The four events will take place on land trusts that are part of the Mt. Agamenticus to the Sea Conservation Initiative, a coalition of 10 environmental organizations working to connect 19,000 acres of conserved land in the region ranging from the Tatnic Hills in South Berwick to the rocky coast in Kittery. The coalition has already helped protect more than 14,000 acres and has more than 60 miles of hiking trails.
These tours will allow participants out to explore forests, tidal marshes and other habitats rich with wildlife and history.
- Ski or snowshoe at Brave Boat Headwaters at Kittery Land Trust, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 3 at 189 Brave Boat Harbor Road, Kittery Point. In the case of no snow, a walk will be held. Explore two miles of the wetland preserve. There will be snowshoes for adults and children to try out along with sled dog demonstrations, tree identification and tracking lessons and hot chocolate to enjoy. For more information, email info@kitterylandtrust.org or call 439-8989.
- Ski or snowshoe at Simone and Raymond Savage Wildlife Preserve, Great Works Regional Land Trust, 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 10 at 15 Dover-Eliot Rd., South Berwick. Anthropologist Meghan Howey will discuss the role the river landscape played in Native American lifestyles. Unique features of this 26-acre property include Shorey’s Brook, restored by dam removal in 2011, and trails through woods, fields, along tidal marsh and the freshwater stream. Reservations required. For more information go to www.gwrlt.org, email info@gwrlt.org or call 646-3604.
- A snowshoe hike will be held at Orris Falls Conservations area, Great Works Regional Land Trust from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 17, Thurrell Road, South Berwick. The Tatnic region of Wells and South Berwick has a unique geology and natural history. It has many unusual features, including the Baker’s Oven, which is accessible only when the marsh is frozen, Orris Falls, the “Big Bump” and Balancing Rock. For more information, got to www.gwrlt.org, email info@gwrlt.org or call 646-3604. If the weather is bad, the hike will be held on Feb. 18.
- Snowshoe Hike on the Near Point Trail at York Land Trust will be held on Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon., 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York. The hike will meander through fields and forest with views of the beautiful Smelt Brook along the way. This roughly 1 mile long loop is flat and accessible to families and people of all ages. Free to York Land Trust members, $5 suggested donation for non-member. To register or for more information, go to www.yorklandtrust.org.
Three of these four events will be held during the Great Maine Outdoor Week, Feb. 9 to 19. For more information on the Great Maine Outdoor Week, go to www.greatmaineoutdoorweekend.org.
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