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Participants walk March 3 along the Blue Explorer Trail during a family friendly Full Moon Snowshoe hosted by the Androscoggin Land Trust and the Jay Recreation Committee at the Spruce Mountain Conservation Area Nordic Center in Jay. (Courtesy of Amy Soper)

JAY — The Androscoggin Land Trust and the Jay Recreation Committee welcomed about 20 hikers Tuesday, March 3, for a family-friendly Full Moon Snowshoe at the Spruce Mountain Conservation Area Nordic Center, adjacent to the Spruce Mountain Ski Slope.

Participants walk March 3 along a snowy trail during the family friendly Full Moon Snowshoe hosted by the Androscoggin Land Trust and the Jay Recreation Committee at the Spruce Mountain Conservation Area Nordic Center in Jay. (Courtesy of Amy Soper)

According to Amy Soper of the Androscoggin Land Trust, participants completed a walk that was a little more than two miles along the Blue Explorer Trail, following the Androscoggin River to the train trestle and back. Although the full moon remained hidden behind incoming storm clouds, Soper said the peaceful winter conditions made for a memorable outing.

Nick DeMillo led the group and was recognized for his work maintaining and improving the local trail system.

Children roast marshmallows over a fire March 3 following the family friendly Full Moon Snowshoe hosted by the Androscoggin Land Trust and the Jay Recreation Committee at the Spruce Mountain Conservation Area Nordic Center in Jay. (Courtesy of Amy Soper)

The Androscoggin Land Trust conserves more than 5,000 acres across the Androscoggin River watershed and is seeking volunteers interested in supporting trail work, stewardship and outreach.

A fire glows in the foreground March 3 as participants walk by headlamp during the family friendly Full Moon Snowshoe hosted by the Androscoggin Land Trust and the Jay Recreation Committee at the Spruce Mountain Conservation Area Nordic Center in Jay. (Courtesy of Amy Soper)

Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 33 years and mom of eight...

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