Take-a-Walk Wednesdays with Wendy

sponsored with the Lyme’s Senior Center

Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month (unless noted)
Time: 10:00-11:30ish am
Place: A different location each week
Contact: openspace@townlyme.org

The walks are moderately easy. Walks are paced to the group, led by Lyme Open Space Coordinator Wendy Hill, who is also Vice President of Lyme Land Trust. Most of the trails are dirt paths with some uneven footing, occasional trip hazards, and moderate inclines. Mileage is approximate. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. 

Free to all. Please register. Email Caitlin Perkins at cperkins@oldlyme-ct.gov or call (860)434-1605 ext. 241. 

Inclement weather cancels.

Photo by Wendy Hill at Selden Creek Preserve

2025

The schedule (please note that the schedule may change)

Wed, March 9, 2025 – Pleasant Valley Preserve, MacIntosh Rd., Lyme CT. 
We will walk through a variety of habitats, including meadows with cedar groves and a pine forest. 
Directions: From Hall’s Rd, Old Lyme: From traffic light, travel north 6.6 miles on Rte 156. Turn left onto MacIntosh Rd. Parking is at the pull-in lot on the right on McIntosh Rd about 1/4 mile from Rte 156. 
 

Wed, April 16 – Rocky Neck State Park. Rte 156, Niantic, CT. A beautiful wooded walk along the salt marshes toward the beach on Long Island Sound. Bring binoculars if you have them. 2.5 miles.
Directions: Meet at the parking lot on Rte i56 across from the KOA Campground, 271 Main St (Rte 156), about 0.5 mile east of the intersection with Four Mile River Road.

Photo by Wendy Hill at Gillette Castle