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SUMMARY:Wildlife Rehabilitation Open House & Donation Drive - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 05/09/25: EVENT IS ON! Rain or shine!\nOrganization: Eightmile River Watershed\n\nJoin the Eightmile River Watershed for a meet & greet with FOUR Local Wildlife Rehabilitators and their ambassador animals. This unique opportunity allows you learn about wildlife rehabbing\, meet rehabbed wildlife and support local conservation efforts.\nThis event is also a donation drive to support the wonderful efforts of these Wildlife Rehabilitators. See flyer for supply lists! (Also check out their websites – many have wish lists with specific items linked on their website!)\nNo Registration Required. This program is completely free and open to the public! Reach out to info@eightmileriver.org with any questions!\n\nRehabilitators:\nOwls – Freedom First Wildlife Rehabilitation – https://www.facebook.com/FreedomFirstWildlifeInc/\nOpossums – Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue – https://ferncroftwildlife.com/\nTurtles – The Turtle Underground – https://givebutter.com/G0NcI4/tessastuart\nBats – Winghand Bat Rehab & Education – https://winghandbatrehab.org/rehabilitation\n\nSee Facebook Event Page for more information.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/wildlife-rehabilitation-open-house-donation-drive-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Eightmile River Office\, 2 Dolbia Hill Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Watershed":MAILTO:info@eightmileriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T090000
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Count - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Spring Bird Count in Salem\nPlease join David Bingham for the Annual Salem Spring Bird Count.  The birds that nest in Salem will have returned and all Salem residents and friends are invited to come and enjoy a wonderful walk with nature at its most colorful.  Please park at the Mumford House\, #3 White Birch Rd.\, and call 859-3520 for information. Rain Date May 11th.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/spring-bird-count-salem/
LOCATION:Mumford Farm\, 3 Darling Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Land Trust":MAILTO:Lschroeder@snet.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T153018Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Johnston Preserve - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Meet at Johnston Preserve parking area on Rt. 82.\nContact Email: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org\nPresenter: Jim Arrigoni \nBird migration is in full swing\, so we will listen for birdsong and look for birds along the gentle-to-moderate 2.5-mile walk through mixed and deciduous forest. Binoculars will be good to bring\, but are not essential. \nRegister: Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org \n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-johnston-preserve-lyme-2/
LOCATION:Johnston Preserve\, RT 82 (South side)\, 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:20250503T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250501T203625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T203625Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Organization: East Haddam Land Trust\nSaturday\, May 3\, 10:30 am-12:30 pm\nEnjoy a respite from the stresses of daily life by taking in the forest atmosphere\, also known as forest bathing. Regan Stacey\, the voice behind The Earthsong Project\, will show how to reconnect your senses with our natural surroundings. The walk will be about 3/4-mile over easy terrain\, rain or shine\, although challenging weather could lead to cancellation. No pets\, please. This is open to those 18-years and older. Participation is limited to 20 people. A few slots remain open\, and you can register until Thursday\, May 1 by emailing events@ehlt.org and noting the number of people you are registering.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/forest-bathing-east-haddam/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250426T155509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T155509Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Trash Pick-up:  Salem
DESCRIPTION:Town of Salem Earth Day Trash Bingo
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/earth-day-trash-pick-up-salem/
LOCATION:Salem Town Hall\, 270 Hartford Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250409T214624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T214624Z
UID:5712-1745917200-1745924400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Evergreen Trail - Old Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Trek: Evergreen Trail\, Old Lyme\nPlace: Take Boston Post Road (Rte 1) to Boggy Hole Rd. Evergreen Trail is about 1/2 mile down on the left.\nContact Email: openspace@townlyme.org\nPresenter: Wendy Hill \nWe will visit two rock caves. Studies have shown that one of the caves was occupied seasonally as a winter shelter by indigenous people beginning at least 4255 years ago. \nRegister: openspace@townlyme.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-evergreen-trail-old-lyme/
LOCATION:Ames Family Open Space\, Boggy Hole Road\, 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:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250409T213144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T213144Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Hike - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Tree Collective- Teen Hike and Steward Group Meet-up\n\n\n\nPlace: Register to learn location\nRegistration Contact: 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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
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CREATED:20250409T205922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T205922Z
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SUMMARY:Woods Walk - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Woods Walk – Sabine Reserve \nEHLT director Monika Kahlenbach will lead hikers through the Town of East Haddam’s Sabine Reserve with varied terrain of upland forest\, wooded wetlands\, and along the upper Moodus Reservoir. Meet at the end of Daniel Peck Road. Participants are invited to bring post-hike tailgate treats to share along with EHLT refreshments.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/woods-walk-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Sabine Reserve\, 127 Daniel Peck Road\, 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:20250427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000
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CREATED:20250421T130059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T130059Z
UID:5805-1745755200-1745769600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Hosting Organization: East Haddam Sustainability Team \nThe East Haddam Sustainability Team will host a family friendly Earth Day Celebration at the Town Beach from 12PM – 4PM. Make seed bombs\, pick up litter and earn a prize\, add to our repurposed art collage and play in a mud kitchen. Bring a gently used toy and bring home one that is new to you! Be prepared to get a little dirty. Everyone is welcome! \n(Part of the East Haddam Sustainability Team’s Earth Day Celebration Series)
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/earth-day-celebration-east-haddam/
LOCATION:East Haddam Town Beach\, 291 E Haddam Colchester Turnpike\, Moodus\, CT\, 06469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250421T124807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T124807Z
UID:5802-1745751600-1745755200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Workshop - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Hosting Organization: East Haddam Sustainability Team \nJoin the East Haddam Sustainability Team for a free workshop at Ballek’s Garden Center. Nancy McKinnon will share her extensive knowledge in a workshop – “10 Steps in the Garden to a More Sustainable World”. Topics will include backyard composting\, water conservation\, organic pest control and more. \n(Part of the East Haddam Sustainability Teams Earth Day Celebration Series)
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/gardening-workshop-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Ballek’s Garden Center\, 90 Maple Ave\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250409T213603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T213603Z
UID:5708-1745748000-1745753400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Family Trail Time - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Family Trail Time – Brockway-Hawthorne \nPlace: Brockway-Hawthorn Preserve\, Brush Hill Rd\, Lyme CT\nPresenter: Tori Harris \nWalk the yellow trail loop to see beautiful stone walls and evidence of an old quarry. Meet at the Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve Parking lot on Brush Hill Rd\, about 1/2 mile south of the Hadlyme Country Market. \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/
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:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250421T124443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T124443Z
UID:5799-1745661600-1745672400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Community Garden Q&A - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Hosting organization: East Haddam Sustainability Team \nLearn from the UConn Connecticut Master Gardener program in the Community Garden. Learn more about the community garden\, the master gardener program or get answers to your own garden questions. \nDirections to the community garden: From Route 82\, take Mt. Parnassus Road east about 1.7 miles. One quarter mile past Shanaghan Road\, take a right onto the unmarked dirt road that parallels Mt. Parnassus Road.  Parking is off to the side of the dirt road. There is also parking near the Comer Monument just off Mt. Parnassus \n(Part of the East Haddam Sustainability Team’s Earth Day Celebration Event Series)
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/community-garden-qa-east-haddam/
LOCATION:East Haddam Community Garden
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250409T165200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T165200Z
UID:5677-1745661600-1745668800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day in Lyme\nJoin us for the third annual Earth Day in Lyme. The Lyme Public Hall is marking this day by partnering with Lyme Land Trust\, Lyme Pollinator Pathway and local experts and organizations to provide a wealth of helpful resources\, all free to the public. Bring the family and invite your neighbors to come learn how to help support our unique community of plants\, animals\, birds\, pollinators and people.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/earth-day-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:20250425T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T223000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250303T211455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T211455Z
UID:5593-1745613000-1745620200@www.eightmileriver.org
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-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250421T123924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T123924Z
UID:5795-1745607600-1745614800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Music in an Arbor Day Coffeehouse - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Hosting Organizations: East Haddam Land Trust\, East Haddam Sustainability Team\, First Church of Christ\, Congregational. \nCoffee house at the First Church of Christ\, Congregational. Celebrate arbor day with songs\, stories\, poems and music all about trees. Free will donations welcome.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/music-in-an-arbor-day-coffeehouse-east-haddam/
LOCATION:First Church of Christ\, Congregational\, 499 Town Street\, East Haddam\, Connecticut\, 064323
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164416
CREATED:20250409T151257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T151257Z
UID:5651-1745602200-1745607600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Amphibian Hunt - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Amphibian Hunt at Walden Preserve – Family Event\nDiba Khan-Bureau Ph.D. will lead\, joined by Herpetologist Beth Timpe Merow.  Diba is Program Coordinator for the Environmental Engineering Technology Program at Three Rivers Community College and a research scientist at UCONN.  This adventure is extremely popular with families and for children of all ages.  No rain date\, remember amphibians love the rain! Please call 859-3520 for more information.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/amphibian-hunt-salem/
LOCATION:Walden Preserve\, 119 Hagen Road\, Salem\, 06420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Land Trust":MAILTO:Lschroeder@snet.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250303T211215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T211215Z
UID:5589-1745434800-1745438400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:How Fungi Recycle Nutrients and Keep Forests Healthy - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Lyme Public Hall\nPresenter: Bill Yule\nContact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org \nJoin us for a fascinating talk about the important function of fungi in forest ecosystems\, with Bill Yule\, naturalist and mycologist. He will cover aspects of fungi that weren’t covered in last year’s very popular talk.He has a wonderful way of explaining the complex functioning of fungi and its vital interconnections with other organisms within the forest. Bill will share information to identify various mushrooms by their characteristics. \nRegister: education@lymelandtrust.org \nDirections: Please note: If using GPS\, be sure you are sent to the Lyme PUBLIC Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd\, not the Lyme TOWN Hall\, 480 Hamburg Rd.  If using I-95\, take exit 71 N (take a right) or S (go straight). From the light at the intersection of Hall’s Rd (Rte 1). and Rte 156 in Old Lyme\, travel north on 156 for 4.6 miles into Hamburg Center.. The Public Hall is on your right about 1/4 mile south of the Hamburg Fair grounds.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/how-fungi-recycle-nutrients-and-keep-forests-healthy-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:20250422T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250413T152356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T152356Z
UID:5735-1745321400-1745323200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Plant a Seed For Earth Day - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:It’s Earth Day\, so let’s celebrate!\nWe’ll decorate paper pots\, then plant a seed in them that you can take home and watch grow.\nNo registration required. Recommended for ages 2-5. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/plant-a-seed-for-earth-day-east-haddam/
LOCATION:Rathbun Library\, 36 Main Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250409T212646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T212646Z
UID:5702-1745312400-1745319600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Nehantic State Forest - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Trek: Nehantic State Forest \nPlace: Meet at Sterling Hill Road Entrance\nPark at top of Sterling Hill Rd by the entrance that is demarcated with large boulders. \nContact Email: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org\nPresenter: Kristina \nWe will check out what Nehantic looks like after the timber harvest and head to Brown Hill. 3 miles or so.  Some rough terrain. \nRegister: kristina.white@lymelandtrust.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-nehantic-state-forest-lyme/
LOCATION:Nehantic Stat Forest\, Route 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:20250421T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250409T204924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T204924Z
UID:5686-1745242200-1745247600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Words from the Woods Book Circle - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Words from the Woods Book Circle \nMeet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 31 Main Street\, East Haddam to discuss “The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth\,” by Zoe Schlanger. Discussions are lively and interesting\, even for those who have not read the book. For more information see ehlt.org/book-circle.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/words-from-the-woods-book-circle-east-haddam/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250303T210523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T210523Z
UID:5587-1745154000-1745163000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tree Collective: Teen Hike and Steward Group Meet-up - 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-and-steward-group-meet-up-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:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250409T163329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T163329Z
UID:5674-1745056800-1745064000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Honor Earth Day Family Walk - East Haddam
DESCRIPTION:Honor Earth Day on this Child & Family Walk on April 19th\n(Please note that this event is Not on Earth Day which is April 22nd)\nBring the kids to this family-friendly hike/walk to celebrate Earth Day and learn about life in wooded wetlands. Maggie Cozens of Connecticut Sea Grant will lead the way. As one of the most important ecosystems on Earth\, wetlands are a wealth of biodiversity and intrigue. We will walk through marshy habitat\, and look for amphibians\, birds\, ephemeral wildflowers\, and more. Plan footwear accordingly. The walk is appropriate for all ages\, especially children (accompanied by an adult)\, but is limited to 12 participants.\nRegistration is required by April 16.\nRegister via an email to events@ehlt.org with your name and the number of adults and children to register.\nThe location will be sent with the registration confirmation.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/honor-earth-day-family-walk-east-haddam/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250409T210920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T211102Z
UID:5696-1744797600-1744810200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Walk : Rocky Neck State Park - East Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Rocky Neck Park Walk\nContact Email: openspace@townlyme.org\nPresenter: Wendy Hill \n\nA beautiful wooded walk along the salt marshes toward the beach on Long Island Sound. Bring binoculars if you have them. 2.5 miles. \nDirections: Meet at the parking lot on Rte i56 across from the KOA Campground\, 271 Main St (Rte 156)\, about 0.5 mile east of the intersection with Four Mile River Rd. \n\nPlease Reserve.  Please email Caitlin Perkins at cperkins@oldlyme-ct.gov or call (860)434-1605 ext. 241. Free to all.\n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/walk-rocky-neck-state-park-east-lyme/
LOCATION:Rocky Neck State Park\, 244 West Main Street\, Niantic\, CT\, 06357\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250303T210148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T210148Z
UID:5582-1744707600-1744714800@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Burnham Brook Preserve - Lyme LT
DESCRIPTION:Place: Burnham Brook Preserve\nDirections: At the end of Rte. 156\, take a right onto Rte. 82\, travel 2.7 miles\, take left onto Woodbridge Road\, travel 1 mile (stay to the right)\, take left onto Dolbia Hill Rd. Park by Preserve sign along the side of the road. \nContact Email: openspace@townlyme.org\nPresenter: Wendy Hill \nAbout 3 miles\, blue trail loop in pristine upland forest with a section along vibrant Burnham Brook plus the new red trail which has beautiful scenic vistas.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-burnham-brook-preserve-lyme-lt/
LOCATION:Burnham Brook Preserve\, Dolbia Hill Road\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust":MAILTO:info@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250227T172519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T172519Z
UID:5563-1744552800-1744560000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Mini Bioblitz Field Event : Banningwood Preserve - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: John Pritchard Conservation Center\, Lyme Land Trust Barn\, 12-1 Town Street\, Lyme\, CT\nContact Email: education@lymelandtrust.org \nJoin the Lyme Land Trust’s Bioblitz Team by attending the inaugural Wild Lyme Project Mini Bioblitz! We will start at the John Pritchard Conservation Center and then move over to Banningwood Preserve across the street. Channel your inner Charles Darwin to discover species both new and familiar to you. Along with the joy and wonder of exploration and identification\, you’ll contribute to modern-day biology through citizen science. \nWe will learn how to identify all types of animals\, plants\, and insects with an emphasis on amphibians\, reptiles\, and spring ephemeral wildflowers\, using the iNaturalist app. Then\, you may upload your observations to support the Wild Lyme Project and its mission to catalog and compare the biodiversity of preserves protected by the Connecticut town of Lyme\, The Nature Conservancy\, and the Lyme Land Trust. \nAll skill levels are welcome\, from experienced to those who have never used the iNaturalist app. Participants wishing to record observations should bring a smartphone\, camera\, or both. Folks preferring to check out the process without installing the app will be of great help to spot plants\, animals\, and insects as part of a buddy team. \nRegistration is required and is limited to ten participants. Register: education@lymelandtrust.org to help kickstart our Wild Lyme Project bioblitz team! \nCo-sponsored with Lyme Pollinator Pathway and Town of Lyme
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/mini-bioblitz-field-event-banningwood-preserve-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250409T162328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T162328Z
UID:5670-1744549200-1744556400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Woods Walk - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Woods Walk at Woodland Warbler Preserve\nHike at the Woodland Warbler Preserve in Salem. This Salem Land Trust preserve has old logging roads that allow access to sometimes rugged ridges\, valleys\, and caves. Pete Govert and EHLT directors will lead this 3-mile hike through multiple wildlife habitats with outstanding diversity. Meet at 340 West Road\, Salem\, next to the East Haddam Town line. Participants are invited to bring post-hike tailgate treats to share along with EHLT refreshments. This hike does not require preregistration.
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/woods-walk-salem/
LOCATION:Woodland Warbler Preserve\, 340 West Road\, Salem\, CT\, 06420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="East Haddam Land Trust":MAILTO:info@elht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250220T222623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T152012Z
UID:5483-1744455600-1744459200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Bald Eagles Presentation - Salem
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Salem Free Public Library \nJoin Ginny Apple\, Master Wildlife Conservationist with the CT DEEP for a talk & slide presentation about these magnificent birds of prey and their contributions to our ecosystem. \nLocation: Salem Free Public Library\nRegistration required. Call 860-859-0162 to register.\nSponsored by the Friends of the Salem Free Public Library \nBald Eagle
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/bald-eagles/
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:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250227T172031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T172031Z
UID:5557-1744225200-1744230600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:iNaturalist 101 : Connect with Nature - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: John Pritchard Conservation Center\, Lyme Land Trust Barn\, 12-1 Town Street\, Lyme\, CT\nContact Email: jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org \nWant to know what you are seeing in nature? Want to contribute to citizen science by joining the Wild Lyme Biodiversity Project? With a photograph and a few taps on your smartphone\, you\, too\, can follow in the footsteps of great biologists like Charles Darwin by identifying different species and sharing your observations with the scientific and conservation communities. Join  Jim Arrigoni\, Lyme Land Trust (LLT) environmental director ad team member of the Lyme Pollinator Pathway\, for this informative program. \nLearn how to use iNaturalist on your smartphone or computer and learn more about the world of plants\, insects\, mushrooms\, birds\, and trees that are all around us. This 1-hour workshop will show you how to use the app on your smartphone and desktop computer\, what the best practices are for entering photos\, and add hands-on practice. \nJoin the Wild Lyme Biodiversity project on iNaturalist and contribute to the study of the variety of life on all of the Lyme preserves owned by LLT\, the Town of Lyme and The Nature Conservancy. We’ll show you how to join the project on the app\, what you can contribute\, and what you can learn about Lyme and the surrounding areas. \niNaturalist app is a free app that can be downloaded on both iPhone and android. We ask that you download the app on your smartphone and set up an account before coming to the workshop\, or come at 6:30 pm for help to download the app. \nReservations required. Jim.arrigoni@lymelandtrust.org
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/inaturalist-101-connect-with-nature-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250227T171321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T171321Z
UID:5552-1744102800-1744108200@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Thach Preserve - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Place: Meet at the Thach Preserve parking area\, 131 Brush Hill Road.\nContact Email: ryan.p.quinn@gmail.com\nPresenter: Ryan Quinn \nWinter is ending and things are turning green again! Lets enjoy a hike through the Thach preserve. This is a 1 mile loop with a variety of interesting habitats to explore. \n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/tuesday-trek-thach-preserve-lyme/
LOCATION:Thach Preserve\, 131 Brush Hill Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164417
CREATED:20250402T141526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T141526Z
UID:5626-1743951600-1743957000@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Whalebone Cove and the Lower\, Tidal Connecticut River: Past\, Present and Future - Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Friends of Whalebone Cove \nFlyer: FOWC 2025 Flyer FINAL jpeg (1) \nFriends of Whalebone Cove Annual Meeting \nWith Guest Speaker\, Juliana Barrett\, PhD. Connecticut Sea Grant Extension Educator Emerita\, Coastal Habitat Specialist.\nWhalebone Cove and the Lower\, Tidal Connecticut River: Past\, Present and Future \nThe Connecticut River is a unique\, ecologically rich watershed with Whalebone Cove\nas one of the major tidal marsh systems within it. Botanically rich and physically\ndynamic\, this presentation will explore Whalebone Cove in the context of the lower\nConnecticut River\, why this marsh is unique and how projected changes over time such\nas intense rainfall events\, higher air and water temperatures\, sea level rise and storms\nmay impact it. \nFor more information: 860-322-4757 // fowchadlyme@gmail.com \nFree Event\, Refreshments\, Public Welcome \n 
URL:https://www.eightmileriver.org/event/whalebone-cove-and-the-lower-tidal-connecticut-river-past-present-and-future-lyme/
LOCATION:Lyme Public Hall\, 249 Hamburg Rd (Rte 156)\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Whalebone Cove":MAILTO:FOWCHadlyme@gmail.com
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