• Morning Paddle – Lyme

    Hadlyme Ferry Launch 154 Ferry Road, Lyme, CT, United States

    Explore Whalebone Creek, a freshwater tidal marsh filled with large stands of wild rice where egrets feed. Paddling a kayak or canoe is the best way to enjoy the solitude of this gem of this lower Connecticut River Valley Estuary. We will leave from the launch area next to the Hadlyme ferry to paddle south …

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  • Geology and the Long Island Sound – Hadlyme

    Hadlyme Public Hall 63 Ferry Road, Hadlyme, CT, United States

    A 30-million year old stream cut lowland that became a glacial lake and is now a major estuary. On Sunday July 13th from 3-4:30 pm Geologist Ralph Lewis will discuss the geological transformation of one of the best known estuaries on the eastern seaboard.  

  • Astronomy Observing Session

    Place: Trail 53 Observatory Contact Email: astronomy@lymelandtrust.org Young 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. Registration required. Upon registration you will receive a link …

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  • Programs in the Park: River Exploration – East Haddam

    Devil's Hopyard State Park East Haddam

    Organization: Eightmile River Watershed Come explore and discover what lives in and around the Eightmile River. Bring your nets, water shoes & curiosity. Let's see what we catch! We meet near the covered bridge -- keep an eye out for Eightmile River Watershed signs! All programs are FREE and open to the public! No reservation …

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  • Family Trail Time – Gillette Castle

    Gillette Castle State Park 67 River Road, East Haddam, CT, United States

    Place: Gillette Castle, Ferry Rd, Lyme CT Contact Email: vharris1391@gmail.com Presenter: Tori Harris Meet at the Hadlyme Ferry Parking lot on Ferry Rd, Lyme (not Old Lyme) We will begin the walk along the CT River. There is a gentle inclined pathway to get up to the Castle to see the beautiful view. We may …

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  • Children’s Dragonfly Investigation – Lyme

    Lyme Public Library 482 Hamburg Road, Lyme, CT, United States

    Join Ann Courcy from the Steward Outdoor Day School in this fun and hands-on STEAM experience. Children ages 5-10 will learn all about dragonflies and create a detailed drawing. Registration required on the event website https://www.lymepl.org/event/childrens-dragonfly-investigation-with-ann-courcy-of-the-steward-outdoor-day-school/

  • Birds of Prey – East Haddam

    Devil's Hopyard State Park East Haddam

    Organization: Eightmile River Watershed Bring a chair or blanket and explore the world of raptors with Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilition! Learn about adaptions and challenges facing birds of prey and observe rehabilitated birds in a structured setting. We meet near the covered bridge -- keep an eye out for Eightmile River Watershed signs! All programs …

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  • Sharks! – East Haddam

    East Haddam Historical Society 264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT, United States

    Mystic Aquarium Presents Sharks! July 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sharks are in trouble. Of the roughly 375 shark species, 66 are threatened or endangered, mostly due to overhunting and the effects of pollution. In this presentation guests will learn about the fascinating shark species, the challenges they must overcome for survival, and …

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  • Around the Pond – East Haddam

    East Haddam Free Public Library 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, United States

    Come explore outdoor spaces through an interactive life-size game presented by our friends from the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)! Collect natural objects while answering questions, and use them to upcycle a t-shirt into a wearable nature notebook. Participants are encouraged to bring their own shirts, but the library will have some available …

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  • Around the Pond – East Haddam

    East Haddam Free Public Library 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, United States

    Come explore outdoor spaces through an interactive life-size game presented by our friends from the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)! Collect natural objects while answering questions, and use them to upcycle a t-shirt into a wearable nature notebook. Participants are encouraged to bring their own shirts, but the library will have some available …

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