The Preserve in Old Saybrook is CT’s largest remaining intact coastal forest and wetland system: 1000 acres in Old Saybrook with smaller tracts in Essex and Westbrook. Jointly owned by Old Saybrook and the state, this biodiversity gem is home to 38 vernal pools. Many rare or threatened plant and animal species are among the 30 mammal, 25 amphibian and reptile, and 57 kinds of birds that live in this area. The state is preparing to log in important sensitive areas.
Lea Sloan, former vice president of communications at American Forests, the oldest national conservation organization in the country, will speak on this at an adult forum on May 17 after the 10:00 am service. Come learn what we can do to try to minimize the damage and disturbance to this exceptional forest.