LYME -- The Lyme Land Conservation Trust is postponing the Tour de Lyme from its currently scheduled date of Sept. 23, 2020 to Sunday, May 23, 2021. This is the second time the Tour has had to be postponed this year, both times due to the impact of the Coronavirus. In an email sent to riders who had already registered to ride, along with sponsors and supporters of the event, … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Postpones ‘Tour de Lyme’ until May 2021
Outdoors
Mosquitoes in Stonington Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus
AREAWIDE/LYME/OLD LYME -- (Froma Press Releas)Ledge Light Health District announced today that mosquitoes trapped in Stonington have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. The virus was found in Culiseta melanura species mosquitoes, which is a species that primarily bites birds. Eastern Equine Encephalitis is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus … [Read more...] about Mosquitoes in Stonington Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus
Yale Performs Alewife Sampling in Rogers Lake From Sunset to 2am Through Saturday
LYME/OLD LYME -- Rogers Lake Authority has announced that Yale University will be doing their annual alewife sampling on Rogers Lake from Aug. 10 through Aug. 15. This activity will take place between sunset and 2 a.m. The researchers will be using a large net and some floating green and white lights. DEEP has been notified of this activity. All persons out on the lake … [Read more...] about Yale Performs Alewife Sampling in Rogers Lake From Sunset to 2am Through Saturday
Winning Against Water Chestnut: Volunteers Clear Hadlyme’s Selden Cove, Creek Of New Plants
LYME -- (from a press release issued by Friends of Whalebone Cove) The two-year community effort by volunteers to save Hadlyme's Selden Cove and Selden Creek from being covered by a carpet of invasive water chestnut plants is achieving success. After three "Paddle & Pull" work parties involving 25 volunteers in June and July, an inspection of Selden Cove and Creek last … [Read more...] about Winning Against Water Chestnut: Volunteers Clear Hadlyme’s Selden Cove, Creek Of New Plants
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Land Trust’s Assessment of Bucky Brook Beaver Situation Challenged
To the Editor: I recently read the statement provided to you by the Old Lyme Land Trust in February. I find it odd that no one from your organization met with Dave Berggren to confirm the lowering level of the pond after one dam was removed. What’s more egregious is that when I took the Bucky Brook path just yesterday I found 4 beaver dams as well as the beaver’s lodge and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Land Trust’s Assessment of Bucky Brook Beaver Situation Challenged
Deadline to Complete Old Lyme’s Walk Audit, Online Walk/Bike Survey, July 31
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 7/31 -- edits in red: Do you like to walk or bike around Old Lyme? If so, the Sustainable Old Lyme Committee would like more information about how you enjoy the town while walking or bicycling. A new feature is now available for those who like to walk on Lyme Street in the form of a paper Walk Audit, which asks about the experience of walking along … [Read more...] about Deadline to Complete Old Lyme’s Walk Audit, Online Walk/Bike Survey, July 31
Old Lyme Planning Commission Announces Photo Contest for Town Residents
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Planning Commission has announced a new photo contest for Old Lyme residents for the upcoming edition of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The Planning Commission is in the process of rewriting the POCD for 2020, which is revised every 10 years. The 10 most representative photos of the town will be chosen for inclusion in the 2020 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Planning Commission Announces Photo Contest for Town Residents
Lyme Land Trust Names Bob Cope 2020 Volunteer of the Year
LYME -- Bob Cope has been named the 2020 Lyme Land Trust Volunteer of the Year, an award presented this year during a virtual Annual Meeting. The Land Trust celebrates, appreciates and depends upon all of the many wonderful volunteers and members who contribute to the success of the organization. This year, Bob Cope stood out for his eagerness to help, dependability, and … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Names Bob Cope 2020 Volunteer of the Year
Swim Advisory Lifted at Sound View, Re-Sample Test Results are Below Bacterial Action Levels,
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 7/17 at 10 a.m. -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) has now confirmed to LymeLine.com that this result means that the Swimming Advisory noted below is lifted with immediate effect. Danielle Holmes, Sanitarian II at LLHD, told us by email Friday morning, "Sound View Beach is open and cleared for swimming!" UPDATED 7/16 at 4:33 p.m.: Ledge Light Health … [Read more...] about Swim Advisory Lifted at Sound View, Re-Sample Test Results are Below Bacterial Action Levels,
Old Lyme’s Whippoorwill Rd. Parking Lot Closed Resulting in Changes to Open Space Access
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Open Space Commission has announced in a statement that the parking lot on Whippoorwill Rd. used by visitors to the Ames Open Space and McCulloch Family Open Space properties was closed July 1, 2020. The owner of the parking lot has graciously allowed the town use his private property for many years for parking, but recently rescinded permission in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Whippoorwill Rd. Parking Lot Closed Resulting in Changes to Open Space Access
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Offers Small Group Eco-adventures in Lyme, Old Lyme for Ages 10-15
LYME-OLD LYME -- What lies beneath the water? How can you find your way in the woods? Can you use cabbage to create art? The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) is offering small group, in-person programming to explore these questions and more beginning July 13 and following all current COVID-19 safety procedures. The RTPEC building on Halls Rd. will, however, remain … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Offers Small Group Eco-adventures in Lyme, Old Lyme for Ages 10-15
CT Audubon Society Offers Virtual Weekly Summer Camps
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Audubon Society’s (CAS) summer camp is going virtual this year with Connecticut Audubon Adventures: The “Not So Bummer” Summer. This unique camp alternative offers interactive, live, nature-themed explorations and activities for ages 6 through 10. The program of online and outdoor adventures, designed and run by Connecticut Audubon’s highly … [Read more...] about CT Audubon Society Offers Virtual Weekly Summer Camps
Take a Hike on Old Lyme’s Newest Open Space, the McCulloch Family Property
OLD LYME -- (taken from a press release issued by the Old Lyme Open Space Commission) The Old Lyme Open Space Commission welcomes you to the “officially open” McCulloch Family Open Space on National Trails Day, June 6. The newest town open space property has three trails, all with well-marked entrances. “Tree in the Gap” trail: This trail is accessed from Whippoorwill … [Read more...] about Take a Hike on Old Lyme’s Newest Open Space, the McCulloch Family Property
Duck River Garden Club’s May Plant Sale Cancelled
OLD LYME -- Duck River Garden Club's (DRGC) popular Plant Sale scheduled for Mother's Day weekend, May 8-9, has been cancelled. Fay Wilkman, whose term as president ends in June, told LymeLine, "That sale has been going for over 40 years. We sell a large amount of geraniums, with a very loyal pre-order customer base. On Thursday [April 30], we decided to call those customers … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club’s May Plant Sale Cancelled
Meeting in Old Lyme to Discuss SustainabilityCT Action Plan, New Volunteers Welcome
OLD LYME -- For the second year in succession, Old Lyme is applying to the SustainabilityCT program, which provides guidance and resources to towns and cities in the state to help them improve living, working and enjoying their home towns. SustainabilityCT is now partnering with the Old Lyme Conservation Commission and today, Saturday, April 25, there will be an initial … [Read more...] about Meeting in Old Lyme to Discuss SustainabilityCT Action Plan, New Volunteers Welcome