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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
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SUMMARY:Xen's Critters - Salem
DESCRIPTION:A one hour presentation by an animal specialist with lots of interaction with animals such a ferret\, chinchilla\, hedgehog\, bunny\, guinea pig and more! \nCall 860-859-1130 to register. \nSponsored by a grant from the Chelsea Groton Foundation.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/xens-critters-salem-2/
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:20260222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260120T210716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210716Z
UID:6216-1771765200-1771772400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Woods Walk - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Hike the Rose Farm Homestead Preserve in East Haddam.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/woods-walk-east-haddam-3/
LOCATION:Rose Farm Homestead Preserve\, 200 Town Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260120T215145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T215145Z
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SUMMARY:Mt. Archer Woods Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:It is Maple Sugar Season! Walk through what was once excellent pasture that has since developed into a hardwood forest. We will look for signs of spring and learn about the process of making one of our regional delicacies. Meet at the parking area at the top of Mt. Archer on Mt. Archer Road. \nRegister: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/mt-archer-woods-hike-lyme-2/
LOCATION:Mt Archer Woods\, Mt Archer Rd\, 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:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260129T190954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190954Z
UID:6267-1772276400-1772281800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Building Layers for Biodiversity - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:LYME POLLINATOR PATHWAY AND POLLINATOR PATHWAY EAST LYME\nInvites you to attend a presentation by Anna Fialkoff\, the Connecticut College Arboretum Horticulturalist\n\nIdeally\, a native plant garden should contain all the layers\, from the ground up to the canopy\, to fill every open niche for wildlife habitat and to hold its own against invading weeds. Learn how to group trees\, shrubs\, and herbaceous plants together for maximum impact and\n beauty for a variety of situations and growing conditions. Anna Fialkoff will also share her top plant picks for pollinators and birds this coming growing season\, and highlight the Connecticut College Arboretum as an educational resource and inspiration for native plant pollinator gardeners. \n\nFree\nRSVP for this talk to lymepollilnator1@gmail.com and to sign up for the Lyme Pollinator Pathway mailing list.\nConnecticut College Arboretum  https://www.conncoll.edu/the-arboretum/\nLyme Pollinator Pathway is an initiative of the Lyme SustainableCT Committee
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/building-layers-for-biodiversity-lyme/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd (Rte 156)\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Pollinator Pathway":MAILTO:lymepollinator@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260120T215524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T215524Z
UID:6246-1772528400-1772535600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Hartman Park Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Walk along a ridge and up to the top area of Hartman Park. We will view a variety of indigenous stone structures along the way. – plus miles or so. Meet at Hartman Park main lot\, Gungy Rd\, Lyme. \nRegister: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/hartman-park-hike-lyme-2/
LOCATION:Hartman Park\, Gungy 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:20260310T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260306T185846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T185846Z
UID:6288-1773138600-1773144000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Griswold Point Hike : Old Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Taking advantage of low tide and depending upon conditions\, we will walk to the end of Griswold Point and back. About 1.5 miles. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at White Sands Beach Parking Lot\, 11 Seaside Ln\, Old Lyme. \nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/griswold-point-hike-old-lyme/
LOCATION:Griswold Point\, 11 Seaside Ln\, Old 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:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260207T141438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T141438Z
UID:6275-1773169200-1773174600@www.eightmileriver.org
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:20260314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260306T190256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T190256Z
UID:6293-1773514800-1773522000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Observing Session : Lyme
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– Time to start up again after the winter break; let’s hope the snow is long gone. We can still enjoy the highlights of the winter night sky with Orion and Gemini visible in the south at the session’s start. Jupiter beams brightly high in the sky with three of its four large moons visible as well. The fourth large moon\, Europa\, will peek out from behind the planet at about 9pm. \nRegister for this event on the event website. You will receive directions to the venue after registration.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/astronomy-observing-session-lyme-8/
LOCATION:CT
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:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260306T190603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T192636Z
UID:6295-1773579600-1773588600@www.eightmileriver.org
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:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260306T190848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T190848Z
UID:6297-1773738000-1773745200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Banningwood Preserve Hike : Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Explore the seasonal pools in the flood plain forest and in the old quarry for salamander eggs and take stock of the winter’s floods at this ever-changing preserve. Meet at the trailhead parking lot on Town Street/Route 82. \nRegister: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/banningwood-preserve-hike-lyme-2/
LOCATION:Banningwood Preserve\, 10 Town Street\, Lyme\, 06371\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260306T231635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T231635Z
UID:6316-1773835200-1773838800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:FIsh Passage Design : Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Fish passage is a critical component of river health and resilience. Join Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) for an engaging LiveStream  webinar exploring fish passage on the Connecticut River. Speakers will dig deep into the importance of fish passage in our watershed\, the intricacies of proper design\, and what it takes to get it right. This webinar will investigate how effective design restores migratory pathways and meets evolving regulatory requirements. We will also explore connections to CRC’s continued migratory fish research.   \n \nSpeakers include: \nKen Sprankle\, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Restoration Coordinator for the             Connecticut River Migratory Fish Restoration Cooperative\,\nJesus Morales\, USFWS Hydraulic Engineer for Fish Passage Engineering\nKate Buckman\,  CRC Aquatic Ecologist.    \nRegister for this Zoom Webinar on the website.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/fish-passage-design-webinar/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut River Conservancy":MAILTO:CRC@ctriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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:20260605T150526
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:20260605T150526
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:20260323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20251223T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T153233Z
UID:6150-1774285200-1774292400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Eightmile River Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/eightmile-river-board-meeting-21/
LOCATION:Burnham Brook Preserve\, Dolbia Hill Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed":MAILTO:info@eightmileriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260306T225759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T225759Z
UID:6312-1774461600-1774467000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:The American Woodcock : Salem
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation about this unique bird\, the American Woodcock.\nIn this slide show and presentation\, learn about the woodcock’s strange physical features\, spiraling aerial courtship display and much more. Suitable for teens and adults. \nPresentation by Dennison Pequotsepos Nature Center.\nSponsored by a grant from the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed. \nCall 860-859-1130 to register.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/the-american-woodcock-salem/
LOCATION:Salem Free Public Library\, 264 Hartford Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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:20260605T150526
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260306T192226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T192557Z
UID:6306-1776603600-1776612600@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/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260419T185324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T185324Z
UID:6358-1776762000-1776769200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Selden Creek Preserve Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Vernal pool wetlands will be the highlight of this mellow-to-moderate 1.5-mile early-spring walk to the magnificent overlook of Selden Creek and Selden Island. Amphibians like Wood Frogs and Spotted Salamanders rely on these big puddles to make more of themselves\, and we can expect to see tadpoles and egg masses of these charismatic critters as well as to hear the songs of early arriving migratory birds. Park at the trailhead on Joshuatown Road. \nRegister: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/selden-creek-preserve-hike-lyme-3/
LOCATION:Selden Creek Preserve\, Joshuatown Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
CREATED:20260306T230601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T230601Z
UID:6314-1777114800-1777118400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:The Pileated Woodpecker : Salem
DESCRIPTION:The CT Audubon Bird of the Year!\nLearn how these birds live and behave and why they are so important to our local history and landscape. \nPresented by Joe Attwater from the CT Audubon Societies Tory Peterson Estuary Center.\nCall 860-859-1130 to register. \nSponsored by a grant from the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed and the National Park Service. \n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/the-pileated-woodpecker-salem/
LOCATION:Salem Free Public Library\, 264 Hartford Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T150526
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
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