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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October 1 until all Bells are found
Bells of East Haddam
As of October 1, there are 50 bells hidden along trails in East Haddam Land Trust preserves. If you find one, you may keep it, and please email doreen.jezek@ehlt.org with the number on the underside of the bell and the preserve in which it was found. If you find a second bell, please leave it for another searcher.
If not a current EHLT member, you will get a free one-year membership by emailing your contact information to Doreen.
What preserve have bells hidden?
Find out here.
Sunday, October 4, noon-2pm
I-Park Hike
East Haddam Land Trust members are invited to take part in a special hike at I-Park, a nonprofit organization with a mission to nurture artists of exceptional talent, celebrate the creative process and inspire the greater culture at the intersection of art and nature. I-Park is typically only open to the public on designated event days, but EHLT members may join this private founders walk, led by Co-founder Joanne Paradis. I-Park's 450 acres and 26+ paths weave through the woods and meadows to reveal striking topographical features and ephemeral art pieces created by some of the thousand plus artists who have been awarded residencies at I-Park over the years. This hike is limited to 20 EHLT members who pre-register by October 1 at https://www.ehlt.org/ipark.
Sunday, October 4, 1-3 pm
Woods Walk
This hike, originally planned for Sunday, September 27, will highlight the ongoing woodland management project at Miller Farm Preserve. Learn about unhealthy vs healthy forests and what work has been done, and will be done, to remove unhealthy and aging trees. The work is being done to encourage regrowth of young trees and understory shrubs, with the expectation of improving the overall diversity and resiliency of this preserve. Meet at the Tater Hill parking area of Miller Farm Preserve. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany their humans. Hikers are encouraged to bring snacks to share for a post-hike tailgate.
EHLT will supply light refreshments.
Note: Miller Farm Preserve will be closed to the public during the selective tree-clearing process, expected to begin in October 2026.
Wednesday, October 7, 9:30-11:30 am
Wednesday Walk with Wendy & Cameron
Take a morning walk, with Wendy from Lyme and Cameron from East Haddam, through Saunders Preserve to see and learn about the many geologic features there. For more information, visit the EHLT Events Calendar (link below).
To register: openspace@townlyme.org
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.
