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SUMMARY:Family Trail Time - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Pleasant Valley Preserve\, MacIntosh Rd\, Lyme CT\nContact Email: vharris1391@gmail.com\nPresenter: Tori Harris \nIn June\, visit the Gnome trail to search for gnomes at Pleasant Valley Preserve. Click here to see the Family Gnome Hunt  map. Meet at the parking lot on MacIntosh Rd. \nJoin Tori and family on the 4th Sunday of every month for a “mile-ish” hike geared towards families with children under 5\, but no age limit! \nKindly email vharris1391@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/family-trail-time-lyme-2/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Preserve\, MacIntosh Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, 06439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T230000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Observing Session - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Trail 53 Observatory\nContact Email: astronomy@lymelandtrust.org \nYoung or old\, experienced\, or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. \nRegistration required. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. \nFor more information and to register: Astronomy Events
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/astronomy-observing-session-lyme-4/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T113000
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Celebration with Forest Bathing - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Pleasant Valley Preserve\, Macintosh Road\, Lyme CT\nContact Email: regan@reganstacey.com \nWelcome in the season of summer with a guided mindful stroll along the meadow\, river\, and forest of Pleasant Valley Preserve. Enjoy a gentle mindful movement sequence\, nature meditation\, and opportunities to connect with the natural world along the way. In honor of the summer solstice\, we’ll create a nature-inspired mandala with flowers and items collected from the forest. The session concludes with tea together. \nThe walk is about 1-mile round trip over easy to moderate terrain. \nRegistration: free\nRegister here. \nRain or shine event. Challenging weather cancels.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/summer-solstice-celebration-with-forest-bathing-lyme/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Preserve\, MacIntosh Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, 06439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T203000
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CREATED:20250517T171621Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that naturalist\, photographer and writer William Burt will lead a Nature Photography presentation and discussion for the community at the Lyme Public Hall. \nA resident of Old Lyme\, Burt has a passion for wild places—especially marshes—and the elusive birds few people see. He is the author of four books\, and his photographs and stories have appeared in Smithsonian\, Audubon and other magazines. His print exhibitions have shown in museums across the country and Canada\, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History\, The New Brunswick Museum\, The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County\, and the Harvard Museum of Natural History. \nThis talk is co-sponsored by the East Haddam Land Trust and the Lyme Public Hall. We anticipate a big turnout at this free event\, and preregistration by June 16 is requested at: http://ehlt.org/register-photos. If you have questions\, please contact Kyn at: kyn.tolson@ehlt.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/nature-photography-lyme/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd (Rte 156)\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T120000
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SUMMARY:Botanical Walk - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Brockway Hawthorne Preserve\, Brush Hill Rd\, Lyme\nContact Email: openspace@townlyme.org\nPresenter: CT Botanical Society \nJoin us for an exploratory walk with the Connecticut Botanical Society at Brockway Hawthorne Preserve. This 82-acre preserve helps protect the Whalebone Cove watershed\, with wetlands\, vernal pools\, mature forest and a healthy hemlock stand. The trail passes former pasture and an abandoned quarry. \nDirections and Parking: We will meet at the main parking lot for the Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve on Brush Hill Road\, Lyme\, about 1/2 mile south of Hadlyme Four Corners. For a trail map. \nPlease Pre-register with Lisa or Wendy below. Raindate: June 26 \nLeaders: Lisa Wahle\, lcwahle@gmail.com\, 860-304-6184\, Wendy Hill\, openspace@townlyme.org.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/botanical-walk-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:20250618T180000
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SUMMARY:Hummingbirds
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URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/hummingbirds/
LOCATION:Salem Free Public Library\, 264 Hartford Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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SUMMARY:John Lohmann CT River Preserve - Old Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Wendy Hill \n\nA short steep incline opens to a beautiful expanse of meadow. We will walk along the mowed path to reach our destination\, Whale Rock\, a spectacular outcropping with views of Lord Cove and the CT River. Bring your binoculars. 1.5 miles \nDirections: Parking is along the road near 33 Coult Lane\, Old Lyme. Coult Lane is a small road on the west side of Rte 156 just south of the Lyme’Old Lyme border. From Halls Rd\, Old Lyme\, travel 2 miles north on Rte 156. take a left onto Coult Lane. The preserve is about 1/2 mile in on the right. Look for a mailbox with 33 Coult Lane on it. \n\nPlease Reserve.  Please email Caitlin Perkins at cperkins@oldlyme-ct.gov or call (860)434-1605 ext. 241. Free to all.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/john-lohmann-ct-river-preserve-old-lyme/
LOCATION:John Lohmann CT River Preserve\, 33 Coult Lane\, 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:20250616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T190000
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SUMMARY:Butterflies of Connecticut - Salem
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URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/butterflies-of-connecticut-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:20250616T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T153000
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SUMMARY:Words from the Woods Book Circle - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Join this nature focused book circle from the East Haddam Land Trust and East Haddam Library System to soak in the writings of natural scientists who expand and deepen our awareness of the ecologies of life. By reading about the seen and unseen relationships of the wood-web\, our experiences of forests\, waterways\, and meadows of East Haddam will be enriched. All are welcome. Copies of the books may be borrowed through the East Haddam Library System.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/words-from-the-woods-book-circle-east-haddam-3/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 31 Main Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
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CREATED:20250225T185751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T185751Z
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SUMMARY:Beavers in Connecticut Presentation - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple. \nGinny will discuss beavers as a keystone species\, their biology\, behavior and history as well as the beaver’s unique role in shaping North America’s landscape. \nRegistration is required. Call 860-859-1130 to register.\nSponsored by the Friends of the Salem Free Public Library
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/beavers-in-connecticut-presentation-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:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T110000
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CREATED:20250517T154956Z
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UID:5858-1749546000-1749553200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Mt.Archer Woods Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Meet at the Mt. Archer Woods parking lot.\nContact Email: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com\nPresenter: Ryan Quinn \nLet’s go hike around the top of Mt. Archer. This hike will be a little over 2 miles and we will have a lot of fun exploring the woods just before the start of summer. \nContact: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/mt-archer-woods-hike-lyme/
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:20250608T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T163000
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CREATED:20250517T170258Z
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UID:5889-1749394800-1749400200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Coastal Connecticut as a Maritime Culture - Hadlyme
DESCRIPTION:Southeastern Connecticut played an outsized role in America’s maritime history from the country’s earliest days through shipbuilding\, whaling and fishing. \nMystic Seaport Museum’s Curator of Maritime History\, Michael P. Dyer\, will talk about our maritime history and highlight twelve objects that offer evidence of that story. A great presentation for experts and amateurs alike. Free admission.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/coastal-connecticut-as-a-maritime-culture-hadlyme/
LOCATION:Hadlyme Public Hall\, 63 Ferry Road\, Hadlyme\, CT\, 06439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hadlyme Public Hall":MAILTO:HadlymePublicHall@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T153000
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SUMMARY:Teen Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Register to learn location @ reganstacey@gmail.com.\nContact Email: reganstacey@gmail.com. \nThe 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. It is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Each time we meet\, we offer a different topic\, often with a hike and trail work in a selected preserve. \nTools and gloves provided.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/teen-hike-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:20250607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250409T161525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T151443Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Trails Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:CT Trails Days \nExplore local trails in area the weekend of June 7th and 8th. Each trail will have a leader to guide and educate hikers.\nSee available trails and schedules at https://trailsday.org/. \nEightmile River Watershed: Trails Day Tree ID Hike \nBurnham Brook Preserve\, 2 Dolbia Hill Road\, East Haddam \nDate: Sat June 7th\, 2025 \nTime: 10:00am-12:00pm \nPresenter: Anthony Irving \nJoin Anthony Irving\, a forest ecologist and former state certified forester for an educational walk/hike through field edges and core forests of The Nature Conservancy’s 1200-acre Burnham Brook Preserve. Get an introduction to tree identification and learn about Connecticut’s native tree species\, and how historical events have shaped our forests. Preceding the walk\, a short\, informal introduction to tree ID and forest ecology will be given. \nThe route will start in flat\, wide\, grass field trails and ease into flat\, wooded trails with uneven ground such as roots and rocks. The hike will be tailored to the participants’ needs and interests. \nDetails & Registration: https://trailsday.org/events/trails-day-tree-id-hike/ \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— \nLyme Land Trust :\nDusk Hike at Hartman Park\, Gungy Road\, Lyme CT\nDate: Sat June 7\, 2025\nTime: 7:00-8:30 pm\nContact Email: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com\nPresenter: Ryan Quinn\nJoin Quinn\, Lyme Land Trust board member\, for a family friendly (ages 5 and up) hike at the magical time of dusk\, just before the darkness creeps in. We focus on how our perceptions change and appreciate what the coming night brings to the forests and ponds of Lyme. There will be an almost full moon. As it gets darker\, we will not be using artificial light\, but you are invited to bring an emergency flashlight. Dress warmly and bring a walking stick.\nRegistration appreciated: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— \nSalem Land Trust:\nAlf & Sylvia Bingham Preserve\n172 Darling Rd.\, Salem\, CT\nDate: June 8th\, 1-3pm \nExplore the expanded Alf & Sylvia Bingham Preserve with the Salem Land Trust! The preserve has grown significantly in the past few years\, and we return again to this property for a second year during Trails Day 2025 to further enjoy the mixed woods and fields hike. We’ll have a few small activities friendly to families available to try along the way. The property includes several vernal pools\, a rocky ledge outcrop that overlooks a spectacular large beaver pond\, the newly acquired Ransom Brook Farm parcel and more. Half of the hike will see some “moderate” terrain\, while the remainder is “easy” hiking.  Only heavy rain or thunder/lightning cancels. \nLimited parking at trailhead; parking signs and volunteers will direct hikers to a field parking area across the street\, at 169 Darling Rd. \n\nTown of Salem:\nCT Trails Day Find Your Footprint\nTrails to be announced\nDate: June 7th \n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— \nEast Haddam Land Trust:\nGillette Castle Guided Train Trail Hikes\nDates: June 7th and 8th. 11 am – 12:30 pm and 1 pm – 2:30 pm \nPresenter(s) : Andrea or Ron Kowalsky / (860) 873-8867 / akowalsky58@gmail.com / rkowalskypad@yahoo.com \nThe Friends of Gillette Castle State Park are hosting a guided hike on 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. It is a generally gentle and flat trail with a couple of brief scrambles. \nRegistration required for time slot @ https://trailsday.org/ \n\nEast Lyme\nOswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve\nSponsor: Friends of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve : https://www.oswhills.org/index.html\n \nNaturalist Walk\nJune 7th 9:30 am – Noon\nAlbert Burchsted / (860) 941-8788 / alblueheron@gmail.com \nJoin Al Burchsted\, local naturalist\, on a casual walk-a-bout learning about plants\, insects and the local ecosystem in the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve.\nRegistration is not required. \nExploring the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve\nJune 7th  9 am – Noon\nPaul Parulis / (860) 884-6079 / pjbinny@prodigy.net\nJohn Starrett / john.starrett@sbcglobal.net \nBruce Kolowsky /  bkolowsky@aol.com  \nEnjoy a three hour information filled hike exploring the Oswegatchie Hills nature preserve. The hilly terrain will feature multiple rock formations\, glacier boulders\, imperial pitch pine stands and a granite surface quarry started in 1815. \nRed Loop Trail – Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve \nJune 7th 10-11:30 \nRed Loop Trail \n \n\nGreg Decker (860) 300-0231 \ngreg.decker@snet.net \n\nKris Lambert \n\n\n ksl-bnl@sbcglobal.net \n\nDave Baer \n davidbaer2@gmail.com  \n\nExplore the lower portions of the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve\, hiking the Red Loop Trail that highlights views of Clark Pond\, glacier boulders\, imperial Pitch pine stands and a small rocky outcrop that kids would enjoy crawling through. They don’t call it The Hills for nothing\, so please expect a hilly terrain with several ups and downs. \n\nGoodwin Trail @ Darrow’s Pond\nJune 7th   10 – noon\nhttps://trailsday.org/events/goodwin-trail-darrows-pond/\n\n\nGary Goeschel II   (860) 235-6211 \n ggoeschel@eltownhall.com  \n\n\nThomas Goeschel \n thomasc.goeschel@gmail.com  \n\n\nAnthony Goeschel \n Anthonyp.goeschel@gmail.com  \n\nJoin Gary Goeschel\, Director of Planning/Inland Wetlands Agent and Arthur Carlson\, President of the East Lyme Land Trust for this 6th Annual Connecticut Trails Day Hike. Open to all ages and abilities. This is an easy to moderate 5-mile hike along a portion of the Goodwin Trail running between Darrow’s Pond and Grassy Hill Road.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/connecticut-trails-day-hike/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Forrest and Park Association":MAILTO:info@ctwoodlands.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
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SUMMARY:Tour de Lyme - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Tour de Lyme is a cycling event organized by the Lyme Land Trust.\nRoutes exist for road bikes and mountain bikes.\nThis event has a fee. See Tour de Lyme page for details. \nEvent organizer: Kristina White\nkristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tour-de-lyme-lyme/
LOCATION:Tour De Lyme\, 78 Bill 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:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250506T210025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T210900Z
UID:5840-1748455200-1748460600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Gardening for Birds - Salem
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/gardening-for-birds-salem/
LOCATION:Salem Free Public Library\, 264 Hartford Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center":MAILTO:info@dpnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250414T231008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T231008Z
UID:5775-1748336400-1748343600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Chestnut Hill Preserve/Nehantic State Forest to Uncas Lake HIke - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Contact Email: openspace@townlyme.org\nPresenter: Wendy Hill \nChestnut Hill Preserve/Nehantic State Forest to Uncas Lake and back. We’ll look for spring ephemeral plants\, and check out the recent forest management in Nehantic along the way. About 2.5 miles. Roadside parking at Chestnut Hill entrance\, Sterling Hill Rd\, Lyme \nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/chestnut-hill-preserve-nehantic-state-forest-to-uncas-lake-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:Chestnut Hil Preserve\, Sterling City 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:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
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SUMMARY:Family Trail Time : Hartman Park - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Contact Email: vharris1391@gmail.com\nPresenter: Tori Harris \nWalk the Family Faery Quest Loop\, search for fairies and visit the Fairy Circle. Click here to see the Faery Quest map. Meet at the Main entrance to Hartman Park on Gungy Rd. \nJoin Tori and family on the 4th Sunday of every month for a “mile-ish” hike geared towards families with children under 5\, but no age limit! \nKindly email vharris1391@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/family-trail-time-hartman-park-lyme/
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:20250524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250413T162648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T162648Z
UID:5769-1748079000-1748086200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tour Mt Archer Woods Bird-friendly Sugarbush - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Contact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org\nPresenter: Rosa Goldman / Audubon \nMt Archer Woods\, a town-owned preserve in Lyme\, has been recognized by Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Maple program for forest management that supports songbirds in the sugarbush\, the forest area where maple sap is collected by Fat Stone Farm. In celebration of this honor\, Audubon forester Rosa Goldman will lead a tour to explain the Bird-Friendly Maple program and how Mt Archer came to be recognized. We will visit various examples of habitat\, and learn about the birds they support. \nSpace is limited on the walk. Please Register: openspace@townlyme.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tour-mt-archer-woods-bird-friendly-sugarbush-lyme/
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:20250523T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T230000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250413T162309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T162309Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Observing Session - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Trail 53 Observatory\nContact Email: astronomy@lymelandtrust.org \nYoung or old\, experienced\, or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. We have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. \nRegistration required. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines.\nSee https://www.lymelandtrust.org/astronomy-event/may-23-2025-astronomy-observing-session/
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/astronomy-observing-session-lyme-3/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250413T161634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T161634Z
UID:5764-1747850400-1747855800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Conservation of Stone Walls - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Robert Thorson\nContact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org \nThe book by Robert Thorson (Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History in New England’s Stone Walls) conveys the importance of New England’s unique stone walls and he is the authoritative expert. His urgent mission is the preservation of these ubiquitous structures: a step wise approach to the conservation and interpretation of New England’s stone walls that considers these diverse values while also remaining respectful of the presence of Indigenous stonework in the landscapes. We invite you to come and explore these ideas with Dr. Thorson in this fascinating talk – it’s one you won’t want to miss! \nCo-sponsored with the Lyme Public Hall
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/conservation-of-stone-walls-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:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T230000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250413T160927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T160927Z
UID:5761-1747731600-1747782000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Ravine Trail and Brockway Hawthorne Preserve Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Meet at Selden Creek Preserve parking on Joshuatown Road\nContact Email: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org\nPresenter: Kristina White \nWe will walk up the ravine\, to the overlooks and then circle back through Brockway Hawthorne. 2.5 miles.  Arduous in some areas. \nRegister: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org \n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/ravine-trail-and-brockway-hawthorne-preserve-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:20250519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20241209T140915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T140915Z
UID:5410-1747674000-1747679400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Eightmile River Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:*Deviation from schedule due to holiday.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/eightmile-river-board-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Eightmile River Office\, 2 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:20250519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250501T204315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T204315Z
UID:5834-1747661400-1747666800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Words from the Woods Book Circle - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Organization: East Haddam Land Trust\nMonday\, May 19\, 1:30-3 pm\nJoin this book circle collaboration between EHLT and the East Haddam Library System for lively discussions on the book of the month. For this gathering we will read and discuss\, The Serviceberry\, Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. \nCheck the Rathbun Library for copies of the book. \nWe meet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 31 Main Street\, East Haddam. \nYou are welcome to join the discussion even if you haven’t read \nor finished reading the book.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/words-from-the-woods-book-circle-east-haddam-2/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 31 Main Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250413T145514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T145514Z
UID:5724-1747584000-1747591200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Biking Lyme with Ronnie Romance - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Cycling legend and local resident Ronnie Romance has described himself as a wholistic cyclist who has embraced all forms of cycling\, from racing to mountain biking\, backroads touring and wilderness camping. He views cycling as a tool to connect more deeply with nature\, and his life and design aesthetic shine through in his thoughtfully crafted\, custom-built bikes that sell out almost immediately. \nJoin us at the Lyme Public Hall for a very special opportunity to hear Ronnie discuss how Lyme and the surrounding river towns have emerged as a cycling destination. He will also be sharing his personal cycling philosophy as well as a few of his bicycles that have been purpose-built for the unique terrain and paths that make our towns so lovely to explore by bike.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/biking-lyme-with-ronnie-romance-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:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250413T150507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T150507Z
UID:5727-1747576800-1747582200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut River Ferries: Then and Now - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Captain Paul Costello \nBefore bridge crossings spanned the Connecticut River\, almost two dozen ferries moved people and cargo from one bank to another. The oldest ferry passage launched in 1641; today you can still cross the river by ferry\, but only at two crossings. \nCaptain Paul Costello will share the histories of the Chester – Hadlyme and Rocky Hill – Glastonbury ferries\, the challenges both ferries have faced\, why these two have survived\, the improvements made to them by the State over the decades\, and the futures of the two remaining ferries.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/connecticut-river-ferries-then-and-now-east-haddam/
LOCATION:East Haddam Historical Society\, 264 Town Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Historical Society":MAILTO:Museum@easthaddamhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250413T160442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T160442Z
UID:5759-1747573200-1747580400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tree Collective - Teen Hike: Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Register to learn location\nContact Email: reganstacey@gmail.com \nThe 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. It is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Each time we meet\, we offer a different topic\, often with a hike and trail work in a selected preserve. \nTools and gloves provided. \nFor more information.  \nRegistration required: reganstacey@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tree-collective-teen-hike-lyme/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250219T163919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T152030Z
UID:5446-1747573200-1747580400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Soft Opening of Gillette Castle - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Friends of Gillette Castle State Park \nVisitors are asked to donate to the Friends of Gillette Castle in lieu of an entrance fee.  Register for a guided hike at www.gillettecastlefriends.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/soft-opening-of-gillette-castle/
LOCATION:Gillette Castle State Park\, 67 River Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250413T155514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T160121Z
UID:5756-1747216800-1747224000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Hartman Park Walk - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Hartman Park\, Gungy Rd\, Lyme CT\nContact Email: openspace@townlyme.org\nPresenter: Wendy Hill \n\nThe unique natural\, historic and archeological features in Hartman Park make it a delight to explore. We will look for spring wildflowers. About 2 miles. \nDirections: The parking lot is about 1.5 miles north of  the intersection of Gungy Rd\, Beaver Brook Rd\, and Grassy Hill Rd. In Lyme. From the Hall’s Rd Old Lyme traffic light\, travel north on 156 for 6.6 miles. Turn right onto Beaver Brook Rd and travel 2.7 to left at intersection. \n\nPlease Reserve.  Please email Caitlin Perkins at cperkins@oldlyme-ct.gov or call (860)434-1605 ext. 241. Free to all.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/hartman-park-walk-lyme/
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:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174105
CREATED:20250413T153609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T153609Z
UID:5747-1747126800-1747134000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Plimpton Preserve - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Park along the side of Sterling City Road near Old Post Road.\nContact Email: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com\nPresenter: Ryan Quinn \nApril showers bring May flowers. What do May flowers bring… Pilgrims! I doubt we will see any pilgrims on this 1.75 mile hike in the center of Lyme\, but I am looking forward to a hilly hike with some lookouts and early habitation sites. With luck we might also see some May flowers! \nContact: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-plimpton-preserve-lyme/
LOCATION:Plimpton Preserve\, Sterling City Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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