Enjoy a hike along the beautiful trails at Gillette Castle State Park as part of the national First Day Hikes initiative! Self 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. …
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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. 10:00 am to 12:30ish pm: …
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. Register: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
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. This 1 hour program features a crow, raven, owl and hawk. Presented by Horizon Wings. Call 860-859-1130 to register Funds for this project were …
Enjoy a relaxing and peaceful guided forest bathing retreat that will surprise you with all that is present this time of year. Our mini-retreat session includes gentle mindful movement, nature meditation, and a slow-paced walk with opportunities to pause and connect with nature along the way. Our time together includes sharing in a warm seasonal …
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 …
Changing Landscapes with Wildlife Biologist Ginny Apple Lyme 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 …
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. It is sponsored by the …
We’ll walk the gentle and mostly-flat 1-mile loop, pausing at the viewing platform overlooking the beaver wetland to see what’s happening in the “dead” of winter. If we have old-fashioned New England weather, we may attempt to snowshoe or cross-country ski the loop instead of cancelling due to snow. Park at the trailhead on Old …
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. Note: This event is strictly …
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. Note: This event is strictly …