AREA — Winter is back and Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) is offering a number of events to help you get outside and enjoy the snow & meet fellow community members this month. All events are free, and snowshoes are available to borrow free of charge for all events. Registration is requested at lelt.org/events or by emailing [email protected]. Events will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Please check the LELT facebook page or lelt.org for final notice.

Pondicherry Park Community Walk
Monday, March 13, 12:15 p.m. | Pondicherry Park, Bridgton
Join LELT staff for a casual walk in the Park. No agenda, just a chance to meet fellow community members and be active outside. The group will decide together on the route, and all experience levels are welcome. Meet at the Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge entrance to the park. No registration required.

Mayberry Hill Preserve Walk
Friday, March 17, 10 a.m. | Mayberry Hill Preserve, Casco
Now that we have ample winter parking at Mayberry Hill, we invite you to join us for a walk in the woods! The hike will be about 1.5 miles round trip on gently sloping terrain.

Spring Equinox Hike
Monday, March 20, 4:45 p.m. | Bald Pate Mountain, Bridgton
Join us for a hike up Bald Pate Mountain to bring in spring! The equinox is set for 5:24 pm, so we’ll plan to make it to the summit in time. Feel free to bring a favorite spring quote or poem to share. Please also bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Invasive Pest Training
Friday, March 24, 10 a.m. | Tiger Hill Community Forest, Sebago
Join LELT Stewardship Manager, Jon for a walk at Tiger Hill Community Forest to search for signs of invasive pests. We’ll be hosting these walks monthly to bolster our ability to monitor for invasive pests like Emerald Ash Borer and Hemlock Wooly Adelgid.

Loon Echo Land Trust is a community-supported, non-profit land trust that works to protect the land and natural resources of the northern Sebago Lake region for current and future generations. Since 1987, LELT has protected forests, wetlands, shorelines, and open spaces in Harrison, Denmark, Casco, Bridgton, Naples, Raymond, and Sebago. These lands provide public access to the outdoors, host over 31 miles of recreational trails, and protect important water resources and wildlife habitats. For more information about Loon Echo Land Trust, including information about their trails, free public events, and how to get involved, visit lelt.org or their Facebook page.