2010 Events Calendar
Throughout the year, we offer opportunities to explore the coastal mountains landscape with natural historians and others, and to discuss and learn about conservation issues important to our region. For updates on events listed below, please also check local newspapers and villagesoup.com. All our events are open to the public and, unless otherwise noted, free of charge. For those events indicating group size limitations, advance registration is necessary. To register for such events, or for further information on any event, please contact us.
* Indicates a child-friendly event. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Beech Nut Open House Schedule, May - October *
- Annual Meeting, August 25
- Run for the Hills, September 11 *
- Greenway Natural History Walk , September 18
- Ragged Mountain Hike, October 2
- Impacts of Climate Change in Maine: Talk, November 9
BEECH HILL PRESERVE, Beech Hill Rd. & Rockville St., Rockport
Photo by Judy Berk.
The stone hut crowning our Beech Hill Preserve will be open two days a month May - October, for the following dates and times. During these open houses, visitors will have the opportunity to explore Beech Nut's partially restored interior and speak with docents about the history and future of this National Historic District.
Monday, June 21, 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Summer Solstice Event
Saturday, July 3, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, July 21, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, August 7, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, August 25, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, September 11, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, September 22, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, October 2, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, October 13, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, August 25, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Annual Membership Meeting
Tranquility Grange Hall, Route 52, Lincolnville
We encourage all members to join our board and staff as we celebrate the year's successes and elect new board members. A social hour with light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be followed by the official meeting.
Saturday, September 11, 8:00 AM start (Registration opens at 7:30 AM)
2nd Annual Run for the Hills 5K Walk - 10K Run *
Registration: Waterfall Arts, 256 High St., Belfast
For Race, Registration & Sponsorship Forms and Instructions
This event is sponsored by: 
Saturday, September 18, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Greenway Natural History Walk with Mike Shannon
STOVER & HEAD OF TIDE PRESERVES, Doak Rd., Belfast
Co-sponsored by Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition. Former Unity professor and master naturalist Mike Shannon will lead an exploration of the natural history of the Passagassawakeag Greenway on the loop trail of the Stover Preserve and off trail on the new Head of Tide Preserve. Participants will meet at the Stover Preserve parking area and should be prepared to walk on rough terrain. And don't forget to pack a picnic lunch!
Saturday, October 2, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ragged Mountain Hike with Georges River Land Trust
Georges Highland Path, Barnestown Road, Camden
Co-sponsored by Georges River Land Trust . Join Georges River Land Trust's Stewardship Program Manager Jay Astle and our Stewardship Director Ian Stewart on a hike along part of the sometimes rigorous Ragged Mountain section of the Georges Highland Path, a trail created and maintained by Georges River Land Trust. Hikers will meet and carpool to the trailhead from the Camden Snow Bowl parking lot on Barnestown Rd.
Tuesday, November 9, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Ecological Impacts of Climate Change in Maine
Camden Public Library, Atlantic Ave., Camden
The impacts of climate change extend well beyond polar bears in the Arctic and emperor penguins in the Antarctic. Wildlife biologist Ron Joseph will discuss how rising global temperatures are negatively impacting Maine's ecosystems and nationally treasured wildlife.
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