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 …
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 …
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 …
Now that the weather is a little cooler, it is a great time to visit the trails! Learn about all the fascinating structures that Gillette created to enhance the experience, while enjoying fresh air and exercise at the same time! The hike is about an hour and fifteen minutes and is generally a gentle and …
Join Cathy & Company for the final installment of our gardening series. This evening will focus on end‑of‑season and fall gardening — the essential tasks to prepare your garden and yard for winter, what to plant in late summer and fall, and how to make the most of cool‑season crops like cole crops. It’s a …
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. …
If you are curious about the health of our streams, join us for a morning of training and become part of a statewide riffle bioassessment volunteer stream monitoring program. - Stream assessments use aquatic benthic macroinvertebrates (water bugs) to verify stream health. - You will be collecting, sorting and identifying macroinvertebrates. Classroom training is at …
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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 …
Learn the basics from local beekeepers. First Selectwoman Sue Spang and fellow beekeeper Bill Martin will be presenting. To register, call 860-859-1130. This event is limited to 40 teens/adults.
We will be selling native plants and shrubs. 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.