Vernal Pools and Emerging Life in The Preserve
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 […]
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The Preserve (East) 13 Ingham Hill Road, Essex, CT, United States
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Earth Day 2026 – Nature Hike + Treasure Hunt at Windswept Ridge
Windswept Ridge 176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesHey 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 […]
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Invasives Seminar
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesInvasive 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 […]
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Thursday Morning Hike at Canfield Meadow Woods
Canfield Meadow Woods Book Hill Woods Rd., Essex, CT, United StatesJoin us for a Thursday morning guided hike exploring the 384-acre Canfield Meadow Woods Preserve which we are pleased to be co-sponsoring with the Valley Shore YMCA. This hike will […]
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Invasives Removal: Boot the Barberry at Woodja Hill
Woodja Hill Oxbow Lane, Essex, CT, United StatesHelp us in our continuing efforts to remove invasive plants in our preserves and help to reestablish native habitat. This will be a continuation of our barberry removal efforts initiated […]
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Pond and Stream Probe: Naturalist Led Exploration at Heron Pond with Phil Miller
Heron Pond Heron Pond Road, Essex, CT, United StatesJoin us for an exploration of the pond and stream edges, looking for aquatic life. Please wear boots or shoes that you won’t mind getting wet. Parking is limited at […]
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Invasive Removal at Osage Trails
Osage Trails Foxboro Road, Essex, CT, United StatesHelp us in our continuing efforts to remove invasive plants in our preserves and help to reestablish native habitat. We will be working at Osage Trails removing burning bush and […]
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CT Trails Day Hike at Bushy Hill/Platt Preserve
Bushy Hill, Platt Preserves Bushy Hill Road, Ivoryton, CT, United StatesBushy Hill and Platt Preserves are local gems. The preserve is fully wooded and hugs the Falls River in the southern part of the Platt Property. There are a lot […]
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Ivoryton Walking History Tour
The Millrace Ivory Street, Ivoryton, CTThis popular event is co-sponsored with the Essex Historical Society. Essex Land Trust steward, Scott McCoid, will lead a walking tour of the Millrace Preserve covering Ivoryton’s history, the company […]
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Community Concert featuring Melaena
Essex Town Park 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEnjoy 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 […]
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Ivoryton July 4 Parade
Ivoryton Green Ivoryton Green, Ivoryton, CT, United StatesThe Essex Land Trust will participate in the Annual Ivoryton Fourth of July parade celebrating our Nation's 250th! We will have a tractor and decorated trailer and will spread general […]
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Family Paddle – Exploring Mill Pond
Falls River Park Falls River Drive, Ivoryton, CT, United StatesJoin the Essex Land Trust for a guided Canoe/Kayak paddle around Mill Pond. Sue and Bob Cornell, Jean Island Stewards and avid paddlers will lead the armada. Please arrive early. […]
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