Among the events are a public viewing of the Perseids Meteor Shower, a concert series and an outdoor film festival.
Loon Echo Land Trust
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Loon Echo receives grants for Peabody-Fitch Woods project
BRIDGTON — The Peabody-Fitch Woods project in South Bridgton moves another step closer to reality as Loon Echo Land Trust announces two additional grants. The Trust received $20,000 from the Davis Conservation Foundation and $10,000 from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust to help fund the project. The proposed Peabody-Fitch Woods would protect the historic Narramissic Farm […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust seeking to conserve properties
NORWAY — Loon Echo Land Trust has announced two new conservation projects: Peabody-Fitch Woods in Bridgton and Edwards Forest in Harrison. With a deadline for acquisition of Dec. 31, the land trust is seeking to raise money from private individuals, public resources, and other foundations to acquire both parcels. The Peabody-Fitch Woods projects involves 252 acres […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust Holds annual meeting
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust held its 31st annual meeting at the Bridgton Historical Society’s historic Peabody-Fitch “Narramissic” Farm in South Bridgton on Aug. 19. More than 70 members and supporters attended. In his address, Executive Director Thom Perkins expressed the importance of continuing involvement in conservation efforts for future generations. “The hard work, […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust to host meeting and celebration
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust, in cooperation with the Bridgton Historical Society, invites its members and the public to Narramissic Farm for Loon Echo’s annual meeting on 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 […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust trek set for Sept. 15
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust is hold its 17th annual trek fundraising event, the Norway Savings Bank Loon Echo Trek, on Sept. 15 at Shawnee Peak Ski Area. Participants can choose between a 6-mile relaxed pace, noncompetitive recreational hike along the Southwest Ridge Trail or tackle the 8.4 mile Mountain Challenge Division trail race […]
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Bruce Marshall kicks off summer concert series
CASCO — Loon Echo Land Trust’s popular Acoustic Sunset Concerts Series on top of Hacker’s Hill Preserve on Quaker Ridge Road returns Wednesday, Aug. 8, for its seventh season. This summer’s opening concert will feature the vocals and guitar work of nationally renowned musician Bruce Marshall. A tireless performer with great originals, an expressive, soulful […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust plans Children’s Wildflower Walk
CASCO — Loon Echo Land Trust is celebrating Mother’s Day by offering a free Children’s Wildflower Walk at Mayberry Hill Preserve in Casco from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12. The kid-friendly adventure is a way to share love of nature with future generations. Loon Echo staff will lead children and their families in […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust to celebrate Earth Day with clean-up, hike
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust is celebrating Earth Day by hosting two special free events on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22. The public will be able to beautify the community in the morning and stretch their legs the following afternoon with a hike to the summit of Bald Pate Mountain. Loon Echo, […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust offers sunset-moonrise hike at Bald Pate Mountain Preserve
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust staff will lead a sunset-moonrise hike to Bald Pate Mountain on Saturday, March 31. Meet at the Bald Pate parking lot on Route 107 in South Bridgton at 6 p.m. for the 45-minute scramble to the summit. Sunset will occur at 7:05 p.m. and the full Pink Moon will […]