Join Cathy & Company for an Evening of Gardening Inspiration! Grow your garden confidence with an informative, beginner‑friendly talk led by Cathy. She’ll walk you through the essentials — watering, fertilizing, trimming, planting, and more — all explained in a way that feels approachable and fun. Come learn something new, get clarity on the garden questions …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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Bring a chair or blanket and join us for three, free family programs at Devils Hopyard State Park. Saturday mornings, 10-11am. Meet near the covered bridge. No reservation needed. Rain cancels. Contact info@eightmileriver.org with any questions. July 18: Wildlife of CT Join the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for a wonderfully informative talk on the Wildlife …
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Bring a chair or blanket and join us for three, free family programs at Devils Hopyard State Park. Saturday mornings, 10-11am. Meet near the covered bridge. No reservation needed. Rain cancels. Contact info@eightmileriver.org with any questions. July 25: Reptiles Join us for a fun morning with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Come meet some of the …
Bring a chair or blanket and join us for three, free family programs at Devils Hopyard State Park. Saturday mornings, 10-11am. Meet near the covered bridge. No reservation needed. Rain cancels. Contact info@eightmileriver.org with any questions. August 01: River Exploration Come explore and discover what lives in and around the Eightmile River in Devil’s Hopyard …
The Community Seed Bank Join Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm as he teaches how to save, store and share your harvest. Call 860-859-11130 to register. Sponsored by the Carole Eckart and Carl Nawrocki Memorial Summer Reading Fund
Wee Wings is a program of story time with small birds of prey. It will feature two small raptors along with a story that teaches children what to do if they find a baby bird. This 30-40 minute program is suitable for ages 3-7. A parent or caregiver must accompany the child. Call 860-859-1130 to …
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 …