OLD LYME–The Old Lyme Land Trust has put out an “all hands on deck” call for workers to help build a boardwalk at Boggy Hole Preserve.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m. at 7 Boggy Hill Rd., the group will host a work party to replace a bridge and build a boardwalk along the green trail. Help is needed to carry in planks and build a span. Workers are advised to wear work gloves and sturdy boots.
Sign up by sending an email to ollandtrust@gmail.com or just show up ready to help.
OLD LYME–Starting at noon on Saturday, Nov. 22, documentary photographer Markham Starr will lead a lecture at the Old Lyme Historical Society, 55 Lyme St., before setting out on a walk through the Champlain North Open Space on Wyckford Lane.
The event is presented by the Old Lyme Land Trust and the Old Lyme Historical Society.
Starr is a Connecticut resident and author of “Ceremonial Stonework: The Enduring Native American Presence on the Land.”
The Land Trust in a press release said Native Americans built nearly two dozen distinct types of structures in the area, ranging from cairns to stone serpent effigies, that remain standing in long-abandoned woods. While Native American stonework is widely recognized out west and to the south, New England’s stonework remains obscure, having blended back into the woods.
Champlain North is located off Rte. 1 near the Old Lyme Inn. The Land Trust advised hikers to wear thick boots and consider a hiking stick.
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Land Trust, the Old Lyme Open Space Commission and the Old Lyme Inn are sponsoring another “Hiker’s Happy Hour” on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
A guided walk will leave at 4:15 p.m. from the Mile Creek Preserve trailhead at 191 Mile Creek Road. All are welcome.
After the hike, people will re-group at the nearby Old Lyme Inn for half-price drinks from 5 to 6 p.m. You need not hike to enjoy the Happy Hour.
Hikers should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring insect repellent.
In the event of rain, meet at the Old Lyme Inn for Happy Hour instead of the trailhead.Information on the Bartholomew Open Space can be found here.
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT) Regatta will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14, starting at 1 p.m. Kayaks will be put in from Rte. 156 at the Lieutenant River Boat Launch. A guided trip down the Lieutenant River towards Duck River and Watch Rock will follow.
Kayakers of all skill levels are invited to join. The tour will return to the boat launch at approximately 3 p.m., where light refreshments will be served.
A US Coast Guard-approved life jacket or vest is required. Bring your own kayak (or canoe or stand-up paddleboard).
There is limited parking, so if you wish to join the event, REGISTER HERE.
Contact OLLandTrust@gmail.com for further information. More details will be provided upon confirmation.
The event is free.
Donations to support OLLT’s work are appreciated and can be made via the OLLT website or by mail to the OLLT at P.O. Box 163, Old Lyme, CT 06371.
OLD LYME — UPDATED 6/15: On Sunday, June 14, the Old Lyme Land Trust will host a ‘Bench Building Workshop’ from 1 to 3 p.m.This free, fun event is open to all ages and its objective is to build four benches to be sited on OLLT open space properties for public use.
Materials are precut and ready to assemble. Bring power drill and driver sets.
Light refreshments will be available.
Register at this link to receive details of the location or text 617-699-1920.
This event was postponed from yesterday due to the inclement weather.