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BRIDGTON — At 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Loon Echo Land Trust’s Stewardship Manager, Jon Evans, meet anyone who wants to explore some of the highlights of the Perley Mills Community Forest.
Owned by the towns of Denmark and Sebago, with conservation easements held by Loon Echo, the 1,600 acre community forest is rich in history from Enoch Perley’s mill to the “Narrow Gauge” railroad (also known as the Bridgton and Saco River Railway), which traveled through the region until 1941.
The Perley Mills Community Forest is permanently protected for sustainable forestry and traditional recreation such as trapping, hunting, ATV and snowmobiling. This popular walk is rich in natural and cultural history and is not to be missed. Participants will meet at the Pickerel Pond parking area off Narrow Gauge Road in Denmark. Snowshoes or traction devices may be required depending on weather conditions. Participants should plan to be outdoors for about two hours.
On Saturday, Dec. 17, Maine Master Naturalist Leigh Hayes will be leading an animal tracking walk at Loon Echo’s Perley Pond-Northwest River Preserve in Sebago. Leigh will help guests identify the tracks and scat of the many critters that call this unique preserve home. If conditions allow, participants will walk along the Northwest River for a seldom seen perspective. Snowshoes and/or traction devices may be required. Come prepared with proper boots, clothing, water and plenty of snacks.
This walk meets at the parking area along Folly Road in Sebago at 8:45 a.m. (arrive via the Route 114 end of Folly Road). This program will last about three hours at a moderate/strenuous level. Changes to the programs due to unfavorable weather will be posted on Loon Echo’s website www.lelt.org and FaceBook page.
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. 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, go to www.lelt.org or call 207-647-4352.
