Mar
8
10:00 AM10:00

Backyard Maple Sugaring

This class will introduce you to the process of maple sugaring. We will go over a brief history of maple sugaring, the equipment needed, tap a tree, and demonstrate how to process the sap in your own backyard. Come prepared for the weather! There will be some walking so walking shoes/boots are recommended. Registration Required. Program will begin in the Community Room of the Hobbs Library and end at the GLLT office.

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Feb
13
6:00 PM18:00

Turtles of Maine

Turtles have fascinated people for millennia and occupy a special place across many of the world’s cultures. They also occupy special places in their respective ecosystems and are considered to be the among the most threatened group of vertebrates globally. Maine is home to 7 species of freshwater turtles, from the small and secretive spotted turtle to the unmistakable and ornery common snapping turtle. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife keeps track of all Maine freshwater turtle species and is actively studying populations of Maine’s Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern turtle species. This is a VIRTUAL program.

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Nov
24
10:00 AM10:00

Autumn's Wild Bouquets

Even as flowers fade, they offer us beauty. Join docents Pippi, Sarah, and Pam on a nature walk and gather a special fall bouquet for your Thanksgiving holiday. Participants may want to bring an empty jar to serve as a vase their bouquet. Since it is hunting season, we recommend that you wear orange. Held at Long Meadow Brook Reserve. Registration required.

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Nov
17
9:30 AM09:30

A Hunter's View Hike

Join GLLT Docent and veteran hunter, Jim, as he takes you on this guided hike to share his knowledge and passion for the outdoors. He will discuss wildlife scouting, tracking and habitat from a hunter's perspective, offering insights into the natural world. This walk may involve some off-trail bushwhacking. Registration required. Location: TBD

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