• Ivoryton History and Remembrance at The Millrace

    Ivory Street Ivory Street, Ivoryton, CT, United States

    On this first day of Autumn, Essex Land Trust steward, Scott McCoid, will lead a walking tour of the Millrace Preserve covering Ivoryton’s history, the company that built it, and […]

    Free
  • Fall Hikes – Windswept Ridge

    Windswept Ridge 176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    Join us for Thursday morning guided hikes exploring some of ELT’s 24 preserves with more than 35 miles of trails.  Come for all or come for one, bring a friend […]

    Free
  • Souce to Sea Cleanup

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

    Essex Land Trust members are invited to participate to help clean up our riverfront and community including our Great Meadow and Turtle Creek Preserves. Please register on the CRC Source […]

    Free
  • Fall Hikes – Woodja Hill, Doanes’ Woods, James Glen

    Woodja Hill Oxbow Lane, Essex, CT, United States

    Join us for Thursday morning guided hikes exploring some of ELT’s 24 preserves with more than 35 miles of trails.  Come for all or come for one, bring a friend […]

    Free
  • Full Moon Hike and Happy Hour

    Johnson Farm Read Street, Ivoryton, CT, United States

    There’ll be “a moon out tonight” for our Full Moon Hike at Johnson Farm. See Johnson Farm in a “new light.” The moon will rise at 5:00 PM as we begin […]

    Free
  • Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase

    Ivoryton Green Ivoryton Green, Ivoryton, CT, United States

    Supported by the Essex Land Trust, this race benefits the Ivoryton Library and its programs. A portion of the run goes through our Falls River Preserve.  Registration is online and […]

    Free
  • Fall Hikes – Canfield Woods

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

    Join us for Thursday morning guided hikes exploring some of ELT’s 24 preserves with more than 35 miles of trails.  Come for all or come for one, bring a friend […]

    Free
  • PokéWalk with Pokémon Go

    Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

    A program for families and teens interested in getting outside and exploring Pokémon Go! All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Snacks will be […]

    Free
  • Fall Hikes – The Preserve (West)

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

    Join us for Thursday morning guided hikes exploring some of ELT’s 24 preserves with more than 35 miles of trails. Come for all or come for one, bring a friend […]

    Free
  • Hike and Social: Windswept Ridge and the Scotch Plains Tavern

    Windswept Ridge 176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    Come enjoy ELT's Windswept Ridge Preserve for a moderate 60-90 min hike led by Jeff Croyle, Steward and ELT's President. The property overlooks the Mud River valley farmland once known […]

    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 […]

    Free