Preserve Cleanups – Cross Lots

Cross Lots 40 West Avenue, ESSEX, CT, United States

Help us to prepare our properties for winter as we rake leaves and clear up any fallen debris. Families welcome. Dress warmly, bring rakes, tarps and blowers. Refreshments will be provided. Mark your calendar. Saturday December 7 - 9:00 AM - Cross Lots, 40 West Avenue, Essex

Free

Preserve Cleanups – Osage Trails

Falls River Park Falls River Drive, Ivoryton, CT, United States

Help us to prepare three of our properties for winter as we rake leaves and clear up any fallen debris. Families welcome. Dress warmly, bring rakes, tarps and blowers. Refreshments will be provided. Mark your calendar. Saturday, December 14 - 9:00 AM - Osage Trails, Foxboro Road, Essex

Free

Naturalist Led Hike with Phil Miller

Bushy Hill, Platt Preserves Bushy Hill Road, Ivoryton, 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 Bushy Hill Preserve as well as its flora, fauna, and geological features. If we’re a little lucky we may be able to check out some […]

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 night so the moon can light our way. The first part of the hike is moderate and goes over rocky terrain with lots of roots […]

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 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

Vernal Pools and Emerging Life in The Preserve

The Preserve (East) 13 Ingham Hill Road, Essex, CT, United States

Bob Russo, ecologist and Ivoryton resident, will lead a hike in the Preserve to help you search for salamanders, frogs and plants emerging from the long winter. He will describe the biological and geological features that make the vernal pool areas unique and bountiful. Meet at the first/East Preserve parking lot. Approximately 1½ hours duration […]

Free

Thursday Morning Hikers

Canfield Meadow Woods Book Hill Woods Rd., Essex, CT, United States

Join us for a Thursday morning guided hike at the Canfield Woods Preserve. We expect to see the signs of spring as we loop through the woodlands past vernal pools and rock outcroppings. Hike will be 90- 120 minutes over moderate terrain and may pass through some soggy areas. Bring a friend or make a […]

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