The Lyme Land Trust hosts an opening celebration for its newest property, the Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22. Meet at the Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve Parking Lot, Brush Hill Rd. in Lyme. This 82-acre nature preserve has been developed with hiking trails that traverse all the significant places from savannah-like terrain bordered by stone walls to some … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Celebrates Opening of Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve
Outdoors
Potapaug Audubon Presents ‘Birds: Their Side of The Story’
Potapaug Audubon presents "Birds: Their Side of The Story" on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. with guest speaker: John Himmelman, artist, author and naturalist. Himmelman will offer fun facts and light-hearted stories. What are some of the crazy things they make us do? Why are there so many pigeons in cities? How adept are crows at using a … [Read more...] about Potapaug Audubon Presents ‘Birds: Their Side of The Story’
Lyme Land Trust Executive Director George Moore to Retire, Search for Replacement Underway
George Moore, the Land Trust’s Executive Director for the last five years, has announced that he will be retiring when his replacement can be brought on board. Land Trust President John Pritchard made the announcement and said, "The Land Trust is deeply grateful for George’s service and dedication over the last 14 years. He was elected to the Land Trust Board as a … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Executive Director George Moore to Retire, Search for Replacement Underway
Rogers Lake Drawdown to Begin After Labor Day
Every leap year, Rogers Lake is scheduled to be lowered in the fall so that landowners can perform any maintenance at the waters edge. But this did not happen in 2016 due to the drought. Because of this, the drawdown will take place this fall (2017) as follows: The drawdown will start after Labor Day and the full drawdown of a maximum of 14 inches should occur by … [Read more...] about Rogers Lake Drawdown to Begin After Labor Day
Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Boy Scouts Conquer ‘Swamp Base’ in Louisiana
Editor's Note: This personal account of the Swamp Base 2017 experience was submitted by Life Scouts Evan St. Louis and Theodore Wayland. The steady lapping of our oars was only interrupted as we had to lean back in our canoe seats to avoid low branches, while we were keenly observed by the alligators swimming by … On July 7, Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26 became the first … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Boy Scouts Conquer ‘Swamp Base’ in Louisiana
Old Lyme Land Trust Announces Annual Kayak Regatta, Sept. 10
All kayakers and canoers are invited to join the 4th annual Kayak Regatta. The Regatta will launch at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, from the Lieutenant River boat launch, located on Rte. 156 near Ferry Rd. The launch will start on the rising tide; boaters can take the opportunity to put ashore at the Morning Glory Café for lunch or to meet with friends, or continue up river to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Announces Annual Kayak Regatta, Sept. 10
Lyme Land Trust Celebrates 50 Glorious Years of Conserving Land
The Lyme Land Conservation Trust celebrated its 50th anniversary last Saturday with a barbecue picnic on the field next to the iconic Grassy Hill Church that the Land Trust saved several years from being turned into a housing development. In keeping with the Land Trust’s tradition of focusing its energies on environmental preservation rather than social galas, the picnic … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Celebrates 50 Glorious Years of Conserving Land
Old Lyme’s Children’s Learning Center Creates a Delicious ‘Edible Garden’
The cold start to the month of June may have had many gardeners worried about their harvest. Thanks to the pro bono labor of Anu Koiv, the children of the Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center (OLCLC) have already been enjoying fruits and vegetables from their thriving edible garden. “Not only do the kids get to learn about eating healthy foods, but they learn about … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Children’s Learning Center Creates a Delicious ‘Edible Garden’
Volunteers Needed to Control Invasive Plant in Local Rivers, Reserve an Informational Talk at Your Club/Organization
There is an emerging threat to the Connecticut River and the waters within its basin that any boater, paddler, angler or property manager can help control. European water chestnut (Trapa natans) is an aquatic invasive plant that spreads rapidly, covering bodies of water with dense foliage impeding recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. The … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed to Control Invasive Plant in Local Rivers, Reserve an Informational Talk at Your Club/Organization
CT Audubon RTPEC Offers Estuary Explorations Saturday Mornings
AREAWIDE -- The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is offering a new program of Saturday morning field trips to natural areas along the lower Connecticut River starting May 6. Estuary Explorations will be led by PhD ecologist Paul Spitzer, a protégé of internationally recognized naturalist and painter, Roger Tory Peterson. Each exploration will … [Read more...] about CT Audubon RTPEC Offers Estuary Explorations Saturday Mornings
Potapaug Sponsors Hike in Nehantic State Forest, May 7
Potapaug Audubon is sponsoring a "Hike at Nehantic State Forest" on Sunday, May 7, with leader Leader Fran Zygmont from Litchfield Hills Audubon Society. This is a follow up to his Bird Migration program at Old Lyme Town Hall. Meet at commuter parking lot at Exit 70 off I-95 on Rte. 156 in Old Lyme between 7 and 7:15 a.m. to carpool. Groups leave promptly for Nehantic at … [Read more...] about Potapaug Sponsors Hike in Nehantic State Forest, May 7
Rockfall Foundation Announces 12 Grants for Environmental Projects, Recipients Include Lyme Land Conservation Trust
The Board of Directors and Grants Committee of the Rockfall Foundation are pleased to announce that twelve environmental programs throughout the Lower Connecticut River Valley received grants in the latest funding cycle. More than $28,000 was awarded to support environmental education and conservation efforts that will have a combined benefit for nearly 2,000 students and many … [Read more...] about Rockfall Foundation Announces 12 Grants for Environmental Projects, Recipients Include Lyme Land Conservation Trust
‘Discover Oswegatchie Hills’ in OL Town Hall Presentation Tomorrow by Suzanne Thompson, Greg Decker
Potapaug Audubon presents "Discover Oswegatchie Hills" on Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. with guest speakers Greg Decker and Old Lyme resident Suzanne Thompson, who are both Friends of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. This free program comprises a photo overview of the 457-acre Nature Preserve, which was opened in 2007 by the Town … [Read more...] about ‘Discover Oswegatchie Hills’ in OL Town Hall Presentation Tomorrow by Suzanne Thompson, Greg Decker
Friends of Whalebone Cove Host Talk on “Future of the Connecticut River” in Hadlyme
'The Future of Connecticut River' will be the topic of the featured speaker at the annual meeting of Friends of Whalebone Cove on Sunday, March 26, at 4 p.m. in Hadlyme. Stephen Gephard, supervising fisheries biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Inland Fisheries Division in Old Lyme, will present a program in which he reviews … [Read more...] about Friends of Whalebone Cove Host Talk on “Future of the Connecticut River” in Hadlyme
30 Plunge Into Frigid Sound to Help Save Plum Island
Saturday fundraiser brought together conservationists, students, elected officials A long-planned “polar plunge”-style fundraiser at Old Saybrook Town Beach got a shot of drama from unexpectedly cold temperatures, strong winds, and high waves this weekend. Students from Old Saybrook High School, area officials, and representatives of a regional environmental … [Read more...] about 30 Plunge Into Frigid Sound to Help Save Plum Island