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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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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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Many people conjure up images of slimy skin and bloodthirsty monsters when they hear the word “reptile.” This hands-on program works to dispel some of those fears by allowing the audience to examine snakeskins, turtle shells, skeletons, and other unique reptilian artifacts. Hosted by 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade Lakes, ME |
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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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Join local poet Doug "Woody" Woodsum on 7 Lakes Alliance's education boat for Poetry Afloat! Join 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
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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 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 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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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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This exciting and interactive program introduces students to our native warm-blooded vertebrates: Maine mammals. Participants examine mounted animal specimens and observe their characteristics, such as teeth, feet, and fur. We use these observations as clues to understanding each mammal’s adaptations, niche, and habitat. Event Policies We ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to
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Enjoy the first full moon of the summer from the top of French Mountain! Staff from our Land Stewardship department will lead the hike up the French Mountain trail starting at 8:30 pm. The group will hike 0.4 miles to the summit and arrive just before the moonrise at 9:00 pm. Driving Directions to
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Meet the Belgrade Lakes Dream Team All are invited to attend an unforgettable afternoon of stories, insight, and inspiration with two acclaimed authors who share a deep love of the Belgrade Lakes region. On Saturday, July 12, from 3 to 5 p.m., join 7 Lakes Alliance at 137 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, for a special
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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 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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All aboard the 7 Lakes Alliance Floating Classroom for a tour of conserved land from the view of Great Pond! Led by 7 Lakes Alliance Land Steward, Dan Woughter, this tour will highlight the importance of land conservation in the effort to safeguard the water quality of the lakes we know and love. The Floating
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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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Explore predators and reasons for their decline throughout history because of habitat loss and human interference. Discussion of current events emphasizes the importance of predators in maintaining the world’s ecological balance. Participants have the opportunity to study mounted animals and see three live, non-releasable predators.
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In summer 2025, 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce the opening of the Belgrade Lakes Paddler’s Trail, a 32-mile route that travels through the watershed, connecting many of the major lakes and streams. Join 7 Lakes for our first Paddle Sojourn, where we will paddle the majority of the trail over the course of
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In summer 2025, 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce the opening of the Belgrade Lakes Paddler’s Trail, a 32-mile route that travels through the watershed, connecting many of the major lakes and streams. Join 7 Lakes for our first Paddle Sojourn, where we will paddle the majority of the trail over the course of
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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 In summer 2025, 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce the opening of the Belgrade Lakes Paddler’s Trail, a 32-mile route that travels through the watershed, connecting many of the major lakes and streams. Join 7 Lakes for our first Paddle Sojourn, where we will paddle the majority of the trail over the course of
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Annual Gravel Road Workshop Attention: Camp Road residents, Lake and Road Association members, Driveway owners, Municipal Officials, and Contractors, This workshop is for you! Road Commissioners, Public Works Supervisors, CEOs and others involved in road maintenance welcome. This workshop will discuss road design and installation, and how maintenance of your gravel road, camp road, and driveway
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Climb aboard the 7 Lakes Alliance’s Floating Classroom to learn about invasive aquatic plants within our watershed. On this boat ride we will drive to the mouth of Great Meadow Stream, Robbins Mill Stream, and Rome Trout Brook, where there are active infestations of Variable-Leaf Milfoil. Our Invasive Aquatics Coordinator will talk about how the
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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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Explore the Sanders Hill Trail on this guided hike with staff from our Land Stewardship department. Sanders Hill trail is one of the premier hiking trails in the Kennebec Highlands. It is a moderate hike that features glimpses of Watson Pond, a cascading brook, granite slabs and boulder fields. The trail is a 2.9 mile
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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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Nature has already invented everything we need. If there is a problem we cannot solve, we can find the answer in nature, we just need to look closely and pay attention. Tune in to discover how people have learned from nature and integrated that knowledge into everyday life.
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This event is rescheduled from Friday, July 18th and will now be held on Friday, July 25th. Please register for this event below, even if you previously registered for the program on the 18th. In summer 2025, 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce the opening of the Belgrade Lakes Paddler’s Trail, a 22-mile
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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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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 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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Hop on our floating classroom to get a front row seat to LakeSmart properties on Great Pond.
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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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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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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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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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Learn what Colby College students have been studying over the summer with our Lake Science Team.
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