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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

Choose your next hike HERE

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.

Boggy Hole work party Eco Warriors 2025

Boggy Hole Bridge & Boardwalk Work Party including Old Lyme High School's Eco Club                                                             Photo Edie Twining

News & Events

News & Events

POSTPONED
Enjoy the snow!

December 14 at 9:00 am

Bring your loppers, tarps, gloves for Clearing the wall at the beautiful

John Lohmann CT River Preserve

33 Coult Lane  Register for updates

February 28  at 9:30 am

Bring your loppers, tarps, gloves for Trimming Vines from trees at the beautiful

John Lohmann CT River Preserve

33 Coult Lane  Register for updates

UPCOMING
WORK PARTIES
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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 

Great day of discovery with Markham Starr

NATIVE STONEWORKS

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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.

Learn more about our Youth Environmental Action grants and apply HERE

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