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.
Undeveloped land makes Old Lyme unique and beautiful, and it enriches the lives of Old Lyme’s residents. It is a priceless gift to pass on to future generations. Our lands are stewarded by a dedicated group of volunteers who maintain the trails, and a board of trustees that oversees the day to day operations of the trust. We welcome you to visit any of our 14 preserves and use them in accordance with the posted rules.
Let's Go Hiking!
We are pleased that so many people are taking to the Old Lyme Land Trust trails these days! If you are one of them, please consider joining OLLT as a member and supporting trail upkeep with your donation. Volunteers are also needed to perform trail work. Thank you!
Get out and walk! Visit one of our many preserves – we have over 800 acres to explore. Find Your Next Hike Here
OLLT Stewards Jon Lathrop, Anne Galliher, Edie Twining, & Lynn Thoma install new maps at Upper 3 Mile River Preserve.
News & Events
Pop Up Work Party
Saturday, September 23
1:00 - 3:00
ALL HANDS NEEDED!
Come help us remove burning bush at
14 Sill Lane. Park along the road.
Bring your saws, clippers, loppers, gloves, & tarps.
Folks with a truck especially welcome!
RSVP Hope to see you there!
9th Annual Kayak Regatta
Saturday September 9th at 1:00
Wonderful paddle at Rogers Lake
led by Fred and Andrea Fenton!
Hope to see you next year!
FOUR NEW BENCHES!
Come find them at Hoffman, Mile Creek, Upper 3 Mile and Lay Allen
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Matching Gift Program Is Back!
Charter Oak is committed to giving back to charitable entities within their field of membership, as well as charities elsewhere that are meaningful to their members.
We hope their program will inspire you to make a donation to Old Lyme Land Trust so that we are able to further our meaningful mission to positively impact the world we live in.
To view the Matching Gift guidelines
and to learn more about how to make
a donation please visit their website
Please apply for the Ed Sopneski
YEA! Grants
Youth Environmental Action
Do your have an idea for a project to help nature? Old Lyme Land Trust would like to assist with up to $600!
For more information and application Click Here
Upper 3 Mile
Mile Creek
Hoffman
Lay Allen-Bayberry Ridge
Enjoy Photos of the OLLT Preserves
Tributaries – Our Newsletter
Once a year the Trust publishes a newsletter full of information about our properties and activities and the natural world.
View our current and past issues here.
Learn about our past news and events here
If you share our vision of protecting Old Lyme’s natural resources for people and nature forever, please join us!
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