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
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
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
UPCOMING
FALL WORK PARTIES
October 15 at 9:00 am
New Bridge install on Red Trail
Hoffman - Matthiessen - DeGerendy Preserve
95 Sill Lane, Register for weather updates
November 15 at 9:00 am
Upgrade walkway/bridge on Green Trail
Boggy Hole Preserve
17 Boggy Hole Rd. Register for weather updates
NATIVE STONEWORKS
Markham Starr Talk & Walk
Saturday November 22, 2025
Lecture at noon
at the Old Lyme Historical Society, 55 Lyme St
followed by a walk at the
George & Woodward Griswold Preserve
Come learn about the many native stoneworks found in our area and then hike the Griswold Preserve to see examples described in Starr's presentation. Register Here
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