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.
Fall Foliage on the Lieutenant River / Lower Mill Creek
News & Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
3rd FALL WORK PARTY
Saturday, November 7, 9:00 am
Come help Install our new Preserve Kiosks!
The Old Lyme Eagle Scouts have built us 14 new Sign Kiosks. We have installed 6 so far! We're aiming to install another 3 over the weekend of 11/7: Lohmann CT River, Lohmann Buck Twining, and Belton Copp. Rain date 11/8
Meet at Belton Copp Preserve, 14 Smith Neck Rd. Bring a shovel, post hole digger, and a sturdy back for digging post holes!
Please register HERE for 11/7 Work party
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