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WINTHROP — The Kennebec Land Trust’s annual Lyceum field trips are scheduled for April 21 and 28. The programs accompany the March lecture series.
The Amphibian Field Walk will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Rosmarin and Saunders Family Forest, Readfield.
Steward Tom Danielson will lead an exploration of amphibians in the Rosmarin Beaver Pond, stream and vernal pools. Amphibians important are indicators of environmental quality and health. Some species we might encounter at Rosmarin are red-backed salamanders, spotted salamanders, wood frogs, spring peepers, and many more! The area we will explore is less than a half mile from the parking area, though terrain can be uneven.
Dress to be comfortable in muddy, wet conditions — waterproof boots are recommended.
To get there, take Route 41/17 in Readfield, turn onto Nickerson Hill Road. Travel for about 0.6 miles, then turn left (south) into a small parking area.
The Vernal Pools Walk is 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 28, at Gott Pasture Preserve, Wayne.
Alan Seamans, Maine master naturalist, will lead an exploration of vernal pools and discuss the ecology of these small but important forest ecosystems. Encounters may include wood frogs, spotted salanders and fairy shrimp, which use the small pools as critical breeding habitat. large variety of other animal life can be found visiting as well, including waterfowl, mammals, reptiles and aquatic invertebrates.
Wear what you need to be comfortable in muddy conditions, boots highly recommended. It is a short, but steep and uneven walk to the vernal pools. This walk will take place, rain or shine.
To get there, take Route 133 to Wayne Village, turn south on the Old Winthrop Road (0.7 mi.); turn right on Morrison Heights Road for 1.4 miles; bear left on Hardscrabble Road for 1.3 miles. Look for the KLT sign and parking lot on the left shortly after passing the George’s Road.
No registration is required, but feel free to contact the land trust with any questions at 207-377-2848.
PHOTO: Stream at Rosmarin and Saunders Family Forest in Readfield. (Norm Rodrigue photo)
