BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//http://www.gwrlt.org//NONSGML jCal Pro 2.2.13.575// VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:JCal Pro Calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Your online events calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8544a10df546d978915f66a1bff00acahttp://gwrlt.org/administrator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z DESCRIPTION:Adventures in Nature Series:  "\;Admirals and Monarchs App roaching"\; Saturday\, September 11\, 2010 (raindate 9/12/10)11 am - 1 pm\,The Raymond &\; Simone Savage Wildlife Preserve 15 Dover-Eliot R oad\, S. Berwick. Led by Pat Durkin.Attention: In order to search for the maximum butterfly species in the many and varied butterfly habitats at The Savage Preserve\, we will be passing through waist-high vegetation and tr aversing some wet areas. To be comfortable and safe\, wear long pants\, so cks that can be pulled up over pants legs\, closed shoes you don't mind ge tting muddy\, and insect repellant. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. In case of rain\, the event will be cancelled. For more information or to be notified by 10 am on the day of the event in ca se of weather-related cancellation\, please email leader Pat Durkin.from t he Fall 2008 issue of Great Works: Member Pat Durkin has taken great delig ht in discovering how rich the wildlife habitat is at the Savage Preserve. As co-founder and trustee of the Washington\, D.C. area Butterfly Club\, Pat has begun netting and releasing butterflies\, along with collecting be es for a national inventory of bees being conducted for the USDA. Pat says that “the level of habitat diversity at Savage is almost staggering.” Pat adds that the visual aspects of the property are “breath-taking”. She hopes to continue her inventory over the next couple of summers and p rovide the trust with a complete bee and butterfly inventory of the Preser ve. DTEND:20100911T120000Z DTSTART:20100911T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100921T184600Z SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk at Savage Preserve URL:http://www.gwrlt.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66becb31d12452a4cc3ced018ccd8493http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:info@gwrlt.org DESCRIPTION:October 17\, Sunday\, 9:30-11 am.\nTatnic Woods Hike: Explore t he trails on 79 acres containing several vernal pools and wetlands and whi ch is documented habitat for Blandings and Spotted turtles.\nLed by board member Keith Fletcher. Off of Tatnic Road\, Wells. No raindate.\nLink to G oogle map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&\;hl=en&\;msa=0&am p\;msid=106077807241267084309.00046721bb44310d3eff2&\;t=h&\;z=16) DTEND:20101017T100000Z DTSTART:20101017T083000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101001T131300Z SUMMARY:Tatnic Woods Hike END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:df33313285e1d8530b80f2c95c0a447ahttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z DESCRIPTION:October 23rd\, Saturday\, 9-11 am.Timber Harvest Tour: The Dona hue parcel in Berwick was logged in early 2010.Join forester Steve Bodkin\ , Berwick Board member Michael Wright and Stewardship Coordinator Darrell DeTour to take a look at the results of the timber harvest. Hubbard Road\, Berwick. No raindate. DTEND:20101023T100000Z DTSTART:20101023T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101001T125000Z SUMMARY:Timber Harvest Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:547268aa172852bf5c64401dd791229chttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z DESCRIPTION:Gateway to Maine: Outside (http://www.gatewaytomaineoutside.org /) DTEND:20101107T140000Z DTSTART:20101107T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101019T152000Z SUMMARY:Discover Mt. A's Third Hill END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aab73f9b963dddc6bd8ca3e18da2d0eahttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:RSVP to Tin & Jane at 676-2209. DESCRIPTION:December 4\, Saturday\, 9-1\nLogs to Lumber\nGWRLT members are welcome to stop by and join Tin and Jane Smith in their small scale operat ion as they take logs from their woodlot and turn them into lumber\, firew ood\, bark mulch and sawdust.Logs will be hauled out from the woodlot with draft horses from 9:00 to 11:00 and then milled on a portable bandsaw fro m 11:00 to 1:00. Hot soup and drinks will be available at noon.62 Tufts Ro ad on the South Berwick/Wells town line. RSVP to Tin &\; Jane at 676-22 09. DTEND:20101204T130000Z DTSTART:20101204T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101001T131500Z SUMMARY:Logs to Lumber END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d9ac33d32d95047d68f736bb662c5117http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 12th\, 9 am - noonPunkintown Road off of Rte 236\, across from Marshwood High School. Park in upper lot beh ind Brixham Danceworks.\nThere is a good packed trail - either skis or sno wshoes will be fine.\nCall 207-646-3604 and leave a message or email (mail to:info@gwrlt.org). \nAll hikes are free to GWRLT members\, $5/$10 (family ) for non-members. RSVP\, please\, and check the website at the last minut e for any weather related changes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCemetery near Bartlett M ill Pond in the old settlement of Punkintown.\n\n\n\n DTEND:20110212T120000Z DTSTART:20110212T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110211T181000Z SUMMARY:York Pond/Punkintown Ski/Snowshoe END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56adf023092ab20f625d14be9c1c3f12http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:HIKE CANCELLED! Explore vernal pools in the Rocky Hills along o ld Punkintown Road. Led by Jean Demetracopoulos.\nMeet on Punkintown Road off of Route 236 in South Berwick behind Brixham Danceworks. Call for dire ctions and to register. No rain date.\nFree for GWRLT members\, $5 donatio n ($10/family) suggested for non-members.\nNo dogs\, please. DTEND:20110416T160000Z DTSTART:20110416T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110414T163900Z SUMMARY:Cancelled: Vernal Pools in the York Pond Region END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:307e39edb0ba4a9a2344bc4c17c39c23http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nMary Mazur and Johnny Pazdon\, naturalists\, outdoor educ ators and also caretakers of GWRLT's Savage Wildlife Preserve\, will intro duce us to the marvelous mating flights of the woodcock.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin M ary and Johnny to learn about this fascinating woods-dwelling shorebird\, also known as the timberdoodle\, wood snipe\, or bog sucker. Like clockwor k\, just after sunset for a few weeks each spring\, the male woodcock begi ns a mating performance that involves a spiraling aerial display that Aldo Leopold once called the skydance. While meant to entice the female woodco ck\, it's sure to impress all who have the opportunity to view it.\n\nCome at 7:00 pm for an introduction\, then we'll sit back and watch the show ( you might want to bring a chair or blanket).\nBinoculars recommended.\n\nL ink to Savage Wildlife Preserve\, one of GWRLT's Five Public Places\n\nDir ections: 15 Dover-Eliot Road is on the south side of Route 101 between Rte 236 and the Salmon Falls River. There is a gateway at the entrance to the preserve\, just west of Shorey's Brook and the Eliot/South Berwick town l ine.\n\nFree for GWRLT members\, $5 donation ($10/family) suggested for no n-members. No dogs\, please.\n\nFor more information\, call 207-646-3604 ( or 207-251-9015 outside of business hours.) DTEND:20110502T193000Z DTSTART:20110502T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T190800Z SUMMARY:Witness the Woodcock END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b1fb75f3d08b2bcf9a8550e42b33a465http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:Bring a headlamp or flashlight and meet at the Savage Wildlife Preserve (http://www.gwrlt.org/index.php?option=com_content&\;view=arti cle&\;id=183:the-raymond-a-simone-savage-wildlife-preserve-&\;catid= 52:our-public-places&\;Itemid=71) for a lesson in the unique signals fi refly species use to attract mates. Led by Jennifer Rooney.\nIt is very bu ggy at this time of night! Be prepared by wearing long sleeves\, long pant s\, and plenty of bug spray.\nThis is a Gateway to Maine Outside (http://w ww.gatewaytomaineoutside.org) program. Reservations required. Rain date Mo nday\, July 11th. Free for land trust members\, $5 donation ($10/family) s uggested for non-members. No dogs\, please.\nLink (http://maps.google.com/ maps/ms?f=q&\;hl=en&\;geocode=&\;num=10&\;ie=UTF8&\;msa=0&a mp\;msid=106077807241267084309.00044f7a73519cc99c622&\;ll=43.188735\,-7 0.810854&\;spn=0.010247\,0.013196&\;z=16) to Google map. DTEND:20110710T203000Z DTSTART:20110710T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110710T154200Z SUMMARY:Firefly Flirting 101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89867e98a7e5352811de591bbb32fa1chttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:Check back for information. DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\nDramatic ledges are a highlight of this diverse 100 -acre property. See the results of the low impact timber harvest conducted here over a year ago to improve the health of the forest. A good family h ike.\nWells board member Tin Smith will lead. Meet at the parking area on Ogunquit Road just south of Bennett Lot Road in South Berwick. Look for th e "\;Hike Today"\; sign.\nEmail (mailto:info@gwrlt.org) or call 20 7-646-3604 to reserve a spot. Free to Great Works members\, $5/$10 family suggested donation for non-members.\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google map. (http://m aps.google.com/maps/myplaces?vpsrc=6&\;ctz=240&\;abauth=58a929ce:LvP WL2ckZZH7kMONjn8AfguSp38&\;vps=1&\;jsv=370a&\;sll=43.258874\,-70. 668054&\;sspn=0.006295\,0.006295&\;ei=U9yETs7zH8fdjge5_cnNDA&\;nu m=10) DTEND:20111015T110000Z DTSTART:20111015T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111227T215800Z SUMMARY:Kenyon Hill Hike END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eee477167192d8c231055b37c123a7echttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z DESCRIPTION:No Leaves? No Problem! \nWinter Tree ID Hike at Orris Falls \n Saturday\, March 3\, 10 am - noon (Raindate Sunday\, March 4)\nJoin tree e xpert (dendrologist) Eileen Willard for a close examination of Orris Fall s conservation Area trees. Eileen will offer many tools for identifying t ree species - yes\, even in winter. Reservations required. Numbers limited to 18. Call 207-646-3604 or email (mailto:pmitchem@gwrlt.org).This outing is part of both Celebrate the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend (http://www.gre atmaineoutdoorweekend.org/) and the Gateway to Maine Outside (http://www.g atewaytomaineoutside.org/) program. Check out more offerings for excursion s on the land. DTEND:20120202T090000Z DTSTART:20120202T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T201900Z SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID Hike at Orris Falls END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4c3407b38fac42ce11ea708c23ce739dhttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:Hike is on as of 5 pm Friday. Cell phone contact number: 384-25 68 (Galen)\nFred Green Memorial Woods is a 50-acre piece of woodland on Ho oper Sands Road in South Berwick. The land has a few streams and slopes do wn to the Great Works River. Park on the road just south of Black Swan Dri ve. Jack Kareckas will lead.\nRSVP as numbers are limited. It's always wis e to confirm date\, location and footgear recommendations. Free to member s\, suggested donation of $5 ($10/family) for non-members. DTEND:20120211T120000Z DTSTART:20120211T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T214800Z SUMMARY:Fred Green Memorial Woods\, South Berwick END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76d35ad6ab81084f953cd2aa3bbcb61ahttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 28\, 4-6 pm\nExperience the rarity of tranquil open space between Route 1 and the ocean in Ogunquit. this lei surely tour will highlight the community gardens\, the natural landscape\, and the place of Beach Plum Farm in Ogunquit's history - all within view of the dunes and the ocean. Reservations requested.\nRefreshments will be served.\nRaindate: July 12\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n DTEND:20120628T170000Z DTSTART:20120628T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120607T202600Z SUMMARY:Tour Beach Plum Farm URL:http://www.gwrlt.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f4458f3ba65a1b70851a037250dafd37http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nSummit Bauneg Beg Mountain\nSunday\, October 14\, 1 p m - 3 pm\nRain or shine\, explore the varied trails of Bauneg Beg Mountain on a fall afternoon as the colors are reaching their peak. Meet in the parking lot on Fox Farm Hill Road. A good family hike - kids love to clim b mountains and reaching the top of this is one is rewarding without bein g long and strenuous.\nReservations required. Email (mailto:info@gwrlt.org ) or call 207-646-3604.\nThis is a Click here (http://www.gatewaytomaineou tside.org/) for more outdoor event listings in this area of Maine.\nFree f or Great Works members\, $5 suggested donation ($10/family) for non-member s.\nDay of hike cell phone: 207-337-2792\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google map. (htt p://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&\;hl=en&\;geocode=&\;num=10&\; ie=UTF8&\;msa=0&\;msid=106077807241267084309.0004531a7b06ad8500624&a mp\;z=19)\nFor more information about Great Works' Bauneg Beg Mountain Con servation Area\, click here (index.php?option=com_content&\;view=articl e&\;id=182:bauneg-beg-mountain-conservation-area-&\;catid=52:our-pub lic-places&\;Itemid=71). DTEND:20121014T140000Z DTSTART:20121014T120000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121012T210000Z SUMMARY:October 14\, 2012 - Summit Bauneg Beg Mountain URL:http://www.gwrlt.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b322233f4095bfccdd9fe7803bf419ehttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z DESCRIPTION: Family Day at Rustlewood Farm\nSaturday\, October 20\, 11 am - 3 pm110 Wilson Road (Route 101)\, Kittery Kittery Land Trust (http://www. kitterylandtrust.org) in the conservation of Rustlewood Farm. Read more... (http://www.gwrlt.org/index.php?option=com_content&\;view=article&\ ;id=370:rustlewood-farm&\;catid=63:current-projects&\;Itemid=95) DTEND:20121020T140000Z DTSTART:20121020T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121017T163500Z SUMMARY:Family Day at Rustlewood Farm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86224cfffe9e96d59db5994a237b3960http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n Perkinstown Commons Hike\nChange of time and trailhead l ocation!\nSaturday\, October 20\, 9-11 am Noon - 2 pm\n\nPerkinstown Commo ns in Wells/North Berwick\nJust a week ago a new section of trail was clea red! Markus Diebold of the Wells Conservation Commission will be guiding t he tour\, starting from the official trailhead from the cul de sac on Thom pson Street. Due to the weather forecast and his prior commitment\, the hi ke will begin at noon instead of 9 am.\nRecently conserved\, these 288 acr es in Wells and North Berwick were formerly known as the “Granite State Gas” lands. The town of Wells now owns the property (with Great Works Re gional Land Trust as conservation easement holder) and is developing a tra il and management plan. In the meantime\, Great Works is offering a hike a long the slightly rolling woods roads of this significant parcel.\n\nRSVP as numbers are limited. $5 donation ($10/family) suggested for non-membe rs. For directions and to register: 207-646-3604\, info@gwrlt.org\n \nDa y of hike cell phone: 207-251-9015\n \nMeet at the cul de sac at the end of Thompson Street\, off of Perry Oliver Road (around the corner from the Quarry Road access).\n \nLink to Google map. (http://maps.google.com/maps /ms?msid=210865483140789466990.0004b6227e2eec70375d6&\;msa=0&\;ll=43 .326583\,-70.710368&\;spn=0.022727\,0.038581)\n \nRead more about the conservation of this land... (http://www.gwrlt.org/index.php?option=com_co ntent&\;view=article&\;id=340:former-granite-state-gas-lands-conserv ation-opportunity&\;catid=63:current-projects&\;Itemid=95)\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\nPerkins Brook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n DTEND:20121020T130000Z DTSTART:20121020T110000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121019T214600Z SUMMARY:Perkinstown Commons\, Wells END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:548daf09108d7538d467f204eae73219http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 (day of hike: 207-251-9015) DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nOctober 28\, Sunday\, 9 am – 1 pm\nRocky Hills/Punkin town Hike in the York Pond Region\nThis will be an adventure! With Board m ember Jack Kareckas as guide\, we’ll follow our noses along historic Pun kintown Road to Swazey Hill\, Bartlett Mill Pond and York Pond.\nWe’ll a lso check out the 100-acre Rocky Hills parcel owned by Great Works\, which has been recently harvested in accordance with good timber management pra ctices.\nThe Land Trust has been working in the York Pond region for over 20 years\, and with the holdings of Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries &\; Wildlife\, the Nature Conservancy\, and Eliot's Town Forest\, over 500 ac res have been protected.\nMeet in the upper parking area behind Brixham Da nceworks off of Route 236. Look for the "\;Hike Today"\; sign. Day of hike cell phone: 207-251-9015.\n\n\nEmail (mailto:info@gwrlt.org)\n\nT his e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript e nabled to view it\n\n or call 207-646-3604 to reserve a spot. Free to Grea t Works members\, $5/$10 family suggested donation for non-members.\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLink to Google map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&\;hl =en&\;msa=0&\;msid=110068585498104968778.00045fe9c74cd60c9c79f&\; ll=43.199076\,-70.792637&\;spn=0.02143\,0.038581&\;t=h&\;z=15& \;iwloc=lyrftr:h\,2734226778835635091\,43.198982\,-70.793624) DTEND:20121028T120000Z DTSTART:20121028T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121028T121800Z SUMMARY:York Pond Area: Rocky Hills & Punkintown END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2c609ad1e09d9e1371211240d935ffb8http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION: Hike Tatnic Hill with local author\nSunday\, November 4\, 9 am -noon \nJoe Hardy\, author of\nSettlement &\; Abandonment on Tatnic Hil l: An Eclectic History of Wells\, Maine 1600-1900\, will lead this popular tour of the former settlement and conserved lands on Tatnic Hill\, inclu ding a side trip to Mordan's Cave\, one of the "\;Wonders of Tatnic.& quot\; \n \nMeet at the intersection of Hill Road and Tatnic Road in Wel ls. (Do not try to come from the north\, Hill Road is not a through road! ) Look for the "\;Hike Today"\; sign. This is not a strenuous hik e\, though the trail is rough in spots. No raindate. \n \nEmail (mailto: info@gwrlt.org) or call 207-646-3604 to reserve a spot. Free to Great Work s members\, $5/$10 family suggested donation for non-members.\n \nLink to Google map. (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Y1Lv6GQH4l_ckUqn_om6iBUPcPshW _s4hD3kpU5VAs90iQsA9UbAPrPADhRsUaqL1agxpFlkxNHmovGAZgOYL-GCVpT3GqdM0o_ZbK_ sDJNn8xwtmlklYLCNp83iC3n0o0wK08-Q6md3cImIh67FB2Ryp6yVx54QUsAT9cXof-b7smCLq rqWR2J3qXb8NcGIcE2phqrqYDjBVBUCEVpopYjzR4qvgo9fBsfKt4LdB3keivI0b7v3RaBoeMz uoDfJGHWunFAzTiSu1nk-VEgySg==)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLedges near Mordan's Cave\n\n \n DTEND:20121104T120000Z DTSTART:20121104T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T195500Z SUMMARY:Hike Tatnic Hill with Joe Hardy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57b626fab39f24efedbf3ef38ec44ecchttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:Kenyon Hill\, South Berwick\nSunday\, January 20\, 10 am - noon \nLink to map (https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=210865483140789466990. 0004d3681a10e8d479103&\;msa=0&\;ll=43.267269\,-70.681486&\;spn=0. 053374\,0.074501)\n\nHikes are free to Great Works members\, with a $5 sug gested donation for non-members ($10/family). We encourage you to sign up ahead of time as numbers are limited. It is a good idea to check the websi te the day before the hike to see if anything has changed\, and for sugges ted footgear.\nTo reserve a spot and for more information\, visit the web site (http://gwrlt.org)\, call Great Works at (207)646-3604 or  email (m ailto:info@gwrlt.org) us. DTEND:20130120T120000Z DTSTART:20130120T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T224500Z SUMMARY:Kenyon Hill Hike\, South Berwick END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65a045ca73f86879c9dafbf68300b647http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nTuckahoe Preserve\, Berwick\nJanuary 26\, Saturday\, 10 am - noon\nFootgear advisory: Not much snow and what there is has a solid crust\, so snowshoes won't be necessary. Cross-country skis will be fine\ , as will hiking boots. Cold and breezy - but fun! Day of hike phone numbe r: 207-251-9015\nExplore this 108-acre preserve along the Salmon Falls Riv er\, which offers a level easy glide for ski-touring as well as an opportu nity to explore the forested river bank. Conserved in 2003\, this property was first protected via conservation easement and then by donation to the land trust. GWRLT Board Member Michael Wright of Berwick willlead this sk i/snowshoe as well the now annual trek out on Beaver Dam Heath.\nMeet in p arking area across from a house at 386 Hubbard Road\, Berwick\, 4.3 miles north of Berwick center\, (3.4 miles north of Rochester Road).\nRSVP as n umbers are limited. It's always wise to confirm date\, location and footg ear recommendations. Free to members\, suggested donation of $5 ($10/fami ly) for non-members.\n\n\n\n\n\nLink (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT F8&\;hl=en&\;msa=0&\;msid=210865483140789466990.00047d4e1feadd399 8ba4&\;ll=43.321494\,-70.906663&\;spn=0.021387\,0.038581&\;t=h&am p\;z=15) to aerial map of property\n\nTuckahoe Ski/Snowshoe Jan. 2010\n\n \n DTEND:20130126T120000Z DTSTART:20130126T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130126T023100Z SUMMARY:Tuckahoe Preserve Ski/Snowshoe\, Berwick END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ef76b4f6c01a255230eeac56d7266031http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nCelebrate Groundhog Day with Great Works!\nSaturday\, F eb. 2\, 9 am - noon\nSnowshoe Orris Falls Conservation Area\nUpdate: How a bout a hike instead? Not much snow but there could be icy spots so gripper s on your boots and/or a hiking pole could be helpful. \nThe Tatnic region of Wells\, South Berwick and Ogunquit has a unique geology and natural hi story resulting in unusual features such as Baker's Oven that have been th e subject of much folklore. Hike leader Tin Smith will take the group to t he Big Bump\, Orris Falls\, and\, if the marsh is frozen\, to Baker's Oven . If time permits\, the group will also visit a 5th 'Wonder of Tatnic'\, B alancing Rock. Snowshoes are suggested but not required.\nRSVP as numbers are limited. It's always wise to confirm date\, location and footgear rec ommendations. Free to members\, suggested donation of $5 ($10/family) for non-members.\nDirections to Thurrell Road trailhead (at a gated woods roa d\, with parking for two cars):\nFrom S. Berwick: Heading east on Rte. 4\, bear right onto Agamenticus Rd.. At Emery’s Bridge Road\, stay left on Knights Pond Rd. for 4 miles. Bear right onto Hooper Sands Rd. for .25 mil e. Left onto Great Hill Rd. to end\, then left onto Thurrell Rd.. 0.9 mile on the right is the trailhead.\nFrom N. Berwick\, go 1.9 miles south from the railroad tracks (Lower Main St. becomes Boyd’s Corner Rd.) then rig ht on Thurrell Rd. for 0.9 miles to trailhead on left.\nFrom Ogunquit\, ta ke Berwick Rd. as it becomes Ogunquit Rd. and then Boyd’s Corner Rd.\, a total of 6.8 miles\, then go left on Thurrell Rd. for 0 .9 miles to trail head on left.\nDay of hike phone # 207-251-9015\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLink (http://www.gwrlt.org/index.php?option=com_content&\;view=article&\; id=186:orris-falls-conservation-area&\;catid=52:our-public-places&\; Itemid=71) to maps.\n\nBalancing Rock in winter of 2007.\n\n\n DTEND:20130202T120000Z DTSTART:20130202T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130201T114600Z SUMMARY:Wonders of Tatnic: Orris Falls Snowshoe END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8d6f6483a7c25c51161a33a596fb1edbhttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:Baby &\; Tot Walk at Grant's Meadow\nBerwick/North Berwick \n\nSaturday\, February 2\, 10 - 11 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRudy &\; Ryan Moo re at Grant's Meadow. Annie Cox photo.\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nNew this year - a special hike for young families!\nStrap your baby on your back and bring your toddlers to explore the new upland loop at Grant's Meadow with board member Annie Cox. The trail should be packed down well enough to not need snowshoes. Hot chocolate will be provided to enjoy at the end!\n\n \nWeat her date Sunday\, February 3.\n \n \nDirections: Diamond Hill Road on the Berwick/North Berwick line\, just south of Old Sanford Road. You will see a "\;Hike Today"\; sign.\n\n \nRead more about the Heath and our work there. (http://www.gwrlt.org/index.php?option=com_content&\;view=a rticle&\;id=196&\;Itemid=116)\n\nHikes are free to Great Works membe rs\, with a $5 suggested donation for non-members ($10/family). We encoura ge you to sign up ahead of time as numbers are limited. It is a good idea to check the website the day before the hike to see if anything has change d\, and for suggested footgear.\nTo reserve a spot and for more informatio n\, visit the website (http://gwrlt.org)\, call Great Works at (207)646-3 604 or  email (mailto:info@gwrlt.org) us.\nDay of hike phone number: 207 -232-6151 DTEND:20130202T120000Z DTSTART:20130202T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130131T021900Z SUMMARY:Baby & Tot Walk at Grant's Meadow END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69c602990e2a266b5132c7e81a13b43ehttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-251-9015 for info outside of office hours DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSki\, Snowshoe or Hike at Rustlewood Farm\nKitter y and Eliot\n\nDate and time change due to snowstorm:\nSunday\, February 1 0 \n12:30 pm  and 3:00 pm\n\nKittery Land Trust and Great Works Regional Land Trust invite you to join us for some hiking\, snowshoeing\, and cross country skiing at Rustlewood Farm in Kittery. Dan Gardoqui of White Pine Programs will lead groups out on the land to do some animal trackin g.\n\nDeparture times and place: Shuttles will depart for Rustlewood Farm at 10 a.m. and noon from The Church at Spruce Creek parking lot\n \n \n Parking: The Church at Spruce Creek has kindly allowed us to use their pa rking lot.\n \n \nDirections: Turn west onto Wilson Road at the traffic light next to Kittery Trading Post. The Church at Spruce Creek is at 31 W ilson Rd.\n \n\nWhat to bring: snowshoes or cross-country skis.\n \n\n \n \nRead about the Rustlewood Farm Conservation Project. (http://www.gwrlt.o rg/index.php?option=com_content&\;view=article&\;id=370:rustlewood-f arm&\;catid=63:current-projects&\;Itemid=95)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n \n \n DTEND:20130210T143000Z DTSTART:20130210T123000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130207T234700Z SUMMARY:Ski/Snowshoe at Rustlewood Farm: day\, time change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6692441bd4bbada9054a0a99cddc7442http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeaver Dam Heath\, Berwick\nFebruary 16\, Satu rday\, 10 am - noon\n\n\n \nWe certainly have snow! and the ground was wel l frozen before the snow\, so this hike is a go. Snowshoes or cross-count ry skis will be necessary. We will have a couple extra pair of snowshoes available. \n\nBeaver Dam Heath\, an important wetland area in Berwick bou nded by Rte. 9\, Diamond Hill Road\, and Old Sanford Road\, is one of thos e places which is inaccessible in warmer months. There is a magic about th is isolated\, sunken area where the outside world dares not intrude.\n \n Explore the frozen beauty of this rare Atlantic White Cedar swamp and lea rn more about the natural history of this unique and biologically signifi cant region. This trek requires excellent frozen conditions - do check wi th us.\nMeet on Diamond Hill Road in Berwick\, at the recently acquired Gr ant's Meadow III property. Michael Wright will lead.\nRSVP as numbers are limited. It's always wise to confirm date\, location and footgear recomme ndations. Free to members\, suggested donation of $5 ($10/family) for non -members.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&am p\;hl=en&\;t=h&\;msa=0&\;ll=43.307942\,-70.802765&\;spn=0.0855 66\,0.154324&\;z=13&\;msid=210865483140789466990.000498f905e2fb090e2 cd) to map.\nRead more (http://www.gwrlt.org/index.php?option=com_content& amp\;view=article&\;id=196&\;Itemid=116) about Beaver Dam Heath and our work there.\n\n\n\n DTEND:20130216T120000Z DTSTART:20130216T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130214T221300Z SUMMARY:Beaver Dam Heath Ski/Snowshoe END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85e00400f5f86b75afc2ff638ccac457http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 (GWRLT) DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n \n\nThe woodcocks are back - but they probably weren't betting on a snowstorm Tuesday. The program is cancelled and there is no alternate date. Sorry! Next year! Or go to the Savage Preserve at dusk you rself in the next few weeks - be quiet and listen - once the robins stop s inging the woodcocks start their mating ritual.\nGateway to Maine: Outside – 2013 Adventures in Nature Series Program: A White Pine Programs’ Na turalist Night at the Great Works Regional Land Trust’s Savage Preserve in South Berwick\, ME.\n Come observe an unlikely harbinger of Spring—Th e American Woodcock\, a stout\, long-beaked\, marvel with its curiously re gimented mating display. Join naturalists Dan Hansche and John Pazdon\, fo r a view into the world of this unique member of the sandpiper family. \nT his is a family friendly event. \nReservations required\, visit whitepinep rograms.org\n\n\n\n DTEND:20130319T193000Z DTSTART:20130319T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130319T005400Z SUMMARY:Stalk the Stealthy Woodcock-cancelled URL:http://www.whitepineprograms.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cd6459cb0923208b435cfdd32c8f02bdhttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:Call 207-646-3604 to reserve your spot. Call 207-590-4580 day of hi ke. DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nEileen Willard on the 2012 Tree ID hike at Orris Fall s. (Not so much snow this year!)\n\n\n\nLeafless But Far From Lifeless!\nS aturday\, March 30\, 10 am - noonTree Identification HikeOrris Falls Conse rvation Area\, South BerwickDig out your hand lens and join dendrologist Eileen Willard for a late winter stroll at Orris Falls Cosnservation area and a close examination of trees. Eileen will offer many tools for ident ifying tree species – yes\, even at this time of year.\nThis is a Gatew ay to Maine Outdoors event and is free to members of partner organizations . For non-members\, a donation of $5/$10 family is suggested. Visit gatewa ytomaineoutside.org (http://www.gatewaytomaineoutside.org/) for more listi ngs.\nNo dogs\, please.\nNumbers limited\, reservations required. Email (m ailto:info@gwrlt.org) or call 207-646-3604.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the trail head on Thurrell Road.\nLink to maps\, more info about Orris Falls. (http: //www.gwrlt.org/index.php?option=com_content&\;view=article&\;id=186 :orris-falls-conservation-area&\;catid=52:our-public-places&\;Itemid =71)\n\n\n\n DTEND:20130330T110000Z DTSTART:20130330T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130328T181000Z SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID Hike at Orris Falls URL:http://www.gwrlt.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46c5a767c399493557cd65944d110648http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 to register\, 207-384-2568 day of hike DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nVernal Pools in Tatnic Woods\nSaturday\, April 20\, 9-1 1 am\nLearn about the rich hidden life in the high concentration of vernal pools nestled in this special landscape. Led by naturalist Sue Bickford of Wells Reserve. This is an excellent hike for families with young chil dren - the distances are short and finding little critters is pretty exci ting!\nMeet at our right-of-way at 2460 Tatnic Road in Wells\, between All en &\; Cheney Roads. Call for directions and to register.  \n\n\n\n\nN o rain date. No dogs\, please.\nFree for GWRLT members\, $5 donation ($10/ family) suggested for non-members.\n\nLink to Google map. (http://maps.goo gle.com/maps/ms?msid=210865483140789466990.00049221f08f3698a3600&\;msa= 0&\;ll=43.283954\,-70.692279&\;spn=0.01284\,0.024977)\n\n\n DTEND:20130420T100000Z DTSTART:20130420T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130328T182300Z SUMMARY:Vernal Pools in Tatnic Woods END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4c24733708b7f7df4368549d3cfbcab9http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\nSearching for Maine's AmphibiansDouglas Memorial Wo ods\, Eliot Wednesday\, May 15\, 3:30 - 5 pm\nThe wetlands of Douglas Memo rial Woods are prime habitat for amphibians. Let's try out the Audubon App for amphibians and see what we find. Bog bridging means you don't necessa rily have to get your feet yet.\nJennifer Fox will lead. For all ages\; ch ildren must be accompanied by an adult.\nNo dogs\, please. Preregistration required.\nThis is a Gateway to Maine: Outside (http://www.gatewaytomaine outside.org) program and is free to partner land trust members. A donation of $5 or $10/family is suggested for non-members.\n \nNumbers limited\, reservations required. Email (mailto:info@gwrlt.org) or call 207-646-3604. \n\n\n\n\n\nLink (http://www.gwrlt.org/index.php?option=com_content&\;v iew=article&\;id=185:douglas-memorial-woods-&\;catid=52:our-public-p laces&\;Itemid=71) to more information about Douglas Memorial Woods.\n \n\n DTEND:20130515T160000Z DTSTART:20130515T143000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T160800Z SUMMARY:Search for Amphibians at Douglas Memorial Woods END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:02e435798c1db382dcb137af0e673056http://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:Dan Hansche\, Program Director for White Pine Programs\, and Annika Wisswaesser will lead the program. They happen to also be caretakers for Beach Plum Farm. DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nBird Language Morning \nat Beach Plum Farm\, Ogunquit\n Sat\, June 1\,8:30-10:00 am\nTwo groups: Adult\, Children\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can the sounds and movements of common birds tell us what's happening on the landscape? Learning to decipher Bird Language reveals predators\, t erritories\, nesting areas\, &\; more. \nAdults will do a bird language sit then map &\; debrief field observations. Kids will play games and explore habitats. Begin to learn the language of the birds!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nW hite Pine Programs (http://www.whitepineprograms.org) is hosting this prog ram at Great Works Regional Land Trust's Beach Plum Farm in Ogunquit. Adu lts wil be led by Dan Hansche and the children's group will be led by Anni ka Wisswaesser.\nNumbers are limited and preregistration is required. Prog ram is free to land trust members. A donation of $5 or $10/family is sugg ested for non-members.\nNumbers limited\, reservations required. Email (m ailto:info@gwrlt.org) or call 207-646-3604.\nBeach Plum Farm is located at 610 Main St.\, Ogunquit (on Rte. 1\, one mile north of the village center ).\n\n\n\n DTEND:20130601T090000Z DTSTART:20130601T073000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T160800Z SUMMARY:Bird Language Morning for Adults and Children URL:http://www.gwrlt.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35dc535f789cffbda5f9d6ae1343826fhttp://greatworkslandtrust.org/administ rator DTSTAMP:20130619T161756Z CONTACT:207-646-3604 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nGateway to Maine: Outside (http://www.gatewaytomaineo utside.org) program. Reservations required. Free to land trust members\, s uggested donation of $5 or $10/family for non-members.\n\n\n\n\nLink to Go ogle map. (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&\;hl=en&\;geocode=& \;num=10&\;ie=UTF8&\;msa=0&\;msid=106077807241267084309.0004531a7 b06ad8500624&\;z=19)\nFor more information about Great Works' Bauneg Be g Mountain Conservation Area\, click here (index.php?option=com_content&am p\;view=article&\;id=182:bauneg-beg-mountain-conservation-area-&\;ca tid=52:our-public-places&\;Itemid=71). DTEND:20131013T110000Z DTSTART:20131013T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T173600Z SUMMARY:October 13\, 2013 - Fun With Fungi! URL:http://www.gwrlt.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR