Explore Waterboro Barrens

Luna moth © Bruce Kidman/TNC

Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2009

Time:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Overview:
Join us for a guided tour of the Waterboro Barrens and see how fire is being applied to this Pitch Pine Scrub Oak fire-adapted landscape. Just 25 miles southwest of Portland, this serene woodland preserve is home to the state’s best example of a boreal pine barrens. Up to 90 feet of nutrient-poor sandy soils filter water into groundwater aquifers and pristine ponds, streams and bogs. Ticks are common, so please dress accordingly and check yourself after leaving the preserve.

Guide:
T. Parker Schuerman, Southern Maine Preserve Manager

How to Prepare for the Hike:
Please come well-prepared for any kind of weather and be sure to wear sturdy shoes suitable for a long hike through all kinds of terrain.  Bring a beverage, plenty of water and lunch or snacks depending on the time of day.  Also bring binoculars, camera, field guides, sunscreen, bug dope, etc., to make your day more enjoyable. 

Registration/Fee:
To register, please email maine_events@tnc.org, indicate which trip, the number and names of participants and your contact information.

Directions:
COMING SOON