Here are the end-of-year highlights from the Conservation Program’s Stewardship and Outreach reports. Full reports are linked below as PDF files. Files will open in a new tab.
Friends: Fall 2024 Summit View
There are still a few more weeks left of fall, and we’re celebrating the season with the newest edition of the quarterly newsletter from the Friends of Mount Agamenticus!
This fall’s issue includes a reflection of summer summit porcupines by one of our Park Rangers, an eighth annual Trail Challenge wrap-up, tips on viewing your next aurora, and more!
Read here (PDF file opens in new tab).
The “Summit View” is compiled and designed by members of the Friends of Mount Agamenticus, partners, and other supporters. THANK YOU!
The Friends of Mount Agamenticus (FOMA) is a volunteer advocacy and stewardship group for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. They assist Program staff in carrying out educational, interpretive, community outreach, and public use objectives without compromising the integrity of the region’s sensitive ecological habitat. FOMA is currently seeking member volunteers who can assist with any of the following tasks:
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- Orienting and coordinating with new volunteers
- Researching fundraising opportunities
- Writing grants and newsletter articles
- Developing and managing website and social media
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Please email [email protected] if interested, or learn more here! We would love to have you!
Photo by Ben Jankowski.
Friends: Spring 2024 Summit View
Enjoy the last few weeks of spring with a fresh copy of the Summit View from the Friends of Mount Agamenticus!
In this issue (PDF file opens in a new tab)…
- April 8th’s solar eclipse!
- Flying squirrels
- Red maple & pollinators
- and more!
Newsletter designed and content submitted by members of the Friends of Mount Agamenticus, partners, and other supporters. THANK YOU!
The Friends of Mount Agamenticus (FOMA) is a volunteer advocacy and stewardship group for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. They assist Program staff in carrying out educational, interpretive, community outreach, and public use objectives without compromising the integrity of the region’s sensitive ecological habitat. FOMA is currently seeking member volunteers who can assist with any of the following tasks:
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- Orienting and coordinating with new volunteers
- Researching fundraising opportunities
- Writing grants and newsletter articles
- Developing and managing website and social media
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Please email [email protected] if interested, or learn more here! We would love to have you!
Feature photo by D. Johnson.
Help Protect Trails During Mud Season
The weather is warming and we’re feeling ready to get outside in the sunshine, but spring is a sensitive time of year for trails and surrounding habitats. Here are some tips for protecting the trails you use:
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- Do more by doing less! Activities like running, biking, and ATV use** have a higher impact during mud season. Tires sink into the mud, leaving deep ruts and causing water to pool up. Running impacts the trail more than walking because of the force of your body’s weight coming down on the trail. When the ground is wet, go for lower impact activities.
- Walk single file in the middle of the trail. Bring footwear to match trail conditions. Stick to rocks whenever possible and go through muddy sections to help preserve the natural environment of the trail. Going around muddy areas widens the trail, causes erosion, and negatively impacts roots and vegetation. So, have fun and get muddy!
- Get involved! Want to try your hand at trail work? Become a Trail Adopter or attend a Volunteer Community Work Day. Our first Work Day of the season is Saturday, April 22. More information about Work Days can be found here.
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** ATV’s and dirt bikes are allowed on multiuse trails in our management area. Vehicles must be registered in Maine, and you must stay on “Multiple Use” designated trails only (Cedar, Norman Mill, Notch, Wheel, and Great Marsh). View Trail Map.
While we currently don’t post seasonal closures, we do ask that folks wait until the surface firms up a bit more before coming out for higher impact activities. Again, spring is a highly sensitive time of year for our habitats and trails.
Neighboring landowners may choose to close certain trails to specific uses; always respect posted trailhead and road signage.
Note that dirt bikes/motor driven cycles are NOT allowed on neighboring York Water District trails and ATV’s require an additional permit, only available to residents of the towns served by York and Kittery Water Districts.
Friends: Winter 2024 Summit View
The newest seasonal edition of the “Summit View,” a newsletter from the Friends of Mount Agamenticus is hot off the digital presses!
In this issue (PDF file opens in a new tab)…
- Nature linked to human health
- The beauty and benefit of brush piles
- Species Spotlight on the Eastern Coyote
- and more!
Newsletter designed and content submitted by members of the Friends of Mount Agamenticus, partners, and other supporters. THANK YOU!
The Friends of Mount Agamenticus (FOMA) is a volunteer advocacy and stewardship group for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. They assist Program staff in carrying out educational, interpretive, community outreach, and public use objectives without compromising the integrity of the region’s sensitive ecological habitat. FOMA is currently seeking member volunteers who can assist with any of the following tasks:
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- Orienting and coordinating with new volunteers
- Researching fundraising opportunities
- Writing grants and newsletter articles
- Developing and managing website and social media
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Please email [email protected] if interested! We would love to have you!