BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust, in cooperation with the Bridgton Historical Society, invites its members and the public to Narramissic Farm for the trust’s annual meeting Sunday, Aug. 19, celebrating 31 years of land conservation.
Planned activities include a guided walk to the surrounding property’s nearby 18th century quarry at 3 p.m., tours of the historic Narramissic homestead, 46 Narramissic Road, and blacksmith demonstrations by the Bridgton Historical Society. A cash bar and appetizers will follow at 5 p.m. The annual meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a message from Loon Echo’s president, David Diller, secretary’s report, review of the financial report, election of the board of directors, and a special presentation on “The state of conservation in Maine” by Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Whit Whitney.
After the meeting, the public is invited to stay for a 6 p.m. dinner in the historic Temperance Barn. The cost of the dinner is $35 per person; reserve a seat by emailing or calling Kelli Shedd by Aug. 15 at 207-647-4352 (ext. 301) or email membership@lelt.org. Registration is also available online by visiting www.lelt.org/31years.
Loon Echo Land Trust protects nearly 6,700 acres of land and manages 31 miles of multi-use trails in the northern Sebago Lake region. Its mission is to work with the local residents to conserve the region’s natural resources and character for current and future generations.
Loon Echo serves seven towns including Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Raymond and Sebago with an area of 320 square miles located directly north of Sebago Lake.
For more information about upcoming events or ways you can support Loon Echo Land Trust, visit www.lelt.org or call 207-647-4352.
PHOTO: Loon Echo Land Trust celebrates 31 years of conservation at its upcoming 31st annual meeting at Bridgton Historical Society’s Narramissic Farm, including a guided walk and blacksmith demonstration. (Submitted photo)