BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Androscoggin Land Trust - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Androscoggin Land Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20211018T002448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T002448Z UID:10000119-1637085600-1637091000@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:2021 Annual Meeting (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this year’s annual meeting for Androscoggin Land Trust. We will be virtual again for the safety of our members and guests. Join us to listen to our wonderful keynote speaker\, celebrate this year’s award winners\, and welcome a new slate of board members. And of course\, learn about how we have been focusing on our land conservation mission this past year. \nKeynote speaker: Mitch Thomashow\, author of “To Know the World”. How can we respond to the current planetary ecological emergency? In To Know the World\, Mitchell Thomashow proposes that we revitalize\, revisit\, and reinvigorate how we think about our residency on Earth. First\, we must understand that the major challenges of our time—migration\, race\, inequity\, climate justice\, and democracy—connect to the biosphere. \nRegister in advance for this 2021 Annual Meeting – Androscoggin Land Trust:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3V8fxgj2QoKccoWH9je6eQ. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/2021-annual-meeting-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual\, ME ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20211020T122133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T122133Z UID:10000120-1635080400-1635091200@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Fall Trail Workday DESCRIPTION:Join us and lend a hand with some trail maintenance. We will be working on the Sherwood trails systems in Auburn and Jones Bonney trail system at the Hannaford in Turner. For more information info@androscogginglandtrust.org URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/fall-trail-workday/ ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20210824T134858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T134858Z UID:10000118-1632045600-1632052800@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Explore ALT Nature Walk: Sherwood Forest DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk – part of a series of Explore ALT Nature Walks.  This event will be at the Sherwood Forest Conservation Area in Auburn led by Maine Master Naturalist\, Travis Sparks. The focus of this walk will be Ferns.\n \nAbout Explore ALT Nature Walks: Free\, guided adventures at Androscoggin Land Trust conservation areas. Led by trained Maine Master Naturalists and other volunteer leaders\, these walks are a great chance to learn more about the natural world and local conservation efforts. Each walk will have a focus depending on the season and the location\, but we will explore whatever we find! \nPlease dress and prepare appropriately for any weather or other conditions – proper footwear\, snacks\, water bottle\, etc. The walks are good for kids\, but inappropriate for those under age 6. Our curriculum is targeted at adults and engaged youth. Also\, because the goal is nature observation\, no dogs please. \nCheck back here for any updates or changes due to weather or other factors. \n \nAbout Sherwood Forest Conservation Area:  28 acres of woods and fields owned by the Androscoggin Land Trust adjacent to Sherwood Heights Elementary School and another 50 acres owned by the City of Auburn both of which have extensive trail systems and are also used by students for nature study and educational opportunities. The ALT owned property\, also known as the Alexander-Harkins Preserve\, was donated by Joseph Harkins to ALT in 2000. The property features an outdoor classroom space\, a small pond\, and bridges over streams.  Additional property information here. \nDirections: Follow South Main Street to New Auburn to the intersection with Cook Street.  Take a right onto Cook Street and follow until the intersection with 19th Street.  Take a left onto 19th Street and follow until it dead-ends.  Park on the side of 19th Street and the trailhead will be on your left. We’ll meet at this trailhead\, behind home plate of the ball field. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/explore-alt-nature-walk-sherwood-forest/ LOCATION:Sherwood Forest\, Sherwood Drive\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.0782606;-70.2279549 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sherwood Forest Sherwood Drive Auburn ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Sherwood Drive:geo:-70.2279549,44.0782606 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20210723T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T105053Z UID:10000117-1628935200-1628942400@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Explore ALT Nature Walk: Purinton Homestead Preserve DESCRIPTION:*** UPDATE ***\nThe forecast has improved\, and it looks like the thunderstorms will hold off until this afternoon. See you at 10:00! \nJoin us for the first Explore ALT Nature Walk of 2021! This event will be at the Purinton Homestead Preserve in Bowdoin led by Maine Master Naturalist\, Travis Sparks. The focus of this walk will be Trees in Summer. \nAbout Explore ALT Nature Walks: Free\, guided adventures at Androscoggin Land Trust conservation areas. Led by trained Maine Master Naturalists and other volunteer leaders\, these walks are a great chance to learn more about the natural world and local conservation efforts. Each walk will have a focus depending on the season and the location\, but we will explore whatever we find!   Please dress according to the weather\, and prepare appropriately for any weather or other conditions – proper footwear\, snacks\, water bottle\, etc. The walks are appropriate for engaged children ages 6 and up. Also\, because the goal is nature observation\, no dogs please. \nPlease check back here for any updates or changes. \nAbout Purinton Homestead Conservation Area: An undeveloped and traditional rural agrarian and forest preserve with 1.5 miles of wooded walking trails in the village of West Bowdoin. The land was generously donated to the Androscoggin Land Trust in 2001 by the Purinton Family. The Preserve includes a 40-acre field and 100 acres of woods with frontage along Gillespie Brook owned by ALT\, as well as the privately-owned historic Purinton family home and adjacent 9-acres which ALT holds a conservation easement on.  Gillespie Brook empties into Little River\, which is good potential salmon habitat. Hay is still being harvested from the fields. Additional property information here. \nDirections: (GPS: 54-10 W Rd\, Bowdoin\, ME 04287) Follow Route 196 in Lewiston north to the intersection with South Lisbon Road in Lewiston.  Turn left onto South Lisbon Road and follow to intersection with Crowley Road.  Turn left onto Crowley Road and follow until the Town of Sabattus where it turns to Bowdoinham Road.   Continue on Bowdoinham Road until you cross into the Town of Lisbon where it becomes the Store Road.  At the intersection with West Road\, turn left onto West Road and follow past the field on the right.  When the fields turn to woods again\, look for a sandy informal parking area on the right\, which is adjacent to the trailhead. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/explore-alt-nature-walk-purinton-homestead-preserve-3/ LOCATION:Purinton Homestead Preserve\, 54-10 West Rd\, Bowdoin\, ME 04287\, Bowdoin\, ME\, 04287\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.049846711977;-70.018460543943 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Purinton Homestead Preserve 54-10 West Rd Bowdoin ME 04287 Bowdoin ME 04287 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=54-10 West Rd\, Bowdoin\, ME 04287:geo:-70.018460543943,44.049846711977 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20210702T154955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T155017Z UID:10000116-1627198200-1627214400@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Lewiston Auburn River Race at Riverfest! DESCRIPTION:The Androscoggin Land Trust (ALT) and the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce are proud to partner for this year’s River Race as part of the 2021 RiverFest lineup of activities. For prior participants\, please note the changes to the racecourses this year. These changes have enabled you to register for up to two races. The River Race is an exciting\, family-oriented day celebrating the Androscoggin River\, the Auburn and Lewiston Downtowns\, and highlighting the contributions the river makes to outdoor recreation opportunities and the local economy. Observers\, race team supporters\, family\, and friends are welcome to participate in the festivities at no charge.\n\n2021 Race Course Options\n\nFamily Fun Paddle:\nAn approximately 1.5-mile course\, where racers put in at the docks in Simard Payne\, line up under the pedestrian bridge\, and compete to the finish line at the Lewiston boat launch on Lincoln Street.\nFalls Run:\nAn approximately 2.25-mile length course\, where racers put in at the docks in Simard Payne\, line up at pedestrian bridge\, paddle upstream ½ of a mile\, to the Great Falls\, and then race down to the Lewiston boat launch on Lincoln Street.\nLA Scavenger:\nAn approximately 1 mile\, fun and silly course\, where racers put in at the docks in Simard Payne\, paddle across to Auburn’s Little Andy Park for a quick scavenger hunt for your team’s marker\, and resume back to the docks in Lewiston.\n\nPrizes will be awarded after the race at Simard-Payne Park to the top 2 finishers in each category.\nLearn more and register by following this link: https://business.lametrochamber.com/events/details/2021-riverrace-hosted-by-the-androscoggin-land-trust-alt-and-the-lewiston-auburn-metropolitan-chamber-18962\n                           URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/lewiston-auburn-river-race-at-riverfest/ LOCATION:Simard-Payne Park\, Lewiston\, ME CATEGORIES:River Race ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.100351;-70.2147764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20210617T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T190037Z UID:10000115-1627059600-1627066800@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Paddle After Hours DESCRIPTION:Meet us at 5:00 pm at Festival Plaza and we will depart by 5:30 PM.  You can experience the downtown in about one hour plus\, so we’d be back at Festival Plaza by 6:45/7:00 pm or so. \nCome experience the beauty and history of the L/A region! URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/paddle-after-hours/ LOCATION:Festival Plaza and Boat Launch\, 112 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.096519;-70.2249933 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Festival Plaza and Boat Launch 112 Main Street Auburn ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=112 Main Street:geo:-70.2249933,44.096519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20210609T030752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T030752Z UID:10000114-1624093200-1624114800@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Stream Explorers DESCRIPTION:ALT is working with Maine Audubon and the YMCA Outdoor Learning and Recreation Center to put on a Stream Explorers program.  You can read all about it on the Maine Audubon website.  Dana Little from ALT and Wil Libby from the YMCA is assisting in this project.  We already have 8 people signed up and can accommodate up to 45 people including children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). \nAs a participant you will learn about aquatic invertebrates and how they can be used as indicators of water quality.  The event will take place on the YMCA land on Bobbin Brook\, a spectacular site for aquatic invertebrates.  The program will be led by an expert\, Tom Danielson\, PhD\, of the DEP who has been conducting these surveys for years.  In preparation for this event we recommend you view the two videos (Training Part 1 and Training Part 2) on the website and you might wish to download the manual.  Some photos from the site where we will be working\, off 167 Stetson Road in Auburn\, can be found here.  We hope to see some of you there! URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/stream-explorers/ LOCATION:YMCA Outdoor Learning and Education Center\, 167 Stetson Road\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Young%2C Maine Audubon":MAILTO:hyoung@maineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20210609T025440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T025440Z UID:10000113-1624093200-1624100400@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:10th Annual Androscoggin River Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Come and help clean the shores of the Androscoggin River in preparation for the River Race events in July. \nVolunteers will help pick up trash and remove debris from the shores and the body of the Androscoggin River. This annual event is always a fun and rewarding community experience. \nIf you bring a boat: Volunteers will paddle up and down both sides of the river picking up trash and debris. \nIf you don’t bring a boat: There’s plenty to pick up on foot! \nMore details available at: 10th Annual River Clean Up URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/10th-annual-androscoggin-river-clean-up/ LOCATION:Festival Plaza and Boat Launch\, 112 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.096519;-70.2249933 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Festival Plaza and Boat Launch 112 Main Street Auburn ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=112 Main Street:geo:-70.2249933,44.096519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20201110T211514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T164234Z UID:10000112-1605636000-1605641400@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:2020 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to join Androscoggin Land Trust for our first ever online virtual annual meeting Tuesday\, November 17th at 6:00pm. We hope to ‘see’ you during the meeting! To register for this event\, please click here. If you have any questions or need assistance\, please email info@androscogginlandtrust.org or call 207.782.2302. \nWe will be introducing our new Executive Director\, Aimee Dorval; sharing feedback on our work in the past year and our plans for the future; appointing new members to our Board; honoring individuals and groups that have stood out as exemplary partners and leaders in the field of local conservation; and hosting a very special and prescient presentation on Best Practices for Cultural Inclusion in conservation\, which directly addresses the future of our organization and the ways we engage and empower our community in our mission. \nIn a difficult year fraught with new challenges\, ALT has found ways to thrive in a demanding landscape for Land Trusts that required the ability to adapt and change. These unprecedented times have presented an opportunity for ALT to refocus on our core mission\, highlighting conservation and care for the lands we are entrusted to maintain and protect while building the relationships that make our work possible.  As we have learned\, our publicly accessible properties have new interest and engagement due to the national pandemic and changing trends in recreational habits. In the coming year\, we are committed to building stronger\, lasting relationships with the people\, businesses and organizations that are tied to our lands and service area by proximity and interest. \nCommunity support is central to our mission in the form of engagement\, volunteers and financial support. Your philanthropy makes our work possible. Please consider joining or renewing your membership by going to https://androscogginlandtrust.org/become-a-member/\, or making a one time or recurring donation here: https://androscogginlandtrust.org/donate-now/. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/2020-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual\, ME ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20200716T012211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T012952Z UID:10000111-1599904800-1599912000@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Explore ALT Nature Walk - Marden-Chittick Refuge DESCRIPTION:All of our events have been postponed until further notice. Please visit our Trail Maps page to find and explore beautiful trails and preserves for yourself and your family. Thank you for understanding.\nOriginal event post: \nJoin us for a walk – part of a series of Explore ALT Nature Walks. This event will be at the Marden-Chittick Refuge in Greene led by Maine Master Naturalist\, Travis Sparks. \nAbout Explore ALT Nature Walks: Free\, guided adventures at Androscoggin Land Trust conservation areas. Led by trained Maine Master Naturalists and other volunteer leaders\, these walks are a great chance to learn more about the natural world and local conservation efforts. Each walk will have a focus depending on the season and the location\, but we will explore whatever we find!   Please dress according to the weather\, and prepare appropriately for any weather or other conditions – proper footwear\, snacks\, water bottle\, etc. The walks are great for engaged children\, but not appropriate for those under age 6. Also\, because the goal is nature observation\, no dogs please. Please check back here for any updates or changes. \nLean-to at Marden-Chittick Refuge in Greene \nAbout the Marden-Chittick Refuge: Three conservation easements were donated by Judith Marden to ALT in 2003 as the Marden-Chittick Refuge as an initial effort to permanently conserve one of the few blocks of remaining undeveloped land of over 1000 acres still remaining in Androscoggin County and critical for the maintenance of wildlife habitat. The conservation easements protect over 200 acres of forests\, scenic views and fields as well as the historic John Allen (1760-1834) farmstead and Mountain Purity Spring. This property is privately owned\, although the landowner at her discretion allows for limited public access\, via snowmobile and hiking trails. There is also permanent access for the Bates Outing Club to their lean-to. Further information about this property can be found here. \nDirections: Enter 196 North Mountain Road\, Greene\, ME 04236 into GPS. This will take you to the top of the hill on a dirt road. When you reach the end of the road\, you will see a small parking area on the right surrounded by woods. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/postponed-explore-alt-nature-walk-marden-chittick-refuge/ LOCATION:Marden-Chittick Refuge\, 196 North Mountain Road\, Greene\, ME\, 04236\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.2279931;-70.177565 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marden-Chittick Refuge 196 North Mountain Road Greene ME 04236 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=196 North Mountain Road:geo:-70.177565,44.2279931 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200712T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190826T190805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T184935Z UID:10000107-1594548000-1594555200@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Explore ALT Nature Walk - Purinton Homestead Preserve DESCRIPTION:All our events have been postponed until further notice. Please visit our Trail Maps page to find and explore beautiful trails and preserves for yourself and your family. Thank you for understanding.\n  \nJoin us for this event as part of our series\, Explore ALT Nature Walks! This event will be at the Purinton Homestead Preserve in Bowdoin led by Maine Master Naturalist\, Travis Sparks. The focus of this walk will be Trees in Summer. \nAbout Explore ALT Nature Walks: Free\, guided adventures at Androscoggin Land Trust conservation areas. Led by trained Maine Master Naturalists and other volunteer leaders\, these walks are a great chance to learn more about the natural world and local conservation efforts. Each walk will have a focus depending on the season and the location\, but we will explore whatever we find!   Please dress according to the weather\, and prepare appropriately for any weather or other conditions – proper footwear\, snacks\, water bottle\, etc. The walks are great for engaged children\, and most appropriate for those ages 6 and up. Also\, because the goal is nature observation\, no dogs please. Please check back here for any updates or changes. \n \nAbout Purinton Homestead Conservation Area: An undeveloped and traditional rural agrarian and forest preserve with 1 mile of wooded walking trails in the village of West Bowdoin. The land was generously donated to the Androscoggin Land Trust in 2001 by the Purinton Family. The Preserve includes a 40-acre field and 100 acres of woods with frontage along Gillespie Brook owned by ALT as well as the privately-owned historic Purinton family home and adjacent 9-acres which ALT holds a conservation easement on.  Gillespie Brook\, empties into Little River which is good potential salmon habitat. Hay is still being harvested from the fields. Additional property information here. \nDirections: (GPS: 54-10 W Rd\, Bowdoin\, ME 04287) Follow Route 196 in Lewiston north to the intersection with South Lisbon Road in Lewiston.  Turn left onto South Lisbon Road and follow to intersection with Crowley Road.  Turn left onto Crowley Road and follow until the Town of Sabattus where it turns to Bowdoinham Road.   Continue on Bowdoinham Road until you cross into the Town of Lisbon where it becomes the Store Road.  At the intersection with West Road\, turn left onto West Road and follow past the field on the right.  When the fields turn to woods again\, look for a sandy informal parking area on the right\, which is adjacent to the trailhead. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/explore-alt-nature-walk-purinton-homestead-preserve-2/ LOCATION:Purinton Homestead Preserve\, 54-10 West Rd\, Bowdoin\, ME 04287\, Bowdoin\, ME\, 04287\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_1599-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.049846711977;-70.018460543943 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Purinton Homestead Preserve 54-10 West Rd Bowdoin ME 04287 Bowdoin ME 04287 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=54-10 West Rd\, Bowdoin\, ME 04287:geo:-70.018460543943,44.049846711977 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190826T184937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T182651Z UID:10000106-1591437600-1591444800@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Canceled - Explore ALT Nature Walk: Spruce Mountain DESCRIPTION:This ALT nature walk has been canceled so we can adhere to public health guidelines that help keep our communities safe.  We are watching closely for updated guidance around events from public health experts\, government officials\, and industry leaders\, and will be reassessing future event plans as they get closer.  Thank you for your patience and understanding. In the meantime\, please visit our Trail Maps page to find a place and for guidance on how to explore the outdoors on your own\, safely.\n[WRAP][/WRAP] \nJoin us on National Trails Day\, part of a series of Explore ALT Nature Walks! This event will be at the Spruce Mountain Conservation Area led by Maine Master Naturalist\, Travis Sparks. The focus of this walk is Birds and Blooms. \nAbout Explore ALT Nature Walks: Free\, guided adventures at Androscoggin Land Trust conservation areas. Led by trained Maine Master Naturalists and other volunteer leaders\, these walks are a great chance to learn more about the natural world and local conservation efforts. Each walk will have a focus depending on the season and the location\, but we will explore whatever we find!   Please dress according to the weather\, and prepare appropriately for any weather or other conditions – proper footwear\, snacks\, water bottle\, etc. The walks are great for engaged children\, and most appropriate for those ages 6 and up. Also\, because the goal is nature observation\, no dogs please. Please check back here for any updates or changes. \n \nAbout Spruce Mountain Conservation Area: This 143.6-acre property in Jay near the Spruce Mountain Ski Area overlooks the former French Falls in the Androscoggin River\, a drop of six feet in the river that was blasted and mostly removed during the early industrialization of the area.  The original 117-acre property was previously conserved through a long-term conservation lease with Verso Paper\, but ALT purchased it and an additional 26.6 acres\, along with other properties in October 2014 as part of our Androscoggin Greenway Community Forest Project.  The project was generously funded by Land for Maine’s Future and numerous private foundations.  The property is managed for wildlife habitat\, recreation and sustainable forestry.  Additional property information here. \nDirections: The Spruce Mountain Conservation Area is accessed via Ski Slope Road from Route 4 in Livermore Falls.  Ski Slope Road narrows roughly around the Spruce Mountain Ski Area parking lot.  The road is closed from the parking lot north and access to the property is on foot only at this point.  We’ll meet in the parking lot just past the hydro dam and the Spruce Mountain Ski Slope. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/explore-alt-nature-walk-spruce-mountain-conservation-area-2/ LOCATION:Spruce Mountain\, Jay\, 04210 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_4773-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:45.7780682;3.9933867 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190826T184206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T221133Z UID:10000105-1589018400-1589025600@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Canceled: Explore ALT Nature Walk - Sherwood Forest DESCRIPTION:This ALT nature walk has been canceled so we can adhere to public health guidelines that help keep our communities safe.  We are watching closely for updated guidance around events from public health experts\, government officials\, and industry leaders\, and will be reassessing future event plans as they get closer.  Thank you for your patience and understanding. In the meantime\, please visit our Trail Maps page to find a place and for guidance on how to explore the outdoors on your own\, safely.\n_________________________________________________________\nOriginal event post: \nJoin us for a walk – part of a series of Explore ALT Nature Walks.  This event will be at the Sherwood Forest Conservation Area in Auburn led by Maine Master Naturalist\, Travis Sparks. The focus of this walk will be Spring Returns.\n \nAbout Explore ALT Nature Walks: Free\, guided adventures at Androscoggin Land Trust conservation areas. Led by trained Maine Master Naturalists and other volunteer leaders\, these walks are a great chance to learn more about the natural world and local conservation efforts. Each walk will have a focus depending on the season and the location\, but we will explore whatever we find!   Please dress according to the weather\, and prepare appropriately for any weather or other conditions – proper footwear\, snacks\, water bottle\, etc. The walks are great for engaged children\, and most appropriate for those ages 6 and up. Also\, because the goal is nature observation\, no dogs please. \nPlease check back here for any updates or changes. \n \nAbout Sherwood Forest Conservation Area:  28 acres of woods and fields owned by the Androscoggin Land Trust adjacent to Sherwood Heights Elementary School and another 50 acres owned by the City of Auburn both of which have extensive trail systems and are also used by students for nature study and educational opportunities. The ALT owned property\, also known as the Alexander-Harkins Preserve\, was donated by Joseph Harkins to ALT in 2000. The property features an outdoor classroom space\, a small pond\, and bridges over streams.  Additional property information here. \nDirections: Follow South Main Street to New Auburn to the intersection with Cook Street.  Take a right onto Cook Street and follow until the intersection with 19th Street.  Take a left onto 19th Street and follow until it dead-ends.  Park on the side of 19th Street and the trailhead will be on your left. We’ll meet at this trailhead\, behind home plate of the ball field. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/explore-alt-nature-walk-sherwood-forest-conservation-area-2/ LOCATION:Sherwood Forest\, Sherwood Drive\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_2044-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.0782606;-70.2279549 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sherwood Forest Sherwood Drive Auburn ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Sherwood Drive:geo:-70.2279549,44.0782606 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200426 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20200303T193724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T205205Z UID:10000110-1587772800-1587859199@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Cancelled: Quantifying Carbon Stocks On Conserved Land DESCRIPTION:2020 Maine Land Conservation Conference Cancelled – “Although exceedingly disappointing\, we must put the well-being of our communities first\, which means complying with state and federal recommendations not to hold large gatherings.”\n— Maine Coast Heritage Trust\n\nSustainable land management practices improve the carbon capture potential of land\, thus are an important local solution to reduce the effects of global warming. At the 2020 Maine Land Conservation Conference on Saturday\, April 25 in Topsham\, ALT\, with Bates College students\, Kristin Pelletier and Eric Viera\, will present a workshop titled\, “Quantifying Carbon Stocks On Conserved Land”. The presentation will review a recent collaborative research project to quantify the carbon stock on select conserved properties in and effort to demonstrate and communicate the value of land conservation to local climate efforts. \nThe 2020 Maine Land Conservation Conference will have a strong focus on climate change and resilience. Regisration & FMI: https://www.mltn.org/conference-2020/ \nFull Workshop Description: \nBecause of how efficiently ecosystems such as mixed wood forests and wetlands store carbon\, conserving these lands is intrinsically tied to carbon sequestration. Given the urgency of reducing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide\, it is important to implement sustainable land management strategies to protect against deforestation and improve the land’s sequestration potential (Lacher et al.\, 2019). Land trusts play a big role in this effort\, and the value of this work is not widely understood. \nIn Fall 2019\, Androscoggin Land Trust (ALT) worked with a small team of students at Bates College for a capstone project with the aims of quantifying the carbon stock on select conserved properties in a manner that could be replicated by other land trusts and academic partners\, and additionally\, to communicate in a meaningful way about how conserved land plays a role in mitigating climate change. \nWorkshop attendees will gain insight on the preliminary results of this project\, and lessons learned. They will also leave with links to access the final report and lab manual outlining the methods and techniques of data collection. \nPresenters:\nKirsten Pelletier\, Student\, Bates College\nEric Viera\, Student\, Bates College\nJulia Harper\, Associate Director\, Androscoggin Land Trust URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/quantifying-carbon-stocks-on-conserved-land/ LOCATION:Mt. Ararat Middle School\, 50 Republic Ave\, Topsham\, ME\, 04086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/conference.png ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Coast Heritage Trust":MAILTO:dbissett@mcht.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20200302T155625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T150535Z UID:10000108-1583694000-1583701200@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:CANCELED: Full Moon Snowshoe Hike at French Falls DESCRIPTION:CANCELED: Unfortunately\, “due to the condition of the parking lot and the trails the moonlight snowshoe walk that was planned for Sunday night has been cancelled. We will try to plan one earlier in the season next year!”\n  \nHosted by the Jay Recreation Committee \nJoin the Jay Recreation Committee on the (almost) full moon for an evening snowshoe hike! The riverside trail will give a great opportunity to see the moonlight on the river and beaming through the trees. There will be a fire near the trail entrance to enjoy. There is a parking lot along the ball field at the end of French Falls Lane and we will meet there at the trail entrance. \nWhat to bring: snowshoes\, headlamp/flashlight\, poles (optional)\, water and a snack\, warm clothing (layers suggested). \nFrench Falls Park is owned and conserved by the Androscoggin Land Trust and leased to the Town of Jay. You can learn more about French Falls here: https://androscogginlandtrust.org/land-projects/french-falls-recreation-area/ URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/full-moon-snowshoe-hike-at-french-falls-2/ LOCATION:French Falls Recreation Area\, French Falls Lane\, Jay\, ME\, 04239\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Jay":MAILTO:joffice@jay-maine.org GEO:44.4944392;-70.2045969 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=French Falls Recreation Area French Falls Lane Jay ME 04239 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=French Falls Lane:geo:-70.2045969,44.4944392 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200215T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20170121T000919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T195106Z UID:10000083-1581764400-1581778800@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Spruce Mountain Sled-In and Winter Family Day at French Falls DESCRIPTION:The Town of Jay Recreation Committee has organized this wonderful winter event. Ride or drive in to the Spruce Mountain Sled-In and Winter Family Day at French Falls Recreation Area in Jay! There will be sleigh rides\, snow shoe races\, snow shoeing on the trails\, a snow sculpture contest\, sledding\, food\, a fire pit\, all the ingredients needed for a fun winter day! Don’t forget to bring your sleds\, ice skates and snow shoes! \nFrench Falls is a 29.4-acre riverside property with recreation trails for hiking\, snowshoeing\, X-country skiing\, and more in Jay\, Maine owned by Androscoggin Land Trust. The property is situated between Route 4 and the Androscoggin River and includes an approximately 10-acre recreational facility at the center leased by the Town of Jay. Incredible work has been done on the trail system there in recent years! \n  URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/spruce-mountain-sled-winter-family-day-french-falls/ LOCATION:French Falls Recreation Area\, French Falls Lane\, Jay\, ME\, 04239\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FF-sled-in.png ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Jay":MAILTO:joffice@jay-maine.org GEO:44.4944392;-70.2045969 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=French Falls Recreation Area French Falls Lane Jay ME 04239 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=French Falls Lane:geo:-70.2045969,44.4944392 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190812T212852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T155237Z UID:10000103-1573578000-1573587000@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:ALT Annual Meeting & 30th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:ALT Annual Meeting & 30th Anniversary Celebration 2019\nPlease join us! \nThe Vision to Conserve\nCelebrating 30 years with the Androscoggin Land Trust:\nPhotographs By Courtney Mooney\nTuesday\, November 12  |  5-7:30 PM  |  L/A Arts\, 221 Lisbon St\, Lewiston\nPlease join us for a celebration for our 30th year\, which is all about our members and community. Be among the first to see an exhibit of photographic images of ALT conserved properties captured by Maine-based photographer\, Courtney Mooney www.courtneymooney.com. Photos from the collection will be available for purchase\, and raffle tickets will be sold to win a specific framed photo from the collection (buy raffle tickets in advance at this link!). We hope to see you there! All are welcome.  Complimentary appetizers\, dessert\,  and a cash bar will be available. FREE/$10 SUGGESTED DONATION. Recommended parking: The Centreville Parking Garage between Lisbon and Canal Street or nearby street parking if available. For questions\, call 207-782-2302 or email info@androscogginlandtrust.org \nSchedule:\n5:00pm-6:00pm Social Hour: Photography Exhibit\, Complimentary Appetizers\, Art Raffle Tickets & Art for Sale\, Conversation and Cash Bar\n6:00pm-6:45pm Program: Welcome\, Celebration of ALT Community\, Remarks from Artist Courtney Mooney and Sponsors. Annual Meeting Business.\n6:45pm-6:55pm Art Raffle Drawing\, Cheers to 30 Years of Conservation and Cake\n6:55pm-7:30pm Social Hour: Photography Exhibit\, Art for Sale\, Conversation and Cash Bar \nUntitled. Photo by Courtney Mooney at ALT Conserved Property\, Curtis Bog\, Sabattus \nThank you to our event sponsors!\n \n  \n                  \n \n  URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/alt-annual-meeting-30th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:L/A Arts\, 221 Lisbon St\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CourtneyMooney-untitled-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190825T200758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T133139Z UID:10000104-1568455200-1568462400@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Explore ALT Nature Walk-Great ME Outdoor Weekend-Marden-Chittick Refuge DESCRIPTION:Join us on a Saturday morning in September for a walk as part of Great Maine Outdoor Weekend (this Fall\, September 13-22\, 2019) – part of a series of Explore ALT Nature Walks! This event will be at the Marden-Chittick Refuge in Greene led by Maine Master Naturalist\, Travis Sparks. The focus of this walk will be Nature Conservation. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the Refuge after the walk! \nAbout Explore ALT Nature Walks: Free\, guided adventures at Androscoggin Land Trust conservation areas. Led by trained Maine Master Naturalists and other volunteer leaders\, these walks are a great chance to learn more about the natural world and local conservation efforts. Each walk will have a focus depending on the season and the location\, but we will explore whatever we find!   Please dress according to the weather\, and prepare appropriately for any weather or other conditions – proper footwear\, snacks\, water bottle\, etc. The walks are great for engaged children\, but not appropriate for those under age 6. Also\, because the goal is nature observation\, no dogs please. Please check back here for any updates or changes. \nLean-to at Marden-Chittick Refuge in Greene \nAbout the Marden-Chittick Refuge: Three conservation easements were donated by Judith Marden to ALT in 2003 as the Marden-Chittick Refuge as an initial effort to permanently conserve one of the few blocks of remaining undeveloped land of over 1000 acres still remaining in Androscoggin County and critical for the maintenance of wildlife habitat. The conservation easements protect over 200 acres of forests\, scenic views and fields as well as the historic John Allen (1760-1834) farmstead and Mountain Purity Spring. This property is privately owned\, although the landowner at her discretion allows for limited public access\, via snowmobile and hiking trails. There is also permanent access for the Bates Outing Club to their lean-to. Further information about this property can be found here. \nDirections: Enter 196 North Mountain Road\, Greene\, ME 04236 into GPS. This will take you to the top of the hill on a dirt road. When you reach the end of the road\, you will see a small parking area on the right surrounded by woods. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/5977/ LOCATION:Marden-Chittick Refuge\, 196 North Mountain Road\, Greene\, ME\, 04236\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ALT-GMOW-2019.png ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Kruszewski":MAILTO:shelley@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.2279931;-70.177565 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marden-Chittick Refuge 196 North Mountain Road Greene ME 04236 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=196 North Mountain Road:geo:-70.177565,44.2279931 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20150427T180024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T140017Z UID:10000075-1565512200-1565521200@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Source to the Sea - ARWC - Auburn/David Rancourt Preserve DESCRIPTION:Judy Marden\, a past board member of ALT and experienced paddling leader\, will lead this leg of the Androscoggin River Watershed Council’s (AWRC) Source to Sea Paddle event series and we hope you will join! This is a mellow and scenic round-trip paddle from Auburn to ALT’s David Rancourt River Preserve in Lewiston and back to Auburn. You just might see an eagle or two. \nPut-in will be at the North River Road Boat Launch in Auburn (behind Wendy’s).  The group will paddle about 1.75 miles (total round-trip is approximately 3.5 miles) to the David Rancourt Rancourt Preserve\, just below Deer Rips Dam\, take a short hike on the preserve\, and then back to North River Road Boat Launch.  The current along this stretch is slow unless you choose to paddle up into the rips.  Meet at 8:30 am at the North River Road boat launch (behind Wendy’s on Center St. in downtown Auburn).  Bring your kayak or canoe\, sunscreen and bugspray\, and plenty to drink\, and meet us at the North River Road Boat Launch at 8:30AM! \nPut in and take out: N44°27.977′ W070°13.513′ \nNotes: Put in at the North River Road launch in Auburn and paddle about 1.75 miles upstream until you reach a small sand beach on the Lewiston side of the river.   Current is slow to non-existent because the put-in is just above Great Falls Dam and the Rancourt River Preserve is just below the Deer Rips Dam. Join for lunch at Rolly’s Diner in Auburn for lunch after the paddle. \nClick below for map.\nhttp://goo.gl/maps/TYj3Y \nFMI about the Source to Sea Trek and to make a voluntary donation to support ARWC: http://arwc.camp7.org/event-3342448 URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/source-sea/ LOCATION:North River Road Boat Launch\, 81 North River Road\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/David-Rancourt-Preserve-2.jpg GEO:44.1083324;-70.2241563 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North River Road Boat Launch 81 North River Road Auburn ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 North River Road:geo:-70.2241563,44.1083324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20160407T011111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T142159Z UID:10000078-1565285400-1565292600@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED 8/8/19-Paddle After Hours Lewiston/Auburn DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled for 8/8/19 due to the weather forecast\, including possible thunderstorms. Please stay tuned for a possible reschedule date. Thank you. \nJoin us for an evening of twilight paddling on the Androscoggin River in downtown Lewiston Auburn! \n  \nThis paddling event is also a leg of the Androscoggin River Watershed Council’s Source to Sea Trek\, which over the course of a month\, covers the River from Magalloway to Merrymeeting Bay. \n \nPaddlers will leave Auburn’s Festival Plaza boat launch at 5:30 p.m. for a tour to explore the nearby river\, hearing about local history\, gazing up at the cities on either side and into the historic canals\, and paddling to the confluence with the Little Androscoggin River\, before regrouping at Gritty’s for refreshments and conversation. \n  \nThe event is a great opportunity to learn more about the river and local history while enjoying a laid back paddle. We hope to see you there! \n  \nPlease bring a canoe\, kayak\, or stand-up paddle board (SUP) (experienced SUP paddlers only)\, and a United States Coast Guard approved flotation device (life-jacket). You can also contact Shaker Hill Outdoors at 207-998-5390 ASAP if you are interested in onsite rental. For more information about the event please contact ALT at 207.782.2302 or info@androscogginlandtrust.org\n \n  \n  \nThanks to our generous event sponsors! URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/paddle-hours-lewistonauburn/ LOCATION:Festival Plaza and Boat Launch\, 112 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Paddling Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/LApaddleafterhours_1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Kruszewski":MAILTO:shelley@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.096519;-70.2249933 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Festival Plaza and Boat Launch 112 Main Street Auburn ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=112 Main Street:geo:-70.2249933,44.096519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190520T174422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T170949Z UID:10000101-1564912800-1564918200@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Explore ALT Nature Walk: Spruce Mountain Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:Join us on a Sunday morning in August for the third in a series of Explore ALT Nature Walks! This event will be at Spruce Mountain Conservation Area in Jay\, Maine led by Maine Master Naturalist\, Travis Sparks. The focus of this walk on trails at Spruce Mountain is Summer Tree Identification. \nExplore ALT Nature Walks are free\, guided adventures at Androscoggin Land Trust conservation areas. Led by trained Maine Master Naturalists and other volunteer leaders\, these walks are a great chance to learn more about the natural world and local conservation efforts. Each walk will have a focus depending on the season and the location\, but we will explore whatever we find!  Please dress according to the weather\, and prepare appropriately for any weather or other conditions – proper footwear\, snacks\, water bottle\, etc. The walks are great for engaged children\, but not appropriate for those under age 6. Also\, because the goal is nature observation\, no dogs please. \nPlease check back here for any updates or changes. \nAbout Spruce Mountain Conservation Area: This 143.6-acre property in Jay near the Spruce Mountain Ski Area overlooks the former French Falls in the Androscoggin River\, a drop of six feet in the river that was blasted and mostly removed during the early industrialization of the area.  The original 117-acre property was previously conserved through a long-term conservation lease with Verso Paper\, but ALT purchased it and an additional 26.6 acres\, along with other properties in October 2014 as part of our Androscoggin Greenway Community Forest Project.  The project was generously funded by Land for Maine’s Future and numerous private foundations.  The property is managed for wildlife habitat\, recreation and sustainable forestry.  Additional property information here. \nDirections: The Spruce Mountain Conservation Area is accessed via Ski Slope Road from Route 4 in Livermore Falls.  Ski Slope Road narrows roughly around the Spruce Mountain Ski Area parking lot.  The road is closed from the parking lot north and access to the property is on foot only at this point.  We’ll meet in the parking lot just past the hydro dam and the Spruce Mountain Ski Slope. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/explore-alt-nature-walk-spruce-mountain-conservation-area/ LOCATION:Spruce Mountain Forest\, Ski Slope Road\, Jay\, ME\, 04210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Spruce-Mtn-Monitoring-3.2017-2-e1558375396376.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Kruszewski":MAILTO:shelley@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.47789;-70.202894 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Spruce Mountain Forest Ski Slope Road Jay ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Ski Slope Road:geo:-70.202894,44.47789 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190717T210730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T225122Z UID:10000102-1564835400-1564849800@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour Fundraiser at Baxter Brewing Co. DESCRIPTION:Join us after the 8th Annual Androscoggin River Clean Up for a cool-down gathering and happy hour fundraiser at The Pub at Baxter Brewing Co! Baxter will donate $1 from every beer purchased to the forever-conservation\, watershed protection\, and outdoor recreation work of the Androscoggin Land Trust! There will also be menu of $5 appetizers available. \nALT is celebrating 30 years of conservation this year! There will be an opportunity at the event learn more about the work of ALT and how to enjoy the many preserves and trails we have worked to conserve\, and how get involved as a new member\, volunteer land steward\, or board member. We appreciate all the support of our members\, partners\, and the wider community. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/happy-hour-fundraiser-at-baxter-brewing-co/ LOCATION:Baxter Brewing Co.\, 130 Mill Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/baxter-pub.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Land Trust":MAILTO:info@androscogginlandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20140309T173352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T225223Z UID:10000073-1564826400-1564837200@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:8th Annual Androscoggin River Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Come and help clean the shores of the Androscoggin River in preparation for the Great Falls Balloon Festival and the City of Auburn’s Summer Fest! \nVolunteers will help pick up trash and remove debris from the shores and the body of the Androscoggin River. This annual event is always a fun and rewarding community experience. The clean-up is followed by a cool-down gathering at The Pub at Baxter Brewing Company where from 12:30-4:30PM\, volunteers will enjoy a $5 appetizer menu and Baxter will donate $1 from every beer purchased to the forever-conservation and outdoor recreation work of Androscoggin Land Trust! \nIf you bring a boat:  Volunteers will paddle up and down both sides of the river picking up trash and debris \nIf you don’t bring a boat: There’s plenty to pick up on foot! \n\nWho: Androscoggin Land Trust & community volunteers\nWhat: 8th Annual Androscoggin River Clean Up\, an environmental community service event\nWhen: Saturday\, August 3rd\, 2019\, 10AM-1PM\, with a post-event cool-down and fundraiser at Baxter Brewing Co. 12:30-4:30PM\nWhere: Anniversary Park/ Little Andy Park & Hand-Carry Boat Launch in New Auburn (located on Pulsifer St. near Rolly’s Restaurant) & The Pub at Baxter Brewing Co. 130 Mill St\, Lewiston\nALT provides: Water\, snacks\, trash bags\, & gloves. We will also have a limited number of clean-up T-shirts available that will be first-come\, first serve.\nVolunteers Should Bring: boots/shoes that can get wet\, work gloves to protect their hands (though we will have some to borrow)\, a water bottle to reduce waste\, sun screen\, and if you wish to collect trash/debris via boat — bring a canoe\, skiff\, or durable raft to access by the hand-carry boat launch.\n\n  \n \nWe’ll also once again be joined by CES to learn how to prevent stormwater runoff with an interactive display\, and they will also be doing a free raffle for a rain barrel!  The Androscoggin Soil & Water District will also be joining us for the first time this year to share about their free technical assistance for landowners and farmers\, as well as their educational programming. \nThanks also to the Public Works Departments of the Cities of Auburn & Lewiston for helping to make this event possible by providing trash hauling! \n \nQuestions? Please call 782-2302  or email info@androscogginlandtrust.org.   We hope you’ll join us!\n\n \nThanks to our event sponsors! URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/annual-androscoggin-river-clean-up/ LOCATION:Little Andy Park\, New Auburn\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Paddling Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Kruszewski":MAILTO:shelley@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.0834068;-70.2228319 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Little Andy Park New Auburn Auburn ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=New Auburn:geo:-70.2228319,44.0834068 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190520T173139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T193707Z UID:10000100-1562407200-1562412600@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Explore ALT Nature Walk: Sherwood Forest Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:Join us on a Saturday morning in July for the second in a series of Explore ALT Nature Walks! This event will be at Sherwood Forest Conservation Area led by Maine Master Naturalists\, Travis Sparks and Marygrace Barber. The focus of this walk on the just over 2 miles of trails at Sherwood is Natural Communities and Ferns. Natural Communities are groups of plants and animals that occur together based on soil types\, water availability\, light exposure\, and other ecological conditions. \nExplore ALT Nature Walks are free\, guided adventures at Androscoggin Land Trust conservation areas. Led by trained Maine Master Naturalists and other volunteer leaders\, these walks are a great chance to learn more about the natural world and local conservation efforts. Each walk will have a focus depending on the season and the location\, but we will explore whatever we find!  Please dress according to the weather\, and prepare appropriately for any weather or other conditions – proper footwear\, snacks\, water bottle\, etc. The walks are great for engaged children\, but not appropriate for those under age 6. Also\, because the goal is nature observation\, no dogs please. \nPlease check back here for any updates or changes. \nAbout Sherwood Forest Conservation Area:  28 acres of woods and fields owned by the Androscoggin Land Trust adjacent to Sherwood Heights Elementary School and another 50 acres owned by the City of Auburn both of which have extensive trail systems and are also used by students for nature study and educational opportunities. The ALT owned property\, also known as the Alexander-Harkins Preserve\, was donated by Joseph Harkins to ALT in 2000. The property features an outdoor classroom space\, a small pond\, and bridges over streams.  Additional property information here. \nDirections: Follow South Main Street to New Auburn to the intersection with Cook Street.  Take a right onto Cook Street and follow until the intersection with 19th Street.  Take a left onto 19th Street and follow until it dead-ends.  Park on the side of 19th Street and the trailhead will be on your left. We’ll meet at this trailhead\, behind home plate of the ball field. URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/explore-alt-nature-walk-sherwood-forest-conservation-area/ LOCATION:Sherwood Forest\, Sherwood Drive\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Sherwood-Forest-Auburn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Kruszewski":MAILTO:shelley@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.0782606;-70.2279549 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sherwood Forest Sherwood Drive Auburn ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Sherwood Drive:geo:-70.2279549,44.0782606 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190622T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20170426T133024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T201442Z UID:10000087-1561194000-1561204800@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:4th Annual ALT Canoe & Kayak River Race DESCRIPTION:ALT River Race\n  \nSaturday\, June 22\, 2019\nYou can find race results below. Thank you for all you came out to paddle on race day! \n\n2019 race results\n2018 race results\n2017 race results\n2016 race results\n\nThe Androscoggin Land Trust’s (ALT’s) annual event\, proudly presented in 2019 by Spectrum Healthcare Partners\, is open to all to launch canoes\, kayaks\, paddle boards\, (and more!) into the Androscoggin River and complete one of three courses of varying length and challenge!  Pick your paddle: Choose from a 7-mile course with rapids\, a 3-mile rapid-free course with an up-river challenge\, or a short\, fun 1.5 miles. This event is held in conjunction with the Great Falls Brewfest\, which takes place that afternoon a stones-throw across the river from our starting line (and thanks to Baxter Brewing\, all pre-registered racers 21+ receive a discount on admission to the Brewfest!). All paddlers are entered to win raffle prizes from local businesses which are awarded after the race. This event is a unique opportunity to take in natural beauty of the Androscoggin River with a group of fellow paddlers.\nSchedule: \n\n7:30-8:30 AM – Registration and Check-in\n9:00 AM – Race Start\n10:45 AM – Awards Ceremony at Festival Plaza in Auburn – Volunteers will stay to watch boats left at all three finish locations so you can attend the awards ceremony worry-free!\n\n\nRiver Race Rules and Safety (Link)\nOur river safety crew is generously supported by Three Rivers Whitewater \n  \nThe 2019 ALT River Race has three course options: \n1.) The Long Distance Paddle – An approximately 7 mile course that includes a section of rapids typically rated class I or II (but could be class III depending on the water level on the day of the race). The event allows racers to experience unique sections of the Androscoggin River with many other recreational enthusiasts. Note: Due to the rapids\, paddleboards are not recommended for this course. Average Time: 1 hr 22 min. \n \n2.) Boomerang Paddle – An approximately 3 mile course\, Auburn to Lewiston boat launch & back upriver to Auburn (no rapids). Average Time: 50 minutes \n \n3. ) Twin City Paddle – An approximately 1.5 mile course. Short\, fun paddle (no rapids) Auburn to Lewiston boat launch. Average Time: 30 minutes \n \nAwards will go to the top 2 finishers in each category. One additional prize will be awarded to the boat or paddler with the best costume. \n  \nAll racers will also receive 1 free raffle ticket in their race packet to enter to win raffle prizes donated by amazing local businesses.  Learn more about 2019 raffle prizes! announced during the awards ceremony\, FMI on the 2019 prizes here! \nThanks to the support of Baxter Brewing\, all racers 21+ will receive a coupon code for 15% off a ticket to the Great Falls Brewfest (scheduled for 12PM VIP\, and 2PM General Admission on June 22\, 2019). \n \n\n  \n\n\nEntry fees: \n\n$25 per single boat\, $35 per double boat\nDay-of: $30 per single boat\, $40 per double boat\n\nEARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS: \n\nRegister by April 30 to receive $10 off entry\nRegister by May 31 to receive $5 off entry\n\nAll event proceeds support the land conservation\, watershed protection\, and outdoor recreation work of the Androscoggin Land Trust. \nREGISTER TODAY!\n \nStart location for all three courses: \n\nFestival Plaza/Auburn Boat Launch\, Main St.\, Auburn (Map: Parking & Boat Unloading – volunteers will direct you)\n\nFinish locations: \n\nCourse 1. Long Distance: Durham Boat Launch\, Rt 136\, Durham.\nCourse 2. Boomerang: Festival Plaza/Auburn Boat Launch\nCourse 3. Twin City: Lincoln Street Boat Launch\, 509 Lincoln Street\, Lewiston.\n\nShuttle Service – For racers on the Long Distance Paddle Course\, there will be a free shuttle service from the Durham Boat Launch back to Festival Plaza in Auburn courtesy of NorthEast Charter & Tour Co. \nCourse Map: Long Distance Paddle \nCourse Maps: Twin City Paddle & Boomerang Paddle \n\nLimited quantities and sizes of t-shirts will be available for purchase to day-of registrants and spectators.\nThe race will go on rain or shine.\n\nCheck out this video of the section of rapids on the 7-mile course: \n \nBoat Rental Options – Racers are asked to bring their own boats to the race.  There is a rental option offered by Shaker Hill Outdoors\, 271 Maine St\, Poland Spring. They are offering a package deal for the ALT River Race below. If interested in this option\, call Shaker Hill at 207-998-5390 and mention the ALT River Race: \n\nPick up Friday night between 4-5:30 and return by Saturday by 4pm:\n\n10 foot recreational kayak = $55\nCanoe = $75\n\n\nReturn Sunday morning between 8-9am:\n\n10 foot recreational kayak = $80\nCanoe = $100\n\n\nAll rentals come with a life jacket and paddles.\n\n  \nPlease email us at info@androscogginlandtrust.org or call 782-2302 if you have any questions and we hope to see you out on the river on June 22! \nREGISTER\n  \nThanks to our sponsors! \n  \nPresenting Sponsor \n \n  \n  \nPaddle Power Sponsors \n \n \n  \n \n  \n \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n \n  \n  \nALT Business Partner Leaders \n \n \n  \n  \nIn Kind Sponsors: \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n  \nMedia Sponsors: URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/alt-river-race/ LOCATION:Festival Plaza and Boat Launch\, 112 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Paddling Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Copy-of-river-race-2019-fb-cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Kruszewski":MAILTO:shelley@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.096519;-70.2249933 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Festival Plaza and Boat Launch 112 Main Street Auburn ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=112 Main Street:geo:-70.2249933,44.096519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190514T173246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T171511Z UID:10000099-1559383200-1559388600@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Explore ALT Nature Walk: Purinton Homestead Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join us on National Trails Day\, June 1st\, for the first in a series of Explore ALT Nature Walks! This first event will be at Purinton Homestead Preserve in West Bowdoin led by Maine Master Naturalist\, Travis Sparks. The focus of this walk on the mile of trail at Purinton will be forest succession\, a natural pattern of ecosystem change that takes place over time. \nExplore ALT Nature Walks are free\, guided adventures at Androscoggin Land Trust conservation areas. Led by trained Maine Master Naturalists and other volunteer leaders\, these walks are a great chance to learn more about the natural world and local conservation efforts. Each walk will have a focus depending on the season and the location\, but we will explore whatever we might observe! \nPlease dress according to the weather\, and prepare appropriately for any weather or other conditions – proper footwear\, snacks\, water bottle\, etc. The walks are great for engaged children\, but not appropriate for those under age 6. Also\, because the goal is nature observation\, no dogs please. \nPlease check back here for any updates or changes. \nAbout Purinton Homestead Conservation Area: An undeveloped and traditional rural agrarian and forest preserve with 1 mile of wooded walking trails in the village of West Bowdoin. The land was generously donated to the Androscoggin Land Trust in 2001 by the Purinton Family. The Preserve includes a 40-acre field and 100 acres of woods with frontage along Gillespie Brook owned by ALT as well as the privately-owned historic Purinton family home and adjacent 9-acres which ALT holds a conservation easement on.  Gillespie Brook\, empties into Little River which is good potential salmon habitat. Hay is still being harvested from the fields. Additional property information here. \nDirections: (GPS: 54-10 W Rd\, Bowdoin\, ME 04287) Follow Route 196 in Lewiston north to the intersection with South Lisbon Road in Lewiston.  Turn left onto South Lisbon Road and follow to intersection with Crowley Road.  Turn left onto Crowley Road and follow until the Town of Sabattus where it turns to Bowdoinham Road.   Continue on Bowdoinham Road until you cross into the Town of Lisbon where it becomes the Store Road.  At the intersection with West Road\, turn left onto West Road and follow past the field on the right.  When the fields turn to woods again\, look for a sandy informal parking area on the right\, which is adjacent to the trailhead. \nUpcoming Explore ALT Nature Walks: \n\nSaturday\, July 6\, 10:00am – 11:30am\nSherwood Forest Conservation Area\, Auburn\nFocus: TBD\nSunday\, August 4\, 10:00am – 11:30am\nSpruce Mountain Conservation Area\, Jay\nFocus: TBD URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/explore-alt-nature-walk-purinton-homestead-preserve/ LOCATION:Purinton Homestead Preserve\, 54-10 West Rd\, Bowdoin\, ME 04287\, Bowdoin\, ME\, 04287\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_2114.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Kruszewski":MAILTO:shelley@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.049846711977;-70.018460543943 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Purinton Homestead Preserve 54-10 West Rd Bowdoin ME 04287 Bowdoin ME 04287 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=54-10 West Rd\, Bowdoin\, ME 04287:geo:-70.018460543943,44.049846711977 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190420T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190420T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20180312T200455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T175558Z UID:10000095-1555754400-1555763400@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Trails Clean Up 2019 DESCRIPTION:**ALT Trail Project as part of Earth Day event Cancelled**\nThe forecast over the next couple of days is not favorable for trail work conditions. In the interest of being good trail stewards we do not want to be tromping through wet muddy trails and impacting the terrain 🙂Therefore\, we are cancelling with plans to reschedule TBD\, depending on the extended forecast. PLEASE NOTE: the larger community event organized by UMVA Lewiston-Auburn and the Downtown Lewiston Arts District is being rescheduled to occur Saturday\, April 27. Please check out the great opportunities for projects that will still be happening April 27 instead of April 20. We hope you find many ways to celebrate Earth Day this week and every week! \nOUR PROJECT:\nHelp ALT prepare this special trail system for Summer use! We will be practicing good trail stewardship at Sherwood Forest Conservation Area by clearing the trails and the outdoor classroom of downed sticks and fallen trees.  We will also be cleaning up any litter. We’ll meet at 10AM at the 19th Street entrance to the Sherwood Forest trail system near the picnic table. \nEVENT BACKGROUND:\nThis is part of an Earth Day event organized by UMVA Lewiston-Auburn and the Downtown Lewiston Arts District. The full event in L-A will feature several different area clean ups in Auburn and Lewiston\, and in addition\, unveiling of painted side walk murals\, fire hydrants\, studio & public art tours\, local music and a buy local cash mob.  Check for updates about the other things happening on the Earth Day facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/329354037699793/  \nWHAT TO BRING:\nALT will provide trash bags\, gloves\, and some tools\, and volunteers are asked to bring\, if possible: \n-Waterproof boots\, as it may be muddy\n -Layers of warm clothes\, including rain jacket – just in case!\n -A trail snack & Water\n -Work Gloves\n -Loppers\n*You may wish to label your personal tools to make sure they don’t get mixed with others. \nDIRECTIONS:\nThe Sherwood Forest Trails are accessed behind Sherwood Height’s Elementary School\, located at 32 Sherwood Drive in Auburn. From where ME Route 136/Main Street intersects Mill Street in Auburn\, leave ME Route 136 to continue onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street 0.5 miles to Bolster Steet. Turn onto Bolster Street and continue straight through the stop sign onto Sherwood Drive. Parking is available along 19th Street and Sherwood Drive. We’ll meet at 10AM at the 19th Street entrance near the picnic table. \nFMI on Sherwood Forest trails via Maine Trail Finder:\nhttps://mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/sherwood-forest-conservation-area URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/earth-day/ LOCATION:Sherwood Forest\, Sherwood Drive\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Earth-Day-Photo.jpg GEO:44.0782606;-70.2279549 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sherwood Forest Sherwood Drive Auburn ME 04210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Sherwood Drive:geo:-70.2279549,44.0782606 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190219T173600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T173817Z UID:10000098-1551945600-1551961800@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:LA Region Farmland Access & Food Economy Conference DESCRIPTION:LA Region Farmland Access &\nFood Economy Conference \nThursday\, March 7\, 2019 \n8:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nAuburn Senior Community Center\n48 Pettengill Park\, Auburn \nFor farm seekers\, retiring farmers\, land owners\, service providers\, city/town officials\, staff\, & economic development professionals in the Lewiston-Auburn (LA) Region. \n– Are you a farmer looking for land in Maine? \n– Are you a retiring farmer in the LA Region wondering what will happen when you’re ready to stop farming? \n– Are you a landowner in the LA Region thinking about making your property available for farming? \n– Are you a service provider who helps with issues related to farmland access? \n– Are you a city/town official\, staff person\, or economic development professional in the LA Region interested in connecting with farmers and others about ways to grow the food and farm economy? \nJoin ALT and other local\, state\, and regional planning partners for an inspiring half-day of storytelling\, relationship-building\, and presentations to better understand opportunities for accessing\, transferring\, and saving farmland\, and for growing the local food and farm business sector in the Lewiston-Auburn Region. \nRegistration & More Information URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/la-region-farmland-access-food-economy-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20190128T202410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T202410Z UID:10000097-1550601000-1550606400@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Snowshoe Hike at French Falls DESCRIPTION:Join us on the full moon for an evening snow shoe hike! This riverside trail will give a great opportunity to see the moonlight on the river and beaming through the trees. There will be a fire near the trail entrance to enjoy. There is a parking lot along the ball field at the end of French Falls Lane and we will meet there at the trail entrance. This event is hosted by ALT and the Jay Recreation Committee. \nWhat to bring: snowshoes\, headlamp/flashlight\, poles (optional)\, water and a snack\, warm clothing (layers suggested). There will be some snow shoes available for people to borrow\, if possible please contact us in advance to reserve a pair. \nHope to see you there! \nFrench Falls Recreation Area is owned and conserved by the Androscoggin Land Trust and leased to the Town of Jay. You can learn more about French Falls here: https://androscogginlandtrust.org/land-projects/french-falls-recreation-area/ URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/full-moon-snowshoe-hike-at-french-falls/ LOCATION:French Falls Recreation Area\, French Falls Lane\, Jay\, ME\, 04239\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/french-falls-moon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Kruszewski":MAILTO:shelley@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.4944392;-70.2045969 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=French Falls Recreation Area French Falls Lane Jay ME 04239 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=French Falls Lane:geo:-70.2045969,44.4944392 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190209T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160729 CREATED:20170120T214709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T231137Z UID:10000082-1549706400-1549713600@androscogginlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Cancelled-Great Maine Outdoor Weekend – Snowshoe Hike at Androscoggin Riverlands State Park DESCRIPTION:**Based on the latest forecast of wind chill values as low as -4 and gusts as high as 45 mph\, we are cancelling the Riverlands State Park Snowshoe Hike event on 2/9/19** \nWe will miss exploring beautiful Androscoggin Riverlands State Park with all of you\, please check out our other upcoming invents including the Spruce Mountain Sled-in and Full Moon Snowshoe at French Falls. \nCANCELLED: Hikers can choose to do the 2.2 mile loop to the picnic meadow and back\, or continue on to complete a 4-mile loop trek. Come ready to explore the beautiful Androscoggin Riverlands State Park! \nWhat to bring: snowshoes\, water and a snack\, warm clothing (layers suggested). Meet us at the Riverlands State Park parking lot located off Center Bridge Road at 10am. \nWe will have approximately 20 snowshoes available to borrow thanks to Maine IF&W. Please contact ALT in advance if you are interested in borrowing a pair: 782-2302 or info@androscogginlandtrust.org \nThe State Park was once a quaint Turner village that was destroyed in 1927 by rising waters caused by the construction of the Gulf Island dam. In the mid-1980s\, the potential sale of this vast parcel of land along the Androscoggin River in Turner left a cherished local landscape vulnerable to development. Compelled toward action\, a small group of area residents began brainstorming ways to preserve the land as open space and to maintain its longstanding public access. Drawing upon the expertise of statewide conservation organizations\, they succeeded in securing funds from the fledgling Lands for Maine’s Future Program to purchase the land\, which was then transferred to the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands for management. Today\, the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park is the fifth largest in the state park system\, a 2675-acre expanse that offers miles of public trails\, river access\, year-round recreational opportunities\, and significant natural habitat for wildlife. This successful grassroots effort at land protection was the catalyst for the creation of the Androscoggin Land Trust (ALT) in 1989 as a vehicle for continuing conservation efforts in the region. \nHope to see you there! \nYou can check out these links for more information about Androscoggin Riverlands State Park: \nWebsite\nHistoric Brochure\nAndroscoggin Riverlands State Park Guide URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/great-maine-outdoor-weekend-snowshoe-hike-androscoggin-riverlands-state-park/ LOCATION:Androscoggin Riverlands State Park\, 1005 Center Bridge Road\, Turner\, ME\, 04282\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_3456.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Kruszewski":MAILTO:shelley@androscogginlandtrust.org GEO:44.2613195;-70.1873602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Androscoggin Riverlands State Park 1005 Center Bridge Road Turner ME 04282 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1005 Center Bridge Road:geo:-70.1873602,44.2613195 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR