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SUMMARY:Fishing Local Waterways - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Are you a fishing enthusiast? Have you always wanted to be one? Or are you just interested in the fish that are likely to be lurking in the waterways you encounter while hiking the trails of Lyme? Either way\, you’ll be interested to hear local expert Rowan Lytle’s talk on fishing our local waterways\, sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust. \nRowan is a registered Connecticut fishing guide\, operating both wading and canoe-based trips in central and eastern state waterways. He has been fishing ever since he can remember and has been an avid fly fisher since he was 14 years old. He fishes between 250 and 320 days each year\, and has caught over 160 different fish species on the fly. Rowan has traveled all over the Eastern US to fish for species big and small\, and has learned how to do long fishing trips on a tight budget. \nTo register for this talk\, please email: education@lymelandtrust.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/fishing-local-waterways-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:20260315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260306T190603Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Hike and Steward Group : 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. \nRegistration required: reganstacey@gmail.com
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/teen-hike-and-steward-group-lyme/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260120T221150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T221150Z
UID:6251-1774090800-1774094400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Newfoundland Dog Story Time and Cart Rides - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Join The Land and Sea Newfoundland Training Group for a fun filled story time followed by cart rides pulled by the beautiful Newfoundlands! \nLimited to 24 Participants\, ages 5 and up.\nParents must sign waiver to have children participate in cart ride. \nCall 860-859-1130 to register. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Salem Free Public Library
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/newfoundland-dog-story-time-and-cart-rides-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:20260322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260314T160955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T160955Z
UID:6319-1774180800-1774191600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Machimoodus Spring Fling : East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/machimoodus-spring-fling-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Machimoodus State Park\, 128 Leesville Road\, Moodus\, CT\, 06469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260120T222538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222538Z
UID:6254-1774195200-1774200600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants and Habitats of Southern CT - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:The Lyme Pollinator Pathway invites you to join Jim Natale\, native plant landscape expert\, for a presentation on what we can do to preserve our natural heritage. As he takes us on an exploration of our natural open space areas\, he will discuss the threat of invasive plants and the rarely seen native plants that are at risk of local extinction. Jim will also talk about what homeowners can do on their own landscapes to help.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/native-plants-and-habitats-of-southern-ct-lyme/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd (Rte 156)\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Pollinator Pathway":MAILTO:lymepollinator@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260306T191212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T191212Z
UID:6300-1774342800-1774350000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Brockway-Hawthorne Hike : Lyme
DESCRIPTION:This is new hike for Quinn\, I am looking forward to some awesome discoveries. Expect a hike that is moderate in pace and full of exploration. Meet me at the parking area on Brush Hill Rd. \nRegister: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/brockway-hawthorne-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:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260129T190559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T191431Z
UID:6265-1774720800-1774728000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Lyme Pollinator 5th Anniversary Party - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Lyme 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-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260306T224757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T224757Z
UID:6310-1774789200-1774796400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Woods Walk : East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Golet Farm Preserve is 32 acres of meadows\, wetlands\, and woodlands interspersed with hiking trails leading through meadows of wildflowers and grasses\, woods with interesting rock outcroppings and streams\, and wooded wetlands.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/woods-walk-east-haddam-4/
LOCATION:Golet Farm Preserve\, Great Hillwod Road\, Moodus\, CT\, 06469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260304T211318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211318Z
UID:6284-1776009600-1776015000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants and Habitats of Southern CT : Lyme
DESCRIPTION:The Lyme Pollinator Pathway invites you to join Jim Natale\, native plant landscape expert\, at the Lyme Public Hall for a presentation on what we can do to preserve our natural heritage. As he takes us on an exploration of our natural open space areas\, he will discuss the threat of invasive plants and the rarely seen native plants that are at risk of local extinction. Jim will also talk about what homeowners can do on their own landscapes to help. \nRSVP for this free talk at the Lyme Public Hall\, at lymepollinator1@gmail.com
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/native-plants-and-habitats-of-southern-ct-lyme-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260306T191631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T191631Z
UID:6302-1776340800-1776349800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale : Lyme
DESCRIPTION:The Lyme Land Trust will be selling native plants from Judge’s Farm in Old Lyme. Mike Baczewski\, from New England Pollinator Gardens\, will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips on how and where to grow these local wonders. Go Native! \nNative Plant Sale. 3.5 inch pot – $4.00 – gallon – $9.00
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/native-plant-sale-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260306T191948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T191948Z
UID:6304-1776542400-1776549600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Observing Session : Lyme
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– The shift from winter to spring means shifting from winter clusters to spring galaxies. On this evening\, we will observe some of each\, while also enjoying Jupiter in the western sky\, and Mars in the southern sky. \nRegister on the event website. Upon registration \, you will be given directions to the venue.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/astronomy-observing-session-lyme-9/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T190128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T190128Z
UID:6360-1776591000-1776603600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Spring Ephemerals on the Ravine Trail - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Ravine Trail Walk: Join Lisa Wahle and Chris Penniman of the Connecticut Botanical Society in search of spring ephemerals on the Ravine Trail. Begin along the level white and yellow trails that traverse mature oak-hardwood forest\, passing by a vernal pool\, and proceed to the more challenging red trail as time and abilities allow. The steeper red trail is bordered by metamorphic ledges that host a mosaic of ferns\, mosses and lichens. \nMore information can be found at: https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Hadlyme-Hills-SeldRavBHWEB081022.pdf \nDirections and Parking for the Ravine Trail: There is limited space for parking near the site\, so we suggest meeting at the Hadlyme Ferry Boat launch lot (154 Ferry Road (Route 148)) and carpooling to the Seldon Creek Preserve parking lot on Joshuatown Road (1.2 miles south of the intersection of Route 148 and Joshuatown Road). From there we will cross the road to enter the Ravine Trail property. See map at the website link above. \nRoaring Brook Preserve Walk: For those who would like to join Lisa and Chris for another short walk after the Ravine Trail\, they will stop for a snack/lunch at the Hadlyme Country Market on the corner of Routes 82 and 148 and proceed to the Roaring Brook Preserve. This small gem offers an inclined path through red cedar and hemlock stands down to the cooling waters of the boulder-strewn Roaring Brook. More information and a map can be found at: https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RoaringbrookWEB.pdf \nDirections for Roaring Brook Preserve: There is a small pull-in parking lot at the trailhead on Day Hill Road or at the Hadlyme Public Hall at the intersection of Route 148 and Day Hill Road. \nRegistration: encouraged Lisa at lcwahle@gmail.com 860-304-6184 or Chris at chrisepenniman@gmail.com or 860-501-4117 \nRain Date – May 4
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/spring-ephemerals-on-the-ravine-trail-lyme/
LOCATION:Selden Creek Preserve\, Joshuatown Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T182655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T182655Z
UID:6340-1776691800-1776697200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Words from the Woods Book Circle - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Join this offering from the East Haddam Land Trust and the East Haddam Library System to soak in the writings of natural scientists who expand and deepen our awareness of the ecologies of life. For this gathering we explore  Stirring the Mud:  On Swamps\, Bogs\, and Human Imagination by Barbara Hurd. All are welcome\, even if you have not read or completed the book. The book circle gathers in a meeting room at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 31 Main Street\, East Haddam\, directly across from the Rathbun Library.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/words-from-the-woods-book-circle-east-haddam-5/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260415T205254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T205905Z
UID:6330-1777114800-1777129200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Brookside Farm Earth Day Celebration - East Lyme
DESCRIPTION:A day focused on land\, community\, and environmental stewardship featuring: Freedom First Wildlife Rescue\, Sierra Club Connecticut\, the Connecticut Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation\, Estuary Magazine\, and many others!
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/brookside-farm-earth-day-celebration-east-lyme/
LOCATION:Brookside Farm Museum\, 33 Society Road\, Niantic\, CT\, 06357\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T183056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T183056Z
UID:6343-1777122000-1777129200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:All About Opossums
DESCRIPTION:Come to First Church Congregational\, Town Street\, East Haddam for this  family-oriented event which is an introduction to the traits\, behaviors and challenges of opossums.  Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue will focus on the perspective of wildlife rehabilitation and licensed rehabbers. There will be live ambassador (non-releasable) opossums for the public to encounter and interact with at the end of the program.  The event will be roughly 45 minutes of presentation followed by roughly 45 minutes of public interaction.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/all-about-opossums/
LOCATION:First Church of Christ\, Congregational\, 499 Town Street\, East Haddam\, Connecticut\, 064323
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T183849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T183849Z
UID:6345-1777208400-1777215600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Woods Walk - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Harold “Fritz” Moritz\, local retired geologist and birder\, will lead a walk and discussion through the mounds and kettles of the Chapal Farm Preserve.  If you think this past winter was cold\, it was nothing compared to the subarctic conditions that prevailed when the landforms we will experience were formed as a continent of ice slowly retreated northward from the state 15\,000 or so years ago.  Along the way we will listen and look for migrating birds that are sure to be passing through the many microhabitats we will encounter.  Meet at the parking lot off Rte.82 (across from Devil’s Hopyard Road). The hike is limited to 20 participants\, so please sign up at https://www.ehlt.org/woodswalk.  Walkers are invited to  contribute light snacks for an after-hike tailgate. \n  \nNOTE: IF YOU HAVE HAD TROUBLE REGISTERING\, PLEASE TRY AGAIN. WE HAD SOME GLITCHES THAT SHOULD BE FIXED. FOR CONTINUED REGISTRATION ISSUES\, EMAIL CATHERINE@EHLT.ORG.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/woods-walk-east-haddam-5/
LOCATION:Chapal Farm Preserve\, 136 Norwich Salem Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T190334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T190334Z
UID:6363-1777366800-1777374000@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\, Lyme. \nRegister: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/plimpton-preserve-hike-lyme-3/
LOCATION:Plimpton Preserve\, Sterling City 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:20260502T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260421T151249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151249Z
UID:6400-1777705200-1777734000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Spring Emergence Exploration Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:7am to 3pm– Rugged ramble and explore with Jim (expect a challenging hike – off trail\, uneven terrain\, swamps\, wetlands\, and rocky areas). Bring water\, lunch and snacks. \nJoin Jim Natale\, naturalist and amateur botanist\, on a ramble through Jewett and adjacent preserves to identify all types of plants\, focusing on spring ephemerals and mosses. In the late fall 2025\, Jim volunteered to lead a series of work parties to cut several acres of invasive Burning Bush there. We will see what native plants have been given the opportunity to emerge in the cleared areas.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/spring-emergence-exploration-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:Jewett Preserve\, Mt.Archer Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260421T151011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151011Z
UID:6396-1777734000-1777741200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Spring Emergence Exploration Walk - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:3:00-5:00 pm- Take a moderately easy walk with Jim to view highlights of what was discovered during his day-long ramble earlier in the day. There will be some off trail. \nJoin Jim Natale\, naturalist and amateur botanist\, on a ramble through Jewett and adjacent preserves to identify all types of plants\, focusing on spring ephemerals and mosses. In the late fall 2025\, Jim volunteered to lead a series of work parties to cut several acres of invasive Burning Bush there. We will see what native plants have been given the opportunity to emerge in the cleared areas.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/spring-emergence-exploration-walk-lyme/
LOCATION:Jewett Preserve\, Mt.Archer Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T190558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T190558Z
UID:6365-1777973400-1777980600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Seleden Creek Preserve Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Hike to both overlooks and experience the vista with a view unobstructed by leaves. 2.5 miles. Fairly steep in parts. Meet at the Selden Creek Preserve parking lot on Joshuatown Rd. \nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/seleden-creek-preserve-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:Selden Creek Preserve\, Joshuatown 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:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T194058Z
UID:6382-1778148000-1778176800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sale - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Mostly locally grown plants will be for sale at Salem Free Public Library. \nThursday\, May 7th: 10am – 6pm\nFriday\, May 8th:  10am – 4pm\nSaturday\, May 9th: 10am – 2pm \nProceeds from the sale are used to fund programs at the Salem Library including those that concern nature and the environment.\nDonations of plants or help with the sale please contact Elizabeth Lane: 860-859-1125.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/plant-sale-salem/
LOCATION:Salem Free Public Library\, 264 Hartford Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260415T205559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T205559Z
UID:6333-1778317200-1778338800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale - East Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Sale featuring plants that help restore habitat\, support pollinators\, and strengthen the health of our local environment. Shop a beautiful selection of native plants and support Brookside’s work to care for this historic landscape in a way that connects history\, environment\, and community.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/native-plant-sale-east-lyme/
LOCATION:Brookside Farm Museum\, 33 Society Road\, Niantic\, CT\, 06357\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T194612Z
UID:6389-1778320800-1778335200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sale - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Mostly locally grown plants will be for sale at Salem Free Public Library. \nThursday\, May 7th: 10am – 6pm\nFriday\, May 8th:  10am – 4pm\nSaturday\, May 9th: 10am – 2pm \nProceeds from the sale are used to fund programs at the Salem Library including those that concern nature and the environment.\nDonations of plants or help with the sale please contact Elizabeth Lane: 860-859-1125.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/plant-sale-salem-3/
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:20260510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T184519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T184519Z
UID:6352-1778400000-1778407200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Woodland Wander - Moodus
DESCRIPTION:This Mother’s Day morning Bird\, Flora\, Fungi viewing\, led by East Haddam Land Trust directors\, will be a chance to create family memories on a special day. Hikers young and old can enjoy the easy-going trails of this land trust preserve — a wildlife gem in Moodus. Meadows and trees provide wonderful habitat for birds. Wetlands offer places to study amphibians\, insects\, other wildlife\, and plant life. Interior meadows and woodlands provide quiet respite. Park in the lot along Great Hillwood Road. Walkers are invited to contribute light snacks for an after-hike tailgate.  \nPlease leave 4-legged friends at home for this outing.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/woodland-wander-moodus/
LOCATION:Golet Farm Preserve\, Great Hillwod Road\, Moodus\, CT\, 06469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260304T211756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211756Z
UID:6286-1778698800-1778704200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Canoeing Local Waters and Other Adventures : Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Vermont author\, Alex Wilson\, has co-authored four books for the Appalachian Mountain Club on “quiet water” canoeing and kayaking\, including a guide to Southern New England (covering Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island)\, which recently came out in a 4th edition. The other books in this series cover New Hampshire-Vermont\, Maine\, and New York. In researching these books\, starting around 1990\, he has paddled many hundreds of lakes\, ponds\, estuaries\, and quiet sections of rivers throughout the Northeast.\nUnlike river guides\, which by necessity focus on portages\, white water safety\, and routes with drop-off and put-in locations\, these quiet-water guides focus on what paddlers will see on each body of water. Alex and his coauthor John Hayes are naturalists\, and they focus on fauna\, flora\, and natural history of these places. Some entries also address historical events that occurred there\, such as the King Phillips War in Rhode Island\, and Thoreau’s explorations of the Concord River in Massachusetts and the Penobscot River in Maine.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/canoeing-local-waters-and-other-adventures-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:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260424T002331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T002331Z
UID:6405-1778698800-1778704200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Canoeing Local Waters Talk - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Vermont author\, Alex Wilson\, has co-authored four books for the Appalachian Mountain Club on “quiet water” canoeing and kayaking\, including a guide to Southern New England (covering Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island)\, which recently came out in a 4th edition. The other books in this series cover New Hampshire-Vermont\, Maine\, and New York. In researching these books\, starting around 1990\, he has paddled many hundreds of lakes\, ponds\, estuaries\, and quiet sections of rivers throughout the Northeast. \n  \nUnlike river guides\, which by necessity focus on portages\, white water safety\, and routes with drop-off and put-in locations\, these quiet-water guides focus on what paddlers will see on each body of water. Alex and his coauthor John Hayes are naturalists\, and they focus on fauna\, flora\, and natural history of these places. Some entries also address historical events that occurred there\, such as the King Phillips War in Rhode Island\, and Thoreau’s explorations of the Concord River in Massachusetts and the Penobscot River in Maine. In selecting places to include in these guides\, Alex and John sought less developed bodies of water\, restrictions on motorized boating\, and varied shorelines to explore—but they also tried to include locations close to major population centers\, some of which are more developed. \n  \nAlex and Jerelyn will describe a few local paddling spots\, including Whalebone Creek and Selden Neck\, and also describe a few adventures they had in writing and updating these guides over more than three decades. Bring your questions!
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/canoeing-local-waters-talk-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T195126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T195126Z
UID:6391-1778929200-1778932800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Raccoons\, Opossums\, Skunks and Porcupines  - Salem
DESCRIPTION:DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist\, Ginny Apple\, will talk about the life and habits of four common CT nocturnal creatures: the opossum\, skunk\, raccoon and porcupine and how unique characteristics help them navigate their environment\, evade predators and survive. \nCall 860-859-1130 to register. \nSponsored by a Grant from the Eightmile River Wild and Scenic Watershed and the National Park Service.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/raccoons-opossums-skunks-and-porcupines-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:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260306T192503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T192503Z
UID:6308-1779022800-1779031800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Teen Hike and Steward Group Meetup : 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. \nRegistration required: reganstacey@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/teen-hike-and-steward-group-meetup-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:20260518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260421T152943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T152943Z
UID:6403-1779102000-1779107400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Gillette Castle 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 warm 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! \nLimited space\, first come first served!
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/gillette-castle-trail-hike-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162005
CREATED:20260419T184753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T184753Z
UID:6354-1779111000-1779118200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Words from the Woods Book Circle - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Join this offering from the East Haddam Land Trust and the East Haddam Library System to soak in the writings of natural scientists who expand and deepen our awareness of the ecologies of life. For this gathering we explore  Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine by Alan Lightman. All are welcome\, even if you have not read or completed the book. The book circle gathers in a meeting room at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 31 Main Street\, East Haddam\, directly across from the Rathbun Library.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/words-from-the-woods-book-circle-east-haddam-6/
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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