Join us for ecology exploration at one of Midcoast Conservancy’s 25 diverse preserves.
Search for animal tracks in the snow, learn how Maine mammals move, and discover their hidden habitats. Venture to the pond to check out a beaver lodge and talk about the amazing adaptations of this busy builder. Bring your binoculars to focus on birds and learn to identify those you spy. Examine mosses and lichens of all kinds on rocks, trees, and the forest floor. Delve into the role mushrooms play in the balance of the forest, how they grow, and what kinds flourish locally. Venture to a vernal pool to explore what lies beneath the surface and the importance of these seasonal wetlands. Find a quiet spot under a special tree to sketch the bark or write the feelings of the forest.
Each workshop will offer a different topic to be explored in depth, led by a naturalist but guided by the interests of the group. Some weeks will be at Hidden Valley Nature Center while other weeks walks will take place at one of Midcoast Conservancy’s 25 diverse preserves.