Loon Echo Land Trust is set to host several free events throughout February that aim to help people learn about the natural world, meet new people, and be active outdoors.
Community Walk, Pondicherry Park in Bridgton, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15.
These walks are held monthly on the second Thursday of the month. Some sort of traction, spikes or snowshoes, may be required depending on snow conditions. No registration isrequired; everyone is welcome. Meet at the Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge entrance to the Park on Depot Street.
Winter Family Fun, Mayberry Hill Preserve, 10 a.m to noon Wednesday, Feb. 21.
LELT and Casco Recreation will offer snowshoeing, hot cocoa, and make-your-own bird feeders at Mayberry Hill Preserve in Casco. Kids snowshoes will be available to borrow, and families are encouraged to come check out the trails together. The event is free, but registration is required.
Winter Fun Day, Peabody-Fitch Woods, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 23.
People can try XC skiing, snowshoeing or fat biking, and explore the trails and fields of Narramissic Farm and Peabody-Fitch Woods in South Bridgton. Free gear will be available to borrow, including adaptive gear and support from Maine Adaptive, and fat bikes available from Sportshaus. This event is free, but registration is required.
Mammal Tracking, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Maine master naturalists are offering winter mammal tracking. Participants move slowly through the woods, learning about the winter world of woodland critters. This event will be held in the Lake Region, with the exact location to be determined closer to the event as it is dependent on conditions. This event is free, but space is limited and registration is required.
Winter Hike, Bald Pate Mountain Preserve, 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, March 1.
A guided afternoon hike up Bald Pate Mountain in South Bridgton. Snowshoes or other traction may be required depending on conditions, and gear is available to borrow on a first-come, first-serve basis. This event is free, but space is limited and registration is required.
For more information and to register, visit lelt.org/events or email maggie@lelt.org.
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