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SUMMARY:Tour Mt Archer Woods Bird-friendly Sugarbush - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org\nPresenter: Rosa Goldman / Audubon \nMt Archer Woods\, a town-owned preserve in Lyme\, has been recognized by Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Maple program for forest management that supports songbirds in the sugarbush\, the forest area where maple sap is collected by Fat Stone Farm. In celebration of this honor\, Audubon forester Rosa Goldman will lead a tour to explain the Bird-Friendly Maple program and how Mt Archer came to be recognized. We will visit various examples of habitat\, and learn about the birds they support. \nSpace is limited on the walk. Please Register: openspace@townlyme.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tour-mt-archer-woods-bird-friendly-sugarbush-lyme/
LOCATION:Mt Archer Woods\, Mt Archer Rd\, 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:20250523T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T230000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250413T162309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T162309Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Observing Session - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Trail 53 Observatory\nContact Email: astronomy@lymelandtrust.org \nYoung or old\, experienced\, or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. \nRegistration required. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines.\nSee https://www.lymelandtrust.org/astronomy-event/may-23-2025-astronomy-observing-session/
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/astronomy-observing-session-lyme-3/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250413T161634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T161634Z
UID:5764-1747850400-1747855800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Conservation of Stone Walls - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Robert Thorson\nContact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org \nThe book by Robert Thorson (Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History in New England’s Stone Walls) conveys the importance of New England’s unique stone walls and he is the authoritative expert. His urgent mission is the preservation of these ubiquitous structures: a step wise approach to the conservation and interpretation of New England’s stone walls that considers these diverse values while also remaining respectful of the presence of Indigenous stonework in the landscapes. We invite you to come and explore these ideas with Dr. Thorson in this fascinating talk – it’s one you won’t want to miss! \nCo-sponsored with the Lyme Public Hall
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/conservation-of-stone-walls-lyme/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd (Rte 156)\, 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:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T230000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250413T160927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T160927Z
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SUMMARY:Ravine Trail and Brockway Hawthorne Preserve Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Meet at Selden Creek Preserve parking on Joshuatown Road\nContact Email: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org\nPresenter: Kristina White \nWe will walk up the ravine\, to the overlooks and then circle back through Brockway Hawthorne. 2.5 miles.  Arduous in some areas. \nRegister: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org \n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/ravine-trail-and-brockway-hawthorne-preserve-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve\, Brush 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:20250518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250413T145514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T145514Z
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SUMMARY:Biking Lyme with Ronnie Romance - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Cycling legend and local resident Ronnie Romance has described himself as a wholistic cyclist who has embraced all forms of cycling\, from racing to mountain biking\, backroads touring and wilderness camping. He views cycling as a tool to connect more deeply with nature\, and his life and design aesthetic shine through in his thoughtfully crafted\, custom-built bikes that sell out almost immediately. \nJoin us at the Lyme Public Hall for a very special opportunity to hear Ronnie discuss how Lyme and the surrounding river towns have emerged as a cycling destination. He will also be sharing his personal cycling philosophy as well as a few of his bicycles that have been purpose-built for the unique terrain and paths that make our towns so lovely to explore by bike.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/biking-lyme-with-ronnie-romance-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:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250413T150507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T150507Z
UID:5727-1747576800-1747582200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut River Ferries: Then and Now - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Captain Paul Costello \nBefore bridge crossings spanned the Connecticut River\, almost two dozen ferries moved people and cargo from one bank to another. The oldest ferry passage launched in 1641; today you can still cross the river by ferry\, but only at two crossings. \nCaptain Paul Costello will share the histories of the Chester – Hadlyme and Rocky Hill – Glastonbury ferries\, the challenges both ferries have faced\, why these two have survived\, the improvements made to them by the State over the decades\, and the futures of the two remaining ferries.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/connecticut-river-ferries-then-and-now-east-haddam/
LOCATION:East Haddam Historical Society\, 264 Town Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Historical Society":MAILTO:Museum@easthaddamhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
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CREATED:20250413T160442Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Collective - Teen Hike: Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Register to learn location\nContact Email: reganstacey@gmail.com \nThe 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. It is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Each time we meet\, we offer a different topic\, often with a hike and trail work in a selected preserve. \nTools and gloves provided. \nFor more information.  \nRegistration required: reganstacey@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tree-collective-teen-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250219T163919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T152030Z
UID:5446-1747573200-1747580400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Soft Opening of Gillette Castle - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Friends of Gillette Castle State Park \nVisitors are asked to donate to the Friends of Gillette Castle in lieu of an entrance fee.  Register for a guided hike at www.gillettecastlefriends.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/soft-opening-of-gillette-castle/
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:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250413T155514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T160121Z
UID:5756-1747216800-1747224000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Hartman Park Walk - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Hartman Park\, Gungy Rd\, Lyme CT\nContact Email: openspace@townlyme.org\nPresenter: Wendy Hill \n\nThe unique natural\, historic and archeological features in Hartman Park make it a delight to explore. We will look for spring wildflowers. About 2 miles. \nDirections: The parking lot is about 1.5 miles north of  the intersection of Gungy Rd\, Beaver Brook Rd\, and Grassy Hill Rd. In Lyme. From the Hall’s Rd Old Lyme traffic light\, travel north on 156 for 6.6 miles. Turn right onto Beaver Brook Rd and travel 2.7 to left at intersection. \n\nPlease Reserve.  Please email Caitlin Perkins at cperkins@oldlyme-ct.gov or call (860)434-1605 ext. 241. Free to all.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/hartman-park-walk-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:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250413T153609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T153609Z
UID:5747-1747126800-1747134000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Plimpton Preserve - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Park along the side of Sterling City Road near Old Post Road.\nContact Email: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com\nPresenter: Ryan Quinn \nApril showers bring May flowers. What do May flowers bring… Pilgrims! I doubt we will see any pilgrims on this 1.75 mile hike in the center of Lyme\, but I am looking forward to a hilly hike with some lookouts and early habitation sites. With luck we might also see some May flowers! \nContact: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-plimpton-preserve-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250421T130233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T130655Z
UID:5808-1746878400-1746892800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Repair Cafe - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Hosting Organization: East Haddam Sustainability Team \nThird East Haddam Repair Cafe at East Haddam Grange\, 48 Town Street. Fix things instead of throwing them away. Our fixers can repair clothes\, household appliances\, small furniture\, computers and toys.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/repair-cafe-east-haddam/
LOCATION:East Haddam Grange\, 488 Town Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T090000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T152344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T152344Z
UID:5655-1746862200-1746867600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Count - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Spring Bird Count in Salem\nPlease join David Bingham for the Annual Salem Spring Bird Count.  The birds that nest in Salem will have returned and all Salem residents and friends are invited to come and enjoy a wonderful walk with nature at its most colorful.  Please park at the Mumford House\, #3 White Birch Rd.\, and call 859-3520 for information. Rain Date May 11th.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/spring-bird-count-salem/
LOCATION:Mumford Farm\, 3 Darling Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Land Trust":MAILTO:Lschroeder@snet.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250413T153018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T153018Z
UID:5745-1746522000-1746529200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Johnston Preserve - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Meet at Johnston Preserve parking area on Rt. 82.\nContact Email: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org\nPresenter: Jim Arrigoni \nBird migration is in full swing\, so we will listen for birdsong and look for birds along the gentle-to-moderate 2.5-mile walk through mixed and deciduous forest. Binoculars will be good to bring\, but are not essential. \nRegister: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org \n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-johnston-preserve-lyme-2/
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:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T214624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T214624Z
UID:5712-1745917200-1745924400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Evergreen Trail - Old Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Trek: Evergreen Trail\, Old Lyme\nPlace: Take Boston Post Road (Rte 1) to Boggy Hole Rd. Evergreen Trail is about 1/2 mile down on the left.\nContact Email: openspace@townlyme.org\nPresenter: Wendy Hill \nWe will visit two rock caves. Studies have shown that one of the caves was occupied seasonally as a winter shelter by indigenous people beginning at least 4255 years ago. \nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-evergreen-trail-old-lyme/
LOCATION:Ames Family Open Space\, Boggy Hole Road\, Old 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:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T213144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T213144Z
UID:5706-1745758800-1745767800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Teen Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Tree Collective- Teen Hike and Steward Group Meet-up\n\n\n\nPlace: Register to learn location\nRegistration Contact: reganstacey@gmail.com \nThe 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. It is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Each time we meet\, we offer a different topic\, often with a hike and trail work in a selected preserve. \nTools and gloves provided.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/teen-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T205922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T205922Z
UID:5691-1745758800-1745766000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Woods Walk - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Woods Walk – Sabine Reserve \nEHLT director Monika Kahlenbach will lead hikers through the Town of East Haddam’s Sabine Reserve with varied terrain of upland forest\, wooded wetlands\, and along the upper Moodus Reservoir. Meet at the end of Daniel Peck Road. Participants are invited to bring post-hike tailgate treats to share along with EHLT refreshments.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/woods-walk-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Sabine Reserve\, 127 Daniel Peck Road\, 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:20250427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250421T130059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T130059Z
UID:5805-1745755200-1745769600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Hosting Organization: East Haddam Sustainability Team \nThe East Haddam Sustainability Team will host a family friendly Earth Day Celebration at the Town Beach from 12PM – 4PM. Make seed bombs\, pick up litter and earn a prize\, add to our repurposed art collage and play in a mud kitchen. Bring a gently used toy and bring home one that is new to you! Be prepared to get a little dirty. Everyone is welcome! \n(Part of the East Haddam Sustainability Team’s Earth Day Celebration Series)
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/earth-day-celebration-east-haddam/
LOCATION:East Haddam Town Beach\, 291 E Haddam Colchester Turnpike\, Moodus\, CT\, 06469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T213603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T213603Z
UID:5708-1745748000-1745753400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Family Trail Time - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Family Trail Time – Brockway-Hawthorne \nPlace: Brockway-Hawthorn Preserve\, Brush Hill Rd\, Lyme CT\nPresenter: Tori Harris \nWalk the yellow trail loop to see beautiful stone walls and evidence of an old quarry. Meet at the Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve Parking lot on Brush Hill Rd\, about 1/2 mile south of the Hadlyme Country Market. \nJoin 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! \nKindly email vharris1391@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/family-trail-time-lyme/
LOCATION:Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve\, Brush Hill Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250421T124443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T124443Z
UID:5799-1745661600-1745672400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Community Garden Q&A - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Hosting organization: East Haddam Sustainability Team \nLearn from the UConn Connecticut Master Gardener program in the Community Garden. Learn more about the community garden\, the master gardener program or get answers to your own garden questions. \nDirections to the community garden: From Route 82\, take Mt. Parnassus Road east about 1.7 miles. One quarter mile past Shanaghan Road\, take a right onto the unmarked dirt road that parallels Mt. Parnassus Road.  Parking is off to the side of the dirt road. There is also parking near the Comer Monument just off Mt. Parnassus \n(Part of the East Haddam Sustainability Team’s Earth Day Celebration Event Series)
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/community-garden-qa-east-haddam/
LOCATION:East Haddam Community Garden
CATEGORIES:Public Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T165200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T165200Z
UID:5677-1745661600-1745668800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day in Lyme\nJoin us for the third annual Earth Day in Lyme. The Lyme Public Hall is marking this day by partnering with Lyme Land Trust\, Lyme Pollinator Pathway and local experts and organizations to provide a wealth of helpful resources\, all free to the public. Bring the family and invite your neighbors to come learn how to help support our unique community of plants\, animals\, birds\, pollinators and people.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/earth-day-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T223000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250303T211455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T211455Z
UID:5593-1745613000-1745620200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Observing Session - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Trail 53 Observatory\nContact Email: astronomy@lymelandtrust.org \nYoung or old\, experienced\, or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. \nRegistration required. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. \nFor more information and to register: Astronomy Events
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/astronomy-observing-session-lyme-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T151257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T151257Z
UID:5651-1745602200-1745607600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Amphibian Hunt - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Amphibian Hunt at Walden Preserve – Family Event\nDiba Khan-Bureau Ph.D. will lead\, joined by Herpetologist Beth Timpe Merow.  Diba is Program Coordinator for the Environmental Engineering Technology Program at Three Rivers Community College and a research scientist at UCONN.  This adventure is extremely popular with families and for children of all ages.  No rain date\, remember amphibians love the rain! Please call 859-3520 for more information.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/amphibian-hunt-salem/
LOCATION:Walden Preserve\, 119 Hagen Road\, Salem\, 06420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Land Trust":MAILTO:Lschroeder@snet.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250303T211215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T211215Z
UID:5589-1745434800-1745438400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:How Fungi Recycle Nutrients and Keep Forests Healthy - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Lyme Public Hall\nPresenter: Bill Yule\nContact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org \nJoin us for a fascinating talk about the important function of fungi in forest ecosystems\, with Bill Yule\, naturalist and mycologist. He will cover aspects of fungi that weren’t covered in last year’s very popular talk.He has a wonderful way of explaining the complex functioning of fungi and its vital interconnections with other organisms within the forest. Bill will share information to identify various mushrooms by their characteristics. \nRegister: education@lymelandtrust.org \nDirections: Please note: If using GPS\, be sure you are sent to the Lyme PUBLIC Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd\, not the Lyme TOWN Hall\, 480 Hamburg Rd.  If using I-95\, take exit 71 N (take a right) or S (go straight). From the light at the intersection of Hall’s Rd (Rte 1). and Rte 156 in Old Lyme\, travel north on 156 for 4.6 miles into Hamburg Center.. The Public Hall is on your right about 1/4 mile south of the Hamburg Fair grounds.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/how-fungi-recycle-nutrients-and-keep-forests-healthy-lyme/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd (Rte 156)\, 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:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T212646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T212646Z
UID:5702-1745312400-1745319600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Nehantic State Forest - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Trek: Nehantic State Forest \nPlace: Meet at Sterling Hill Road Entrance\nPark at top of Sterling Hill Rd by the entrance that is demarcated with large boulders. \nContact Email: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org\nPresenter: Kristina \nWe will check out what Nehantic looks like after the timber harvest and head to Brown Hill. 3 miles or so.  Some rough terrain. \nRegister: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-nehantic-state-forest-lyme/
LOCATION:Nehantic Stat Forest\, Route 156\, 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:20250421T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T204924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T204924Z
UID:5686-1745242200-1745247600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Words from the Woods Book Circle - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Words from the Woods Book Circle \nMeet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 31 Main Street\, East Haddam to discuss “The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth\,” by Zoe Schlanger. Discussions are lively and interesting\, even for those who have not read the book. For more information see ehlt.org/book-circle.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/words-from-the-woods-book-circle-east-haddam/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 31 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:20250420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250303T210523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T210523Z
UID:5587-1745154000-1745163000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tree Collective: Teen Hike and Steward Group Meet-up - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Register to learn location\nContact Email: reganstacey@gmail.com \nThe 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. It is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Each time we meet\, we offer a different topic\, often with a hike and trail work in a selected preserve. \nTools and gloves provided. \nFor more information.  \nRegistration required: reganstacey@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tree-collective-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:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T163329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T163329Z
UID:5674-1745056800-1745064000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Honor Earth Day Family Walk - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Honor Earth Day on this Child & Family Walk on April 19th\n(Please note that this event is Not on Earth Day which is April 22nd)\nBring the kids to this family-friendly hike/walk to celebrate Earth Day and learn about life in wooded wetlands. Maggie Cozens of Connecticut Sea Grant will lead the way. As one of the most important ecosystems on Earth\, wetlands are a wealth of biodiversity and intrigue. We will walk through marshy habitat\, and look for amphibians\, birds\, ephemeral wildflowers\, and more. Plan footwear accordingly. The walk is appropriate for all ages\, especially children (accompanied by an adult)\, but is limited to 12 participants.\nRegistration is required by April 16.\nRegister via an email to events@ehlt.org with your name and the number of adults and children to register.\nThe location will be sent with the registration confirmation.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/honor-earth-day-family-walk-east-haddam/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250409T210920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T211102Z
UID:5696-1744797600-1744810200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Walk : Rocky Neck State Park - East Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Rocky Neck Park Walk\nContact Email: openspace@townlyme.org\nPresenter: Wendy Hill \n\nA beautiful wooded walk along the salt marshes toward the beach on Long Island Sound. Bring binoculars if you have them. 2.5 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. \n\nPlease Reserve.  Please email Caitlin Perkins at cperkins@oldlyme-ct.gov or call (860)434-1605 ext. 241. Free to all.\n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/walk-rocky-neck-state-park-east-lyme/
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:20250415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250303T210148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T210148Z
UID:5582-1744707600-1744714800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Burnham Brook Preserve - Lyme LT
DESCRIPTION:Place: Burnham Brook Preserve\nDirections: At the end of Rte. 156\, take a right onto Rte. 82\, travel 2.7 miles\, take left onto Woodbridge Road\, travel 1 mile (stay to the right)\, take left onto Dolbia Hill Rd. Park by Preserve sign along the side of the road. \nContact Email: openspace@townlyme.org\nPresenter: Wendy Hill \nAbout 3 miles\, blue trail loop in pristine upland forest with a section along vibrant Burnham Brook plus the new red trail which has beautiful scenic vistas.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-burnham-brook-preserve-lyme-lt/
LOCATION:Burnham Brook Preserve\, Dolbia Hill Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165923
CREATED:20250227T172519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T172519Z
UID:5563-1744552800-1744560000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Mini Bioblitz Field Event : Banningwood Preserve - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: John Pritchard Conservation Center\, Lyme Land Trust Barn\, 12-1 Town Street\, Lyme\, CT\nContact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org \nJoin the Lyme Land Trust’s Bioblitz Team by attending the inaugural Wild Lyme Project Mini Bioblitz! We will start at the John Pritchard Conservation Center and then move over to Banningwood Preserve across the street. Channel your inner Charles Darwin to discover species both new and familiar to you. Along with the joy and wonder of exploration and identification\, you’ll contribute to modern-day biology through citizen science. \nWe will learn how to identify all types of animals\, plants\, and insects with an emphasis on amphibians\, reptiles\, and spring ephemeral wildflowers\, using the iNaturalist app. Then\, you may upload your observations to support the Wild Lyme Project and its mission to catalog and compare the biodiversity of preserves protected by the Connecticut town of Lyme\, The Nature Conservancy\, and the Lyme Land Trust. \nAll skill levels are welcome\, from experienced to those who have never used the iNaturalist app. Participants wishing to record observations should bring a smartphone\, camera\, or both. Folks preferring to check out the process without installing the app will be of great help to spot plants\, animals\, and insects as part of a buddy team. \nRegistration is required and is limited to ten participants. Register: education@lymelandtrust.org to help kickstart our Wild Lyme Project bioblitz team! \nCo-sponsored with Lyme Pollinator Pathway and Town of Lyme
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/mini-bioblitz-field-event-banningwood-preserve-lyme/
LOCATION:John Pritchard Conservation Center\, 12-1 Town Street\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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