BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T123000 DTSTAMP:20260827T201615Z CREATED:20260827T201615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T201615Z UID:6530-1788519600-1788784200@www.eightmileriver.org SUMMARY:Guided Train Trail Hike : East Haddam DESCRIPTION:Now that the weather is a little cooler\, it is a great time to visit the trails! Learn about all the fascinating structures that Gillette created to enhance the experience\, while enjoying fresh air and exercise at the same time! \nThe hike is about an hour and fifteen minutes and is generally a gentle and flat trail with a couple of brief scrambles. Sturdy shoes and proper clothing are recommended. \nTo ensure the comfort of all hikers\, please leave your pets at home\, or take a walk without a trail guide (leashed dogs are allowed at the park). Bad weather cancels to include excessive heat or rain. Meet at 11 a.m. at the entrance to the Visitor Center. Hikes all weekend\, Friday through Monday\, Sept. 4-7 URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/guided-train-trail-hike-east-haddam/ LOCATION:Gillette Castle State Park\, 67 River Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Gillette Castle":MAILTO:gillettecastlevolunteers@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T183000 DTSTAMP:20260827T200517Z CREATED:20260827T200517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T200517Z UID:6528-1788543000-1788546600@www.eightmileriver.org SUMMARY:Get Your Garden Ready For Fall : East Haddam DESCRIPTION:Join Cathy & Company for the final installment of our gardening series. This evening will focus on end‑of‑season and fall gardening — the essential tasks to prepare your garden and yard for winter\, what to plant in late summer and fall\, and how to make the most of cool‑season crops like cole crops. It’s a great chance to learn those “what should I be doing now?” tips that make a big difference heading into the colder months. \nWe’ll wrap up the night with a live succulent demonstration. While they may not be outdoor garden plants for winter\, succulents are beautiful\, low‑maintenance companions for the colder season. Learn how to plant them\, care for them\, and enjoy their color and texture indoors all winter long. Registration required. For Teens & Adults. \nRSVP via the Web Link URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/get-your-garden-ready-for-fall-east-haddam/ LOCATION:East Haddam Free Public Library\, 18 Plains Road\, Moodus\, CT\, 06469\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T220000 DTSTAMP:20260819T112655Z CREATED:20260819T112655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T112655Z UID:6509-1788552000-1788559200@www.eightmileriver.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Observing : Lyme DESCRIPTION:Milky Way remains visible all night long with its wonderful star clusters and nebulae. Late in the session\, Saturn makes its 2026 debut rising in the east around 10pm. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. Bear in mind\, observing sessions involve walking in the dark on uneven terrain. You should expect to encounter patches of grass\, ruts\, exposed stone\, etc. as is common throughout Lyme’s natural landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear and have a red-light source handy. For those in need\, a loaner red light will be provided at the parking and at the main observatory. \nFor questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nRegister at the event web site. URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/astronomy-observing-lyme/ LOCATION:CT CATEGORIES:Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T083000 DTSTAMP:20260831T123806Z CREATED:20260831T123806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123806Z UID:6532-1789201800-1789201800@www.eightmileriver.org SUMMARY:Stream Assessment Volunteer Training : East Haddam DESCRIPTION:If you are curious about the health of our streams\, join us for a morning of training and become part of a statewide riffle bioassessment volunteer stream monitoring program. \n– Stream assessments use aquatic benthic macroinvertebrates (water bugs) to verify stream health.\n– You will be collecting\, sorting and identifying macroinvertebrates. \nClassroom training is at the Eightmile Office with field training at Devil’s Hopyard State Park. \nRegistration is limited: Email info@eightmileriver.org URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/stream-assessment-volunteer-training-east-haddam/ LOCATION:Eightmile River Office\, 2 Dolbia Hill Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed":MAILTO:info@eightmileriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260827T193751Z CREATED:20260827T193751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T193751Z UID:6518-1789304400-1789311600@www.eightmileriver.org SUMMARY:Woods Walk Selden Creek Preserve : Lyme DESCRIPTION:This Woods Walk will explore the Selden Creek Preserve off of Joshuatown Road in Lyme. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) owns the 207-acre preserve on the west side of Joshuatown Road. It is one of the most biologically significant sites on the lower Connecticut River\, the Selden Creek Preserve takes its name from the creek that divides it from the 600-acre Selden Neck State Park. With wooded hills and pristine freshwater tidal marshes\, it provides vital habitat for many plants and animals\, and is also a critical site for wintering bald eagles. Both the Selden white (SW) and the Selden blue (SB) trails lead to overlooks on spectacular vertical cliffs above the Selden Creek wetlands. The orange trail connects the two overlooks. This hike goes through narrow\, sometimes rocky areas\, and had multiple elevation changes. Hiking poles and sturdy footwear are recommended. Meet at the parking area on Joshuatown Road. All are invited to bring light snacks to share along wi th EHLT refreshments. URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/woods-walk-selden-creek-preserve-lyme/ LOCATION:Selden Creek Preserve\, Joshuatown Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T193000 DTSTAMP:20260827T194730Z CREATED:20260827T194730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T194730Z UID:6521-1789581600-1789587000@www.eightmileriver.org SUMMARY:Intro To Beekeeping: Salem DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics from local beekeepers. First Selectwoman Sue Spang and fellow beekeeper Bill Martin will be presenting. \nTo register\, call 860-859-1130.\nThis event is limited to 40 teens/adults. URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/intro-to-beekeeping-salem/ LOCATION:Salem Free Public Library\, 264 Hartford Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260819T112911Z CREATED:20260819T112911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T112911Z UID:6511-1790413200-1790424000@www.eightmileriver.org SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale : Lyme DESCRIPTION:We will be selling native plants and shrubs.  Mike Baczewski\, from New England Pollinator Gardens\, will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips on how and where to grow these local wonders. URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/native-plant-sale-lyme-2/ LOCATION:John Pritchard Conservation Center\, 12-1 Town Street\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000 DTSTAMP:20251223T153626Z CREATED:20251223T153417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T153626Z UID:6156-1790614800-1790622000@www.eightmileriver.org SUMMARY:Eightmile River Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/eightmile-river-board-meeting-24/ LOCATION:Burnham Brook Preserve\, Dolbia Hill Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed":MAILTO:info@eightmileriver.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR