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.
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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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Sunday, May 3, 9-11 am
Orchid Walk (register by 4/30)
Jim Natale, Wilder Gardens, will guide us to a special site at Burnham Brook Preserve, at the end of E. Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, where native orchids bloom each spring. Sections of this hike will be on steep and difficult terrain. Good hiking boots and poles are highly recommended. Preregistration is required via ehlt.org/orchid-walk; registration will be open from April 15 through April 30, 2026. Registration is limited to 15 people.
Sunday, May 10, 8-10 am
Mother's Day Bird, Flora, & Fungi Viewing
This Mother's Day morning Bird, Flora, Fungi viewing at Golet Farm Preserve, led by East Haddam Land Trust directors, will be a chance to create family memories on a special day. Hikers young and old can enjoy the easy-going trails of this land trust preserve — a wildlife gem in Moodus. Meadows and trees provide wonderful habitat for birds. Wetlands offer places to study amphibians, insects, other wildlife, and plant life. Interior meadows and woodlands provide quiet respite. Park in the lot on Great Hillwood Road. Walkers are invited to contribute light snacks for an after-hike tailgate.
Please leave 4-legged friends at home for this outing.
Monday, May 18, 1:30-3 pm
Words from the Woods Book Circle
Join this offering from the East Haddam Land Trust and the East Haddam Library System to soak in the writings of natural scientists who expand
and deepen our awareness of the ecologies of life. For this gathering we explore Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine by Alan Lightman. All are welcome, even if you have not read or completed the book. The book circle gathers in a meeting room at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 31 Main Street, East Haddam, directly across from the Rathbun Library.
Sunday, May 31, 1-3 pm
Woods Walk
Join this brisk-paced hike through the trails at Burnham Brook, a Nature Conservancy preserve in the Eightmile River Watershed. The trails lead through woodlands, rock outcroppings, and along a stunning view of Burnham Brook. Leashed dogs are welcome to hike with their owners. Hikers are invited to contribute light snacks for an after-hike tail-gate. Meet at the parking lot at the end of E. Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam. E. Dolbia Hill is accessed Woodbridge Road off of Rt 82 in Salem, which turns into West Road, East Haddam.
Do not allow GPS to direct you to W. Dolbia Hill Road, off of Hopyard Road, in East Haddam. The two Dolbia Hill Roads no longer connect.
For details on EHLT's other upcoming Events,
visit EHLT Events Calendar:
East Haddam and Lyme Land Trusts encourage participation in our individually and jointly sponsored events. Please visit Lyme Land Trust's Events page for more information on their 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.
