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.
Undeveloped land makes Old Lyme unique and beautiful, and it enriches the lives of Old Lyme’s residents. It is a priceless gift to pass on to future generations. Our lands are stewarded by a dedicated group of volunteers who maintain the trails, and a board of trustees that oversees the day to day operations of the trust. We welcome you to visit any of our 14 preserves and use them in accordance with the posted rules.
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.
Beautiful Watch Rock Preserve, Photo by Sam Dangremond
News & Events
MAY IS A BUSY MONTH!
See listed events below
Wednesday May 7 Hikers Happy Hour
Back for the 2025 Season!
McCulloch Family Open Space
Meet at 4:15 at the Cul de Sac on Flat Rock Hill for an easy hike followed by Happy Hour at 5:00 at the Old Lyme Inn. FREE EVENT
Saturday May 17 11 - 3:00 EARTHFEST
Join us at McCook Point Park, Niantic
FREE EVENT
Saturday May 24 9-11:00
Audubon Spring Bird Walk
at the John Lohmann CT River Preserve -
33 Coult Lane The upland forests and open fields are perfectly situated to attract migrating songbirds on their northbound journeys.
Join CT Audubon Society's Conservation and Education Coordinator, Joe Attwater, as we
look for warblers in the woods, bluebirds and buntings in the fields, Osprey and eagles over the river, and more!
FREE EVENT Please Register Here
https://tinyurl.com/olltbird
Monday May 26 11-1:00
Memorial Day Parade
Join us as we march down Lyme Street
Look for the tree festooned truck and
march along with us!
Saturday May 31 9 - 11
OLLT Work Party
Upper Three Mile River Preserve
Green Trail Extension
Bring your Clippers, Loppers, Rakes, or Blowers and help us extend the Green Trail down to the Dennison Farm stonework's end of the preserve. FREE EVENT wear your tick repellent!
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.
To apply, please complete the APPLICATION
and submit it by email or USPS mail
(Old Lyme Land Trust, P.O. Box 163,
Old Lyme, CT 06371).
For more information about the program please link 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