• Lena Reserve Hike : East Haddam

    Lena Reserve Babcock Road, East Haddam, CT, United States

    This 207-acre preserve offers a range of terrains and forest types; as well as stone walls, fields and remnants of its agricultural history. Moderate with a some inclines. About 2 miles. Wendy Hill, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and Lyme Land Trust Vice President will lead the walks with host Cameron Beard of the East …

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  • Full Moon Paddle : East Haddam

    Upper Moodus Reservoir Launching Area Rd, East Haddam, CT, United States

    This summer paddle, led by Executive Director, Pete Govert, promises to be enchanting, featuring nocturnal sounds and sights illuminated by the bright-moon sky. Launch kayaks and canoes at the Upper Moodus Reservoir boat launch next to Lakeside Dan's. Life vests are requires and headlamps or flashlights are highly recommended. Any weather updates will be posted …

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  • Saunders Preserve Hike : East Haddam

    Saunders Preserve Honey Hill Rd., East Haddam, CT, United States

    Saunders Preserve lies directly atop the Honey Hill Fault and the fault’s associated rock outcroppings. The geology at Saunders is amazing, with likely Native American stoneworks. The walk is moderate with some inclines. Two miles. Wendy Hill, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and Lyme Land Trust Vice President will lead the walks with host Cameron …

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  • Nix the Knotweed – Lyme

    Whalebone Cove 41.418873, -72.426321, Lyme, United States

    Whalebone Cove by the bridge over Ferry Road - Rte 149 The knotweed has been highly reduced but we still have to weed out the ones that persist and new ones that come up from seeds. We are in our sixth year of tackling the knotweed using the “method of 3s”: cut knotweed down to …

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  • Providing Habitat for Wildlife Presentation – Salem

    Salem Free Public Library 264 Hartford Road, Salem, CT, United States

    Paul Colburn, Master Wildlife Conservationist with CT DEEP, will give a presentation for those wishing to enhance their property for wildlife by providing shelter. This will include natural methods of land management and the use of native flowers, bushes and trees. Species covered include mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and birds. To register, call 860-859-1130 Funded …

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  • Identifying Birds – Salem

    Salem Free Public Library 264 Hartford Road, Salem, CT, United States

    A Case of Mistaken Idenity Horizon Wings will discuss the defining features of certain raptors and other birds most commonly mistaken for one another. Includes a crow and a raven, a barn and barred owl, and possibly two other birds. Limited to 40 participants ages 8 to adult. Call 860-859-1130 to register Sponsored by the …

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  • Lunar Eclipse Viewing : Lyme

    On the evening of August 28, wherever you are you can watch the moon slide into the shadow of the earth and create an almost-full lunar eclipse. We are not planning a public session at the observatory. The best views will be naked eye anywhere that you have a clear view of the moon. For …

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  • Moonrise Paddle & Pizza : East Haddam

    Upper Moodus Reservoir Boat Launch East Haddam - Colchester Turnpike, East Haddam, United States

    Arrive by 6:00 pm to order and enjoy a pizza at Lakeside Dan's, next to the upper Moodus Reservoir boat launch. Dan will donate a portion of his proceeds to EHLT for every pizza we order. Launch at 7 pm to view the moonrise from the peaceful water of the Moodus Reservoir. Life preservers are …

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  • Astronomy Observing : Lyme

    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. Upon 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. …

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  • Woods Walk Selden Creek Preserve : Lyme

    Selden Creek Preserve Joshuatown Road, Lyme, CT, United States

    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 …

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  • Native Meadow Planting : Lyme

    John Pritchard Conservation Center 12-1 Town Street, Lyme, CT, United States

    Join Michael Baczewski, of New England Pollinator Gardens, and Kristina White, Executive Director, and plant warm-season grasses, perennials and bushes in our meadow. Bring your shovels, pickaxes, trowels, and wheelbarrows. The more the merrier and the quicker we get it done! We will have coffee and light refreshments to keep you energized. Registration required: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org