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Lyme Public Hall 249 Hamburg Rd, Lyme, CT
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SECWAC Talk
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant 22 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT, United StatesSoutheast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts U.S. Naval Academy political science professor John Polga-Hecimovich for a talk titled “Authoritarian Resilience and Regime Capture: Venezuela in the Age of Great Power Politics.” Cost: $20:non-members, free:members
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‘Historic Gardens’ Talk
Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall 52 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT, United StatesThis program from the Duck River Garden Club will explore 16 historic gardens across the state as Laurie Masciandaro, site manager at Roseland Cottage in Woodstock, discusses their history and enduring appeal. Donations accepted.
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Helene Schjerfbeck Lecture
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts 84 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT, United StatesLyme Academy of Fine Arts will present “An Introduction to Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck,” a guest lecture and book signing with Dita Amory, Robert Lehman Curator in Charge at the Met. Tickets are $30 for the lecture, or $65 for the lecture and book.
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Pollinator Talk with Anna Fialkoff
Lyme Public Library 482 Hamburg Road, Lyme, United StatesLyme Pollinator Pathway and Pollinator Pathway East Lyme will host a presentation by Connecticut College Arboretum horticulturalist Anna Fialkoff on designing native plant gardens that support wildlife, prevent invasive weeds and make the landscape more beautiful. Editor's Note: The location has changed to the Lyme Public Library.
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Fishing the Local Waterways with Rowan Lytle
Lyme Public Hall 249 Hamburg Rd, Lyme, CTLyme Land Trust will present this talk by local angler and registered Connecticut fishing guide Rowan Lytle. Learn about the history of fisheries in and around Lyme, the environmental challenges they face, and what can be done to protect them.
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‘Women’s Suffrage Movement’ Talk at the Lyman Allyn
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams St, New London, CTWatch, listen and learn as Bev York dons different hats to portray six suffragists, from Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Alice Paul. The lecture is part of the Thames River Heritage Park and Lyman Allyn Art Museum series marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776 examines what freedom has meant throughout […]
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Seed Workshop by Duck River Garden Club
Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall 52 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT, United StatesLearn which native plants produce long-lasting seeds, how to identify and collect ripe seeds and proper methods for processing and storing them. This session, hosted by the Duck River Garden Club, will be led by Lydia Pan, Ph.D., a retired biomedical scientist and environmental steward focused on biodiversity. The schedule includes a 6 p.m. garden […]
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‘Add Native Plants Now’ Talk at Old Lyme Library
Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CTDiana Drake will offer guidance on selecting and planting native species for lawns and established gardens with examples from the library grounds. Advance registration is requested.
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Coyote Talk at Old Lyme Land Trust Annual Meeting
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, United StatesOld Lyme Land Trust will host an interactive presentation on one of Connecticut’s most adaptable and often-misunderstood wild residents: the Eastern coyote. The talk is part of the land trust’s […]
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‘Native Plants and Habitats of Southern Connecticut’ Talk
Lyme Public Hall 249 Hamburg Rd, Lyme, CTJim Natale will deliver a talk titled “Native Plants and Habitats of Southern Connecticut" in advance of a guided walk in May. Natale, owner of the Groton-based Wilder Gardens, LLC, […]
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