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SUMMARY:Train Trail Hike - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a guided hike of the route followed by William Gillette’s narrow-gauge train. Gillette’s train system runs through very scenic areas of the 122 acre state park\, with numerous historic features along the way. The hike is a about an hour and fifteen minutes\, and is a gentle and flat trail with a couple of brief scrambles. \nSturdy shoes and proper clothing is recommended. To 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). We will meet at Grand Central Station (the covered picnic area near the archway along the path to the Castle). We hope to see vou there! \nCancelled if the weather is bad. \nLet us know you’re coming!
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/train-trail-hike-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Gillette Castle State Park\, 67 River Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T110000
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SUMMARY:Pleasant Valley Preserve - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:We are going to explore the trails of the Pleasant Valley Preserve. Pleasant Valley has it all\, rivers\, streams\, fields\, forests\, hills\, deciduous trees\, evergreen trees\, etc. There are many options for hike length but I want to aim for a 2 or 2.5 mile round trip. We will meet at the parking area on MacIntosh Rd. \nRegister: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/pleasant-valley-preserve-lyme/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Preserve\, MacIntosh Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, 06439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122649
CREATED:20250925T210712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T210712Z
UID:6051-1759915800-1759923000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Rocky Neck Beach Walk - Niantic
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful wooded walk along the salt marshes toward the beach on Long Island Sound. Bring binoculars if you have them. 2 miles.\nDirections: 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 Rd. \nContact: hillwendyb@gmail.com
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/rocky-neck-beach-walk-niantic/
LOCATION:Rocky Neck State Park\, 244 West Main Street\, Niantic\, CT\, 06357\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122649
CREATED:20250925T205235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T205235Z
UID:6040-1760256000-1760288400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Goodwin Trail Challenge - East Haddam\, Lyme\, Salem\, East Lyme
DESCRIPTION:The new Goodwin Trail Mountain Bike Challenge is a unique 45-mile adventure loop that utilizes the most interesting and challenging public preserves in East Haddam\, Salem\, Lyme\, and East Lyme\, Connecticut. The most iconic portion of this loop is the Goodwin Trail. This is a unique\, 13.5 mile linear trail that winds its way through preserved lands owned by local land trusts\, municipalities\, the Yale School of Forestry\, and Nehantic State Park.   \nRide begins at the Franklin Academy\, 140 River Road\, East Haddam.  Parking\, restrooms\, and rider meetings at Franklin\, then we will complete a challenging and scenic 45 mile loop traversing as-much-trail as possible . You will be very happy to see Franklin Academy upon the completion of the loop… we promise! \nA mountain bike with sturdy tires and low gearing is recommended.   \nThe course is unmarked\, so a navigation device will be required. GPX route will be emailed to registrants the Thursday before the event. \nRegistration is required\, please register on https://www.bikereg.com/the-goodwin-trail-challenge-cycle\n \nThis event is a fundraiser to support East Haddam Land Trust. Donations appreciated.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/goodwin-trail-challenge-east-haddam-lyme-salem-east-lyme/
LOCATION:Franklin Academy\, 140 River Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T123000
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CREATED:20250925T213811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T213811Z
UID:6069-1760266800-1760272200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Train Trail Hike - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a guided hike of the route followed by William Gillette’s narrow-gauge train. Gillette’s train system runs through very scenic areas of the 122 acre state park\, with numerous historic features along the way. The hike is a about an hour and fifteen minutes\, and is a gentle and flat trail with a couple of brief scrambles. \nSturdy shoes and proper clothing is recommended. To 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). We will meet at Grand Central Station (the covered picnic area near the archway along the path to the Castle). We hope to see vou there! \nCancelled if the weather is bad. \nLet us know you’re coming!
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/train-trail-hike-east-haddam-2/
LOCATION:Gillette Castle State Park\, 67 River Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122649
CREATED:20250925T214118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T214118Z
UID:6072-1760353200-1760358600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Train Trail Hike - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a guided hike of the route followed by William Gillette’s narrow-gauge train. Gillette’s train system runs through very scenic areas of the 122 acre state park\, with numerous historic features along the way. The hike is a about an hour and fifteen minutes\, and is a gentle and flat trail with a couple of brief scrambles. \nSturdy shoes and proper clothing is recommended. To 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). We will meet at Grand Central Station (the covered picnic area near the archway along the path to the Castle). We hope to see vou there! \nCancelled if the weather is bad. \nLet us know you’re coming!
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/train-trail-hike-east-haddam-3/
LOCATION:Gillette Castle State Park\, 67 River Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122649
CREATED:20250925T205823Z
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UID:6045-1760439600-1760446800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Expressive Nature Journaling - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Join East Haddam Land Trust and the East Haddam Library System in welcoming Nancy DeNicolo as she invites us to deepen our experience of nature\, all around us. Nancy is an artist\, maker and creative arts counselor; with her gentle direction learn to bring a spirit of ease to expressing your relationship with great nature. More information about Nancy DeNicolo can be found at nancydenicolo.com. \nThis free event is for adults and limited to 15 attendees.\nRegister on the event web page.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/expressive-nature-journaling-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Rathbun Library\, 36 Main Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122649
CREATED:20250811T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T210944Z
UID:5981-1760725800-1760733000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Observing Session - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– The Milky Way arches from SW to NE\, almost straight up\, as darkness falls. Saturn rises higher and higher in the east after its long absence from our night sky. If the weather goes against us\, we will move the event to the closest clear night and notify you.\nRegister using the GOING button on the web site. \nPLEASE NOTE:\nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. Please see event web site for full information. \nFor questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/astronomy-observing-session-lyme-7/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122649
CREATED:20250416T173420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T141756Z
UID:5788-1760792400-1760803200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Eightmile RiverFest - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Join the Eightmile River Watershed for Eightmile RiverFest\, Saturday\, October 18th from 1-4pm at Devil’s Hopyard State Park. This FREE event is a celebration of the Wild & Scenic Eightmile River and the local conservation-focused organizations. Attendees can enjoy bluegrass music from the Homer Mountain Boys along with free cookies\, soup and cider from the Moodus Sportsman Club and the Eightmile River Watershed Committee. Exhibitors range from local land trusts to wildlife rehabilitators to state organizations and offer a variety of information\, demonstrations and family-friendly activities.\n\nJoin us for FREE:– Bluegrass Music by The Hosmer Mountain Boys– Soup/chowder by the Moodus Sportsman Club– Cookies and cider by the Eightmile River Committee– Nature Drawing with Salem ArtSpace– Live opossums with Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue– History walks to Chapman Falls– Information\, demonstration and activities with local conservation organizations!\n\nSevere weather cancels. See our Facebook page for updates.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/eightmile-riverfest-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Devil’s Hopyard State Park\, East Haddam
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed":MAILTO:info@eightmileriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122649
CREATED:20250925T212809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T212809Z
UID:6065-1760967000-1760974200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Words from the Woods Book Circle - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Join this nature focused book circle from the East Haddam Land Trust and East Haddam Library System to soak in the writings of natural scientists who expand and deepen our awareness of the ecologies of life. By reading about the seen and unseen relationships of the wood-web\, our experiences of forests\, waterways\, and meadows of East Haddam will be enriched. All are welcome. Copies of the books may be borrowed through the East Haddam Library System.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/words-from-the-woods-book-circle-east-haddam-4/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 31 Main Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122649
CREATED:20250925T211739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T211739Z
UID:6058-1761037200-1761044400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Johnston Preserve Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Moderate 2.5-mile walk through dramatic bedrock outcrops and mature forest. We’ll pause at the highest point in Lyme to enjoy the fall foliage which offers many clues to aid tree identification. Meet at the parking lot on Route 82 \nRegister: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org \n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/johnston-preserve-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:Johnston Preserve\, RT 82 (South side)\, Lyme\, CT\, 06439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122649
CREATED:20250811T211643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T211643Z
UID:5986-1761156000-1761159600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Bats - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Ginny Apple\, Master Wildlife Conservationist with CT DEEP\, discusses the economic value of bats\, their migration and hibernation patterns\, decline and disease as well as steps the public can take to help ensure the health and safety of our bat populations. \nRegistration is required. Call 860-859-1130 to register.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/bats-salem/
LOCATION:Salem Free Public Library\, 264 Hartford Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T122649
CREATED:20250925T211950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T211950Z
UID:6060-1761642000-1761649200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Plimpton Preserve Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:This will be a moderate 1.75 mile hike right in the center of Lyme. There are some significant elevation changes especially at the start and end of the hike but that effort will be rewarded with a nice lookout half way through our hike. We will meet at the trail entrance with parking along Sterling City Road. \nRegister: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/plimpton-preserve-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:Plimpton Preserve\, Sterling City Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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