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.
Spring is coming! Boggy Hole Preserve Photo by Edie Twining
News & Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday April 11 2:00pm
NATURE WALK with MAGGIE JONES
Join our nature walk and plant identification
Hatchetts Hill Preserve
29-1 Hatchetts Hill Road
Please sign up Here
Friday, April 24 4:00-5:00
ARBOR DAY - TREE WALK!
Please join us at
Hoffman-Matthiessen-DeGerenday Preserve
95 Sill Lane
For an informal tour of trees found at our preserve and how to identify them.
Please sign up Here
Saturday May 2nd 9:00 - 11:00
SPRING BIRD WATCHING WALK
Led by RTP Estuary Center guide
Joe Attwater
Lay Allen Preserve
Enter on 4-1 Bayberry Ridge Rd.
The walk will be over level ground with two stream crossings. We will observe and woodland habitats at the peak of spring bird activity. Bring your binoculars or there will be pairs available to borrow.
FREE EVENT Register Here
May 30th, 5-6 pm
BEAVERS!
A talk by Master Wildlife Conservationist
Ginny Apple at the PGN Old Lyme Library
Free Event sponsored by Old Lyme Land Trust. Come learn about the fascinating lives of Beavers in Connecticut. Ginny Apple will present a deep dive into the lore, biology, habitat, and conservation of our constructive wild neighbors. Participants can get ‘hands on’ with beaver skeletons, pelts, and wood. Come share stories and get your questions answered.
Snacks & light refreshments will be available.
Please Register Here
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
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
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