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.
View EventJoin 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.
View EventThe 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
View EventLearn about Maine mushrooms, where to find them, how to identify them, and what to avoid in this presentation led by Richie Tory.
View EventClimb aboard the 7 Lakes Alliance's floating classroom for an educational tour of Great Pond.
View EventLearn 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
View EventWant to join the battle against invasive aquatic plants, or just looking to paddle on a new lake or pond? Join our volunteer-powered team to help survey the shoreline for invasive (and native) aquatic plants! Each group of volunteers is paired with a person who is certified in aquatic plant identification. You can use a
View EventIs a bug an insect? Is a spider a bug? These questions and many more are answered in The BugMobile, bringing the world of arthropods – insects and their relatives, into your classroom. We look at the forms and functions of different groups of arthropods and explore many fascinating adaptations essential for survival such as
View EventThe 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
View EventThe 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
View EventJoin local poet Doug "Woody" Woodsum to learn about nature poetry and to write some of your own. Poetry and nature have gone hand in hand for centuries. Did you know that "imagery" in poetry involves all senses and not just sight? Use rhythm and rhyme, or don't. Use metaphors, similes, hyperbole, personification, puns, or
View EventLearn about Maine mushrooms, where to find them, how to identify them, and what to avoid on this walk led by Richie Tory.
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