BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust will offer a variety of free outdoor events in August, including a star party, sunset concert, outdoor film festival and evening of geologye.
Monday, Aug. 12, frm 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., te gate to Hacker’s Hill will be open to the public to view the Perseids meteor shower from the top of the hill.
Located in Casco, Hacker’s Hill offers views of the night sky with easy, drive-to-the-top access. Stay for as long as you want. Participants are encouraged to bring a comfortable chair, bug spray, blankets and snacks.
Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Loon Echo’s Sunset Concert Series moves to Narramissic Farm in South Bridgton to celebrate the conservation of Peabody-Fitch Woods. This summer’s concert will feature the vocals and guitar work of nationally renowned musician Bruce Marshall. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic for a fun evening outdoors. Suggested donation of $10/person, with proceeds to benefit Peabody-Fitch Woods and the Bridgton Historical Society.
Friday, Aug.16, from 8 to 10 p.m. –The Maine Outdoor Film Festival will visit Hacker’s Hill in Casco to benefit Loon Echo Land Trust. An evening of outdoor recreation and conservation inspired films, shown outdoors for a $10 suggested donation.
Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., Maine State Geologist Robert Marvinney will guide participants way back in time — geological time. The land between the west shore of Sebago Lake and the White Mountains offers an interesting story of ancient ocean shorelines, glaciers and multiple ice ages. Bring a picnic and stay for the sunset. (Sunset will be around 7:35 p.m.)
For more information and a full calendar of events, visit www.loonecholandtrust.org/events or call 207-647-4352.
Loon Echo Land Trust is a member supported, non-profit land trust that works to protect the natural resources of the northern Sebago Lake region for future generations. Loon Echo conserves over 6,700 acres of land and manages 31 miles of hiking and biking trails in the towns of Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Raymond and Sebago. To learn more about Loon Echo Land Trust visit www.lelt.org or call 207-647-4352.
Photo Descriptions:
The Temperance Barn at Narramissic Historic Farm
Evening of Geology at Hacker’s Hill Preserve in Casco
Loon Echo Land Trust will host variety of events in August
