Naturalist Led Hike with Phil Miller

Bushy Hill, Platt Preserves Bushy Hill 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 […]

Free

Full Moon Hike at Johnson Farm

Johnson Farm Read Street, Ivoryton, CT, United States

There’ll be “a moon out tonight” for our Full Moon Hike at Johnson Farm. The moon will rise at 5:30 PM (before our start) and we’re hoping for a crystal-clear […]

Free

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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