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’
Outdoors
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
“Plum Island Plunge for Plovers” to be Held in Old Saybrook This Morning
Fundraiser and press conference will bring together conservationists, students, elected officials Students from Old Saybrook High School's Ecology and Interact Clubs, and a regional environmental organization are joining forces this Saturday, March 11, to raise awareness and support for protecting rare bird habitat on Long Island Sound. Connecticut Fund for the … [Read more...] about “Plum Island Plunge for Plovers” to be Held in Old Saybrook This Morning
Visgilio of Old Lyme Wins Silver, Bronze Medals in Vermont Special Olympics
Evan Visgilio of Old Lyme returned from the Vermont Special Olympic Winter Games held this past weekend (March 3-6) in Woodstock, Vt., with a fourth place ribbon, along with a Bronze and a Silver Medal. Suicide Six located in Woodstock, Vt., hosted the Vermont Special Olympics Winter and Visgilio, who was a member of the Hermitage at Haystack Team, participated in his first … [Read more...] about Visgilio of Old Lyme Wins Silver, Bronze Medals in Vermont Special Olympics
Actor Sam Waterson Hosts PBS Documentary on Lyme Land Trust
The Lyme Land Conservation Trust will be featured this Saturday on Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) in PBS's "Visionaries" program, a national documentary series hosted by famed actor Sam Waterston. The broadcast featuring Lyme will air locally at 7 p.m., and eventually will be rebroadcast on PBS stations across the country. “Visionaries” film crews interviewed land trust … [Read more...] about Actor Sam Waterson Hosts PBS Documentary on Lyme Land Trust
Application Deadline for Environmental Leadership Scholarship is Feb. 1
Applications are now being accepted for the Virginia R. Rollefson Environmental Leadership Scholarship, a $1,000 award to recognize a high school student who has demonstrated leadership and initiative in promoting conservation, preservation, restoration, or environmental education. Students residing in Middlesex County, Lyme or Old Lyme are eligible to apply. The … [Read more...] about Application Deadline for Environmental Leadership Scholarship is Feb. 1
New Year’s Day Hike in Hartman Park with Lyme Land Trust Postponed to Jan. 14
12/29 UPDATE: This hike has been postponed to Sunday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. due to the inclement weather forecast for this coming weekend. Start the New Year off with a refreshing walk in the woods. All are welcome. Hike a moderately easy 2.6-mile portion of the Goodwin Trail through the Nehantic State Forest and Hartman Park, led by Wendolyn Hill, Lyme Land Trust board member … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Hike in Hartman Park with Lyme Land Trust Postponed to Jan. 14
Preserves in Lyme Now Closed for Hunting During Weekdays
Starting yesterday, Wednesday, Nov. 16, the following Preserves in Lyme will be closed Monday through Friday until Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, except to licensed hunters with valid consent forms from the Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator: Banningwood Preserve Beebe Preserve Chestnut Hill Preserve Eno Preserve Hand Smith Honey Hill Preserve Jewett Preserve … [Read more...] about Preserves in Lyme Now Closed for Hunting During Weekdays
Town of Old Lyme Offers Part-time Land Steward Opportunity
The Town of Old Lyme is seeking a part-time individual to maintain and manage the trail systems on its major preserves. Keeping trails cleared, maintaining markers, kiosks, entrances, parking areas, and managing for wildlife and other natural resources are the priorities. For more information, visit the job posting on the home page of the Town’s web page … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Offers Part-time Land Steward Opportunity