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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
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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:20260605T045504
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:20260605T045504
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:20260605T045504
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:20260605T045504
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
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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
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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
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CREATED:20260314T160955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T160955Z
UID:6319-1774180800-1774191600@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Machimoodus Spring Fling : East Haddam
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T045504
CREATED:20251223T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T153233Z
UID:6150-1774285200-1774292400@www.eightmileriver.org
SUMMARY:Eightmile River Board Meeting
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
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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:20260605T045504
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T045504
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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