Creating a Backyard Refuge for Wild Birds

Essex Town Hall 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

A co-sponsored event with the Essex Garden Club. Jessica Penfield of Wild Birds Unlimited of Old Saybrook will present “Creating a Backyard Refuge for Wild Birds.” Join us for some timely advice for your spring plantings.

Free

Family Leprechaun Hike

Pond Meadow Park Road, Ivoryton, CT, United States

Join us for some St. Patty’s Day fun with a self-guided family hike where you’ll follow the Leprechaun Trail to find the Pot of Gold. Families may arrive any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM and follow the trail at their own pace. Information and directions will be provided at Check In. There’ll be […]

Free

Connecticut’s Changing Landscape

Essex Meadows 30 Bokum Road, Essex, CT, United States

Julie Shaw of the DEEP Master Wildlife Conservation group will present: “Connecticut's Changing Landscape.  How is Connecticut's landscape changing? Where? How fast? Join us for an overview of the transitions in the landscape over the last few hundred years and how it has affected the wildlife that is present in Connecticut.

Free

Essex Land Trust Annual Meeting

Essex Meadows 30 Bokum Road, Essex, CT, United States

Join us for an evening of camaraderie and celebration. The program will feature a review of the past year’s accomplishments, plans for the upcoming year, and the election of board members. Parking is limited. Carpooling recommended. There will be a charge for the Social and the Annual Meeting is free. Smart attire suggested.

Naturalist Led Hike with Phil Miller

Essex Great Meadow Pettipaug Road, Essex, CT, United States

Break up your morning routine and enjoy a nature hike with your friends at the Land Trust. Naturalist Phil Miller will lead the hike featuring the natural history of the Great Meadow Preserve as well as its flora, fauna, and geological features. Bring along your bird-watching gear as this area is particularly great for sightings. […]

Free

CT Trails Day Hike at Canfield Woods

Canfield Woods - Book HIlll Book Hill Woods Rd., Essex, CT, United States

A great weekend each year in CT to explore some of the best hiking around. Tom Soboleski, one of our Canfield Woods Stewards, will lead this fun, moderate, hike over mostly gently sloping terrain. We'll start at the Book Hill Trailhead and meet there following the hike for refreshments. This hike is weather dependent. Please […]

Free

Essex Land Trust Community Concert

Essex Town Green 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Enjoy a fun filled evening at the Essex Main Street Park with Friends, Live Music, and views of Middle Cove. The Essex Land Trust is hosting the event featuring Malaena. Melaena is a 6-piece cover band whose sole mission is to perform music that "makes you want to dance." We’ll be grooving to songs from […]

Free

Ivoryton July 4 Parade

Ivoryton Green Ivoryton Green, Ivoryton, CT, United States

The Essex Land Trust will participate in the Annual Ivoryton Fourth of July parade.  We will have a tractor and decorated trailer and will spread general good cheer!  ELT volunteers, members, and families are encouraged to attend and wear your red, white, and blue!  Decorating the tractor and trailer will be in the afternoon on […]

Free

Canoe/Kayak Paddle – Exploring Turtle Creek

Essex Town Green 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Join the Essex Land trust for a guided Canoe/Kayak paddle from Essex village to explore Turtle Creek, part of the Turtle Creek Preserve. Jeff Croyle an avid paddler and Essex Land Trust President will lead the paddle. Participants should check-in on site and sign a waiver prior to the paddle. Please drive down to the […]

Free

Source to Sea Cleanup

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Save the date. Details will be published closer to the scheduled date.

Free