***Note that Ralph is unexpectedly unable to attend, but the walk WILL happen as scheduled. ***
This is our special Mossy Wander with renowned expert Ralph Pope, author of Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts: A Field Guide to Common Bryophytes of the Northeast. Ralph will be guiding us through our mossiest preserve - the Martin Point Wildlife Reserve in Friendship, ME. Pack a swim suit if you want to take a dip afterwards - there are lots of great swimming spots in and around Martin Point.
Join us for our Wednesday Wanders guided hike series to explore Midcoast Conservancy’s preserves, from the popular destinations to the hidden gems! Maine Conservation Corps members Skye Cahoon and Melanie Collins, along with a team of volunteer naturalists, will lead you on a weekly stroll through the beautiful forests, fields, wetlands, and salt marshes of Midcoast Maine. Throughout the season, we will wander through 20 preserves and along 30 miles of trails at Hidden Valley Nature Center while we observe and learn about the natural world around us.
Bring your Preserve Passport, and visit all the preserves to win a Midcoast Conservancy hat!
Guided hikes happen every Wednesday from May 18th to November 2nd, and are free to attend. Below is the hike schedule for the remainder of the season - please check back prior to any given Wednesday just in case details change. Happy Wandering!
Wednesday Wanderer Schedule
June 1, 10 am – 12 pm, Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348
June 8, 10 am – 12 pm, Riverbrook Preserve, 3495 Washington Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572
June 15, 10 am – 12 pm, West Branch Preserve, 433 N Mountain Rd, Somerville, ME 04348
June 22, 10 am – 12 pm, Trout Brook Preserve, 1888 Alna Rd, Alna, ME 04535
June 29, 10 am – 12 pm, Marsh River Preserve, Eagle Point Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553
July 6, 10 am – 12 pm, Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348
July 13, 10 am – 12 pm, Stetser Preserve, Egypt Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348
July 20, 10 am – 12 pm, Martin Point Wildlife Reserve, Martin Point Road, Friendship, ME 04547
July 27, 10 am – 12 pm, Burkett Mill Preserve, Burkett Mill Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572
August 3, 10 am – 12 pm, Maguire Preserve, 256 Heath Rd, Whitefield, ME 04353
August 10, 10 am – 12 pm, Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348
August 17, 10 am – 12 pm, Bass Falls Preserve, 1828 Alna Rd, Alna, ME 04535
August 24, 10 am – 12 pm, Peter's Pond Preserve, 579 Dutch Neck, Waldoboro, ME 04572
August 31, 10 am – 12 pm, Davis Stream Preserve, 65 Washington Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348
September 7, 1 pm – 3 pm, Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348
September 14, 1 pm – 3 pm, N. Headwaters Loop Preserve, 212 Halldale Rd, Montville, ME 04941
September 21, 1 pm – 3 pm, Palermo Preserve, 1401-1599 Turner Ridge Rd, Palermo, ME 04354
September 28, 1 pm – 3 pm, Geele Preserve, 828 Gross Neck Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572/
October 5, 1 pm – 3 pm, Whitefield Salmon Preserve, Howe Rd, Whitefield, ME 04353 (near 190 Howe Rd)
October 12, 1 pm – 3 pm, Griggs Preserve, Trails End Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553
October 19, 1 pm – 3 pm, MVLT Founder's Preserve, 250-2 Quarry Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572
October 26, 1 pm – 3 pm, Hidden Knoll Preserve, 601 Halldale Rd, Montville, ME 04941
November 2, 1 pm – 3 pm, Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348 *** Celebration to close out the series! Bonfire, snacks, cider + hat giveaway!