Every spring, conditions come together to form one of the most eruptive wildlife migrations in the world – right in our backyards. The warm, rainy nights of spring bring frogs and salamanders out in droves, creating what is referred to as “big nights”. However, many of these migrants face trouble as they meet one of
View EventReflect on the Spring Solstice by spending time being present, surrounded by nature. Join Constance Woodworth from WorthIt Nature and Forest Therapy Connections on a slow, mindful walk on The Mountain Trail. This walk is intended as a way to slow down, bring attention to the senses, and experience the environment with deeper connection. Trail
View EventAtlantic Salmon Rearing with 7 Lakes Alliance *Free Event Thursdays, March 27 & April 24 from 1:00-2:00 PM 7 Lakes Alliance, 137 Main Street, Belgrade Student limit: 20 (must have at least 2 adults accompanying the group) *Registration is required for each child, register at the bottom of this page This program is open to homeschool
View EventFish (Especially Salmon) by Peter Kallin. Ph.D., P.W.S. In this presentation, long-time 7 Lakes board member, Pete Kallin, who learned to fish before he learned to walk, will focus on the life cycle of Atlantic Salmon and the threats to this Federal Endangered Species. He will also provide an overview of important water quality processes
View EventAfter a long winter Mt. Phillip’s trail needs some maintenance to get it ready for the summer season! Join 7 Lakes Alliance for a day of clearing corridor and tread on this trail, as well as clearing blowdown that has fallen across the trail. The rain date for this event is the following day, May
View EventAfter a long winter the French Mountain trail needs some maintenance to get it ready for the summer season! Join 7 Lakes Alliance for a day of clearing corridor and tread on this trail, as well as clearing blowdown that has fallen across the trail. Rain date for this event is the following day, May
View EventAfter a long winter The Mountain trail system needs some maintenance to get it ready for the summer season! Join 7 Lakes Alliance for a day of clearing corridor and tread on this trail, as well as clearing blowdown that has fallen across the trail. Driving Directions to Trailhead: Drive approximately one mile north of
View EventAfter a long winter, Fogg Island’s trail needs some maintenance to get it ready for the summer season! Join 7 Lakes Alliance for a day of clearing corridor and tread on the beautiful Fogg Island Preserve. This trail has in infestation of autumn olive, an invasive shrub. Controlling this invasive species is a priority on
View EventFor many years, 7 Lakes Alliance has been managing a small Japanese knotweed infestation at Mt. Phillip by hand pulling. Join us on Thursday, May 29th at 12pm for a workday where we will address this spring's new growth of knotweed. Work will focus on cutting and pulling stems and removing as many roots as
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 EventTwo live owls are the highlights of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. Using pictures and sounds, participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of each owl. Then, using talons, wings, and skulls, we explore the adaptations of these silent nocturnal hunters. This program ends with
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