Soft Opening of Gillette Castle – East Haddam

Gillette Castle State Park 67 River Road, East Haddam

Organization: Friends of Gillette Castle State Park Visitors are asked to donate to the Friends of Gillette Castle in lieu of an entrance fee.  Register for a guided hike at www.gillettecastlefriends.org

Tree Collective – Teen Hike: Lyme

Place: Register to learn location Contact Email: reganstacey@gmail.com The Tree Collective is a program designed to engage young conservationists ages 14-18 in outdoor fun and education while working to maintain trails in our beautiful town of Lyme, CT. It is sponsored by the Lyme Land Trust under the leadership of environmentalist/artist Regan Stacey. Each time we …

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Connecticut River Ferries: Then and Now – East Haddam

East Haddam Historical Society 264 Town Street, East Haddam

Presenter: Captain Paul Costello Before bridge crossings spanned the Connecticut River, almost two dozen ferries moved people and cargo from one bank to another. The oldest ferry passage launched in 1641; today you can still cross the river by ferry, but only at two crossings. Captain Paul Costello will share the histories of the Chester …

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Biking Lyme with Ronnie Romance – Lyme

Lyme Public Hall 249 Hamburg Rd (Rte 156), Lyme

Cycling legend and local resident Ronnie Romance has described himself as a wholistic cyclist who has embraced all forms of cycling, from racing to mountain biking, backroads touring and wilderness camping. He views cycling as a tool to connect more deeply with nature, and his life and design aesthetic shine through in his thoughtfully crafted, …

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