• 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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    7 Lakes Alliance Paddle Sojourn – Long Pond

    Paddle Sojourn

    This event is rescheduled from Sunday, July 20th and will now be held on Wednesday, July 30th. Please register for this event below, even if you previously registered for the program on the 20th.   In summer 2025, 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce the opening of the Belgrade Lakes Paddler’s Trail, a 32-mile

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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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    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. Rain

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    Vernal Pools: Chewonki Animal Presentations

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

    Take a closer look at the seasonal nature of a vernal pool and the impact it has on amphibian and invertebrate life cycles. We will develop an understanding of how so many cycles can be supported by a wetland that holds water for only a few short months.

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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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    Night Sky Tour

    44°32'42.1"N 69°58'18.7"W

    EVENT UPDATE 8/4/25: Due to the thick smoke haze caused by Canadian wild fires, we will be holding this event at 8:00 PM inside at the 7 Lakes Alliance Building located at 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME 04917.    Join us for an evening under the stars led by John Meader of Northern Stars Planetarium.

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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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    Great Pond Plant Paddle

    Invasive Aquatic Plant Paddles

    Want 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

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