OLD LYME -- In March 2021, a group of interested residents of Lyme and Old Lyme met on Zoom to plan the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG), a garden dedicated to growing and donating all produce to local food pantries. As the end of summer draws near, the group is delighted to share their progress and invite readers to visit the site. The LOLFSG will be holding another … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Welcomes Community to Open House This Morning
Outdoors
Alberio, Andromeda, Milky Way & More: Super Sights on Most Recent ‘Dark Skies’ Night in Lyme
LYME -- As the setting sun dipped below the horizon on the evening of Sept. 3, the quick cooling gave a hint of the damp night to come. Indeed, our equipment was already showing bits of moisture as the wet air let go of its precious cargo. Unlike previous sessions, the moisture-laden air belied the towns and cities nearby as their unshielded light fixtures reflected against … [Read more...] about Alberio, Andromeda, Milky Way & More: Super Sights on Most Recent ‘Dark Skies’ Night in Lyme
Observing Session Explores the Wonders of Lyme’s ‘Dark Skies’
LYME -- On July 30, Lyme Land Trust held a public observing session at its dark sky site. Attendees hailed from Westbrook, Colchester, and Lyme. Observers were able to take advantage of three telescopes, a spotting scope, and binoculars. We gathered before darkness and learned what the Perseid meteor showers were all about: why we see them; why they are called Perseids; … [Read more...] about Observing Session Explores the Wonders of Lyme’s ‘Dark Skies’
Ledge Light Announces Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Gales Ferry
NEW LONDON -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) has announced that a raccoon in the Town of Gales Ferry was tested and found to be positive for rabies on Aug. 3. On account of that finding, LLHD says, "The public should refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals" in the towns covered by their Health District. These include both Lyme and Old Lyme. In a … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Announces Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Gales Ferry
Here a Bear, There a Bear …
LYME/OLD LYME -- Around 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, Paul and Barbara Hallwood had just returned to their home on Sterling City Rd. in Lyme, when they saw the black bear, pictured above, hard at work in their yard. Paul explained, "The bear had destroyed our bird feeder, bending the sturdy, metal pole [and] holding it up to a right angle with ease. It treated the bird seed … [Read more...] about Here a Bear, There a Bear …
Virtual ‘Clean-up Coffee Hours’ Offer Training for ‘Source to Sea’ Volunteers; Next Session, Aug. 11
GREENPORT, Mass./LYME/OLD LYME -- The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) will host three virtual Clean-up Coffee Hour sessions leading up to their 25th annual Source to Sea Clean-up being held this fall, Sept. 24-26. The annual Source to Sea Clean-up is a river clean-up coordinated by CRC in all four states of the 410-mile Connecticut River basin (NH, VT, MA, CT). Each fall, … [Read more...] about Virtual ‘Clean-up Coffee Hours’ Offer Training for ‘Source to Sea’ Volunteers; Next Session, Aug. 11
Op-Ed: Save Our Beautiful Dark Skies From The Threat Of Light Pollution
Editor's Note: This Op-ed was submitted by Alan Sheiness of Lyme, Conn. How often have you stopped to notice how wonderfully bright and alive the stars are in our peaceful town of Lyme, especially once turning off one of our ‘major thoroughfares’ like Rte. 156 or Brush Hill Rd.? That dark sky up there is a part of our world. It is as much a gift to us as are the forests, … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Save Our Beautiful Dark Skies From The Threat Of Light Pollution
Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden Reaches Fundraising Goal, Further Donations Will Support Additional Needs
Editor's Note: Several hours after we published this article, we heard the wonderful news from Jim Ward that the fundraising goal of $7,500 had been reached. He greatly appreciates this, "tremendous support to the start of the garden." He notes however, that, "While this gives us the ability to install a fence and purchase tools and equipment we have other important projects in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden Reaches Fundraising Goal, Further Donations Will Support Additional Needs
Open Space Coordinator Seeks Volunteers to ‘Nip the Knotweed,’ This Morning
LYME -- On Friday, May 14, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Lyme’s Open Space Coordinator is looking for volunteers to help the Town remove invasive Japanese knotweed from a few areas in Lyme. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves, clippers or loppers and bottled water. The plan is to cut the knotweed down to the ground and bag the plant material using the … [Read more...] about Open Space Coordinator Seeks Volunteers to ‘Nip the Knotweed,’ This Morning
Stroll Gil Boro’s Sculpture Grounds to Celebrate International Sculpture Day
OLD LYME -- This Saturday, April 24, the world will join in celebration of sculpture during the 7th annual International Sculpture Day, or ISDay. The International Sculpture Center (ISC) invites artists, educators, collectors, curators and art enthusiasts across the globe to join in celebrating sculpture virtually. Take a minute to share images of your work, a favorite work … [Read more...] about Stroll Gil Boro’s Sculpture Grounds to Celebrate International Sculpture Day
Celebrate Earth Day by Participating in the 2021 Earth Day Backyard Bioblitz
LYME/OLD LYME -- Today is Earth Day! Why not celebrate all that nature offers here in southeastern Connecticut by participating in the Earth Day Backyard Bioblitz? The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center of Old Lyme invites you to consider spending an hour or two today at your convenience participating in this year's Bioblitz. A bioblitz is simply an effort to find as … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day by Participating in the 2021 Earth Day Backyard Bioblitz
Old Lyme Open Space Commission Launches Beaver, Bird Conservation Program, Sponsored by Two Grants
OLD LYME -- Earth Day 2021 is Thursday, April 22. In celebration, the Old Lyme Open Space Commission is launching a beavers and birds conservation/education program in the town’s Ames Open Space. The program is sponsored by grants from The Rockfall Foundation and the Hartford Audubon Society. The Commission’s slogan is “Let Nature Be.” In the case of beavers, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Open Space Commission Launches Beaver, Bird Conservation Program, Sponsored by Two Grants
FloGris Museum Offers ‘Forest Bathing/Mindfulness’ Event Along ‘The Artists’ Trail,’ Tomorrow
OLD LYME -- Awaken your senses tomorrow, Saturday, April 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. through a guided 'Forest Bathing' mindfulness experience along the Florence Griswold Museum’s Artists’ Trail. The session feature slow walking, sensory immersion, and experiential sharing. This event will be held rain or shine (dress accordingly). Face masks and physical distancing … [Read more...] about FloGris Museum Offers ‘Forest Bathing/Mindfulness’ Event Along ‘The Artists’ Trail,’ Tomorrow
All Welcome to Free Presentation via Zoom on Pollinator-Friendly Lawns, Tonight; Hosted by ‘Pollinate Old Lyme!’
OLD LYME -- Zoom signups are now open for a free presentation on Pollinator-Friendly Lawns with Tom Christopher. All are welcome to the presentation, which begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14. Email [email protected] to request the Zoom link. Pollinate Old Lyme! presents gardener, author, and podcast host Tom Christopher. Christopher will give practical … [Read more...] about All Welcome to Free Presentation via Zoom on Pollinator-Friendly Lawns, Tonight; Hosted by ‘Pollinate Old Lyme!’
Whalebone Cove Friends Hold Annual Meeting; Features Talk on Handling Local Explosion of Invasive Hydrilla
LYME -- The Friends of Whalebone Cove host their annual meeting virtually Sunday, April 11, at 3 p.m. All are welcome. The featured speaker will be Margot Burns, who is an environmental planner for the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG.) For a Zoom link to the meeting, send an email to: [email protected] In the last three years, underwater … [Read more...] about Whalebone Cove Friends Hold Annual Meeting; Features Talk on Handling Local Explosion of Invasive Hydrilla