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Friends of Mount A News

News & Updates

We are elated to share that the Friends of Mount Agamenticus has been chosen by the York Hannaford (at 5 Hannaford Drive 440 Route #1, York, ME) as the latest beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag...

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2018 Program Update

News & Updates

Happy new year from all of us at Mount A! We had a productive and fulfilling 2018 thanks to crew members and hard-working volunteers (who put in 924 total hours). Click the links below to read our end of year program...

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About Mount A: Ecological Calendar

Conservation & History

The Mount Agamenticus region is bustling with life throughout the year; however, there is no doubt that spring is the busiest time of the year. This is especially true for vernal pools and all of the critters that rely...

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About Mount A: Rare and Exemplary Natural Communities

Conservation & History

The Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region is home to a number of rare and exemplary natural communities. Vernal Pools – Vernal Pools represent an important wetland type because of their ecological importance as...

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About Mount A: Dominant Natural Communities

Conservation & History

Transitional Hardwood Forest Characteristic Species Include: Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) Sweet Birch (Betula lenta) Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) Beech (Fagus...

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The Fall 2018 Summit View is Here!

Summit View

We’re welcoming the month of November with the newest edition of the Summit View from the Friends of Mount Agamenticus! Click here to download. In our fall newsletter, the Friends talk about next steps for the...

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2018 Hunting and Trapping Seasons

News & Updates

Hunting and trapping are permitted on much of the land in the Mount Agamenticus region. While hunting accidents are very rare, please note the following to keep you and your pets safe: Wear bright clothing like blaze...

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The Summer 2018 Summit View is Here!

Summit View

We are thrilled to present the summer edition of the Summit View, a newsletter put together by the Friends of Mount A! Click here to download the Summer 2018 newsletter. Meet our seasonal crew, learn about water...

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Construction on the Big A Trail

News & Updates

Beginning Saturday, June 16th: a section of our Big A universal access trail between Vulture’s View and Fisher trails will be closed for construction on Saturdays and Tuesdays for the remainder of the month of...

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The Spring 2018 Summit View is Here!

Summit View

Happy spring! We are thrilled to present the latest edition of the Summit View, a newsletter put together by the Friends of Mount A! Click here to download the Spring 2018 newsletter, and learn about Big Night,...

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