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SUMMARY:Wild Mushrooms in Maine: A walk through a world of wonder and beauty
DESCRIPTION:With summer and fall rains come a rich and diverse flush of would mushrooms in our forests and fields. Mushrooms have grabbed the imagination and interest of all as we seek a closer relationship with nature and a better understanding of the ecology of our forests. Join a Maine mushroom expert Greg Marley for an exploration of fungal ecology\, edibility\, toxicity and above all the wonder of mushrooms. Come prepared for a good walk in the woods\, an open mind and your curiosity. Feel free to bring in a couple of mushrooms to identify or to show off. \nGreg Marley has been collecting\, studying\, eating\, growing and teaching mushrooms for over 45 years. He has spread his love of mushrooms to hundreds through walks\, talks and classes held across the New England over the past 30 years. Marley is the author of Mushrooms for Health; Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi\, (Downeast Books \, 2009) and the award-winning Chanterelle Dreams\, Amanita Nightmares; The Love Lore and Mystic of Mushrooms\, (Chelsea Green\, 2010). As a volunteer mushroom identification consultant to Poison Centers\, he provides expertise in mushroom poisoning cases. When not mushrooming\, Marley works as a mental health clinician and behavioral health consultant specializing in suicide prevention and suicide grief. \nGroup is limited to 20 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. \nPhoto Credit: Greg Marley
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/wild-mushrooms-in-maine-a-walk-through-a-world-of-wonder-and-beauty/
LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fall Events,Natural History
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SUMMARY:Schoolhouse Pond Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Schoolhouse Pond Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. The preserve was the site of a schoolhouse and the cranberry bog is known locally as Schoolhouse Pond. The scenic\, mile-long loop trail includes a variety of wildflowers\, a mixed forest\, interesting rock formations and a beautiful old stonewall. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/schoolhouse-pond-preserve-hike/
LOCATION:Schoolhouse Pond Preserve
CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T184151
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T161812Z
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SUMMARY:Saunders Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Cross River Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. This moderate hike meanders down a wooded hillside\, through a mix of majestic evergreen and hardwood trees before arriving at a small stream that empties into the Damariscotta River. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/saunders-preserve-hike/
LOCATION:Saunders Preserve
CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T110000
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SUMMARY:Cross River Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Cross River Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. Enjoy a stroll through mixed forest and along a freshwater wetland and stream\, before reaching the tidal shoreline and mudflats of the Cross River. The Cross River area was first settled in the mid-1700’s\, with much of the forest being cleared and used as pastureland. The fields were abandoned around a century later\, and the forest slowly returned to what we see today. The preserve is home to a variety of trees including some large diameter Red Oak and White Pine\, which probably served as field boundary markers over 100 years ago. The habitat within the preserve is diverse and attracts a variety of creatures including song birds\, aquatic insects\, and amphibians. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/cross-river-preserve-hike-2/
LOCATION:Cross River Preserve
CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events
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SUMMARY:Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve Hike (Event Full)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event is full at this time. Please consider joining us on a future hike. Discover the history and ecology of Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. This preserves is exceedingly rich in wildlife\, with more than 140 species of migratory and nesting birds sighted\, along with a variety of other creatures. Wildflowers adorn the meadow from spring to fall\, attracting multitudes of butterflies. In 1880 the stream traversing the wetlands was dammed\, creating a large lake that was used for a thriving business harvesting\, storing and selling ice. The ice works closed in 1907 but the dam remains in place to stabilize the water level and secure this critical part of Lobster Cove Meadow’s outstanding wildlife habitat. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/lobster-cove-meadow-preserve-hike/
LOCATION:Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve
CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T110000
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SUMMARY:Oak Point Farm Hike (Event Full)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event is full at this time. Please consider joining us on a future hike. Discover the history and ecology of  BRLT’s headquarters at Oak Point Farm\, during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. Situated on more than 2\,000 feet of coastline on Hodgdon Cove\, this unique 32-acre preserve is the last remaining undeveloped saltwater farm in Boothbay Harbor. Discover heirloom apple trees and other evidence of the property’s farming history while exploring a vast assortment of natural habitats teeming with wildlife. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/oak-point-farm-hike/
LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538
CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T110000
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SUMMARY:Ocean Point Preserve Hike (Event Full)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event is full at this time. Please consider joining us on a future hike. Discover the history and ecology of Ocean Point Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. Located in the largest wetland area on Linekin Neck in East Boothbay\, the 15-acre Ocean Point Preserve includes Tibbetts pond\, designated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as significant waterfowl wildlife habitat for inland waterfowl and wading birds. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/ocean-point-preserve-hike/
LOCATION:Ocean Point Preserve
CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T110000
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SUMMARY:Porter Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Porter Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. A trail leads through a thick forest\, which features old growth spruce\, oak and pine trees. Several scenic overlooks provide views toward cliffs and ledge rocks where seals can occasionally be seen sunbathing at low tide\, while a large sandy beach is flanked by signs of an old homestead. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/porter-preserve-hike/
LOCATION:Porter Preserve\, 1 Porter Point Road\, Trevett\, ME\, 04571
CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T110000
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SUMMARY:Ovens Mouth East Preserve Hike (Event Full)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event is full at this time. Please consider joining us on a future hike. Discover the history and ecology of Ovens Mouth East Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. This wooded preserve features shoreline trails\, quiet coves\, a salt marsh\, and the dramatic tidal change of the Ovens Mouth passage. This area has always been inviting for maritime activities because of its deep-water access and protected location. Settled in the mid-1700’s\, one of the region’s earliest shipyards was located here and both British and American vessels hid in the coves during the Revolution. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/ovens-mouth-east-preserve-hike/
LOCATION:Ovens Mouth East Preserve
CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T110000
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SUMMARY:Gregory Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Greogory Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/pine-tree-preserve-hike/
LOCATION:Pine Tree Preserve
CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T100000
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Early summer brings a burst of beautiful wildflowers to the fields and forests of the Boothbay Region. Discover our local plants with Botanist and BRLT Board member Lauren Stockwell during this easy guided walk at Oak Point Farm. Learn to identify some of our common wildflowers while observing the unique features of each plant. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/spring-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538
CATEGORIES:Classes,Natural History,Spring Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T184152
CREATED:20210211T215256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T135009Z
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SUMMARY:State of the Birds
DESCRIPTION:How are birds doing in the state of Maine? Bird populations are constantly changing. A total of 445 species have been recorded in Maine. Some have been here for a long time while others are fairly new. Some are accidental and others introduced. A few of those species have been extirpated and we may never see them again. Join us on a Zoom call with Nick Lund of the Maine Audubon as he explains some of the major changes and fluctuations occurring with Maine avian fauna. This free online event is offered by the Boothbay Region Land Trust is open to everyone. To register and receive a zoom link to the program\, please click on the website listing below or paste the following in your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DRh2-bg-Q72A0ELjsqjLJQ
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/state-of-the-birds/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Classes,Climate Change,Lecture,Natural History,Winter Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTSTAMP:20260423T184152
CREATED:20210122T153314Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Guided Winter Tree Identification Walk
DESCRIPTION:From bark to twigs to a tree silhouette against a cold winter sky\, this is the perfect time to go into the woods and observe and learn tree identification. This self-guided one mile walk will focus on the non-leaf characteristics used to identify tree species including bark patterns and textures\, leaf buds and scars\, tree shapes\, and habitat. Along the wooded trail that ends with views of the Cross River\, hikers will find over a dozen different tree species native to our area.  Pick up the winter tree identification pamphlet at the Cross River Preserve parking lot kiosk and follow the trail to find the individually marked trees described within. The trail is open anytime during daylight hours throughout the month of February at Cross River Preserve. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask.
URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/self-guided-winter-tree-identification-walk/
LOCATION:Cross River Preserve
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Natural History,Winter Events
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