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Medomak Valley Land Trust

TALKS & TREKS!

Throughout the year MVLT offers opportunities to explore the Medomak River watershed and to learn about important local resources and conservation issues. Event information is posted on this calendar and in local newspapers and websites. Unless otherwise noted, all events are open to the public and free of charge. For further information on any event please contact the MVLT office at mvlt@midcoast.com or at 832-5570.

MVLT's 2013 Calendar of Events!

We will be up-dating the calendar throughout the winter and spring, so check back soon. 

ONGOING

       WEDNESDAY FIELD CREW

  Every Wednesday, 9 am at the Land Trust Office

  MVLT's field crew will head out in the field to clear and mark trails, empty bird boxes, build bridges and more. Work parties are a great way to get outside in the watershed, have fun, and meet new people. An email will go out to all crew members each Tuesday, detailing what Wednesday's project will involve, including what tools and personal items will be helpful. Volunteers can commit to as many or as few Wednesdays as they’d like. If interested, please email volmvlt@midcoast.com, and we will add you to the weekly email list.

 

        LAND TRUST HAPPY HOUR-NARROWS TAVERN

  Third Thursday of the month,  4-6 pm

  Join MVLT at the Narrows Tavern in Waldoboro to chat about conservation projects and community priorities.  This is a great opportunity to share our ideas about conservation in the watershed while celebrating our success and supporting a local business.  The land trust will provide appetizers and there will be happy hour drink specials for MVLT members.

 

APRIL

        TRAIL RUN ON THE GEELE TRAIL

        Saturday, April 13 8:30 am

Calling all local runners! Join us for a friendly run on the Geele Farm Trails through forest and field with many water views. The 1.6 mile loop will be run once…twice…three times?? From Rt. 32, turn left onto Dutch Neck Rd, then Right onto Gross Neck Rd. Parking and trailhead on the right in 1.5 miles.

  

MAY

        MEDOMAK ALEWIFE QUEST

        May, date TBD

 

        COMMUNITY POTLUCK-WESTERN PENINSULA

The potluck meal will be followed by Wings Over the Watershed, a presentation of breathtaking aerial photos of the Medomak River watershed - from the river's headwaters to the waters of Muscongus Bay. The presenter will explore how historic land uses shape the landscapes we see today.

 

        PADDLE: MEDOMAK POND: CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

        Saturday May 11, 10 am

 

        FIDDLEHEAD FORAGE

        Wednesday, May 15,  4 pm

Join MVLT and Lincoln County Fish and Game in our annual celebration of this seasonal culinary treat. A group will forage for fiddlehead ferns on foot, while the bulk of participants will canoe and kayak up the Medomak River.  A limited number of canoes will be available for those who don’t have one. Make sure to bring a breathable bag to collect the harvest. Call the office to register.

 

        HOOKED ON FISHING

        Saturday, May 18,  8am-1pm

MVLT is partnering with Lincoln County Fish and Game to host the 6th annual Hooked on Fishing Day at Quarry Hill. All kids under the age of 16 are invited to try their hand at fishing during this free event. Participants are encouraged to bring their own poles, but if you do not have one there will be a limited number of extra poles on hand. Lunch, snacks and bait will all be provided so that our young fishers can focus on landing the biggest catch. Quarry Hill is located on Quarry Rd, a right hand turn off of Depot Road, one mile north of Route One.

 

JUNE

        NATIONAL TRAILS DAY-BERGER PRESERVE ON BREMEN LONG ISLAND

        Saturday June 1, 10 am

What better way to celebrate National Trails Day than with an island excursion? Boat transportation to the island will be provided, and a group will paddle from the Town Landing. Several guided hikes will be available – including a 1 mile hike through the middle of the preserve, passing through spruce forests and along mossy ledges,  the ‘Shore to Shore’ hike, beginning on the west side of the island and walking 2 miles round trip to a beautiful pebble beach and tide pools on the east side. Bring a picnic lunch, and swimming trunks!

 

        WALDOBORO DAY-MVLT OPEN HOUSE ART OPENING

        Saturday, June 15, 10 am -1 pm

Stop by the Land Trust office after the parade and marvel at our volunteer-created Watershed Art.

 

        PADDLE UP THE MEDOMAK RIVER

        Saturday, June 29, 10 am

        Join Board Member Caren Clark as they explore the Medomak north of Route 1. Launch from the Picnic Site

        across from Hannaford's on Route 32.

 

JULY

        COMMUNITY POTLUCK-EASTERN PENINSULA

The potluck meal will be followed by Wings Over the Watershed, a presentation of breathtaking aerial photos of the Medomak River watershed - from the river's headwaters to the waters of Muscongus Bay. The presenter will explore how historic land uses shape the landscapes we see today.

       

        PADDLE: HUNGRY ISLAND

       Paddle from Hatchet Cove to Hungry Island. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch on Hungry Island,  and make a short

       paddle to Timber Point Rd., where we will carpool back to our launch site. Meet at the Hatchet Cove Boat

       Launch on Martin Point Rd.

 

        MVLT PICNIC

        Date and location TBD

 

        TIDEPOOL EXPLORATION

  Sunday, July 28, 10:30 am

  Join MVLT Board Member Amy Winkle in Friendship as we meet some of the fascinating creatures that live below the high tide line.

 

AUGUST

        PADDLE: TOWN LANDING TO HAVENER LEDGE

        Thursday, August 8, 10 am

        Join Caren Clark and Ed Fisher on a trip down the river to Havener Ledge. We'll meet at the Town Landing on   

        Pine St. in Waldoboro.

 

        PAINT THE TOWN

        Saturday, August 17

 

SEPTEMBER

        PADDLE: MEDUNCOOK RIVER

        Saturday, September 14, 10 am

        Meet at the boat launch of Wadsworth Point Road.

 

OCTOBER

        COMMUNITY POTLUCK IN THE NORTHERN WATERSHED

The potluck meal will be followed by Wings Over the Watershed, a presentation of breathtaking aerial photos of the Medomak River watershed - from the river's headwaters to the waters of Muscongus Bay. The presenter will explore how historic land uses shape the landscapes we see today.

 

        PADDLE: WASHINGTON POND

        Saturday, October 5, 10 am

25 Friendship St./P.O. Box 180Waldoboro, ME 04572Tel: 207.832.5570 Fax: 207.832.7471mvlt@midcoast.com This page was last updated on 21 July 2009, and has been visited 5675 times ( times this month).