EVERY FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, JOIN OUR BOARD AT 7 PM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LATEST HAPPENINGS IN EAST LYME LAND CONSERVATION EFFORTS:
East Lyme Parks & Recreation, 41 Society Road, Niantic, CT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014, 7-9PM
A Salt Marsh Advancement Zone Assessment of East Lyme, CT
Held at East Lyme High School's Mary Broderick Auditorium
Dr. Adam Whelchel – Director of Science – The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut
Dr. Whelchel’s twenty-three year career in leadership positions has focused on ecological restoration and climate preparedness while with Federal agencies, consulting firms, academic institutions and non-profit organizations in the United States, Southeast Asia, Caribbean and Africa. Dr. Whelchel is currently responsible for overseeing principal aspects of coastal and riverine climate assessment and adaptation with municipalities and states via the Conservancy’s Coastal Resilience Network (www.coastalresilience.org). Adam also served as a key advisor for the Puerto Rico Climate Adaptation Project and a lead author on the Northeast section of the U.S. National Climate Assessment. awhelchel@tnc.org
Margaret Van Patten, M.S., B.S. – Communications Director – Connecticut Sea Grant
University of Connecticut – Jewels of the Shore: Connecticut’s Salt Marshes
Van Patten will speak on salt marshes of Connecticut, where land and sea meet, and very special and ecologically valuable areas. They are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet and provide critical wild life and plant habitat, while also serving as buffers for storms and flooding events. Peg will talk about these special places and how they are changing now, including research projects that Connecticut Sea Grant is sponsoring. Van Patten is editor and designer of Wrack Lines magazine, published by Sea Grant since 2000. She earned her research Master’s Degree in Marine Sciences at the University of Connecticut in 1992, studying the reproduction of sugar kelp in the western North Atlantic Ocean. Peg earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology (now Environmental Studies) at Connecticut College in 1987. peg.vanpatten@uconn.edu
Chris Field– UCONN Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Chris is a graduate student from the University of Connecticut and is currently working toward his PhD with Dr. Chris Elphick, professor of Evolutionary Ecology and Biology. He will talk about the salt marsh research they are performing. chrisfield22@gmail.com
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Held at East Lyme High School's Mary Broderick Auditorium
Dr. Adam Whelchel – Director of Science – The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut
Dr. Whelchel’s twenty-three year career in leadership positions has focused on ecological restoration and climate preparedness while with Federal agencies, consulting firms, academic institutions and non-profit organizations in the United States, Southeast Asia, Caribbean and Africa. Dr. Whelchel is currently responsible for overseeing principal aspects of coastal and riverine climate assessment and adaptation with municipalities and states via the Conservancy’s Coastal Resilience Network (www.coastalresilience.org). Adam also served as a key advisor for the Puerto Rico Climate Adaptation Project and a lead author on the Northeast section of the U.S. National Climate Assessment. awhelchel@tnc.org
Margaret Van Patten, M.S., B.S. – Communications Director – Connecticut Sea Grant
University of Connecticut – Jewels of the Shore: Connecticut’s Salt Marshes
Van Patten will speak on salt marshes of Connecticut, where land and sea meet, and very special and ecologically valuable areas. They are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet and provide critical wild life and plant habitat, while also serving as buffers for storms and flooding events. Peg will talk about these special places and how they are changing now, including research projects that Connecticut Sea Grant is sponsoring. Van Patten is editor and designer of Wrack Lines magazine, published by Sea Grant since 2000. She earned her research Master’s Degree in Marine Sciences at the University of Connecticut in 1992, studying the reproduction of sugar kelp in the western North Atlantic Ocean. Peg earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology (now Environmental Studies) at Connecticut College in 1987. peg.vanpatten@uconn.edu
Chris Field– UCONN Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Chris is a graduate student from the University of Connecticut and is currently working toward his PhD with Dr. Chris Elphick, professor of Evolutionary Ecology and Biology. He will talk about the salt marsh research they are performing. chrisfield22@gmail.com
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015, 7:30PM
Annual Meeting
Held at Flanders Fish House, 22 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT
We will elect a Board of Directors to continue the good work of the Land Trust, protecting the environment. Please attend to vote and support the Board.
After elections we will have as our speaker, Art Horn, Professor of Meteorology, TV weatherman for 25 years and climate change expert. He will discuss weather folklore, rhymes and weather myths. His talk is provocative. Is global warming real? Is climate change real? Join us to learn more!
Art Horn, Meteorologist
Art earned his degree in Meteorology with honors from nationally acclaimed Lyndon State College. After college he worked in Iran as an on site meteorologist. Upon returning to the US he became a television meteorologist for 25 years working in Portland, Maine; Boston, Massachusetts; West Palm Beach, Florida and Hartford, Connecticut. He was awarded the American Meteorological Societies television seal of approval.
Art has published over 75 articles on weather and climate and is a speaker at international climate conferences and other national conventions. He is a professor of Meteorology at Tunxis Community College.
Mr. Horn has been self employed for ten years. He is an expert witness for lawyers in weather-related litigation and has provided critical testimony in several trials. He's a regular in the speaking circuit with his entertaining and educational programs about weather. Mr. Horn is from Groton, Connecticut and now resides in Manchester.
Held at Flanders Fish House, 22 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT
We will elect a Board of Directors to continue the good work of the Land Trust, protecting the environment. Please attend to vote and support the Board.
After elections we will have as our speaker, Art Horn, Professor of Meteorology, TV weatherman for 25 years and climate change expert. He will discuss weather folklore, rhymes and weather myths. His talk is provocative. Is global warming real? Is climate change real? Join us to learn more!
Art Horn, Meteorologist
Art earned his degree in Meteorology with honors from nationally acclaimed Lyndon State College. After college he worked in Iran as an on site meteorologist. Upon returning to the US he became a television meteorologist for 25 years working in Portland, Maine; Boston, Massachusetts; West Palm Beach, Florida and Hartford, Connecticut. He was awarded the American Meteorological Societies television seal of approval.
Art has published over 75 articles on weather and climate and is a speaker at international climate conferences and other national conventions. He is a professor of Meteorology at Tunxis Community College.
Mr. Horn has been self employed for ten years. He is an expert witness for lawyers in weather-related litigation and has provided critical testimony in several trials. He's a regular in the speaking circuit with his entertaining and educational programs about weather. Mr. Horn is from Groton, Connecticut and now resides in Manchester.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2016
The East Lyme Bike & BBQ
Rocky Neck State Park
The East Lyme Bike & BBQ is hosted by East Lyme Parks and Recreation. Proceeds from the event go to the East Lyme Land Trust, East Lyme Historical Society, Friends of Samuel Smith House, and Friends of Smith-Harris House. All are dedicated to preserving open spaces and historical places in the town of East Lyme for the community to enjoy.
The East Lyme Bike & BBQ to benefit open spaces and historic places invites avid and recreational bike riders alike for a spectacular ride along either a family friendly 9-mile historical house tour, 26 mile, 62 mile, 85 mile, or 100 mile course. The family friendly course will take you to 3 historical houses around East Lyme: the Smith-Harris House, the Thomas Lee House and the Samuel Smith House. Participants are welcome to stop at each house for a rest and tour of the property. For the other courses, there will be checkpoints along the rides for riders to use the restrooms or to refuel. All rides disembark from the beautiful, coastal Rocky Neck State Park located in Niantic, CT just off of exit 72 on I-95. The courses will head north along the canopy covered roads of southeastern Connecticut and will exhibit some moderate to difficult hill climbs. All courses will circle back to Rocky Neck where mouth-watering BBQ from Mago Point Smokehouse will be served to top off the day.
The Rides:
The Horrible Hundred / 100 miles
The Dead or Alive 85 / 85 Miles
The Miserable Metric / 62 Miles
The Get Your Fix 26 / 26 mies
The Historical House Tour / 9 miles
Cost:
* Registration Prior to September 25th: $65/rider (Teams of 5 or more registering together will receive a $5/rider Discount).
* Registration September 26th-October 1st: $75/rider
Registration includes: Ride of your choice, event shirt, event water bottle (first 500) and post ride meal
Meal ticket: $30 (sold day of only, limited number available)
Event Long Sleeve moisture wicking shirt: $20
Location: Registration and start at Rocky Neck State Park, 244 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357
Race Day: Registration at Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic begins an hour before ride time (5:00AM for the first two rides)
6:00 AM 100 mile ride starts
6:00 AM 85 mile ride starts
7:30 AM 62 mile ride starts
10:00 AM 26 mile ride starts
12:30 PM Historical House Tour starts
Rides are expected to finish between 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM where post-ride meal will be served
The Feast:
At the conclusion of the ride, all patrons with a meal ticket will be treated to gourmet BBQ provided by Pitmaster, Pete Deversa, of Mago Point Smokehouse. The meal will include Pulled Pork, smoked chicken, veggie burgers as well as sides. Mago Point Smokehouse is set to open in the Spring of 2017, in the Mago Point section of Waterford, CT.
For more information, visit www.bikeandbbq.com
Rocky Neck State Park
The East Lyme Bike & BBQ is hosted by East Lyme Parks and Recreation. Proceeds from the event go to the East Lyme Land Trust, East Lyme Historical Society, Friends of Samuel Smith House, and Friends of Smith-Harris House. All are dedicated to preserving open spaces and historical places in the town of East Lyme for the community to enjoy.
The East Lyme Bike & BBQ to benefit open spaces and historic places invites avid and recreational bike riders alike for a spectacular ride along either a family friendly 9-mile historical house tour, 26 mile, 62 mile, 85 mile, or 100 mile course. The family friendly course will take you to 3 historical houses around East Lyme: the Smith-Harris House, the Thomas Lee House and the Samuel Smith House. Participants are welcome to stop at each house for a rest and tour of the property. For the other courses, there will be checkpoints along the rides for riders to use the restrooms or to refuel. All rides disembark from the beautiful, coastal Rocky Neck State Park located in Niantic, CT just off of exit 72 on I-95. The courses will head north along the canopy covered roads of southeastern Connecticut and will exhibit some moderate to difficult hill climbs. All courses will circle back to Rocky Neck where mouth-watering BBQ from Mago Point Smokehouse will be served to top off the day.
The Rides:
The Horrible Hundred / 100 miles
The Dead or Alive 85 / 85 Miles
The Miserable Metric / 62 Miles
The Get Your Fix 26 / 26 mies
The Historical House Tour / 9 miles
Cost:
* Registration Prior to September 25th: $65/rider (Teams of 5 or more registering together will receive a $5/rider Discount).
* Registration September 26th-October 1st: $75/rider
Registration includes: Ride of your choice, event shirt, event water bottle (first 500) and post ride meal
Meal ticket: $30 (sold day of only, limited number available)
Event Long Sleeve moisture wicking shirt: $20
Location: Registration and start at Rocky Neck State Park, 244 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357
Race Day: Registration at Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic begins an hour before ride time (5:00AM for the first two rides)
6:00 AM 100 mile ride starts
6:00 AM 85 mile ride starts
7:30 AM 62 mile ride starts
10:00 AM 26 mile ride starts
12:30 PM Historical House Tour starts
Rides are expected to finish between 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM where post-ride meal will be served
The Feast:
At the conclusion of the ride, all patrons with a meal ticket will be treated to gourmet BBQ provided by Pitmaster, Pete Deversa, of Mago Point Smokehouse. The meal will include Pulled Pork, smoked chicken, veggie burgers as well as sides. Mago Point Smokehouse is set to open in the Spring of 2017, in the Mago Point section of Waterford, CT.
For more information, visit www.bikeandbbq.com
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016, 6:30 PM FOR MEMBERS, 7:30 PM FOR PUBLIC
ANNUAL MEETING
& EAST LYME CONSERVATION PRESENTATION
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant
22 Chesterfield Road
East Lyme, CT
Please join us! There are proposed changes to the by-laws that require membership approval. Your attendance is important.
Following the membership meeting, Mr. Art Carlson will give a presentation on the background and current status of the Town of East Lyme's Conservation objectives. As the primary land conservation group, we are using this plan to target which areas the Trust should place their efforts to obtain and protect with conservation easements.
& EAST LYME CONSERVATION PRESENTATION
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant
22 Chesterfield Road
East Lyme, CT
Please join us! There are proposed changes to the by-laws that require membership approval. Your attendance is important.
Following the membership meeting, Mr. Art Carlson will give a presentation on the background and current status of the Town of East Lyme's Conservation objectives. As the primary land conservation group, we are using this plan to target which areas the Trust should place their efforts to obtain and protect with conservation easements.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016, 6:30 - 8 PM
SPECIAL FREE COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
EAST LYME AQUIFERS & WATERSHEDS: WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant
22 Chesterfield Road
East Lyme, CT
Come learn more about the aquifer and watershed system that exists in East Lyme. Speakers from the New England Forestry Foundation will discuss the Niantic Headwaters Project and caring for a forest with the primary goal of protecting drinking water sources.
Following will be a presentation from the East Lyme Conservation of Natural Resources Commission. Maps showing the location of our drinking water supply that is our aquifer and watershed will be reviewed. The interaction of people and land will be discussed, along with what we can do to protect our drinking water.
Can you think of a piece of open space that was finally secured (usually after a long, heated fight) that the next generation regretted?
Choose one:
- McCook Point
- Oswegatchie Hills
- State Forests
- Yellowstone
- Alaska
- The Louisiana Purchase
Come learn the answer, you might be surprised!
EAST LYME AQUIFERS & WATERSHEDS: WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant
22 Chesterfield Road
East Lyme, CT
Come learn more about the aquifer and watershed system that exists in East Lyme. Speakers from the New England Forestry Foundation will discuss the Niantic Headwaters Project and caring for a forest with the primary goal of protecting drinking water sources.
Following will be a presentation from the East Lyme Conservation of Natural Resources Commission. Maps showing the location of our drinking water supply that is our aquifer and watershed will be reviewed. The interaction of people and land will be discussed, along with what we can do to protect our drinking water.
Can you think of a piece of open space that was finally secured (usually after a long, heated fight) that the next generation regretted?
Choose one:
- McCook Point
- Oswegatchie Hills
- State Forests
- Yellowstone
- Alaska
- The Louisiana Purchase
Come learn the answer, you might be surprised!
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017, 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
2017 CONNECTICUT LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Learn more about this event at http://www.ctconservation.org/2017-conference
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017
EAST LYME BIKE & BBQ
East Lyme Parks and Recreation is holding this event to raise money for local historical properties and open spaces in East Lyme and Niantic. The three historical properties benefiting from this event are: the Smith-Harris House, the Samuel Smith House, and the Thomas Lee House. Proceeds will also benefit the East Lyme Land Trust.
The Rides (To view information about routes, please click on the route of your choice to view maps)
All routes will be marked on the road, and have turn sheet provided.
NEW Turn sheets for each route will soon be attached at the bottom of the page
The Horrible Hundred / 100 Miles
The Miserable Metric / 62 Miles
The Mild Metric / 62 Miles
The 38 Special / 38 Miles
The Easy 26 / 26 Miles
The Historical House Tour / 9 Miles
Location
Smith Harris House: 33 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06357
Parking
Parking will be available at the two schools and community center adjacent to the Smith Harris property. Clearly marked the day of the event and on event map.
Cost
Registration Prior to September 25th: $65/rider*
Registration September 26th-October 1st: $75/rider*
ATTENTION: Strict 500 rider limit (expected to fill up)
*Teams of 5 or more registering together will receive a $5/rider discount (information below)
Registration includes ride of your choice, event shirt, event water bottle and goodie bag along with the post ride feast. You may register online, in person at the Parks and Recreation office, through the mail or on race day. More information about registration is listed below.
Meal ticket only: $20 (sold day of only, limited number available)
Event Long Sleeve moisture wicking shirt only: $15 (sold day of only, limited number available)
Race Day Registration: Registration begins 1 hour prior to start time.
Before jumping on your bike every rider will receive a goodie bag filled with our “thank you” gifts as well as our super cool Bike and BBQ jersey. Then it is all up to you and your cycling ability!
Start Times
(Registration AND start times)
6:00 AM 100 Mile ride
8:30 AM 62 Mile rides
9:30 AM 38 Mile ride
10:30 AM 26 Mile ride
11:30 AM Historical House Tour
Rides are expected to finish between 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM where post-ride meal will be served until 5:00 PM.
Rest Stops
There will be 4 rest stops for the Horrible Hundred, 3 for the Dead or Alive 85, and 2 for the Miserable Metric and Easy 26. The Historical House Tour will have pit stops at the three historical houses. There will be portable toilets located at a few of the rest stops.
Team Information
Have 4 or more riding buddies? Sign up as a team and receive special perks! With a team of 5 or more, each rider gets $5 off their entry fee. Additionally, teams will have a special express sign-up table and will start at the front of the pack for the ride. Registered teams are encouraged to send in a group photo, photo of jerseys or team logo that can posted to the website along with any caption you may want to add to the photo. Have a team of 3 or less? While you won’t receive the team perks, you can still send in a team photo and be posted on the website!
Registration: Online or by Mail
No refunds will be offered.
Online Registration:
East Lyme Parks & Rec Dept.
41 Society RoadNiantic, CT 06357
Race Day Registration:
Special Events Coordinator
860-739-6788
mmcdowell@eltownhall.com
Weather Policy
The East Lyme Bike & BBQ will proceed rain or shine. Please be aware of the day’s forecast so you can prepare accordingly. If dangerous weather is impending, registrants will be notified via the email provided and a notice will be posted on the website.
East Lyme Parks and Recreation is holding this event to raise money for local historical properties and open spaces in East Lyme and Niantic. The three historical properties benefiting from this event are: the Smith-Harris House, the Samuel Smith House, and the Thomas Lee House. Proceeds will also benefit the East Lyme Land Trust.
The Rides (To view information about routes, please click on the route of your choice to view maps)
All routes will be marked on the road, and have turn sheet provided.
NEW Turn sheets for each route will soon be attached at the bottom of the page
The Horrible Hundred / 100 Miles
The Miserable Metric / 62 Miles
The Mild Metric / 62 Miles
The 38 Special / 38 Miles
The Easy 26 / 26 Miles
The Historical House Tour / 9 Miles
Location
Smith Harris House: 33 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06357
Parking
Parking will be available at the two schools and community center adjacent to the Smith Harris property. Clearly marked the day of the event and on event map.
Cost
Registration Prior to September 25th: $65/rider*
Registration September 26th-October 1st: $75/rider*
ATTENTION: Strict 500 rider limit (expected to fill up)
*Teams of 5 or more registering together will receive a $5/rider discount (information below)
Registration includes ride of your choice, event shirt, event water bottle and goodie bag along with the post ride feast. You may register online, in person at the Parks and Recreation office, through the mail or on race day. More information about registration is listed below.
Meal ticket only: $20 (sold day of only, limited number available)
Event Long Sleeve moisture wicking shirt only: $15 (sold day of only, limited number available)
Race Day Registration: Registration begins 1 hour prior to start time.
Before jumping on your bike every rider will receive a goodie bag filled with our “thank you” gifts as well as our super cool Bike and BBQ jersey. Then it is all up to you and your cycling ability!
Start Times
(Registration AND start times)
6:00 AM 100 Mile ride
8:30 AM 62 Mile rides
9:30 AM 38 Mile ride
10:30 AM 26 Mile ride
11:30 AM Historical House Tour
Rides are expected to finish between 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM where post-ride meal will be served until 5:00 PM.
Rest Stops
There will be 4 rest stops for the Horrible Hundred, 3 for the Dead or Alive 85, and 2 for the Miserable Metric and Easy 26. The Historical House Tour will have pit stops at the three historical houses. There will be portable toilets located at a few of the rest stops.
Team Information
Have 4 or more riding buddies? Sign up as a team and receive special perks! With a team of 5 or more, each rider gets $5 off their entry fee. Additionally, teams will have a special express sign-up table and will start at the front of the pack for the ride. Registered teams are encouraged to send in a group photo, photo of jerseys or team logo that can posted to the website along with any caption you may want to add to the photo. Have a team of 3 or less? While you won’t receive the team perks, you can still send in a team photo and be posted on the website!
Registration: Online or by Mail
No refunds will be offered.
Online Registration:
- All online registration ends Thursday, September 28th at 11:59 PM
- Free Online Registration using WebTrac
- Online Registration Through BikeReg
- Download and print the form at the bottom of this page or complete the form in the event promotion flyer.
- Pay by check to be made out to: Town of East Lyme
Note: “Bike and BBQ” in memo portion of check - All paper applications must be received by Thursday, September 28th
- Credit cards are not accepted by mail or the day of the event
- Registration forms may also be returned to the Parks & Recreation office during their normal
operating hours of Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM. They are located at the address below. - Mail entry form and payment to:
East Lyme Parks & Rec Dept.
41 Society RoadNiantic, CT 06357
Race Day Registration:
- In-person registration and check payment can be done prior to each ride on the event day, October 1st. Credit Cards, Cash and Checks will be accepted.
Special Events Coordinator
860-739-6788
mmcdowell@eltownhall.com
Weather Policy
The East Lyme Bike & BBQ will proceed rain or shine. Please be aware of the day’s forecast so you can prepare accordingly. If dangerous weather is impending, registrants will be notified via the email provided and a notice will be posted on the website.
