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
Enjoy an 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 Melaena, 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 every decade, from Top […]
A Guided Family Hike with Naturalist Phil Miller Have you ever come across mysterious animal tracks while wandering through the woods and wondered, “Who’s been walking in these woods?” Discover the answers on a special family-friendly hike led by Naturalist Phil Miller. During this one-hour hike over easy terrain, Phil Miller will guide participants through […]
Pruning, It’s Easier than you Think is presented in collaboration with the Essex Garden Club. In this seminar, Kevin Wilcox will present pruning tips for the home gardener.
Join us for an evening of camaraderie and celebration. The program will feature a review of the past accomplishments, plans for the upcoming year, and the election of board members. There will be a charge for the Social to cover costs, but attendance at the Annual Meeting is free. Smart attire suggested. Click here for Annual […]
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 […]
Hey there Earth lovers! Join Essex Land Trust’s Jeff Croyle and artist Jen Longworth for a special hike and nature activity celebrating Earth Day at Windswept Ridge. We’ll take a hike around the beautiful lowland creek area of this preserve while participating in a Sensory Treasure Hunt along the way! Our hike will end at […]
Invasive plants are formidable foes and very difficult to control in our preserves and in your backyard. Join us for this seminar to learn more about invasive plants in Connecticut and control practices. Rose Hiskes of the CT Agricultural Station and Essex Land Trust's Invasives Steward, Lois Stahlbush-Tolley will be our guides on identification and […]