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SUMMARY:Fun with Ferns on Mt. Phillip
DESCRIPTION:Have fun learning all about ferns on the Mt. Phillip trail. \nBridge bordered by ferns \nJoin Maine Master Naturalist Deb Stahler to learn about the wonders of ferns. This walk will start at the Mt. Phillip Lower Trailhead and will follow the connector trail between the Upper and Lower trailheads. This area is wet\, which ferns appreciate\, so dress appropriately. We will be on level ground\, and on board walks\, and walking fairly slowly to fully appreciate the nature around us. Ferns are some of our oldest vascular plants and there are about 60 different species in Maine\, and will encounter a few common species on this walk. Deb Stahler graduated from the Maine Master Naturalist Program in 2020 and has been leading walks since then. \n  \nParking\nMeet at the Mt. Phillip Lower Trailhead on route 225\, just a quarter mile south west of the Mt. Phillip Upper Trailhead. \n		\n			Directions & trail map		\n\n  \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/fun-with-ferns-on-mt-phillip/
CATEGORIES:family friendly,hike
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Trail Maintenance on Hoyt Island
DESCRIPTION:Join 7 Lakes Alliance for a day of trail maintenance on our scenic Hoyt Island Preserve. \n \nParticipants will enjoy a boat ride across Great Pond on the 7 Lakes Education Boat\, then commence work on Hoyt Island\, clearing a walking path on the western side of the property. Tasks will include cutting brush\, clearing blowdown\, and smoothing trail surface. Please note that this workday involves a boat ride to and from the worksite\, so participants will be required to stay for the duration of the event. \nWhat to bring:\n\nClose toed shoes\nPants\nGloves\nFood and water to be outside for the day\nSun protection\nLoppers and a small hand saw (optional\, 7 Lakes has tools as well)\n\n7 Lakes Alliance will provide lifejackets for all attendees. Life jackets must be worn at all times while on the floating classroom. \nMeeting Location:\nThis program will meet at 7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME 04917. Here\, we will board the 7 Lakes Alliance Floating Classroom (22 ft pontoon boat)\, and venture out onto Hoyt Island. \nEvent Policies:\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/trail-maintenance-hoyt-island/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Trail Day
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SUMMARY:Chewonki: Bats of the World
DESCRIPTION:Bats comprise nearly one-quarter of the world’s approximately 4\,000 mammal species\, yet humans continue to fear and misunderstand them. Bats do so much to help us survive\, but now they need our help. Chewonki’s engaging presentation and interactive demonstration\, will introduce participants to the role bats play in ecosystems ranging from the Maine woods to the South American rainforests\, to help dispel common myths about these flying mammals. Participants leave the program with an appreciation for the tremendous diversity of bats in the world and for their irreplaceable niche in natural ecosystem. \nPlease note that there are not currently any live bats for this presentation. \nLittle Brown Bat \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/bats-of-the-world/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chewonki Animal Presentation,family friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Aquatic Plant Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJosie Miller\, Invasives Coordinator\, leading an aquatic plant workshop \nAfter 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 to identify aquatic plants found throughout the Belgrade Lakes watershed\, both native and invasive. \nEvent Policies: \n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\n\nContact our Invasives Coordinator\, Josie Miller at josie.miller@7lakesalliance.org with any questions about this event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/invasive-aquatic-plant-identification-workshop-6/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Aquatics,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T150000
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SUMMARY:Gravel Road Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:Annual Gravel Road Workshop\nLive on a gravel road?\nIn charge of road or driveway maintenance?\nWant to learn how to build a road properly?\nIf you answered YES to any of the above… \nThis workshop is for you!\nThis workshop will discuss the basics of road design\, installation\, and maintenance of gravel roads\, camp roads\, and gravel driveways. Participants will learn how to identify problem areas\, potential solutions\, and preemptive actions that can save thousands of dollars and protect water quality. \nProvides 4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Recertification in Erosion Control Practices. \nWorkshop Schedule:\n\n8:30 Doors Open / Registration and Coffee\n9:00 Welcome – Roads and Water Quality\n9:05 Road Basics 101. Peter Coughlan\, Maine DOT\n9:45 Permitting\, Erosion\, and Sedimentation Control. Jordan Kimball\, Maine DEP\n10:15 Stream Smart Crossings. Sara Haggerty\, Maine Audubon\n10:45 Unconventional Approaches to Improve Gravel Roads. Dave Rocque\, State Soil Scientist (Retired)\n11:15 Gravel Road Management and Maintenance. Josh Platt\, Maine Environmental Solutions LLC\nLunch with the Road Experts\n1:00 Road Site Visits\n\nLocation:\n7 Lakes Alliance Visitor Center\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes\, ME 04918. Additional Parking behind the village green \nCost of Workshop: \n$25 pre-registration; $30 day of event. Payment by cash\, check\, or card accepted at the doors.\nBring a Buddy Discount: $5 off for members of the same road association\, lake association\, or business. \nEvent Contact: Lynn Geiger\, 7 Lakes Alliance Erosion Control Policy Manager\, lynn.geiger@7lakesalliance.org \n  \n“Funding for this project is\, in part\, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. The funding is administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with EPA.”
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/gravel-road-workshop2026/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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