Join us as we ring in the New Year. Participants will warm up with a climb to the summit of Sabattus Mountain and toast Lovell with hot cocoa and a sweet treat while enjoying the view from Kezar Lake to the White Mountains. Snowshoes or microspikes required…

Degree of Difficulty: Moderate

The Maine Christmas Tree Hunt is a fun holiday scavenger hunt to find decorated trees in western Maine. We’ll search for the decorated tree along the Bill Sayles Loop at the Chip Stockford Reserve and may add a few of our own biodegradable ornaments along the way.

Degree of Difficulty: Easy

There is an increasing body of research identifying a variety of benefits from spending time in nature, especially when all senses are fully engaged. These range from blood pressure and stress levels to increased cognition and creativity. The goal of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs is to integrate nature and forest therapies into health care, education and management systems.

It’s hunting season and so our journey will take us to a woodland park where hunting is not allowed. Our friends from the Lakes Environmental Association and Loon Echo Land Trust will join us to host a walk through history as we point out key features in the park.

Degree of Difficulty: Easy.

A sea of autumn awesomeness will await us at the summit of Whiting Hill. With our friends from Western Foothills Land Trust, we’ll hike up the Hemlock Trail and descend via part of the red loop back to the Gallie Trail. Bring a camera, plus a snack, lunch and water.

Degree of Difficulty: Moderate.

In celebration of Great Maine Outdoor Week, we’ll venture afield and paddle through Brownfield Bog with our friends from Upper Saco Valley Land Trust. Bring your own kayak, paddle and pfd to explore the wetland habitat with us…

Degree of Difficulty: Easy.

Evergreen trees and ferns are just that—forever green. We’ll point out family traits and variations as we examine needles, cones, conifer bark, and fern fronds. If trail conditions are good, we’ll climb to the summit of Flat Hill, otherwise, we’ll circle Perky’s Path.

Degree of Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.

Join the Greater Lovell Land Trust to ring in the New Year. Participants will warm up with a climb to the summit of Sabattus Mountain and toast Lovell with hot cocoa and a sweet treat while enjoying the view from Kezar Lake to the White Mountains. Snowshoes or micro-spikes required.

Degree of Difficulty: Moderate.

Michael Stansky, Forest Insect Ecologist with the Canadian Forest Service, will lead us on a walk along the trail at a private property under conservation easement with the Greater Lovell Land Trust. While we’ll stop frequently to look for insects, we’ll also take advantage of Mike’s knowledge about goldenrods.

Degree of Difficulty: Easy.

How to manage forests and their insect pests in a changing environment: Increasingly, the forests of the Northeast face climate change, novel pests, and multiple land-use pressures. Forest Insect Ecologist Michael Stastny…

We’ll meet the most common families of mushrooms (fungi) in our area and find out more about their natural history and many ecological functions…

We’ll meet the most common families of mushrooms (fungi) in our area and find out more about their natural history and many ecological functions…

Despite their importance in ecosystems worldwide, Fungi remain some of the most overlooked and understudied organisms. Mycologist Jimmie Veitch of White Mountain Mushrooms…

Did you know that the Northern Goshawk is such a fierce hunter who when in pursuit of prey will stalk quarry on foot as well as from the air? Join us to see and hear about the many wonders of this remarkable…