BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust has announced its annual Earth Day celebration on Friday, April 22.

The fun begins with a family-friendly, moderate hike up Bald Pate Mountain in South Bridgton. The hike will be led by Loon Echo’s stewardship and volunteer coordinator, Jon Evans.

At the summit, hikers will be invited to pay homage to Mother Earth by sharing stories, playing music or reading poetry. Wear hiking boots and appropriate clothing, bring water and snacks, and meet at the Bald Pate parking lot at 3 p.m.

After the hike, the group will head to Bray’s Brew Pub on Route 302 in Naples, where the Highland String Trio will perform. For the past seven years, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Bray’s Bald Pate Celebration Ale has gone to Loon Echo Land Trust in part to care for the trails at Bald Pate Mountain, according to Carrie Walia, executive director of Loon Echo.

All Loon Echo hikes are free; however, donations are always welcome and will qualify you for a one-year membership. Find out more about Loon Echo by visiting www.loonecholandtrust.org. For more information about this hike or other Loon Echo events, contact Jon Evans at [email protected] or call 647-4352.

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