GREENE – Naturalist Dana Little will lead a guided canoe tour through Hooper Pond and the nearby marsh from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25.
Participants will see several carnivorous plants, including the flowering pitcher plant, sundew and bladderwort. Many unusual flowers live in the woods, lakeside, bog and marsh habitats.
A King-bird’s nest full of eggs overhangs the water, many species of warblers call in the woods and there is a beaver house. Painted turtles bask in the sunshine on floating logs. Those going will be able to ask many questions of the guide.
Androscoggin Land Trust, who is sponsoring the trip, owns 195 acres of wetlands and an upland forest along Hooper Pond and Hooper Brook. Maine’s Department of Conservation identified the area as being of statewide ecological importance due to its exemplary pond and stream shore vegetation and high quality wildlife habitat.
People should bring their own canoe or kayak if possible. Boats can be provided if people call in advance. Bring field guides, binoculars and bug dope.
Call 225-5705 or e-mail info@androscogginlandtrust.org to sign up or to get more information/directions.
Send questions/comments to the editors.
Success. Please wait for the page to reload. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page.
Enter your email and password to access comments.
Hi, to comment on stories you must . This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login.
Already have a commenting profile? .
Invalid username/password.
Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration.
Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.
Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.