CT Botanical Society Fieldtrip – Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, Old Lyme
June 21 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday, June 21, 9:00 am (Rain Date July 12) Roger Tory Peterson Estuary
Center, Old Lyme
The RTPEC, a Connecticut Audubon Center, moved into its permanent location in 2020.
This 5.25-acre property, located along the Lieutenant River, is the site of the former Bee
& Thistle Inn. The land includes tidal riparian wetlands, an upland open space with
hedgerows along two property lines, and a variety of large specimen trees. In August,
2024, Chris Penniman led a CBS field trip to the RTPEC along the hedgerow adjacent
to the Florence Griswold Museum property. This year’s trip will focus on the tidal
riparian wetlands. Chris leads a team of volunteer UConn Master Gardeners at the
Center. They have updated existing gardens with native plants and are planting a new
native plant garden for birds this summer.
Directions and Parking: Park and meet at 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT
Leader: Chris Penniman, CBS Board Member
[email protected] (860) 501-4117
Pre-registration is not required, but if you share email addresses and phone numbers
with the leader, she will be able to let you know of any changes.