NRCM is pleased to host three upcoming events in Franklin County this spring.
Descriptions of each event are below, with links to more information and registration available by clicking the buttons. Please note that all events have limited space — so sign up today to reserve your spot!
If you have questions or would like additional information about any of these events, please contact NRCM Regional Outreach Coordinator Marc Edwards at medwards@nrcm.org or (207) 860-9242.
Bird Walk at Perham Stream Birding Trail
Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 a.m.
Join NRCM’s bird experts Allison & Jeff Wells, authors of the book, Maine’s Favorite Birds, for a leisurely two-hour bird walk in Madrid beginning at 8:00 a.m.
You’ll welcome newly arriving warblers like Northern Parula, Black-throated Green, and the dazzling Blackburnian as White-throated Sparrows and other species serenade you along the trail. Enjoying Maine’s beautiful birds is a wonderful way to spend International Migratory Bird Day!
Space is limited. Sign up today!
Paddle the Sandy with NRCM!
Saturday, May 18 at 8:00 a.m.
Join NRCM staff for a paddle with Atlantic Salmon Federation’s Jeff Reardon to explore why the Sandy is vital for the recovery of Atlantic salmon and other sea-run fish.
This 11-mile paddle begins in Strong and ends in the Fairbanks area of Farmington. We will have a shuttle and a limited number of canoes, kayaks, & PFDs.
Please bring your own lunch, snacks, and plenty of water! Registration is limited to 20.
Alpine Plant Hike
Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00 a.m.
Join NRCM staff and Alpine plant expert Glen Mittelhauser from the Maine Natural History Observatory, for this guided hike at Saddleback. Glen quite literally wrote the book on the plants of Baxter State Park (and others) and is a wonderful teacher and guide.
This is about a 2.5-hour hike to the Appalachian Trail, then about 2 hours on the mountain with Glen, followed by lunch, and about 2.5 hours back down. There will be options for a longer hike to the Horn for those interested.
Registration is limited to 10 people. Please note that this is a fairly rugged hike (1,620 feet in elevation gain).
