Becky Kolak, KELT Fri, 04/16/2021 - 8:15am
Join KELT to welcome Cheri Brunault to explore life in vernal pools in Lilly Pond Community Forest on Saturday, April 24 at 1 p.m. Registration required. Courtesy of KELT
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites the public on Saturday, April 24 at 1 p.m. to join Springtime Splendor for Amphibians: Vernal Pools of Lilly Pond. The workshop will be held at the amphibian haven, Lilly Pond Community Forest in south Bath. Led by Cheri Brunault, Stewardship Consultant, participants will explore the basics of what makes a vernal pool and discover the interesting critters that make these important seasonal habitats their home.
Identify trees in wintertime during walk March 13 in Georgetown
Outdoor program hosted by Kennebec Estuary Land Trust.
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The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust in Bath will host a small-group, socially distanced walk to learn how to identify trees in winter at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13 at Morse Pond Preserve in Georgetown. Led by Cheri Brunault, stewardship consultant, participants can uncover clues to name the trees of the forest, even if they are not wearing their distinctive foliage. This program is great for budding naturalists or landowners looking to strengthen their knowledge of local tree species, as well as anyone looking for a thoughtful walk in the woods.
Join KELT to explore how to identify trees in the wintertime
Becky Kolak, KELT Fri, 02/26/2021 - 7:45am
Join KELT to welcome Cheri Brunault to share tips and tricks to ID trees in winter March 13 at Morse Pond Preserve in Georgetown. Courtesy of KELT
Take a closer look at bark, buds, and branches! The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites the public to a small-group, socially-distanced walk to learn how to identify trees in winter on Saturday, March 13 at 1p.m. at Morse Pond Preserve in Georgetown. Led by Cheri Brunault, Stewardship Consultant, participants will uncover clues to name the trees of the forest, even if they are not wearing their distinctive foliage. This program is great for budding naturalists or landowners looking to strengthen their knowledge of local tree species, as well as anyone looking for a thoughtful walk in the woods.
Coming soon to 550 acres near you: Sanford Community Forest
SANFORD, Maine – If all goes according to plan, the city will one day have a forest to call its own.
Three Rivers Land Trust recently launched a fundraising campaign with the Mousam Way Land Trust and other organization to help create what will be known as the Sanford Community Forest, a sprawling 550-acre area that will be conserved and available for recreation.
Cheri Brunault, the executive director of Three Rivers, said throughout her career in land conservation she has repeatedly seen the benefits communities enjoy from having accessible green space.
“The ability of residents of Sanford to get out for an extended experience in nature will be greatly enhanced by the protection of this land, since it s only 3 miles from the city s center,” Brunault said. “If we are successful, then from 2022 onward, residents and visitors alike will have the ability to observe and appreciate our natural world, learn about