***Kit Pfieffer and Jane Harrison, Maine Master Naturalists, will be leading us on a nature walk this Wednesday.***
Note: As of 9/29, the bridge across the Sheepscot just south of the preserve parking area is closed for construction. If you are approaching from the south, be aware that avoiding the bridge may add time to your trip.
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
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!