Join the Essex Land Trust for a guided Kayak/Canoe 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. Plan to arrive by at least […]
Following the Turtle Creek paddle, join us for a picnic and social gathering at the Essex Main St. Park to continue the celebration. Festive music will be provided by the Corinthian Jazz Band. It’s a BYOP, so bring your picnic lunch, refreshments and a blanket or chairs. Information on our recent acquisitions will be on […]
Connecticut Agricultural Scientist, Dr. Robert Marra, will present information on Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) including the response to the disease in Connecticut and the Northeast since its first appearance in 2019. Dr. Marra will also discuss how to diagnose BLD, the causes and treatment options for landscape beeches. A portion of the presentation will touch […]
Join us for our always popular hike and happy hour and enjoy an evening walk with your friends at the Land Trust. Naturalist Phil Miller will lead a 1 hour easy/moderate hike at Toby Hill Ridge, our most recent acquisition and will feature its history, flora, and fauna. Parking is limited at the preserve so […]
We will be partnering with Sustainable Essex for the annual Ct River Conservancy Source to Sea Cleanup on September 27. 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 to Sea Cleanup Website HERE joining […]
Break up your morning routine and enjoy a nature hike with your friends at the land trust. Naturalist Phil Miller will lead the 1-hour easy hike featuring the history of Cross Lots as well as its flora and fauna, including our pollinator meadow and American chestnut orchard. Parking is limited at the preserve, so please […]
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 (https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Ivoryton/IvorytonPumpkinChase) and check-in is at the Ivoryton Village green starting at 7:30 am. Race starts at 8:30 am for children and at 9:00 for adults.
Join us for our popular Full Moon Hike at Johnson Farm. The moon will rise 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 and a bit of elevation. The […]
Join us for a Thursday morning guided hike exploring the Canfield Meadow Woods Preserve which we are pleased to be co-sponsoring with the Valley Shore YMCA. The hike will be 1.5-2 hours over moderate terrain and will feature rock outcroppings, water courses, and some features unique to Canfield Meadow Woods like one of Connecticut’s oldest […]
Essex Land Trust Invasives Steward Lois Stahlbush-Tolley is planning a pop-up invasive clearing event at the 4-acre James Glen Preserve. Two areas dominated by Japanese barberry will be the target for the occasion. Both of these areas are somewhat isolated so this effort will help prevent it from expanding farther. People should bring leather gloves, […]
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 6 - 9:00 AM - Cross Lots, 40 West Avenue, Essex
Cross Lots needs volunteers to finish clean up 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 13 - 9:00 AM - 30 West Avenue, Essex