The Old Lyme Land Trust held its 52nd Annual Meeting at the Lymes' Senior Center on Sunday, March 18. Attendance was the largest in the Trust’s history. The meeting was highlighted by an informative and entertaining presentation on bobcats in CT. The program, “The Bobcat: Connecticut's Secretive Wild Cat” was presented by Master Wildlife Conservationist, Paul Colburn. He … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts 52nd Annual Meeting, Honors Lea Harty as Volunteer of the Year
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Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Hosts Spring Lecture Series; Next Lecture is May 3
The Connecticut Audubon Society's Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center is hosting a three-part Spring Lecture Series from April 19 through May 17. The second lecture in the series will be held Thursday, May 3, at 5 p.m. at Essex Meadows and is titled The Remarkable Edward Lear. Edward Lear (1812-1888) is best known and much loved for "The Owl and the Pussycat." But he was … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Hosts Spring Lecture Series; Next Lecture is May 3
CT River Museum Offers Range of Winter Wildlife Programs, Activities
Winter along the Connecticut River brings many things - including cold winds and grey skies. But the change in seasons also signals a shift in the ecology of New England’s Great River. The osprey, the swallows and the egrets may be gone, but in their place now are mergansers, goldeneyes, and the highlight - bald eagles. These once rare, majestic birds can be seen fishing … [Read more...] about CT River Museum Offers Range of Winter Wildlife Programs, Activities
Today’s Goodwin Trail Hike in Hartman Park with Lyme Land Trust is CANCELLED
1/14 Update: Due to icy trail conditions, this hike has been cancelled. Start the New Year off with a moderately easy 2.6 mile walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome. Don’t forget your walking stick. Meet at the trailhead to the Goodwin Trail at Hartman Park Gungy Road. Hikers will car-pool to the Holmes Road Parking lot in East Lyme and then hike the portion of … [Read more...] about Today’s Goodwin Trail Hike in Hartman Park with Lyme Land Trust is CANCELLED
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Offers Teacher/Naturalist-led Hikes Saturdays in January
Join one of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center's teacher-naturalists every Saturday in January at 9 a.m. for fresh morning air and a naturalist lesson as the group hikes in a different location each week. These hikes are free to Connecticut Audubon members; $5 non-members. Wonderful Wetlands at Watch Rock Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. This walk will focus … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Offers Teacher/Naturalist-led Hikes Saturdays in January
State OSWA Nature Photo Contest Renamed to Honor Old Lyme Resident Diana Atwood Johnson
Launched in 2016, the Open Space Watershed and Land Acquisition (OSWA) photo contest has been re-named in honor of Old Lyme resident Diana Atwood Johnson, an avid bird photographer who recently stepped down as the Chair of Connecticut's State Natural Heritage, Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Review Board, having served in that position for 19 years. The contest is … [Read more...] about State OSWA Nature Photo Contest Renamed to Honor Old Lyme Resident Diana Atwood Johnson
Potapaug Audubon Presents ‘Protecting Plum Island’ at Old Lyme Town Hall Tonight
Potapaug Audubon presents "Protecting Plum Island" with Curt Johnson of Save the Sound and the Connecticut Fund For The Environment, on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. Plum Island, one of the islands of Long Island, N.Y., three miles south of East Lyme, is in danger of going up for auction. Plum Island is home to more than 1,000 species. It … [Read more...] about Potapaug Audubon Presents ‘Protecting Plum Island’ at Old Lyme Town Hall Tonight
Vote for Old Lyme as TripAdvisor’s “Best New England Fall Foliage Getaway”!
We're delighted to share the news with our readers that Ashlee Centrella of TripAdvisor has informed us that Old Lyme has been selected as one of their 16 Best New England Fall Foliage Getaways. That's good news in itself, but we also have the chance to vote for Old Lyme to be THE Best New England Fall Foliage Getaway! This honor will be bestowed on the town in New England … [Read more...] about Vote for Old Lyme as TripAdvisor’s “Best New England Fall Foliage Getaway”!
Lyme Land Trust Celebrates Opening of Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve
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
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