Photograph from Mushroom Walk by Tim Blair
Guided Walks 2008
Our walks are leisurely and educational in tone. We invite you to enjoy these special outings without charge. As the Phippsburg Land Trust is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization, we welcome all to become members.
What to Bring:
We suggest long pants, long sleeves and sturdy shoes with socks. Bring a sweater, raingear and hat if weather suggests. Insect repellant is a must. Some walkers like to bring water. Walks go rain or shine (except in downpours).
“Wild Plants: Edible and Medicinal”
Center Pond Preserve
Wednesday, May 7, 9-11 am
Noreen Blaiklock, Leader
What would be a healthful and delicious addition to a salad? Exactly which part of the witch hazel shrub will help heal bruises? Any aphrodisiacs on this preserve? Find the answers to these and many more questions as Noreen talks about useful wild plants which might also be found in your own meadow or woods. Meet at the preserve parking lot on the right on Parker Head Rd., ½ mile from Rte. 209 at Phippsburg Center (Bisson's Store).
FMI: 443-6309
^ Back to Top of Page
"Sea Life Exploration"
Totman Cove Preserve
Saturday, June 7, 8:30-11:00 am
Ronnie Kamphausen, Leader
Wear your boots, bring a bucket and join Ronnie at low tide to walk WAY out on the sands of Totman Cove and discover what the sea left behind. Live sand dollars? Unusual sea weed? Flopping fish? Who knows –come and find out! This walk will be excellent for children and the child in adults, too. Take Sebasco Rd. off Rte. 209, left on West Point Rd., look for preserve sign on left. Meet Ronnie at second parking lot near beach at end of gravel road. (Drive slowly).
FMI: 389-2605
^ Back to Top of Page
"The Fort in the Field"
Noble Hill Preserve
Saturday, June 21, 9-11:00 am
Brenda Cummings, Leader
Explore the site of 1734 Fort Noble with Brenda. Learn about its importance and about some of the early history of the area. Then take a leisurely walk through Noble Hill Preserve and enjoy the scenic vistas of the Kennebec River. Follow Fiddlers Reach Rd. (off Rte. 209) to the end of the pavement and continue on the private gravel road for about 200 feet to the preserve on the right.
FMI: 443-2925
^ Back to Top of Page
"Mountain Laurel Magic"
Bijhouwer Forest Preserve
Saturday, July 5, 9-11:00 am
Levi Wark, Leader
Tour this well-maintained preserve with naturalist Levi who will guide you past seasonal waterfalls, huge cliffs, streams and of course the highlight of the walk:
one of Maine's largest stands of mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia), which should be in full bloom! Meet at the parking lot at the Phippsburg Town Hall, Rte. 209, to carpool/convoy to the preserve.
FMI: 443-6309
^ Back to Top of Page
"More Hidden Treasure in Phippsburg"
Fuller Mountain
Wednesday, July 23, 9-11:00 am
Gary Howard, Leader
Gary's 2007 walk was so popular that he has agreed to lead another to a different venue. You may once again find some really wonderful mineral or semiprecious specimens if you have sharp eyes and an explorative spirit. Meet at the parking lot at the Phippsburg Town Hall, Rte 209, to carpool to the site.
FMI: 442-8837
^ Back to Top of Page
"Nature through the Eye of the Photographer"
Ridgewell Preserve
Saturday, August 9, 9:30 am-12 noon
Dan Dowd, Leader
Join photographer/artist Dan as he explains what makes a great picture of natural subjects and how they should actually be photographed. Bring your camera so you can practice what you learn on the spot. Don't have a camera?
Come anyway and experience beautiful Ridgewell Preserve, perhaps with a new artistic perspective. Follow Rte. 209 south of Phippsburg Town Hall to Pride Rock Way (2.5 miles). Park but DO NOT block roads or driveways, please.
FMI: 389-2689
^ Back to Top of Page
"The Pond in the Forest"
Sprague Pond Preserve
Saturday, August 23, 9-11:00 am
Bob Cummings, Leader
Walk to this hidden jewel in the woods with Bob as he passes by the beaver pond and dam and up the hill to the gorgeous Sprague Pond. A waterfall and a quiet stream might also be part of the peaceful visit to this preserve. Meet at the Phippsburg Town Hall parking lot on Rte. 209 to carpool to the preserve (limited parking at trailhead).
FMI: 443-2925
^ Back to Top of Page
"Solving the Mysteries of Beach Sand and Bedrock"
Totman Cove Preserve
Saturday, September 13, 9-11:00 am
Peter Goodwin, Geologist and Historian, Leader
Find out why a beach is much more than just a place to catch a few rays! Learn about this dynamic area and the bedrock that helps define it. Join Peter for a shore side geology trek to explore this beautiful wild beach and surrounding bedrock outcrops. Take Sebasco Rd. off Rte 209, left on West Point Rd., look for preserve sign on left. Meet Peter in second parking lot near beach at the end of the gravel road. (Drive slowly)
FMI: 442-8837
^ Back to Top of Page
|
