HARRISON — Join Loon Echo Land Trust’s Stewardship Manager Jon Evans for an informational walk at the soon-to-be-conserved Intervale Forest in Harrison at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.

Loon Echo is collaborating with Western Foothills Land Trust of Norway on a regional project to conserve the Crooked River. Together, the land trusts have five properties under contract in both Harrison and Otisfield, with the Intervale parcel being the focus of this walk.

The project parcels border the Crooked River, a very crucial resource for the region providing 40 percent of the surface water to Sebago Lake, the drinking water supply for greater Portland. Intervale is a 300-acre parcel that has been carefully managed for many years and will continue to offer sustainable forestry and traditional recreation opportunities for generations.

The entrance to the Intervale parcel is located on Scribners Mills Road in Harrison, a half mile west of the Crooked River if coming from Otisfield, or 7/10th of a mile east of Maple Ridge Road from the west.

Guests should wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks if desired for this easy walk along woods roads for approximately 90 minutes. In the event of heavy rain, the event will be canceled.

For more information about this event, contact Jon Evans at [email protected] or 207-632-8510. For more information about other Loon Echo events, visit www.loonecholandtrust.org or call the office in Bridgton at 207-647-4352.