Outings and Events
We host a variety of fun outings and informative events. Don't miss an event ... sign up for our email notices at the bottom of this page.
Visit our new EHLT Events Calendar to learn of more planned events.
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Hikes and Paddles
Hikes are scheduled for the second Sunday of September through June and the last Sunday of September through May (except for December); most are easy to moderate in difficulty. During warmer months we schedule paddles on local waters.
Stewardship Work Parties
Our Stewardship Work Parties generally occur on the third Saturday of the month to help with trail and preserve boundary maintenance. There is usually work for all ability levels. Help is greatly appreciated and always needed.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting occurs during the first half of June and reviews the activities of the land trust, elects new board members, conducts other official business, and features interesting speakers and programs.
Special Events
These events vary from year to year; most are open to the public, but some are for members only. We announce all events through email and some specific events, such as the annual meeting, by email and USPS mail.
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Sunday, May 31, 1-3 pm
Woods Walk
Join this brisk-paced hike through the trails at Burnham Brook, a Nature Conservancy preserve in the Eightmile River Watershed. The trails lead through woodlands, rock outcroppings, and along a stunning view of Burnham Brook. Leashed dogs are welcome to hike with their owners. Hikers are invited to contribute light snacks for an after-hike tail-gate. Meet at the parking lot at the end of E. Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam. E. Dolbia Hill is accessed Woodbridge Road off of Rt 82 in Salem, which turns into West Road, East Haddam.
Do not allow GPS to direct you to W. Dolbia Hill Road, off of Hopyard Road, in East Haddam. The two Dolbia Hill Roads no longer connect.
Wednesday, June 3, 9:30 - 11:30ish am
Morning Walk with Wendy & Cameron
Lyme and East Haddam join forces to lead this morning outing at EHLT's Sheepskin Hollow Preserve, Sheepskin Hollow Road (off of Mt. Parnassus Rd.), East Haddam. This 119-acre preserve features multiple trails (some steep) through hardwood forest, along streams and waterfalls, and a large pond with an active beaver population. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany their humans. Please register at openspace@townlyme.org. Any changes due to weather will be updated through this link.
Sunday, June 7, 10 - 11:30am
CT Trails Day Hike
Join EHLT directors on a hike through Sheepskin Hollow Preserve with beautiful views of a pond, waterfall, and rock formations. Trails can be steep in areas, so appropriate footwear is recommended and walking sticks may be helpful. Leashed dogs are welcome. Please register no later than June 6 at trailsday.org/events/sheepskin-hollow-hiking-splendor/ so leaders know who plans to join. Directions to the Ridgebury Road entrance to Sheepskin Hollow are at the registration link.
For details on EHLT's other upcoming Events,
visit EHLT Events Calendar:
East Haddam and Lyme Land Trusts encourage participation in our individually and jointly sponsored events. Please visit Lyme Land Trust's Events page for more information on their events.
Check 'Our Preserves' for info on each preserve with trails or use our Interactive Trail Map.
Use the contact link at the bottom of this page to report trail issues.
