Lyme Land Trust Celebrates Earth Day Today with Family Fun Day in Banningwood Preserve

The Banningwood Preserve is the site of the Lyme Land Trust’s ‘Family Fun Day.’

Come celebrate Earth Day during this community event on Sunday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Banningwood Preserve at 19 Town St. in Lyme. Just a short half-mile walk from the parking area will bring you to Diana’s Field and a host of family-friendly activities.

At 11:15 a.m. A Place Called Hope raptor rescue will present a “Birds of Prey” live bird presentation.

Beginning at 12:30 p.m., local biologist Jim Arrigoni will lead an ecology walk from the field, and Pat Young of the Eight Mile River Wild and Scenic Coordinating Committee will host a Bug Discovery down at Roaring Brook.

Lyme Park and Recreation will be in the field all day with arts and crafts, and games in the field.

Pack a picnic and bring a blanket. Follow the Lyme Land Trust’s Facebook and Instagram for updates and cancellations.  For further information, visit Lymelandtrust.org or email stewardship@lymelandtrust.org.

The rain date for this event is Sunday, April 29, at 11 a.m.

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