Friday, May 17 at 9am
Botany and Ornithology on the same day!
The Holt Pond Preserve is a beautiful place with abundant plant and animal life. The stars of the show last year were a pair of scarlet tanagers who usually nest at Holt Pond every year. The flashes of red and yellow were unmistakable and all the participants got a good look.
Binoculars are necessary for the birding part of the walk, LEA has a couple extra pairs if you need to borrow some. A camera is recommended as it is a beautiful time of year and a nice place for pictures. Also the plants tend to stay still and not fly away, allowing for great photo opportunities. Participants will meet at the Holt Pond Preserve parking lot and are asked to wear comfortable walking shoes and long sleeved shirts and pants to combat the bugs. The walk will cover easy terrain and last approximately 2 hours. A snack and water are encouraged.
Registration is required for this event and there are limited spots available. Please register by contacting Mary Jewett at 207-647-8580 or email mary@leamaine.org. Directions to the preserve can be found by clicking here.
As with most LEA events members are given advanced sign up opportunities and free admission. Non-members will be charged a $5 fee for this event. For questions about the sign up policy contact Mary at the email above. It’s easy to join LEA and there is no minimum contribution amount. Just visit our website: mainelakes.org
Thank you to Hu and Ray Caplan for helping to fund this event. The Caplans recognize the vital importance of education in all aspects of LEA’s work.
