Great Falls Paddling Society Events Cancelled

Wednesday's heavy rains caused upstream flooding and high, fast water in both the Androscoggin and Little Androscoggin Rivers. Consequently, we are canceling Friday's 5:30 PM paddle and Saturday's 5:30 AM paddle because we do not want to encourage boaters to go on the...

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A beautiful springtime display at Garcelon Bog

The Rhodora is starting to bloom at Garcelon Bog!  The Garcelon Bog Conservation Area in Lewiston is home to a population of Rhodora (Rhododendron canadense), which is a native wild rhododendron which blooms in mid to late May with beautiful pink flowers.    The...

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Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! In honor of Earth Day we wanted to share a photo of a portion of the 1300 acres of land ALT has been working diligently to purchase in Canton and Jay as part of our Androscoggin Greenway Community Forest project.  We look forward to working with the...

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Don’t Be Discouraged!

Despite the snow we woke up to this morning, spring marches on.  Exhibit A is the pussy willow (Salix discolor) in flower seen during the walk at ALT's Purinton Homestead Conservation Area in Bowdoin this past weekend.   We hope you take the opportunity to get onto...

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Austin Associates generously supports ALT

Thank you Austin Associates!  This corporate partner has stewardship responsibility for West Pitch Park at the end of the Riverwalk and is also going to participate in the Chief Worumbo River Race this summer.  Their support is an important part of our summer paddling...

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