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SUMMARY:First Day Hikes at Gillette Castle : East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a hike along the beautiful trails at Gillette Castle State Park as part of the national First Day Hikes initiative! \nSelf guided hikes – all day – Print the Hiking & History map at home\, and bring more insight to your hike! Printed maps are also available at the welcome table from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; a $1 donation for the map is appreciated to defray printing costs. \nHot cider and trail maps – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:  Welcome table with trail maps that explain the route of William Gillette’s trail system\, and hot cider to keep everyone warm and toasty. \nGuided hikes: departing the Visitor Center at 10:30 a.m.\, 11:00 a.m.\, 11:30 a.m.\, 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. (departing every half hour between 10:30am and 1pm\, except there is no hike at noon) \nRegister here for the 2025 First Day Hikes
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/first-day-hikes-at-gillette-castle-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Gillette Castle State Park\, 67 River Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Gillette Castle":MAILTO:gillettecastlevolunteers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:New Year's Day Hikes : Lyme / Hadlyme
DESCRIPTION:Start 2026 off with a refreshing hike in the Lyme woods. The Lyme Land Trust is offering two walks this year. Register with the walk leader for the time and location you prefer. Space is limited. You may sign up for more than one walk if space and time permits. \n\n10:00 am to 12:30ish pm: Pleasant Valley Preserve with Tony Irving.  Notice glacial geology and its effect on colonial agricultural practices on a moderate 3.5-mile walk with a long gentle incline to a spectacular overlook. Meet at pull-in parking lot\, Macintosh Rd\, Lyme\, about 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Macintosh road and Rte 156.\nRegister: anthonyinlyme@gmail.com\n1:30 to 3:30ish pm: Gillette’s Castle with Wendy Hill: From the Hadlyme Ferry parking lot\, we will walk a gentle climb along the walkway up to the Castle. At the top\, take in the vista from the terrace of the Castle\, and then follow the original train route\, including a very cool tunnel and round-about\, for Gillette’s small gauge railroad. Along the way\, note the unique geology and enjoy beautiful views of the Connecticut River unobstructed by leaves. About 2.5 miles.\nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org\nDirections: Meet at the Hadlyme Public Boat Ramp parking lot by the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry\, Ferry Road (Rte 148). (Note: For google maps\, search for  “Chester-Hadlyme Ferry”. Make sure GPS sends you to Ferry Road in Lyme (Rte 148)\, not Old Lyme.)\n\nFor more information about the preserves.   Everyone is welcome. End times are approximate. Allow extra time. Bring a bottle of water. Inclement weather cancels. Check for updates on the LLT website.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/new-years-day-hikes-lyme-hadlyme/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T110000
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SUMMARY:Ravine Trail Hike : Lyme
DESCRIPTION:We will walk a loop that takes us up the ravine\, stops at 2 overlooks\, and through Laurel groves. Some steep terrain. 2-plus miles. Meet at the entrance on Mitchell Hill Rd.\, Lyme. \nRegister: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/ravine-trail-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:Ravine Trail\, Mitchell Hill Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T120000
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SUMMARY:Clever Corvids : Salem
DESCRIPTION:Corvids\, a family of birds including crows\, ravens\, and jays\, are renowned for their exceptional intelligence. Explore with us the specific\, and often amusing\, behaviors that illystrate their complex cognitive abilities. \nThis 1 hour program features a crow\, raven\, owl and hawk.\nPresented by Horizon Wings. \nCall 860-859-1130 to register \nFunds for this project were provided by the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Coordinating Committee and the National Park Service under CFDA:15-962-Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Assistance.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/clever-corvids-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:20260113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T113000
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SUMMARY:Hartman Park/Goodwin Trail Hike : Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Walk the Goodwin Trail segment to the NE corner of Hartman Park and back\, about 3 miles. The Goodwin Trail overlaps with the northern section of the red trail. Meet at the Goodwin Trail Entrance on Gungy Rd\, about 2 miles north of the intersection of Gungy Rd and Beaver Brook Rd. Park along the side of the road. \nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/hartman-park-goodwin-trail-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:Hartman Park\, Gungy Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T204139Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Landscapes - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Changing Landscapes with Wildlife Biologist Ginny Apple\nLyme Public Hall is pleased to partner with the Lyme Land Trust to present CT DEEP wildlife expert Ginny Apple and her presentation of Changing Landscapes\, a talk about how wildlife species in our area have been affected by land use practices throughout the years\, starting from colonial times. We hope you’ll join us for this fascinating evening! \nTo preregister for the talk\, please email  here.  
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/changing-landscapes-lyme/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd (Rte 156)\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Public Hall":MAILTO:info@lymepublichall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T130000
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SUMMARY:Teen Hike and Steward Group Meet-up : Lyme
DESCRIPTION:The Tree Collective is a program designed to engage young conservationists ages 14-18 in outdoor fun and education while working to maintain trails in our beautiful town of Lyme\, CT. Each time we meet\, we offer a different topic\, often with a hike and trail work in a selected preserve. \nIt is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Regan Stacey is a mother whose passion is to reconnect humans to nature. \nTools and gloves provided. \nFor more information and for the schedule of meet-up dates.  \nRegistration required: reganstacey@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/teen-hike-and-steward-group-meet-up-lyme-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000
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SUMMARY:January Thaw - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Warm Your Spirits with Botanical Sips and Natural Wine at January Thaw\, a unique community fundraiser benefiting two incredible causes: the East Haddam Land Trust\, dedicated to conserving our town’s wild places and natural beauty\, and the River Valley Personal Care Products Project\, providing essential hygiene items to our neighbors. \nNote: This event is strictly for ages 21 and over.\nIt is a fund raiser and a suggested donation is $75 per ticket.\nTickets may be purchased on the website.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/january-thaw-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Ballek’s Garden\, 91 Maple Avenue\, East Haddam\, CT\, 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:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T093003
CREATED:20260120T203602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222653Z
UID:6207-1769281200-1769288400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:January Thaw - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Warm Your Spirits with Botanical Sips and Natural Wine at January Thaw\, a unique community fundraiser benefiting two incredible causes: the East Haddam Land Trust\, dedicated to conserving our town’s wild places and natural beauty\, and the River Valley Personal Care Products Project\, providing essential hygiene items to our neighbors. \nNote: This event is strictly for ages 21 and over.\nIt is a fund raiser and a suggested donation is $75 per ticket.\nTickets may be purchased on the website.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/january-thaw/
LOCATION:Ballek’s Garden\, 91 Maple Avenue\, East Haddam\, CT\, 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:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T203000
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CREATED:20260120T204851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T204851Z
UID:6209-1769538600-1769545800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Why Watersheds Matter - Hadlyme
DESCRIPTION:The Eightmile River Watershed is an exemplary example of an intact naturally functioning watershed with exceptional biodiversity and wildlife habitat. \nAnthony Irving\, Chairman and Patricia Young\, Program Director of the Eight Mile River Wild & Scenic Watershed will discuss how our towns benefit from this unique resource.\nFree Admission
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/why-watersheds-matter-hadlyme/
LOCATION:Hadlyme Public Hall\, 63 Ferry Road\, Hadlyme\, 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:20260131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T200000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Lyme Pollinator 5th Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED due to weather. New date: March 28th. \n  \nLyme Pollinator Pathway invites you to our 5th Anniversary Party for an evening of warmth\, cheer and greenery with fellow nature lovers at the lovely Ballek’s Garden Center greenhouse. Enjoy libations and nibbles – wine\, native plant-themed mocktail\, and appetizers. We will present our first annual Habitat Hero Award\, have drawings for prizes\, and Cake!\nDonations: $25.00 per person. Email lymepollinator@gmail.com to RSVP. Pay by mail-in check or by check/cash at the door. 
To learn more and to download a form for mail-in payment by check\, go to : https://www.lymelandtrust.org/lyme-pollinator-pathway/\n100% of your tax-deductible donations allow us to continue to promote pollinator habitat restoration\, incorporating native plants\, by providing free educational programs for the community.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/lyme-pollinator-5th-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Ballek’s Garden Center\, 90 Maple Ave\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Pollinator Pathway":MAILTO:lymepollinator@gmail.com
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