LYME -- Rochelle Davis, volunteer steward of the Grassy Hill Preserve, was awarded the Lyme Land Trust 'Volunteer of the Year' Award at the organization's annual meeting. During the last two years, Davis worked to improve habitat in the Grassy Hill Preserve Meadow to promote biodiversity. She has transformed a field filled with invasive plants to one populated by native … [Read more...] about Rochelle Davis Named Lyme Land Trust ‘Volunteer of the Year’
Outdoors
Old Lyme Land Trust Builds, Installs Four New Benches on Different OL Preserves
OLD LYME -- On July 16, the Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT) hosted a well-attended Bench Building Workshop. The supply of 2" x 4” pressure-treated planks required for the project was all precut by OLLT steward Ted Freeman. This, combined with the simple design of the seats and seat backs. made the workshop a matter of just drilling and driving screws to construct the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Builds, Installs Four New Benches on Different OL Preserves
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for June, ‘The Time of Perfect Young Summer’ (Gertrude Jekyll)
We have had a few cool nights recently, which are just wonderful and allow one to sleep with the windows open. I cannot remember the last time we had a real spring such as we are experiencing this year, with plenty of gentle rain. This beneficial rain is wonderful for all the spring plant growth and such a pleasure to see. I am so in awe of the miracle of Mother Nature; the … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for June, ‘The Time of Perfect Young Summer’ (Gertrude Jekyll)
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Growing. Caring. Sharing. OLD LYME -- American horticulturist and botanist Liberty Hyde Bailey offered a tasty kernel of wisdom when he noted, “Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.” The good intentions of the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) began in earnest one year ago … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Town of Lyme Awarded Sustainable CT Certification, One of Only Four Towns in State to Achieve Prestigious Bronze Level
LYME, CT – On Wednesday, June 1, the Town of Lyme announced that is one of four Connecticut municipalities to be recognized this spring for achieving Sustainable CT certification. Lyme met high standards in a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to qualify for the prestigious bronze-level certification. Sustainable CT is a statewide initiative that inspires and … [Read more...] about Town of Lyme Awarded Sustainable CT Certification, One of Only Four Towns in State to Achieve Prestigious Bronze Level
Op-Ed: Author Responds to Issues Raised by Town of Old Lyme Property on Buttonball Rd., Requests Absence of Acrimony
Old Lyme municipal property located at 36-1 Buttonball Road has been the subject of considerable discussion in news publications and on social media. By way of disclosure, I am the Old Lyme Open Space Commission secretary, but I write strictly as a private citizen who has volunteered to help preserve the town’s natural resources and scenic charm. Two issues have been … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Author Responds to Issues Raised by Town of Old Lyme Property on Buttonball Rd., Requests Absence of Acrimony
Take a Champlain South Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn, THIS AFTERNOON
OLD LYME -- The second Hikers’ Happy Hour of 2022, sponsored by the Open Space Commission, the Old Lyme Land Trust, and the Old Lyme Inn, will be held THIS AFTERNOON on Wednesday, June 1. A guided walk will leave at 4:15 p.m. from the Meetinghouse Lane entrance to Champlain South Open Space. A portion of the walk will follow an old 17th and 18th century roadway, where … [Read more...] about Take a Champlain South Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn, THIS AFTERNOON
Letter to the Editor: Keep the Vision of Public Access to Public Land Alive in Old Lyme
To the Editor: The Republican Party has a long history of protecting one of our nation’s most precious resources - the beauty of our natural environment. President Theodore Roosevelt, known as “The Conservation President”, established the United States Forest Service and during his administration preserved over 230 million acres of public land to be kept in its natural … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Keep the Vision of Public Access to Public Land Alive in Old Lyme
Gardening Tips for April from ‘The English Lady,’ a ‘Month of Activity’
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’
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