LYME/OLD LYME -- Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center hosts a new three-part session on 'Gulls and Terns,' which is part of its "For The Birds" live and interactive virtual series. These live webinars take place on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. and require the use of Zoom. Often overlooked on Connecticut’s shore, gulls and terns are some of … [Read more...] about Join RTPEC’s Three-Part Course on ‘Gulls & Terns’ Starting Today
Outdoors
‘Tour de Lyme’ 2021 Planned for Sept. 5
LYME -- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that life will hopefully be getting back to a semblance of normalcy by the fall of 2021 and so the Lyme Land Trust has set the date for this year's Tour de Lyme as Sunday, Sept. 5, during Labor Day Weekend. The organizers say, "We want to host an event that is as fun as you remember with fantastic rides, food, … [Read more...] about ‘Tour de Lyme’ 2021 Planned for Sept. 5
Lyme Land Trust Launches ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photography Program to Increase Visual Awareness
LYME -- The Lyme Land Trust program Imagining Lyme: A Visual Exploration of Lyme’s Preserves encourages everyone to expand their visual awareness and highlight the beauty of the Lyme preserves owned by the Lyme Land Trust, the Town of Lyme and The Nature Conservancy. The method of doing this is by taking photographs prompted by inspiration from Joe Standart, a professional … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Launches ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photography Program to Increase Visual Awareness
Old Lyme Joins Growing Pollinator Pathway Initiative with ‘Pollinate Old Lyme!’
OLD LYME -- A town-wide initiative in Old Lyme will give migrating birds and butterflies a more bountiful stopping ground this year. Pollinate Old Lyme! launches Jan. 26 with two free presentations via online Zoom meetings open to the public. The one-hour Zoom presentations will be held at 12 noon and 6 p.m. and require pre-registration via email. Created by the Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Joins Growing Pollinator Pathway Initiative with ‘Pollinate Old Lyme!’
Zoning Commission Approves Change of Use for Bee & Thistle to Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
OLD LYME -- At their monthly meeting held virtually Monday evening, the Old Lyme Zoning Commission approved the applications by the Connecticut (CT) Audubon Society that will enable the former Bee and Thistle Inn at 100 Lyme St. to be converted to the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center's (RTPEC) new headquarters. The CT Audubon Society had submitted both Special Permit and … [Read more...] about Zoning Commission Approves Change of Use for Bee & Thistle to Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Gardening with The English Lady for December: “The Last Month so be the Best One”
Hello everyone; so much to do and so little time in this holiday season. Remember to breathe, stretch and take time out for yourself each day. On a pleasant December day, you can be in the garden and you can still plant your spring bulbs. The earth is still workable so enjoy the fresh air and the gentle exercise to work off your Thanksgiving feast and before you indulge in … [Read more...] about Gardening with The English Lady for December: “The Last Month so be the Best One”
Volunteers Decorate Gillette Castle State Park for the Holidays
EAST HADDAM, Conn. – Members of the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park spent a recent weekend decorating the grounds and exterior of the late William Gillette's mansion at 67 River Road. The group included Jack Hine, the park's supervisor, and staff member Sarah Lucey, as well as Friends members Laura Borg, Lynn Wilkinson and Dorothy Millen. Borg purchased the … [Read more...] about Volunteers Decorate Gillette Castle State Park for the Holidays
CT Audubon to Buy ‘Bee & Thistle Inn’ in Old Lyme, Plans to Renovate it as Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center HQ
OLD LYME -- (Press release issued by CT Audubon) The Connecticut Audubon Society and its Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) will soon have a new facility in Old Lyme to continue to carry out the regional conservation, science research and education work that began five years when the RTPEC was established. The organization has reached an agreement to buy the former … [Read more...] about CT Audubon to Buy ‘Bee & Thistle Inn’ in Old Lyme, Plans to Renovate it as Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center HQ
‘Coastal Cleanup’ at Old Lyme’s White Sand Beach Generates 78 Pounds of Garbage
OLD LYME -- UPDATED Sept. 21: After the Clean-Up Event was held this past Saturday, Sept. 19, organizer Marie Ryan expressed her thanks to all who volunteered, saying on her Facebook page, " Many, many thank you's to all the wonderful people who volunteered in the International Coastal Clean Up Day, Save the Sound at White Sand Beach today." She added, "We collected 78 … [Read more...] about ‘Coastal Cleanup’ at Old Lyme’s White Sand Beach Generates 78 Pounds of Garbage
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Presents the ‘Great Eats’ Raffle, Benefits Conservation Efforts
OLD LYME -- Purchase a Great Eats raffle ticket and support the conservation of our land, waters and the species that inhabit them. Enter for a chance to win a gift certificate to some of the Shoreline’s finest eateries, valued at $400 each. Certificates will offered from eateries including: Alforno Trattoria & Bar, Atlantic Seafood, Bar Bouchee, Carlson's … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Presents the ‘Great Eats’ Raffle, Benefits Conservation Efforts
Volunteers Invited to Join CT River Conservancy’s ‘Source to Sea’ Cleanup Through September
GREENFIELD, MA/ LYME, CT/ OLD LYME, CT– (From a press release sent by the CRC) – Registration is now open for the Connecticut River Conservancy’s (CRC) Source to Sea Cleanup. This annual event, now in its 24th year, has grown into one of the largest river cleanups in the country. The CRC invites volunteers to safely continue the tradition of getting dirty for cleaner rivers in … [Read more...] about Volunteers Invited to Join CT River Conservancy’s ‘Source to Sea’ Cleanup Through September
Lyme Land Trust Earns National Recognition
LYME -- The Lyme Land Trust has been protecting open space in Lyme since 1966. In August 2020, the Land Trust was awarded renewal of accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. This distinguished award signifies that the Lyme Land Trust has demonstrated, as part of a network of over 400 accredited land trusts, that it is committed to professional excellence … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Earns National Recognition
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Lyme
LYME -- Ledge Light Health Department (LLHD) has reported that a bat from the area of Hamburg Rd. in Lyme was tested and found to be positive for rabies on Sept. 4. The health department urges the public to refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people. It … [Read more...] about Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Lyme
Watch Rock Preserve in Old Lyme Closed Weekends Through Labor Day Due to Environmental, Safety Violations
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT) Board of Trustees has announced that the Elizabeth B. Carter Watch Rock Preserve in Old Lyme will be closed to all visitors from 7:30 p.m. on each Friday until 8 a.m. the following Monday from June through August. On Labor Day weekend, it will remain closed until 8 a.m. on Tuesday. These closures are to address continued preserve … [Read more...] about Watch Rock Preserve in Old Lyme Closed Weekends Through Labor Day Due to Environmental, Safety Violations
Environmental Grants Available from The Rockfall Foundation, Info Session Slated for Sept. 10
MIDDLETOWN/LYME/OLD LYME – The Rockfall Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2021 Annual Environmental Grants Program, available to non-profit organizations, municipalities, and schools. The Environmental Grants are for projects and programs that support the environment through conservation, preservation, restoration or education in the Lower Connecticut River … [Read more...] about Environmental Grants Available from The Rockfall Foundation, Info Session Slated for Sept. 10