Those April showers that come our way They bring the flowers that bloom in May And when it’s raining, let's not forget, It isn’t raining rain at all, its raining violets April is the month of activity in the garden, and our old nemesis, weeds are beginning to rear their heads, so we need to extract the little devils before they take hold and are difficult to … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for April from ‘The English Lady,’ a ‘Month of Activity’
Outdoors
Old Lyme Open Space Commission Requests Trail-Walkers Pay Special Attention While Lords Meadow Construction is Ongoing
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Open Space Commission owns a small parking area and connecting trail at 33-1 Lord’s Meadow that provides hiking access to the Old Lyme Land Trust’s Lay-Allen Preserve. Hikers interested in a longer walk can also access the McCulloch Family Open Space via this trail and the Land Trust Preserve. There is active construction in the neighborhood … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Open Space Commission Requests Trail-Walkers Pay Special Attention While Lords Meadow Construction is Ongoing
Entry Now Open to Diana Atwood Johnson Photo Contest Hosted by CT Open Space
OLD LYME --Launched in 2016, the Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) annual photo contest was re-named in 2017 in honor of the late Diana Atwood Johnson, who stepped down as the Chair of Connecticut's State Natural Heritage, Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Review Board, after having served in that position for 19 years. The contest is intended to … [Read more...] about Entry Now Open to Diana Atwood Johnson Photo Contest Hosted by CT Open Space
Old Lyme Harbor Commission Accepting Online Applications for 2022 Moorings in Town Waters
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Harbor Commission is now accepting applications for 2022 moorings in Town waters. This year marks a transition to a web-based system, replacing the legacy paper forms. In addition to streamlining the operation, process improvements include the option to pay electronically. The cost is $40 for the annual permit, and Proof of Tackle Compliance provided … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Harbor Commission Accepting Online Applications for 2022 Moorings in Town Waters
Lyme Garden Club Hosts Monthly Meeting This Morning, Learn How to Start Plants From Seeds
LYME -- The Lyme Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting and program on Tuesday, March 8, at the Lyme Fire Company, 213 Hamburg Rd./Rte. 156. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. with the program following at 11 a.m. The program is "Starting Plants from Seeds" presented by Gini Mita from the Wallingford (Conn.) Garden Club. She will focus on steps the home gardener can take … [Read more...] about Lyme Garden Club Hosts Monthly Meeting This Morning, Learn How to Start Plants From Seeds
Registration Opens for RTP Estuary Center Summer Camp, Limited Number of Spaces
OLD LYME -- Join the Roger Tory Peterson (RTP) Estuary Center and spend the summer where science, nature and art combine with fun. While each session has a natural science focus, children will be busy discovering animals and plants, conducting hands-on experiments, making new friends and enjoying outdoor activities. Each week-long session will focus on a project relevant to … [Read more...] about Registration Opens for RTP Estuary Center Summer Camp, Limited Number of Spaces
‘Estuary’ Magazine of Old Lyme Celebrates Second Anniversary with Spring 2022 Edition
OLD LYME -- Estuary Magazine, Life of the Connecticut River, founded in 2020 by Estuary Ventures of Old Lyme, Conn., celebrates its second anniversary with the publication of its Spring 2022 issue available by subscription or at select retail venues the first week of March. Estuary is a unique publication and the only magazine dedicated to the watershed of the Connecticut … [Read more...] about ‘Estuary’ Magazine of Old Lyme Celebrates Second Anniversary with Spring 2022 Edition
Letter to the Editor: Update on Tantummaheag Town Landing Situation Overdue, Required so All Residents Can Understand Outcome
To the Editor: I am writing all three Selectmen as I have not heard back from [Old Lyme First Selectman] Tim Griswold regarding an update to the Tantummaheag Town Landing after three emails. It is disappointing that this issue has not been resolved and is no longer on the agenda for your board meetings. I first notified Tim about this issue in July of 2020, we had a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Update on Tantummaheag Town Landing Situation Overdue, Required so All Residents Can Understand Outcome
Around 18 Inches of Snow Blanket Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- Somewhere between 16 and 18 inches of snow fell on Lyme and Old Lyme during Saturday's nor'easter leaving a white wonderland in its wake. Roads were almost deserted in our towns at the height of the storm. Despite the strong winds and significant amount of snow, it does not appear that any residents lost power. Crews are working diligently … [Read more...] about Around 18 Inches of Snow Blanket Lyme, Old Lyme
Old Lyme Open Space Commission Co-Chair Explains Why ‘Ames Property’ Acquisition Efforts Ended
OLD LYME -- Several readers raised questions regarding the reasons why the efforts to acquire the two parcels of 'Ames Property' donated to the Old Lyme Open Space Commission have concluded. We contacted the commission and were told that its co-chair Evan Griswold was speaking on behalf of the agency. Griswold kindly returned our phone call earlier today and explained … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Open Space Commission Co-Chair Explains Why ‘Ames Property’ Acquisition Efforts Ended
Old Lyme Open Space Commission Announces Efforts to Acquire Two Parcels of ‘Ames Property’ Have Ended, Obstacles “Impossible to Overcome”
OLD LYME -- This afternoon, the Old Lyme Open Space Commission released the following statement on the proposed Ames Property purchase: "The Old Lyme Open Space Commission deeply regrets that, despite its diligent work over the past 18 months, and the work and support of other Town boards and commissions including the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Finance and the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Open Space Commission Announces Efforts to Acquire Two Parcels of ‘Ames Property’ Have Ended, Obstacles “Impossible to Overcome”
NOAA Announces Creation of New Protected Area on CT’s Southeast Coast, Includes Several State-Owned Coastal Properties in Lyme, Old Lyme
The Nature Conservancy celebrates the establishment of Connecticut’s first National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) along southeastern coast of State LYME/OLD LYME/NEW HAVEN, CONN. – Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the establishment of a new National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) on Connecticut’s southeastern coast. The new … [Read more...] about NOAA Announces Creation of New Protected Area on CT’s Southeast Coast, Includes Several State-Owned Coastal Properties in Lyme, Old Lyme
RTP Estuary Center Hosts Virtual Presentation on ‘The State of the Estuary’ by CT Audubon Director, Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME/VIRTUAL -- Join the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. when it presents a virtual, interactive program titled, "The State of the Estuary," with Patrick Comins, Executive Director of Connecticut Audubon. Topics will include the state of birds and wildlife in the estuary, conditions in the Connecticut River watershed, advocacy efforts at … [Read more...] about RTP Estuary Center Hosts Virtual Presentation on ‘The State of the Estuary’ by CT Audubon Director, Tonight; All Welcome
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Seeks Businesses/Individuals to ‘Sponsor a Row’
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) has recently initiated a Sponsor a Row campaign. For a $250 donation, a Row Sponsor will have a sign designated with their name or business name posted in the garden for the growing season. Approximately $250 is required to plant and maintain a row every year. This includes the plants/seeds and fertilizer in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Seeks Businesses/Individuals to ‘Sponsor a Row’
First EEE Positive Mosquitoes Confirmed This Year in Voluntown; Southeast CT Residents Advised to Take Appropriate Precautions
HARTFORD — (10/02 Press Release Issued By CT DPH) The Connecticut Department of Public Health is advising residents in southeastern Connecticut to protect themselves and their children from mosquitoes to reduce the chance of contracting eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. Mosquitoes trapped in the Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown on Sept. 23 have tested positive for … [Read more...] about First EEE Positive Mosquitoes Confirmed This Year in Voluntown; Southeast CT Residents Advised to Take Appropriate Precautions