Learn: What a vernal pool is, Why they are so important, What critters live in them
See: Aquatic Insects, Frog/Salamander Eggs, Adult Frogs/Salamanders
Perfect Activity for School Break!
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2 Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, Ct 06423
Best for Children 8 and up.
~Half mile hike in/out. Some off trail traversing necessary
Join Evan in Hartman Part for a field demonstration of ground truthing. Learn about the tools he uses to validate and improve the model’s predictions. Evan will use his drone to explore a beaver site and explain what information he is looking for when on site.
There is a short hike required to get to the site. Appropriate footwear is recommended.
Email info@eightmileriver.org to register.
The Eightmile and Salmon River Watersheds are hosting an aquatic invasive species training for community stakeholders. The intent of this training is to educate people who frequent or manage our lakes, ponds, rivers and coves to help reduce spread and increase early detection. “CAES scientists will offer instruction on how to distinguish invasive from native plants, conduct lake surveys and map vegetation. Live native and non-native plants will be available for close inspection, and identification aides will be provided. In addition, information about the prevention of invasive aquatic plant introductions will be discussed.”
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Join us for a hike through Burnham Brook Preserve and learn some of the species of tree we have and how to identify them. More information to come. Email info@eightmileriver.org with any questions. Registration Required! Email info@eightmileriver.org or fill out the form ( https://forms.gle/jerx2hdRvXYnxSQS8 ) to register.
Curious about the health of our streams?
This workshop will provide classroom and field training on collecting and identifying stream insects that are good indicators of water quality and habitat health. After the training we will schedule other field assessment events throughout the fall at Selected sights in the Salmon and Eightmile River Watersheds. CT DEEP uses the results to assess the health of our local streams.
Organization: Lyme Land Trust Presenter: Tori Harris On this one-mile plus walk, visit a viewing platform for a beaver pond and see a large mysterious stone pile. Join Tori and family on the 4th Sunday of every month for a “mile-ish” hike geared towards families with children under 5, but no age limit! Kindly email …
Organization: East Haddam Land Trust Join us at Miller Farm Preserve for a hike led by naturalist Steve Dedman. We will wander through bridged wooded wetlands and upland forest as we learn about our natural spaces in late winter.Meet at the parking lot on A.P. Gates Road. Hikers are invited to bring post-hike treats to …
Organization: Lyme Land Trust Presenter: Ryan Quinn Contact Email: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com This will be an easy 1 mile hike along the orange trail with a stop by the Beaver Brook pond overlook. Beaver Lodge on Beebe Pond
Presenter Wendy Hill Explore the southern part of the Hartman Park preserve and see what the beavers are up to. Place: Meet at the main Hartman Park entrance. Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org
Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org Registration: programreg@lymepl.org Jane Seymour, CT DEEP wildlife biologist, will explain the value of transitioning a part of your lawn into meadow along with steps you can follow to do so. Learn about the wildlife that benefit from the meadows in our preserves as well as ways to extend that benefit by creating …
Organization: Eightmile River Watershed Location: 2 Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 Curious about how to identify signs of Wildlife? Join us Saturday March 15th for a brief talk and interactive hike! - Learn what to look for, what resources to use, and how to identify what animal made them!- Go on an interactive …
Place: Meet at the Johnston parking lot on RT 82. The lot is 2 miles west of the route 82 and route 156 intersection. Contact Email: Kristin.white@lymelandtrust.org Presenter Kristina Hike a big loop to the overlook in Johnston, on the red trail in Jewett, and come back to Johnston. About 4+ miles. Register: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org