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SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hikes at Sherwood Conservation Area for Auburn Winterfest
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Master Naturalists and long-time ALT volunteers\, Paula Curtis Everett and Michael Everett\, on one of several family-friendly snowshoe hikes at ALT conserved property\, Sherwood Forest Conservation Area behind Sherwood Heights Elementary School in Auburn. Paula will lead several hikes on the White Trail trail (.3 miles) in approximately 30 min intervals starting at 11AM.   For hikers interested in going out solo on the additional 2 miles of trails\, see this trail map and rules: https://androscogginlandtrust.org/land-projects/sherwood-forest-conservation-area/ \nThese showshoe hikes are part of an Auburn Winterfest event on Jan 27 sponsored by the United New Auburn Association who is also hosting sledding and skating at Sherwood Heights Elementary School 11AM-2PM. Come out for a day of family-friendly outdoor winter fun!  FMI about Auburn Winterfest:  http://auburnmaine.gov/Pages/Government/Winter-Festival- \nDirections:  Park along Sherwood Drive in Auburn and walk behind the school towards the playground/swingsets where there is a trailhead entrance. There will be a sign indicating the approximate times of the next guided hikes. \nWhat to bring:  snowshoes\, poles (optional)\, water and a snack\, warm clothing (layers suggested). \nFYI – Several pairs of snowshoes will also be available to borrow thanks to the Auburn-Lewiston Boys & Girls Club and Maine IF&W.
URL:https://androscogginlandtrust.org/event/snowshoe-hikes-at-sherwood-conservation-area-for-auburn-winterfest/
LOCATION:Sherwood Forest\, Sherwood Drive\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T173000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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