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Wyatt Astbury thinning near Valley
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Wednesday, September 8,
7:30-9:30 am, join Michael
Good for a Fall Migration Bird Walk
in the Great Pond Mountain
Wildlands. Michael, president of
Down East Nature Tours in Bar Harbor
and founder of Acadia Birding
Festival, was a co-author of the
original Wildlands bird survey
conducted in 2006 with Dr. Alison
Dibble and Cathy Rees. Fall
migration offers many opportunities
to study confusing fall neotropical
migrants such as warblers, which
will be one focus for the morning.
Meet at the Wildlands South Gate on
Rte. 1 (just south of the Rte. 176
intersection) at 7:30 a.m. Bring
binoculars, water, sturdy
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footwear. Call 469-2008 or e-mail
cheri@greatpondtrust.org for
more info and to
pre-register. We will go in
light rain or shine.
confusing fall neotropical migrants
such as warblers, which will be one focus for the
morning. Meet at the Wildlands South Gate on Rte. 1
(just south of the Rte. 176 intersection) at 7:30
a.m. Bring binoculars, water, sturdy footwear. Call
469-2008 or e-mail
cheri@greatpondtrust.org for more info and to
pre-register. We will go in light rain
or shine.
Stargazing party
Saturday, September 11 at 7:15 pm,
GPMCT and the Penobscot Valley Star Gazers Club are
hosting an evening of stargazing in the Great Pond
Mountain Wildlands. Meet at the South Gate on Rte. 1
(just south of the Rte. 176 intersection) at 7:15 pm to
drive in; leave anytime you wish. Latecomers may drive
in to find us on Valley Road. Bring a blanket or light
chair and warm clothing; binoculars, star charts,
telescopes, planispheres and any other astronomical gear
is welcome. Carpooling is recommended. Rain/cloud date
is October 9 - please check GPMCT website, e-mail
info@greatpondtrust.org
or call 469-2008 for weather updates or more info.
Walk on the Wild Side
Saturday, October 2, starting at 1 pm , enjoy
the Wildlands fall foliage during our 2nd annual 5-mile
walk/ride/run on beautiful Valley Road. You can start at
North or South Gate and walk, run, ride a bike or a
horse and enjoy refreshments and surprises at each mile
along the way. This is a fundraiser; suggested donation
is $10/person or $20/family, but any amount is welcome.
Walk can be one way - rides back will be available.
Visit each mile table to be eligible for a prize
drawing. Bring friends and family for a lovely
afternoon. Rain date Oct. 9. For more info, e-mail
info@greatpondtrust.org.
Runners Wanted
Sunday,
October 24 at 1 pm , lace up your running shoes
for the Wildlands 7-mile Trail Run. Registration starts
at noon at the Hothole Brook Trail parking area on
Valley Road (drive 2.5 mi. in from the Wildlands South
Gate on Rte. 1, just south of Rte. 176 intersection).
The course, while hilly and technical (some single-track
trail), is very scenic and rewarding with some great
views. Entry fees of $10/person or $20/family
benefit Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust. Contact
Peter Keeney to volunteer or to pre-register and for
more info, 288-3909 or
pktrldrt@myfairpoint.net.
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