LYME -- The Northwest Passage—the sea route connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific— is widely considered the ultimate uncharted territory. Sailing from Newport, R.I., through the infamous Passage and around Alaska to Seattle, is an 8,500-mile trek filled with constant danger from ice, polar bears, and severe weather. Hadlyme resident Sprague Theobald, an award-winning … [Read more...] about A Chilling Adventure: Hadlyme’s Theobald Describes His Extraordinary Journey Through the Northwest Passage
Outdoors
Initial Planning Meeting Scheduled for Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, All Welcome
OLD LYME -- Do you believe that access to healthy food is important? Do you believe that a community should support members in need? Do you have an interest in growing food and cultivating relationships between neighbors, friends and community members? If your answer to any or all of those questions is, 'Yes,' then you might wish to consider joining a discussion today to … [Read more...] about Initial Planning Meeting Scheduled for Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, All Welcome
CT River Coastal Conservation Native Plant, Plug Sale Webstore Now Open; Order by April 1, Pickup April 23-24
AREAWIDE -- The CT River Coastal Conservation District has announced its webstore is now open for pre-orders before this year’s Native Plant and Plug Sale. All pre-orders must be received by April 1, for pickup at the Chester Fairgrounds, April 23 and 24. Ordering can either be done in the organization's webstore, or by using the order form on their plant sale brochure, and … [Read more...] about CT River Coastal Conservation Native Plant, Plug Sale Webstore Now Open; Order by April 1, Pickup April 23-24
Lyme Land Trust Announces Two New Programs for Kids
LYME -- The Lyme Land Trust will offer two monthly groups for children beginning March 13, 2021 and meeting the second Saturday of each month ( April 10, May 8, June 12). The clubs will be directed by two volunteers, Regan Stacey and Angel Santos Burres. Both have children in the Lyme-Old Lyme school district. Environmentalist/artist Stacey currently runs the Tree … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Announces Two New Programs for Kids
Environmental ‘Estuary’ Magazine Celebrates First Anniversary, Secures $50K Grant to Promote Greater Collaboration Among CT River Watershed Non-Profits
OLD LYME -- In its first year, Estuary, a quarterly magazine headquartered in Old Lyme, Conn., available in both print and online versions, has published over 50 in-depth stories about science (in lay-reader terms), history, personalities, wildlife and opportunities for recreation in the Connecticut River watershed. The magazine also reports on major environmental trends … [Read more...] about Environmental ‘Estuary’ Magazine Celebrates First Anniversary, Secures $50K Grant to Promote Greater Collaboration Among CT River Watershed Non-Profits
Old Lyme Harbor Commission Now Accepting 2021 Mooring Applications
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Harbor Commission is now accepting applications for 2021 moorings in Town waters. Beginning in May, the Harbor Master will commence routine checks of the mooring fields of the Local Waters. Boaters are reminded that moorings without valid permits and/or those that do not comply with the Old Lyme Harbor Ordinance standards for placement or … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Harbor Commission Now Accepting 2021 Mooring Applications
Photographer Leads Walk Through Thach Preserve in Lyme, Feb 27; Join to Experience Changing Light
LYME -- 2/20 UPDATE: This walk has been postponed from Feb. 20 to Feb. 27. The walk is full -- send an email to be put on the waiting list. Join a walk through the Thach Preserve, guided by photographer Joe Standart this Saturday, Feb. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. to experience light before and after the sun sets. Reservations are required. To register, email … [Read more...] about Photographer Leads Walk Through Thach Preserve in Lyme, Feb 27; Join to Experience Changing Light
‘Pollinator Pathway’ Chapter Started in Lyme
LYME -- A new chapter of this national effort has been established in Lyme. The Lyme Land Trust and the Lyme Public Library have joined with other Lyme organizations and individuals to work together and establish patches of pollinator plants and pathways between them. Do you already have a patch (big or small) to add to the pathway? Or do you want to create one? A … [Read more...] about ‘Pollinator Pathway’ Chapter Started in Lyme
Join RTPEC’s Three-Part Course on ‘Gulls & Terns’ Starting Today
LYME/OLD LYME -- Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center hosts a new three-part session on 'Gulls and Terns,' which is part of its "For The Birds" live and interactive virtual series. These live webinars take place on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. and require the use of Zoom. Often overlooked on Connecticut’s shore, gulls and terns are some of … [Read more...] about Join RTPEC’s Three-Part Course on ‘Gulls & Terns’ Starting Today
‘Tour de Lyme’ 2021 Planned for Sept. 5
LYME -- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that life will hopefully be getting back to a semblance of normalcy by the fall of 2021 and so the Lyme Land Trust has set the date for this year's Tour de Lyme as Sunday, Sept. 5, during Labor Day Weekend. The organizers say, "We want to host an event that is as fun as you remember with fantastic rides, food, … [Read more...] about ‘Tour de Lyme’ 2021 Planned for Sept. 5
Lyme Land Trust Launches ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photography Program to Increase Visual Awareness
LYME -- The Lyme Land Trust program Imagining Lyme: A Visual Exploration of Lyme’s Preserves encourages everyone to expand their visual awareness and highlight the beauty of the Lyme preserves owned by the Lyme Land Trust, the Town of Lyme and The Nature Conservancy. The method of doing this is by taking photographs prompted by inspiration from Joe Standart, a professional … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Launches ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photography Program to Increase Visual Awareness
Old Lyme Joins Growing Pollinator Pathway Initiative with ‘Pollinate Old Lyme!’
OLD LYME -- A town-wide initiative in Old Lyme will give migrating birds and butterflies a more bountiful stopping ground this year. Pollinate Old Lyme! launches Jan. 26 with two free presentations via online Zoom meetings open to the public. The one-hour Zoom presentations will be held at 12 noon and 6 p.m. and require pre-registration via email. Created by the Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Joins Growing Pollinator Pathway Initiative with ‘Pollinate Old Lyme!’
Zoning Commission Approves Change of Use for Bee & Thistle to Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
OLD LYME -- At their monthly meeting held virtually Monday evening, the Old Lyme Zoning Commission approved the applications by the Connecticut (CT) Audubon Society that will enable the former Bee and Thistle Inn at 100 Lyme St. to be converted to the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center's (RTPEC) new headquarters. The CT Audubon Society had submitted both Special Permit and … [Read more...] about Zoning Commission Approves Change of Use for Bee & Thistle to Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Gardening with The English Lady for December: “The Last Month so be the Best One”
Hello everyone; so much to do and so little time in this holiday season. Remember to breathe, stretch and take time out for yourself each day. On a pleasant December day, you can be in the garden and you can still plant your spring bulbs. The earth is still workable so enjoy the fresh air and the gentle exercise to work off your Thanksgiving feast and before you indulge in … [Read more...] about Gardening with The English Lady for December: “The Last Month so be the Best One”
Volunteers Decorate Gillette Castle State Park for the Holidays
EAST HADDAM, Conn. – Members of the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park spent a recent weekend decorating the grounds and exterior of the late William Gillette's mansion at 67 River Road. The group included Jack Hine, the park's supervisor, and staff member Sarah Lucey, as well as Friends members Laura Borg, Lynn Wilkinson and Dorothy Millen. Borg purchased the … [Read more...] about Volunteers Decorate Gillette Castle State Park for the Holidays