Salt Marsh haying in progress. Photo courtesy of the Lane Memorial Library, Hampton, N.H.

OLD LYME — What is Salt Marsh and why was this grass so prized in Colonial times?

The Old Lyme Historical Society and Duck River Garden Club will provide the answers in a Zoom presentation titled, ‘Salt Marsh Haying,’ which they are co-sponsoring this evening, Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m.

Shaun Roche, Visitor Service Manager with the United States Fish & Wildlife Service, will speak to the historic uses and  the eco-value of our salt marshes. 

All are welcome. Email info@oldlymehistorical.org to obtain a link to  this event.

from the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge