Nature Program: Tracking Workshop with Kirk Gentalen

Join us for a tracking workshop led by Kirk Gentalen, naturalist and Stewardship Manager at Maine Coast Heritage Trust! This workshop will explore the hidden lives of animals who call Midcoast Maine home and teach participants the basics of identifying various tracks.

Location: Tanglewood 4H Camp and Learning Center in Lincolnville

Directions: Follow the Tanglewood road until you can’t go any further (because of the gate that is closed in the winter).

Registration: This program is free and open to all ages. Please contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register.

Kirk Gentalen is the regional stewardship manager for mid-coast Maine for Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) and writes about the ecology of the area in his Nature Bummin’ blog. A self-described nature observer, one of his passions is tracking wildlife especially in winter. He can read their tracks like the news and figure out what the critters have been up to. Kirk takes care of MCHT conserved lands on Vinalhaven and North Haven islands. That means taking care of trail and forestry needs and monitoring easements. He connects with island residents through environmental education, volunteering, and outreach programs. He also compiles wildlife sightings on Vinalhaven in a most entertaining blog!

The Coastal Mountains Nature Program is a series of year-round free guided walks and talks led by Maine-based naturalists with varying areas of expertise. Topics range from vernal pools, to bird migration, to geology! Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Instagram to hear about upcoming programs.