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Events

August 19, 2026

  • Happytown Farm Tour

    August 19, 2026  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Happytown Farm, 1138 Happytown Rd, Orland, ME 04472, USA

    Spend an evening on a beautiful working farm – the kind your support helps keep farming for generations to come. Walk the land with Paul and Karen Volckhausen, who've tended it for decades, and meet Angelica Harwood, the next farmer to call it home. Paul and Karen will share the story of what they've created, and Angelica will talk about her vision for the farm's next chapter. See firsthand what a farm transition looks like and how collaboration is key to the future of farming in Maine.

    MFT and Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust are partnering to permanently protect Happytown Farm with an agricultural easement – helping to make this transition possible. 

    • Rain date Thursday August 20, 4:30-5:30pm
    • Carpooling encouraged and appreciated!
    • Free; RSVP by August 17 at mainefarmlandtrust.org

August 20, 2026

  • VIEWS FROM GREAT POND MOUNTAIN What Should We Remember about the Declaration of Independence in 2026?

    August 20, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Northeast Historic Film / Alamo Theatre, 85 Main St, Bucksport, ME 04416, USA

    This illustrated lecture sets the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution in both a historical and contemporary context. How was the Declaration of Independence created, and what did it mean in 1776? Equally important, what should it mean to us today? The presentation is intended to spark discussion.

    Please come with your questions about the Declaration, the Revolution, and what they should mean to us today.

    RSVP @ greatpondtrust.org

August 23, 2026

  • South Trailhead Gate Opening

    August 23, 2026  7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wildlands South Trailhead, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, 1589 Acadia Hwy, Orland, ME 04472, USA

    The South Trailhead gate will be open on Sundays from June through September, providing vehicle access closer to popular trailheads in the Wildlands. Visitors may drive to Mitchville Meadow, approximately 1.5 miles into Hothole Valley.  

      Open from 7 AM to 6 PM (closes at 6 PM sharp).
      Access is subject to change due to weather or conditions.

    Trailhead openings are made possible by dedicated GPMCT volunteers. As a result, access schedules may change. We appreciate your understanding.

      For maps and additional information, please visit:
      greatpondtrust.org

       Visitor Guidelines:

    • Visitors must sign in upon arrival to ensure contact in case of gate closure time changes.
    • Drivers must respect hikers, walkers, cyclists, and equestrians.
    • Do not exceed 15 MPH.
    • Vehicles must remain on Valley Road and may only park in designated parking areas.
    • Do not drive beyond designated areas.
    • No off-road recreational vehicles permitted.
    • Follow Wildlands usage guidelines.
    • Pack out all trash.
    • Respect wildlife and habitat—do not disturb natural areas.

August 30, 2026

  • South Trailhead Gate Opening

    August 30, 2026  7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wildlands South Trailhead, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, 1589 Acadia Hwy, Orland, ME 04472, USA

    The South Trailhead gate will be open on Sundays from June through September, providing vehicle access closer to popular trailheads in the Wildlands. Visitors may drive to Mitchville Meadow, approximately 1.5 miles into Hothole Valley.  

      Open from 7 AM to 6 PM (closes at 6 PM sharp).
      Access is subject to change due to weather or conditions.

    Trailhead openings are made possible by dedicated GPMCT volunteers. As a result, access schedules may change. We appreciate your understanding.

      For maps and additional information, please visit:
      greatpondtrust.org

       Visitor Guidelines:

    • Visitors must sign in upon arrival to ensure contact in case of gate closure time changes.
    • Drivers must respect hikers, walkers, cyclists, and equestrians.
    • Do not exceed 15 MPH.
    • Vehicles must remain on Valley Road and may only park in designated parking areas.
    • Do not drive beyond designated areas.
    • No off-road recreational vehicles permitted.
    • Follow Wildlands usage guidelines.
    • Pack out all trash.
    • Respect wildlife and habitat—do not disturb natural areas.

September 6, 2026

  • South Trailhead Gate Opening

    September 6, 2026  7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wildlands South Trailhead, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, 1589 Acadia Hwy, Orland, ME 04472, USA

    The South Trailhead gate will be open on Sundays from June through September, providing vehicle access closer to popular trailheads in the Wildlands. Visitors may drive to Mitchville Meadow, approximately 1.5 miles into Hothole Valley.  

      Open from 7 AM to 6 PM (closes at 6 PM sharp).
      Access is subject to change due to weather or conditions.

    Trailhead openings are made possible by dedicated GPMCT volunteers. As a result, access schedules may change. We appreciate your understanding.

      For maps and additional information, please visit:
      greatpondtrust.org

       Visitor Guidelines:

    • Visitors must sign in upon arrival to ensure contact in case of gate closure time changes.
    • Drivers must respect hikers, walkers, cyclists, and equestrians.
    • Do not exceed 15 MPH.
    • Vehicles must remain on Valley Road and may only park in designated parking areas.
    • Do not drive beyond designated areas.
    • No off-road recreational vehicles permitted.
    • Follow Wildlands usage guidelines.
    • Pack out all trash.
    • Respect wildlife and habitat—do not disturb natural areas.

September 12, 2026

  • Orland River Day

    September 12, 2026  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Orland River Day

    Town of Orland

    https://townoforland.org › orland-river-day

September 13, 2026

  • South Trailhead Gate Opening

    September 13, 2026  7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wildlands South Trailhead, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, 1589 Acadia Hwy, Orland, ME 04472, USA

    The South Trailhead gate will be open on Sundays from June through September, providing vehicle access closer to popular trailheads in the Wildlands. Visitors may drive to Mitchville Meadow, approximately 1.5 miles into Hothole Valley.  

      Open from 7 AM to 6 PM (closes at 6 PM sharp).
      Access is subject to change due to weather or conditions.

    Trailhead openings are made possible by dedicated GPMCT volunteers. As a result, access schedules may change. We appreciate your understanding.

      For maps and additional information, please visit:
      greatpondtrust.org

       Visitor Guidelines:

    • Visitors must sign in upon arrival to ensure contact in case of gate closure time changes.
    • Drivers must respect hikers, walkers, cyclists, and equestrians.
    • Do not exceed 15 MPH.
    • Vehicles must remain on Valley Road and may only park in designated parking areas.
    • Do not drive beyond designated areas.
    • No off-road recreational vehicles permitted.
    • Follow Wildlands usage guidelines.
    • Pack out all trash.
    • Respect wildlife and habitat—do not disturb natural areas.