Outings and Events
We host a variety of fun outings and informative events. Don't miss an event ... sign up for our email notices at the bottom of this page.
Visit our new EHLT Events Calendar to learn of more planned events.
Check out our photos from Instagram below!
Hikes and Paddles
Hikes are scheduled for the second Sunday of September through June and the last Sunday of September through May (except for December); most are easy to moderate in difficulty. During warmer months we schedule paddles on local waters.
Stewardship Work Parties
Our Stewardship Work Parties generally occur on the third Saturday of the month to help with trail and preserve boundary maintenance. There is usually work for all ability levels. Help is greatly appreciated and always needed.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting occurs during the first half of June and reviews the activities of the land trust, elects new board members, conducts other official business, and features interesting speakers and programs.
Special Events
These events vary from year to year; most are open to the public, but some are for members only. We announce all events through email and some specific events, such as the annual meeting, by email and USPS mail.
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Bells of East Haddam UPDATE
We believe 3 bells remain hidden at these East Haddam Land Trust preserves: Hidden Valley, Saunders, and Sheepskin Hollow.
However, some Bells may have been found but not reported.
If you find a Bell, you may keep it, and email Doreen at the below address.
You may also take a photo of it noting the number on the bottom and the preserve in which it was found.
Feel free to post your photo on our Facebook or Instagram page.
Those not already EHLT members, can receive a one-year complimentary membership by emailing their name, address, phone number to land trust director Doreen Jezek at doreen.jezek@ehlt.org.
Saturday, December 20, 9:30 - noonish
Postponed due to frozen ground: Stewardship Work Party
This work party will continue the bog bridge extension needed to avoid wet areas on the red trail at Golet Farm Preserve. Meet at the parking lot on Great Hillwood Road in the Moodus section of East Haddam.
This work will be rescheduled after the ground thaws.
Thursday, January 1, 2026 1 - 5:30 pm
New Year's Day Hike & Gathering
EHLT members are invited to greet the first day of 2026 with an invigorating outdoor trek followed by a friendly gathering. Our annual New Year's Day Hike at Burnham Brook Preserve will be either a more strenuous hike over changing elevations or a relaxed wander through the Burnham Brook fields. You may choose your hike based on your level of comfort. We will then gather in the Goodwin House, the former home of Richard Goodwin, one of EHLT's founding directors, and the current location of EHLT's office for food, refreshments, and warm conversation.
Please RSVP no later than December 28.
If you donated to EHLT in 2025, you are a member through 2025.
If not, you may join here. We would love to welcome you to our community.
Sunday, January 11, 1-3 pm
Woodland Wander
This slower-paced hike, at Chapman Pond Preserve and led by land trust directors, is designed for those who like casual walks through the woods with time to explore nature. The trails have changing elevations. We suggest using poles and wearing sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at the parking area just off a sharp bend in the northern end of River Road in East Haddam. Leashed dogs are welcome to come along with their owners. Walkers are invited to bring light snacks to share along with EHLT refreshments for an after-hike tailgate.
Visit our new EHLT Events Calendar to learn of more planned events.
Check 'Our Preserves' for info on each preserve with trails or use our Interactive Trail Map.
Use the contact link at the bottom of this page to report trail issues.
