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Free Film – Community Conservation: Finding the Balance Between Nature and Culture
How can land trusts work more closely with their community to address the traditions and aspirations of community members? Join us for this screening of a documentary by Maine's Emmy award winning filmmaker Mark Ireland. Community Conservation: Finding the Balance Between Nature and Culture profiles four active land trusts in different regions of Maine: coastal, inland, western mountains and Downeast. Shot throughout four seasons, Ireland richly captures the beauty of Maine from coast to mountains, farmland to deep forests. Hikers, kayakers,…
Find out more »Hike Club for 3rd and 4th Graders
JoinPond Cove teachers and CELT volunteers Tara Bucci and Christine Tweedie for fresh air and outdoor exercise! Enjoy the beauty of our hometown hiking sections of the Land Trust and Green Belt Trails. Each hike will be roughly two miles covering different terrain and habitats. Bring a snack, water bottle and good walking shoes (possibly boots). Hikers will be bused to the chosen trail of the day. Parents must pick up hiker at the specified trail each week. *Emails will…
Find out more »Nature Walk— Vernal Pools and Wild Flowers in Robinson Woods
Learn more about Capes’ natural habitats and their unique flora and fauna from Cape naturalist Tony Owens. This walk will increase your awareness and appreciation of the varied opens spaces here in Cape Elizabeth. Walk will be held rain or shine so dress appropriately with footwear for wet walking. Group size is limited. Participants who register at least 48 hours in advance of the program will receive notification of changes or cancellation. Meet at Robinson Woods Kiosk $6 per person Max…
Find out more »Little Explorers (ages 3-5 with an adult)
Children and caregivers will spend an hour exploring the natural wonders of the Maine woods in spring. Join CELT volunteer, Lisa Gent on a gentle hike through Robinson Woods where we will explore the habitat around us while we search for birds, reptiles and amphibians, mammals and plant life. Lots of hands-on explorations and games included! Please dress in comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Participants who register at least 48 hours in advance of the program will receive notification of changes or cancellation.…
Find out more »Native Plants Nature Walk – Robinson Woods
Join The Wild Seed Project’s Heather McCargo to learn about plant life in Maine. The Robinson Woods is a beautiful forest with a variety of interesting native plants. In this walk, we will learn about some of the wildflowers, ferns, shrubs and trees native to Maine. Heather will talk about which species are adaptable to gardens and developed landscapes, the threats to their survival, and inspire you with their unusual reproductive strategies and edible and medicinal properties. Learning to recognize the native species…
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