The Lyme Land Trust (LLT) is planning to offer the following programs and activities during the month of May. Registration is required for most activities. For the complete details on any program or event, please go here.
Tuesdays in May, 9:00 or 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday Treks
Weekly walks through different Town preserves will be offered on Tuesday mornings. For more information, go here.
Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 p.m.
Light Pollution in the Connecticut River Valley – Part 1
Misha Semonov-Leiva & Alan Sheiness discuss the effects of an artificially brightened night sky on aquatic and terrestrial life in a presentation at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library. Cosponsored by the Lyme Public Library, the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library and the Connecticut River Gateway Commission. To register and for more information, go here.
Sunday, May 7, 9:00 a.m.
“Tree Collective” Teen Steward Group Hike with Regan Stacey
The Land Trust’s “Tree Collective program” engages young people ages 14 to 18 in outdoor fun and education while working to maintain area trails. Local environmentalist and artist Regan Stacey will lead the teenagers on a 14-mile hike along the Goodwin Trail. To register, send an email to reganstacey@gmail.com. For more information, go here.
Sunday, May 7, 1:30 p.m.
Vernal Pools Foray with Jim Arrigoni
LLT Environmental Director Jim Arrigoni leads an exploration of vernal pools in the Selden Creek Preserve. To register, send an email to education@lymelandtrust.org. For more information, go here.
Wednesday, May 10, 9:30 a.m.
Lymes’ Senior Center “Take-a-Walk Wednesday” with Wendy Hill
Town of Lyme’s open space coordinator, Wendy Hill, leads a walk through Hartman Park. The event is cosponsored by the Lymes’ Senior Center. To register, send an email to sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov. For more information, go here.
Friday, May 12, 8:00 p.m.
May Astronomy Observing Session
Join others at the Lyme Land Trust’s dark sky observing site for an evening of stargazing. To register, send an email to astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. For more information, go here.
Sunday, May 14, 1:30 p.m.
Mother’s Day Forest Bathing with Regan Stacey
This forest bathing excursion along the Ravine Trail led by local environmentalist and artist Regan Stacey invites participants to take in the restorative health benefits of being in a forest and concludes with a flower-blossom tea. Registration is required. The cost is $33 per person; LLT members receive a 15% discount with code LLT15. To register, go here. For more information, go here.
Wednesday, May 17, 8:00 p.m.
Light Pollution in the Connecticut River Valley – Part 2
Misha Semonov-Leiva & Alan Sheiness discuss the effects of an artificially brightened night sky on aquatic and terrestrial life in a presentation at the Trail 53 Observatory. Cosponsored by the Lyme Public Library, the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library and the Connecticut River Gateway Commission. To register or for more information, go here.