• French Mountain Volunteer Trail Day

    Volunteer Trail Days

    Join 7 Lakes Alliance in maintaining one of our most popular and beloved trail systems, French Mountain. This trail has been around for a long time and is significantly eroded and steep in places. The majority of this trail work will focus on establishing erosion resistant rock steps. No previous trail work experience is necessary.

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    Animal Adaptations: Chewonki Presentation

    Learn about adaptations, try on fun costumes, and see firsthand how three of Chewonki's live, non-releasable animals have adaptations that help them thrive in their specific habitats, including our local marine habitat.

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    Erosion Control Demonstration

    The Maine Conservation Corps' newest addition, the "Shore Corps", will be providing a demonstration of Best Management Practices for shoreline erosion. Our mission is to deliver public outreach and education on affordable and accessible methods for landowners to prevent erosion and invest in "Green Infrastructure". Subjects that will be covered in the demonstration include: live

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    Belgrade Lakes Farmers’ Market

    7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME, United States

    The Belgrade Lakes Farmers' Market occurs every Sunday from 8:00am–1:00pm, Father's Day - Labor Day   This widely visited market is a wonderful way to support local and stock up on summer favorites. Vendors bring fresh, locally grown and produced products ranging from produce, baked goods, sweet treats, and local art. Parking is located along

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    Aquatic Plant Identification

    Invasive Aquatic Plant ID Workshops
    7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME, United States

    Learn about invasive aquatic plants: what they are, why they are bad news, and how you can help prevent them from taking over the Belgrade Lakes! Stop by our booth at the Belgrade Lakes Market and say hi to our Invasive Aquatics program staff! Have the chance to get your hands dirty (literally) and learn

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    Invasive Aquatic Plant Identification Workshops

    Invasive Aquatic Plant ID Workshops
    7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME, United States

    Learn about invasive aquatic plants: what they are, why they are bad news, and how you can help prevent them from taking over the Belgrade Lakes! After a short presentation from our Invasive Aquatics program staff, participants will get their hands dirty (literally) and try to identify real-live plants in person! Participants will learn how

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    Fur, Feathers & Feet: Chewonki Animal Presentation

    7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME, United States

    Discover the differences and similarities between birds and mammals as we encourage active learning through live specimens, displays, models and activities to visually examine and understand the unique characteristics of these amazing creatures.

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    French Mountain Volunteer Trail Day

    Volunteer Trail Days

    Join 7 Lakes Alliance in maintaining one of our most popular and beloved trail systems, French Mountain. This trail has been around for a long time and is significantly eroded and steep in places. The majority of this trail work will focus on establishing erosion resistant rock steps. No previous trail work experience is necessary.

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    Belgrade Lakes Farmers’ Market

    7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME, United States

    The Belgrade Lakes Farmers' Market occurs every Sunday from 8:00am–1:00pm, Father's Day - Labor Day   This widely visited market is a wonderful way to support local and stock up on summer favorites. Vendors bring fresh, locally grown and produced products ranging from produce, baked goods, sweet treats, and local art. Parking is located along

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    Postponed Mushroom Foraging Walk with Richie Tory

    Fogg Island Trailhead Spring Hill Rd, Mount Vernon, ME, United States

    Learn about Maine mushrooms, where to find them, how to identify them, and what to avoid in this presentation led by Richie Tory.

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