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.
Intrepid trail tagging team at Woodhead Preserve Photo by Edie Twiining
News & Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
May 9th, 8 am
POP UP WORK PARTY
Come help us blaze a new trail at out newest acquisition: The Woodhead Preserve.
188 Four Mile River Rd.
near the corner of Boston Post Rd & 4 Mile River Rd.
CREW 1:This is a strenuous project thru high ledges and low streams. Bring your loppers, clippers, work gloves and wear tick spray!
CREW 2: Clean up the parking area along road. Bring trash bags, rake, and pick stick.
Let us know if you can make it 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
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
Bird Walk at Lay Allen May 2, 2026 Photo by Edie Twining
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