Making connections is key to smart land conservation.
Update: East Haddam Land Trust has one pending land acquisition that will connect existing conserved properties to create a larger greenway for wildlife and allow for extended public hiking and increased opportunities for connecting with nature. Click below to learn more.
Outings
& Events
Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans on hikes on our preserves.
Dogs must be leashed at all times
while on EHLT preserves.
Visit the 'Our Preserves' page
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.
Counting steps as part of your exercise routine?
Preserve-like terrain averages about 2080 steps per mile. The length of each trail is listed on the printed maps for each preserve available at the trailheads and downloadable from the interactive trail map and on each preserve webpage.
Color Blind Trailblazing
The blue & red trails at our Miller Farm Preserve are now blazed with a white "B" for blue and "R" for red to help colorblind hikers follow the trails more easily.
Please share your impression of this change by emailing trail.monitor@ehlt.org.
Hunting Season
Hunting is not permitted on EHLT preserves but may be permitted in areas adjacent to some EHLT preserves.
Please, for your safety, always wear orange when in the woods during hunting season.
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CT Trails Day Hike
Sunday, June 8, 9-11 am
CT Trails Day consists of a weekend of outdoor events for people of all ages. It is sponsored and organized by the CT Forest & Park Association. We invite you to register for one of the events planned in East Haddam. Leashed dogs are welcome if accompanied by their owner/s. Learn more and register.
Note that registration is required via the register link.
Annual Meeting Notice
Saturday, June 14, 4-6 pm
East Haddam Land Trust's annual meeting will be held at the Goodwin House pavilion at Burnham Brook Preserve, 2 E. Dolbia Hill Road, East Haddam, the location of EHLT's office. Current members - those who joined or renewed their membership during the 2025 membership campaign, which began in November 2024 - will hear updates from our current directors and officers, elect three volunteers to the board of directors, and have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas on how to make EHLT better. Light refreshments and finger foods will be provided.
Please RSVP using this link: http://ehlt.org/annual-meeting.
Fathers' Day Paddle
Sunday, June 15, 10 am-noon
Paddle with Salmon River from the state boat launch off of Route 149. Arrive in time to be in the water at 10 am. Participants must wear personal flotation devices and children must be accompanied by adults.
Words from the Woods Book Circle
Monday, June 16, 1:30-3:00 pm
Join this book circle collaboration between EHLT and the East Haddam Library System for lively discussions on the book of the month. For this gathering, we will read and discuss, The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben.
Check the Rathbun Library for copies of the book.
We meet at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 31 Main Street, East Haddam.
You are welcome to join the discussion even if you haven't read
or finished reading the book.
Nature Photography Presentation
Thursday, June 19, 7-8:30 pm
Naturalist and photographer William Burt leads this presentation and discussion, sponsored by East Haddam Land Trust and Lyme Public Hall. William Burt (williamburt.com) has authored four books, and his photographs have been shown at museums across the U.S. and Canada. He is also a regular contributor to estuary, a magazine about the Connecticut River Valley.
Please preregister here by June 16.
Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Road (Rte. 156) is less than 4 miles from the intersection of Rte. 156 and Rte. 82 in East Haddam. For questions about this event, email Kyn at Kyn.Tolson@ehlt.org.
Check back here and on our Facebook page for event postponements, cancellations, or updates.
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.
Visit a
Preserve
The East Haddam Interactive Trail Map provides trail, parking, and general information for trails maintained by East Haddam Land Trust, the Town of East Haddam, and The Nature Conservancy.
Find printed preserve trail maps at East Haddam's Municipal Office Complex.
We also have preserves and easements without trails where access is not practical or landowners maintain the use of the property.
Please note, hunting is not permitted on EHLT preserves, but please wear orange during hunting season as a safety precaution.
Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans on hikes on our preserves and must remain leashed at all times.
We currently protect 900+ acres of land in preserves and through property easements. Many of our preserves have marked hiking trails open to the public.
Enjoy hiking at East Haddam Land Trust preserves with trails. Use our Interactive Trail Map on your mobile and desktop devices for information on East Haddam Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, and Town of East Haddam trails. Leashed dogs may accompany hikers on East Haddam Land Trust trails and must remain leashed at all times. Find downloadable trail maps on each preserve page:
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Mangano-Mazzella Farm Preserve (aka Honey Hill Farm)
East Haddam Land Trust preserves with historic sites:
Town of East Haddam and Nature Conservancy open-space with trails :
Contact
Us
We welcome curiosity and will reply to your questions as promptly as possible.
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Contact Us
Mail:
East Haddam Land Trust
P.O. Box 122
East Haddam, CT 06423
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Phone:
(860) 484-3458