2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For more information about the events listed below, contact the Androscoggin Land Trust at (207) 782-2302, unless alternate contact information is given. Check back for additions and updates!

April

12 Saturday, 10:00 am to noon
LA Trails Earth Day Hike at Mt. Apatite

22 Tuesday 7:00 pm
Durham Landowners' Meeting, Co-sponsored by the Town of Durham and Durham Conservation Commission
Durham Fire Station, 615 Hallowell Road
Bob Packard of Packard-Littlefield Farm in Lisbon and Michael Auger of ALT will speak about land conservation options.

May

2--3 Friday and Saturday
Maine Land Conservation Conference, Brunswick
For more information, visit Maine Land Trust Network's Web site at www.mltn.org.

10 Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Upland Invasive Plant Species Identification and Control Workshops
Sherwood Heights Elementary and Alexander-Harkins Preserve, New Auburn
Registration required. Contact Ken Canfield of the Maine Forest Service at ken.canfield@maine.gov or (207) 657-3535.

21 Wednesday, 7:00 pm, MTM Center (former elementary school), 16 School Street, Lisbon Falls
ALT and the Androscoggin River Alliance present The Androscoggin River: An Environmental History.

June

7 Saturday - National Trails Day - Trail Clean up and Maintenance
Lewiston/Auburn - Sites to be announced, 9 AM - 12 PM
Canton - Meet at Canton Town Hall, 9 AM - 12 PM
To volunteer or for more details, contact us via e-mail or phone, 782-2302

14 Saturday, 7:30-8:30 am registration
YMCA FitFest
The first leg of the Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series begins and ends at Festival Plaza in Auburn.

18 Wednesday (Time TBA)
Bird Walk at the Alexander-Harkins Preserve in New Auburn with the Stanton Bird Club

July

Summer-long dates TBA
Farmers' Markets, Durham River Park
Sponsored by the Durham Conservation Commission

13 Sunday, registration 9:00 am; race begins 11:00 am
10th Annual Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race, Lisbon
This fun-for-the-whole-family race is a popular summertime event for amateurs and skilled paddlers alike.

2008 Source to Sea Trek begins July 6 at Lake Umbagog NWR. Trek participants will paddle through the ALT service area on the following days:

• 16 Wednesday, Dixfield to Riley Dam
• 17 Thursday, Riley Dam to Livermore, Pine Island
• 18 Friday, Livermore to Twin Bridges, Turner
• 19 Saturday, Twin Bridges to Center Bridge, Turner (am); Center Bridge to Gulf Island Dam (pm)
• 20 Sunday, Lewiston to Auburn "Adventure Day"
• 21 Monday, Auburn to Durham Boat Ramp
• 22 Tuesday, Durham to Lisbon Falls
• 23 Wednesday, Lisbon Falls to Brunswick
• 26 Saturday, 7:30-8:30 registration

Emily's Run
The second event of the Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series. The course begins at the Edward Little High School track and winds around Park and Gamage avenues in Auburn.

• 30 Wednesday (Time TBA)
  Bird-watching field trip at the Packard-Littlefield Farm in Lisbon with the Stanton Bird Club

August

9 Saturday, 9:00 am to noon
Stewardship Day with Maine Geocaching Association at Alexander-Harkins Preserve in New Auburn.
Help us maintain the trails at this beautiful in-town preserve, and learn about geocaching with local enthusiasts!

24 Sunday, 7:30-8:30 am registration
10th Annual LA Trails 5k Bridge Run
The third leg in the Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series celebrates its 10th anniversary as a much-loved riverside community event. The course begins and ends at the Rollodrome in New Auburn.