EAST HADDAM — A project providing a key addition to a 10-mile conservation corridor has been successfully completed by The Nature Conservancy. Protection of more than 130 acres of forest will connect two popular conservation and outdoor recreation areas, while safeguarding three-quarters of a mile of streams and wetlands that feed into one of New England's most important … [Read more...] about Nature Conservancy and East Haddam Conserve 133 Acres of Priority Lower Connecticut River Lands
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Audubon Society’s CT River Lecture Series Starts This Afternoon
The Connecticut River Estuary Lecture Series hosted by the Connecticut Audubon Society begins this afternoon with a presentation on conservation education at Essex Meadows starting at 4 p.m. Michelle Eckman, director of education at Connecticut Audubon Society, will discuss her efforts to advance science-based inquiry through Science in Nature, Connecticut Audubon’s … [Read more...] about Audubon Society’s CT River Lecture Series Starts This Afternoon
With Protection of The Preserve, Partners Secure Historic Conservation Gain
Conservation acquisition of almost 1,000-acre coastal forest in Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook expands Connecticut’s conservation legacy and is the culmination many years of work. OLD SAYBROOK, CT—A coalition led by The Trust for Public Land and including The Nature Conservancy today announced protection of The Preserve, a huge swath of undeveloped forest located … [Read more...] about With Protection of The Preserve, Partners Secure Historic Conservation Gain
Lyme, Old Lyme Presents Rogers Lake Weed Study Findings
The Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme have scheduled a public presentation on the recommendations of the Rogers Lake Weeds Study, completed by New England Environmental (NEE), for Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. The recommendations are to use the herbicide flumioxazone to target certain areas of the invasive weeds that are a nuisance … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Presents Rogers Lake Weed Study Findings
Middlesex Land Trust & CT River Gateway Commission Announce New Open Space Acquisition in Haddam Neck
In February of this year the Middlesex Land Trust, in partnership with the Connecticut River Gateway Commission, purchased 50 acres of open space for permanent protection in Haddam Neck. This new preserve offers breathtaking views across the Connecticut River to Haddam Meadows State Park from a rough path that runs along the base of dramatic cliffs created from the property’s … [Read more...] about Middlesex Land Trust & CT River Gateway Commission Announce New Open Space Acquisition in Haddam Neck
Old Lyme Land Trust Presents McCulloch Family with Land Saver Award
At its 49th Annual Meeting on March 22, the Old Lyme Land Trust (OLTT) presented its Land Saver Award to the McCulloch Family in recognition of the family’s extraordinary vision and generosity. Inspired by their mother, “Rook” Metzger McCulloch, who instilled in them the principle of stewardship, and by their love of the land, David and Jean McCulloch, Catherine Taffy … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Presents McCulloch Family with Land Saver Award
CT River Museum Offers Canoe, Kayak Paddle Program This Summer, Partly Funded by Cabela’s
The Connecticut River Museum (CRM) will launch a canoe and kayak paddle program on the museum campus in Essex this summer as a major expansion of its environmental outreach. The Cabela's Outdoor Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion, conservation and improvement of wildlife and wildlife habitat, hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor sporting and … [Read more...] about CT River Museum Offers Canoe, Kayak Paddle Program This Summer, Partly Funded by Cabela’s
Become Part of FrogWatch USA! Learn How at Lyme Library Presentation, March 25
Come learn how to be an amphibian scientist! On Wednesday, March 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lyme Public Library, The Nature Conservancy will be hosting Jim Sirch, the Education Coordinator of the Yale Peabody Museum. He will guide participants on becoming FrogWatch USA volunteers. FrogWatch USA is a program created by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to help engage … [Read more...] about Become Part of FrogWatch USA! Learn How at Lyme Library Presentation, March 25
Presentation of Nehantic State Forest 10-Year Forestry Plan This Afternoon in Old Lyme
A presentation of the proposed 10-year Forestry Plan for Nehantic State Forest will be given from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in the auditorium of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. The Old Lyme Open Space Commission and the Old Lyme Land Trust are hosting the event. All are welcome to attend. Emery Gluck from the Division of Forestry, Bureau of Natural Resources, Department of … [Read more...] about Presentation of Nehantic State Forest 10-Year Forestry Plan This Afternoon in Old Lyme
Watershed Council Appoints New Steward to Protect Lower Connecticut River
The Connecticut River Watershed Council (CRWC) has announced the appointment of Alicea Charamut as the new Lower River Steward for the Connecticut region. She works from CRWC's office in the deKoven House in Middletown, CT. However, she is responsible for protecting the Connecticut River basin from the Massachusetts border all the way to Long Island Sound. “Water is one of … [Read more...] about Watershed Council Appoints New Steward to Protect Lower Connecticut River
OS Land Trust Hosts ‘A Place Called Hope’ at Annual Meeting, March 22
Join the Old Saybrook Land Trust (OSLT) for a program featuring A Place Called Hope and First Selectman, Carl Fortuna Jr., Sunday, March 22, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church, 336 Main St., Old Saybrook. Fortuna will offer a brief update on The Preserve purchase and plans for public access, then ‘A Place Called Hope' will offer a live bird demonstration with some … [Read more...] about OS Land Trust Hosts ‘A Place Called Hope’ at Annual Meeting, March 22
(Ice) Dammed If You Don’t …
Ice dams form when water from melting snow refreezes at the eaves or gutters. Water can then pond above the ice dam and even leak into the building. This is almost always a sign that (1) the attic is not properly insulated, (2) the roof is not properly ventilated, and (3) if there is leakage, the membrane beneath the shingles is not working. In an ideal situation, proper … [Read more...] about (Ice) Dammed If You Don’t …
While Living Through Linus, Enjoy a Post-Juno Video of Lyme Street!
We were thrilled to open our mailbox over the weekend and find that the incredible musician and Old Lyme resident (and LymeLine reader!) Dan Stevens had sent us a link to a wonderful video he made the day after Winter Storm Juno had hit. It depicts a walk down Lyme Street before most residents had begun digging themselves out from the two feet of snow, which had fallen … [Read more...] about While Living Through Linus, Enjoy a Post-Juno Video of Lyme Street!
Winter Storm Linus to Impact Lyme, Old Lyme All Day; Schools Closed
Winter Storm Linus is now affecting Lyme and Old Lyme, and will impact our area through Tuesday with a combination of snow, wind and freezing temperatures. Region 18 schools and the Lymes' Senior Center are closed today, but trash and recycling pick-up will happen as scheduled. A parking ban has been announced throughout Old Lyme starting at 11 p.m. Sunday and will be in … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Linus to Impact Lyme, Old Lyme All Day; Schools Closed
Juno Made his Mark in The Lymes — and Here are the Photos to Prove it!
Winter Storm Juno brought nothing like the amounts of snow forecast along many other areas of the east coast, but here in The Lymes, we received more than 20 inches, but amazingly (and thankfully), retained power throughout both towns. We asked readers to send us their favorite photos of the snow and many of you obliged -- we thank you sincerely! If we have missed any, … [Read more...] about Juno Made his Mark in The Lymes — and Here are the Photos to Prove it!