Leave the roads; take the trails.
Our Mission
The Old Lyme Land Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving Old Lyme’s natural, scenic and historic land and water resources for the benefit of the public now and for generations to come. The Trust accomplishes its purpose by acquiring land through donation and purchase, managing the land and by providing education to the public.
See you on the Trails!
There are over 800 acres to explore on our 14 preserves. They vary in size and offer a great way to indulge in a quick nature break in the midst of a busy day. Read preserve descriptions, access trail maps and
Please consider joining OLLT as a member and supporting trail upkeep with your donation. Volunteers are also needed to perform trail work. Thank you! Learn how to join & volunteer here.
Bench install overseers! Bob Archer, Matt laConti, Anne Galliher, Jon Lathrop, Karen Archer and Heller steward Kent Lacy Photo Edie Twining
News & Events
POP UP WORK PARTY
We built the benches in June,
now its time to get them to the preserves!
Come help us install
one of 3 new Preserve Benches
Boggy Hole
Saturday August 9th 9am
John Lohmann, CT River Preserve
August 23rd 4:30pm
Enjoy afternoon libations to celebrate last install!
Rain or shine (unless a downpour!)
Meet us at the Preserve Trail head
Bench installers Steve Sarnoski and Lynn Thoma Photo Edie Twining
Donate to our Acquisitions Fund
Help us open our 15th preserve! We are under contract to buy a 43-acre parcel of undeveloped forest at the corner of Boston Post Road and Four Mile River Road. We need your help to be able to permanently protect this parcel. Donors above $200 will be recognized on a marker at the new preserve. Donate to our acquisitions fund HERE
Annual Kayak Regatta
September 14, 2025 1 - 3 pm
Put in on the Ferry Road boat launch just off of 156. Guided trip down the Lieutenant River towards Duck River and Watch Rock. Life Jackets Required
Register with this link Register Regatta
Contact us for details in the event of bad weather
NEW! Autumn Equinox BONFIRE!
September 21, 2025 6-9 pm
Elizabeth B. Karter Watch Rock Preserve
Bring a picnic, something to sit on, Flashlight and
enjoy the warmth of a fall Bonfire
A short walk on the white trial to the open field.
Weather Permitting
If the day is too dry or windy the event will be cancelled. Check our website for conditions on the day of the event.
Ed Sopneski
YEA GRANT
Do you have an idea to help nature?
Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT) is pleased to offer grants of $100 to $600 to support worthy environmental projects. Applicants must be residents of Lyme or Old Lyme aged 11-21 years.
To apply, please complete the APPLICATION
and submit it by email or USPS mail
(Old Lyme Land Trust, P.O. Box 163,
Old Lyme, CT 06371).
For more information about the program please link here
Summer view of LBT from Lieutenant River
Whale back rock looking west, Fall.
Boulders along the old turnpike
Summer view of LBT from Lieutenant River