is sponsored by the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Watershed Committee in partnership with the Lyme Land Trust and Lyme Public Library.

Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku – taking in the forest atmosphere. As a growing global wellness movement, it is backed by nearly 40 years of scientific research on the holistic benefits of immersing yourself in nature. These benefits include reduced stress and blood pressure, increased creativity and focus, improved mood and sleep, and a boost to immune functions. In addition to the health benefits, this practice offers a pathway of reconnection to our Earth, restoring our relationship with the natural world for the well-being of all.

Regan Stacey is a mindfulness meditation teacher and forest therapy guide, whose passion is to bring humans and nature together for personal and planetary well-being. Through her private practice, she offers guided forest bathing sessions, meditative walks, and mindfulness in nature retreats.

She is co-founder of The Forest Therapy School, training forest therapy guides to share this work around the world. Find out more about her work at reganstacey.com

Questions? Email Regan at regan@reganstacey.com


Take-a-Walk Wednesday: John Lohman CT River Preserve – Wendy

Date: Wed September 18, 2024
Time: 9:30-11:30 am
Place: Park along the road near 33 Colt Lane, Old Lyme CT.
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Presenter: Wendy Hill
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

John Lohman CT River Preserve, 33 Colt Lane, Old Lyme CT. Parking is along the road. A short steep incline opens to a beautiful expanse of meadow. We will walk along the mowed path to each our destination, Whale Rock, a spectacular outcropping with views of Lord Cove and the CT River. Bring your binoculars. 1.5 miles

Sponsored with the Lyme’s Senior Center.

Reservations are required.  Please email Caitlin Perkins at cperkins@oldlyme-ct.gov or call (860)434-1605 ext. 241. Free to Lyme’s Senior Center members. $5 for non-members.

On the 3rd Wednesday of each month (unless noted) the group will get together at various hiking areas in Lyme and Old Lyme.  Hikes will be led by Wendy Hill, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and the Vice President of Lyme Land Trust. The walks are moderate, dirt paths with some uneven footing and moderate hills, unless noted. Paced to the group. Bring a walking stick, water bottle and dress for the weather. Inclement weather cancels.

View the Take-a-Walk Wednesday Schedule


John Lohman CT River Preserve, 33 Colt Lane, Old Lyme CT. Parking is along the road. A short steep incline opens to a beautiful expanse of meadow. We will walk along the mowed path to each our destination, Whale Rock, a spectacular outcropping with views of Lord Cove and the CT River. Bring your binoculars. 1.5 miles

Sponsored with the Lyme’s Senior Center.

Reservations are required.  Please email Caitlin Perkins at cperkins@oldlyme-ct.gov or call (860)434-1605 ext. 241. Free to Lyme’s Senior Center members. $5 for non-members.

On the 3rd Wednesday of each month (unless noted) the group will get together at various hiking areas in Lyme and Old Lyme.  Hikes will be led by Wendy Hill, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and the Vice President of Lyme Land Trust. The walks are moderate, dirt paths with some uneven footing and moderate hills, unless noted. Paced to the group. Bring a walking stick, water bottle and dress for the weather. Inclement weather cancels.

View the Take-a-Walk Wednesday Schedule


Forestry for the Birds: Lyme Land Trust’s Young Forest Project

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Prairie Warbler
Date: Wed September 18, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Rd, Lyme CT
Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.
A rich diversity of wildlife species depends on young forests, but this habitat type is uncommon in our preserves which are characterized by trees about 100 years old. In this presentation, we will explore the connection between land management and biodiversity by focusing on the birds of Slawson Preserve, where Lyme Land Trust has collaborated with several partners to provide habitat for charismatic young forest species such as Blue-winged Warbler, Prairie Warbler and Eastern Towhee. We’ll include advice for landowners and managers interested in attracting and supporting wildlife, as well as tips for identifying and appreciating the birds that share our landscapes.
This program is co-presented by Lyme Land Trust’s Environmental Director Jim Arrigoni and Connecticut Audubon’s Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater, and is made possible with the support of the Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology Land Trust Grants Program.

A rich diversity of wildlife species depends on young forests, but this habitat type is uncommon in our preserves which are characterized by trees about 100 years old. In this presentation, we will explore the connection between land management and biodiversity by focusing on the birds of Slawson Preserve, where Lyme Land Trust has collaborated with several partners to provide habitat for charismatic young forest species such as Blue-winged Warbler, Prairie Warbler and Eastern Towhee. We’ll include advice for landowners and managers interested in attracting and supporting wildlife, as well as tips for identifying and appreciating the birds that share our landscapes.
This program is co-presented by Lyme Land Trust’s Environmental Director Jim Arrigoni and Connecticut Audubon’s Conservation and Education Coordinator Joe Attwater, and is made possible with the support of the Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology Land Trust Grants Program.

Tuesday Trek: Johnston Preserve – Jim

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Date: Tue September 17, 2024
Time: 9:00
Place: Park at trailhead at the parking lot on the south side of Rt. 82.
Contact Email: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: Jim
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

moderate 2.8-mile hike on the fuchsia trail through majestic forest, with lots of streams, wetlands, stone walls and bedrock outcrops to explore along the way.

Register: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

View the Tuesday Trek Schedule


moderate 2.8-mile hike on the fuchsia trail through majestic forest, with lots of streams, wetlands, stone walls and bedrock outcrops to explore along the way.

Register: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org

View the Tuesday Trek Schedule


Volunteer Work and Learn Party – Remove Invasive Plants at Hartman Park

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photo by Wendy Hill
Date: Wed September 11, 2024
Time: 9:00-11:00 am
Place: Meet at the Hartman Park Main Entrance, Gungy Road,Lyme CT
Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Please joinLyme Open Space Coordinator Wendolyn Hill to help clear invasive plants around the Lee Farm foundation. Learn to identify  invasive plants to remove and native plants to preserve. Bring and work gloves, loppers, clippers, pruners, Mattocks, and anything else you think will be helpful. A power pruner or weed wacker may be helpful. Please wear long pants.

Bring a bottle of water for yourself. Snacks will be provided. Inclement weather cancels.

We have mowed and weakened the Japanese barberry in the area around the ruins at the Lee Farm for a few years to encourage native vegetation to grow. Now it is time for us to go in and cut or pull out the invasives that are resprouting, and to trim around the stones. Learn to identify the  invasives to remove and native plants to preserve.

Registration appreciated (walk-ins welcome): openspace@townlyme.org 

Sponsored by the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust


Please joinLyme Open Space Coordinator Wendolyn Hill to help clear invasive plants around the Lee Farm foundation. Learn to identify  invasive plants to remove and native plants to preserve. Bring and work gloves, loppers, clippers, pruners, Mattocks, and anything else you think will be helpful. A power pruner or weed wacker may be helpful. Please wear long pants.

Bring a bottle of water for yourself. Snacks will be provided. Inclement weather cancels.

We have mowed and weakened the Japanese barberry in the area around the ruins at the Lee Farm for a few years to encourage native vegetation to grow. Now it is time for us to go in and cut or pull out the invasives that are resprouting, and to trim around the stones. Learn to identify the  invasives to remove and native plants to preserve.

Registration appreciated (walk-ins welcome): openspace@townlyme.org 

Sponsored by the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Land Trust


Tuesday Trek: Jewett/Mt Archer Woods/Eno white trail Loop – Kristina

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Mt Archer Ruins
Date: Tue September 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Meet at Jewett Preserve Cemetery entrance parking lot, north side of Mt Archer Rd.
Contact Email: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
Presenter: Kristina
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

Jewett/Mt Archer Woods/Eno white trail Loop – starting at the cemetery parking lot, we will hike through Jewett, cross the street to Mt. Archer and Eno to complete a loop.

Register: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org

View the Tuesday Trek Schedule


Jewett/Mt Archer Woods/Eno white trail Loop – starting at the cemetery parking lot, we will hike through Jewett, cross the street to Mt. Archer and Eno to complete a loop.

Register: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org

View the Tuesday Trek Schedule