ALT 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!

-June

Jun 16 13'

2nd Annual Father's Day River Clean-up in LA Scheduled!

Join us to clean the river...FROM the river by canoe! First 100 volunteers will get a bbq lunch after.

-February

Feb 28 13'

POSTPONED:Tree Street Center, Androscoggin Land Trust Video Premier

Thursday February 28th will be the first public viewing of video featuring Lewiston-Auburn with additional short films of Holyoke, MA and Providence, RI


Feb 16 13'

2/16 - Great Maine Outdoor Weekend at Androscoggin Riverlands

Join ALT as we host a local event as part of the annual Great Maine Outdoor Weekend! The Androscoggin Riverlands is a perfect Saturday hike just a short drive from downtown LA.


Feb 10 13'

DATE CHANGED - Day of Play on the Pond in Greene

Come on out to Hooper Pond on Feb 9t as ALT joins the Greene Dragons Snowmobile Club for a family day that will include fishing, a bbq and ALT offering snowshoe demonstrations.

-January

Jan 26 13'

Join ALT at Mt. Apatite during Auburn's Winter Festival

Take a snowshoe hike through the trails of Auburn's Mt. Apatite as ALT helps kick off the annual Auburn Winter Festival.

-November

Nov 27 12'

2012 ALT Annual Meeting and Awards

Award winners for 2012 include Baxter Brewing Co, Adventure Bound Rafting, the Hilton Garden Inn - Auburn Riverwatch and Jeff and Pattie Parsons.

-September

Sep 30 12'

Sept 29 and 30-Hike and Paddle at Androscoggin Riverlands

Choose a hike on the Homestead Trail on Saturday, September 29 or a paddle on Gulf Island Pond on Sunday, September 30 along the shoreline of the state park--or both!


Sep 29 12'

Sept 29 and 30-Hike and Paddle at Androscoggin Riverlands

Choose a hike on the Homestead Trail on Saturday, September 29 or a paddle on Gulf Island Pond on Sunday, September 30 along the shoreline of the state park--or both!


Sep 27 12'

Sept 27-Jay/Livermore Falls Paddle After Hours

5:30 to 7:00 pm Put boats in at the Otis Mill in Jay for an easy round trip paddle. Mill Street Cafe provides snacks and cash bar.


Sep 19 12'

Final Greenway Public Meeting in Lewiston-Auburn

Join us to hear the latest on land and water trail planning along the Androscoggin River and give us your feedback on the most important projects to pursue.

-August

Aug 23 12'

August 23 Jay/Livermore Falls Paddle After Hours

5:30 to 8:00 pm Put boats in at the Otis Mill in Jay for an easy round trip paddle. Mill Street Cafe provides snacks and cash bar.


Aug 19 12'

August 17-19 The 20th Great Falls Balloon Festival

Morning and Evening Balloon launches. Join us in a raft or bring your own boat and float on the river to enjoy the balloons.


Aug 17 12'

August 17-19 The 20th Great Falls Balloon Festival

Morning and Evening Balloon launches. Join us in a raft or bring your own boat and float on the river to enjoy the balloons.


Aug 16 12'

Aug 16 Lewiston Auburn Paddle After Hours

5:30 to 8:00 pm Put boats in at the boat launch at Festival Plaza on Main Street in Auburn.


Aug 2 12'

Aug 2 Source to the Sea-Lewiston Auburn Paddle After Hours

5:30- 8:00 pm Put boats in at the boat launch at Festival Plaza on Main Street in Auburn.

-July

Jul 29 12'

July 29 Source to the Sea-Lewiston Auburn Round Trip

9 am to 1 pm. Meet at 9 am at the North River Road boat launch (near Wendy's on Center St. in Auburn)


Jul 28 12'

July 28 Source to the Sea-Center Bridge to Gulf Island Dam

9 am to 3 pm. Meet at 9 am at Center Bridge (on Center Bridge Road) in Turner.


Jul 27 12'

July 27 Source to the Sea-Twin Bridges to Center Bridge

9 am to 3 pm. Meet at 9 am on Googin's Island (between the Twin Bridges on Route 219 in Turner.


Jul 26 12'

July 26 Paddle After Hours-Jay/Livermore Falls

5:30 to 8 pm. Put boats in at the Otis Mill and paddle around the area. Mill Street Cafe provides snacks and cash bar.


Jul 22 12'

July 22 Source to the Sea- Jay/Livermore Falls

9 am to 2 pm. Paddle from the Riley Dam to Otis Mill


Jul 21 12'

July 21 Source to the Sea Trek-Dixfield

9 am to 3 pm. Paddle from Dixfield to Riley Dam in Jay.


Jul 19 12'

July 19 Lewiston Auburn Paddle After Hours

5:30 pm to 8 pm. Put boats in at the boat launch at Festival Plaza on Main Street in Auburn, paddle on the Androscoggin River in canoe or kayak to the falls and the canals.


Jul 15 12'

July 15-14th Annual Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race

July 15-Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race held as part of the Moxie Festival in Lisbon.

-June

Jun 17 12'

June 17-Androscoggin River Cleanup

Help clean up the riverbanks of the Androscoggin in Lewiston-Auburn, Sunday, June 17 from 9 am to 1 pm


Jun 2 12'

June 2 Barker Mill Trail Work Day

Saturday June 2nd - National Trails Day Barker Mill Trail work day in New Auburn


Jun 2 12'

June 2, Androscoggin Land Trust to Lead National Trails Day Hike on Historic Homestead Trail

The Homestead Trail, in the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park is the signature hiking trail developed by land trust volunteers nearly a decade ago. Hike begins at 10 am.

-May

May 25 12'

May 25-Evening Walk on the Garcelon Bog Boardwalk

Naturalist led walk through the Garcelon Bog. Wildflowers and birds will be highlights.

-March

Mar 10 12'

March 10-Hike along the Lewiston Riverside Greenway (Sunnyside Park to Riverside Cemetery)

Join an LA trails leader for this snowshoe/hike (depending on how much snow there is) into Sunnyside Park and through the Riverside Cemetery this Saturday at 10 am.


Mar 3 12'

March 3-Androscoggin Riverlands State Park Snowshoe Hike-Winter Wildlife in the Park

Winter Wildlife in Riverlands State Park. Learn how animals survive in the winter and how to identify animal tracks in the snow!

-February

Feb 25 12'

February 25-Androscoggin Riverlands State Park Snowshoe Hike- Winter Greens

Join the fun at the Riverlands State Park for a snowshoe and learn about the trees and shrubs of the park


Feb 18 12'

February 18-Snowshoe Hike of Barker Mill Trail and Sherwood Forest Conservation Area

Join LA Trails leader for a walk on the Barker Mill Trail and into the Sherwood Forest Conservation Area this Saturday at 10am.


Feb 11 12'

February 11-Winter Tracking at Garcelon Bog

Take a walk on the Garcelon Bog boardwalk and find out who and what has been out and about during the night. We will search for tracks and other signs that animals leave behind.


Feb 11 12'

February 11-Androscoggin Riverlands State Park Snowshoe Hike -Legends of the Riverlands

Learn about what life was like at the Riverlands in the 1800s before it was flooded and search for homestead foundations that still remain in the park.


Feb 4 12'

February 4-Moon Light Snowshoe in Simard-Payne Park

Join the Androscoggin Land Trust and Museum LA for fun family snowshoe activities in Simard-Payne Park in Lewiston from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4


Feb 4 12'

February 4-Winter Festival Snowshoe Hike through Oak Hill Cemetery and Huston Farm

This snowshoe hike will leave from the Walton School parking lot at 10 AM and walk through historical Oak Hill Cemetery, onto Huston Farm and back.

-January

Jan 28 12'

January 28-Winter Festival Snowshoe Hike at Mt. Apatite

Join LA Trails’ volunteer Dana Little as he leads local outdoor enthusiasts on a snowshoe trek through Auburn's Mt. Apatite beginning at 10 AM on Saturday.


Jan 5 12'

Androscoggin Greenway Public Workshop

A public workshop to discuss priority setting for land and water trails along the Androscoggin River in Lewiston-Auburn.

-November

Nov 29 11'

ALT 2011 Annual Meeting

Join ALT for our Annual Meeting Tuesday Nov. 29 from 6-8pm.


Nov 7 11'

The Future of Maine’s North Woods: Panel discussion and public forum.

The Future of Maine’s North Woods: Panel discussion and public forum. Nov 7, 7pm at Franco American Heritage Center

-October

Oct 15 11'

Fall Foliage Paddle at Androscoggin Riverlands

Fall Foliage Paddle at Androscoggin Riverlands Saturday Oct 15 starting at 10am.


Oct 2 11'

Fall Foliage Paddle in Downtown Lewiston-Auburn

Fall Foliage Paddle in Downtown Lewiston-Auburn to be offered Sunday Oct 2nd from 11am - 1pm.

-September

Sep 25 11'

Fall Community Paddle

Fall Community Paddle Planned for this Sunday Sept 25 at 11am in Jay.


Sep 13 11'

Forever Farm Event at ALT Katherine Breton Preserve in Lisbon

Maine Farmland Trust and Androscoggin Land Trust to host "Forever Farm" Event at Katherine Breton Preserve in Lisbon. Tuesday Sept. 13 5-8PM

-August

Aug 27 11'

Barker Mill Trail work day

Join us for the Barker Mill Trail work day on Saturday August 27, 2011 from 9am to noon.


Aug 21 11'

Great Falls Paddling Society - August 19-21

Come paddle with us as we watch the hot air balloon launches throughout the Great Falls Balloon Festival!


Aug 20 11'

Great Falls Paddling Society - August 19-21

Come paddle with us as we watch the hot air balloon launches throughout the Great Falls Balloon Festival!


Aug 19 11'

Great Falls Paddling Society - August 19-21

Come paddle with us as we watch the hot air balloon launches throughout the Great Falls Balloon Festival!


Aug 11 11'

Youth Fishing Day in Downtown Lewiston

ALT is partnering with MaineIFW and the Tree Street Youth to offer a free youth fishing event from Simard-Payne (Railroad) Park this Thursday


Aug 9 11'

Volunteer with the MCC at the Androscoggin Riverlands

The Maine Conservation Corps is seeking volunteers for work at the Androscoggin Riverlands


Aug 4 11'

Paddle After Hours with YPLAA on August 4

Join us as we Paddle After Hours with YPLAA and the Androscoggin River Watershed Council


Aug 4 11'

Paddling the Androscoggin

Working Landscapes, a New State Park, and Downtown LA to be Featured in upcoming Paddles on the Androscoggin.


Aug 4 11'

Learn to Paddle and Paddle After Hours to be Offered this Thursday in Downtown L-A

Learn to Paddle and Paddle After Hours to be Offered this Thursday August 5th in Downtown L-A.

-July

Jul 31 11'

Paddling the Androscoggin

Working Landscapes, a New State Park, and Downtown LA to be Featured in upcoming Paddles on the Androscoggin.


Jul 31 11'

Source to the Sea Paddles on July 29-31

Join us as we paddle from Twin Bridges to Center Bridge on July 29, from Center Bridge to Gulf Island Dam on July 30 and from North River Road to Deer Rips on July 31


Jul 30 11'

Paddling the Androscoggin

Working Landscapes, a New State Park, and Downtown LA to be Featured in upcoming Paddles on the Androscoggin.


Jul 30 11'

Source to the Sea Paddles on July 29-31

Join us as we paddle from Twin Bridges to Center Bridge on July 29, from Center Bridge to Gulf Island Dam on July 30 and from North River Road to Deer Rips on July 31


Jul 29 11'

Source to the Sea Paddles on July 29-31

Join us as we paddle from Twin Bridges to Center Bridge on July 29, from Center Bridge to Gulf Island Dam on July 30 and from North River Road to Deer Rips on July 31


Jul 29 11'

Paddling the Androscoggin

Working Landscapes, a New State Park, and Downtown LA to be Featured in upcoming Paddles on the Androscoggin.


Jul 27 11'

Business After Hours Paddle at Otis Mill in Jay

Join the Source to the Sea Trek and the Androscoggin Land Trust for Business After Hours at the Otis Mill in Jay on July 27 at 5:30pm.


Jul 24 11'

Source to the Sea Paddle from Dixfield to Jay and Jay to the Otis Mill

Join us as we paddle from Dixfield to Jay on July 23 and from Jay (Riley) to Otis Mill on July 24.


Jul 23 11'

Source to the Sea Paddle from Dixfield to Jay and Jay to the Otis Mill

Join us as we paddle from Dixfield to Jay on July 23 and from Jay (Riley) to Otis Mill on July 24.


Jul 10 11'

13th Annual Chief Worumbo River Race

Registration is now open!

-June

Jun 4 11'

Homestead Trail hike - Androscoggin Riverlands State Park

Join ALT for a hike of the Homestead Trail at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park on National Trails Day, June 4th!

-May

May 21 11'

Everett Towle Forest walking tour

Join us for a walking tour of the most recently conserved property in the Jersey Bog Area!


May 7 11'

Captain Harris Homestead Preserve nature walk

Join us for a guided nature walk of the Captain Harris Homestead Preserve in Greene on Saturday May 7th!

-March

Mar 12 11'

Snowshoe at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park

Join the fun at the 2011 Winter Snowshoe Program at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park!

-February

Feb 26 11'

Snowshoe at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park

Join the fun at the 2011 Winter Snowshoe Program at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park!


Feb 22 11'

ALT to Address County Historical Society

ALT Executive Director Jonathan P. LaBonte will present the monthly lecture at the Androscoggin County Historical Society


Feb 19 11'

Snowshoe at Sherwood Forest Conservation Area February 19th

Join LA Trails volunteer Stephen Reed at the Sherwood Forest Conservation Area this Saturday February 19th at 10am!


Feb 12 11'

Snowshoe at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park

Join the fun at the 2011 Winter Snowshoe Program at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park!


Feb 5 11'

LA Trails Goes Snowshoeing at Huston Farm

This Huston Farm snowshoe hike will leave from the Walton School parking lot at 10 AM and the group will walk along Loring Avenue to the Huston Farm property.

-January

Jan 29 11'

LA Trails Goes Snowshoeing for Auburn Winter Festival

Join LA Trails volunteer Dana Little as he leads local outdoor enthusiasts on a snowshoe trek through Auburn's Mt. Apatite beginning at 10 AM on Saturday January 29th.

-December

Dec 7 10'

ALT Annual Membership Meeting - 12/7/2010

ALT Annual Meeting to Highlight Conclusion of Another Year of Conservation and Recreation, Envision New Future by Branding the Androscoggin River

-October

Oct 9 10'

Androscoggin Riverlands State Park Fall Foliage Paddle

Take it Outside! Join us as we lead a Fall Foliage Paddle at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park in partnership with the Maine Department of Conservation.

-September

Sep 11 10'

Water Safety Program - David Rancourt River Preserve

LA Trails and County Sheriff’s Department Partner to Offer Water Safety Program for Local Youth and Families at David Rancourt River Preserve, Lewiston.

-August

Aug 5 10'

Paddle After Hours - Downtown LA

Join the Great Falls Paddling Society of ALT and the Watershed Council for a paddling trip in downtown and a snack after at Gritty's LA Brew Pub

-July

Jul 24 10'

Source to Sea Trek July 24th and 25th

Working Landscapes and New Riverfront Trails to be Focus of Androscoggin River Paddling


Jul 24 10'

Source to Sea Trek Paddle Dates Announced

Join the Androscoggin Land Trust and our partner the Androscoggin River Watershed Council for the 15th Annual Source to Sea Trek


Jul 11 10'

12th Annual Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race Registration Open!

Show your Moxie and join the race! Part of the Town of Lisbon's Moxie Festival.

-June

Jun 26 10'

LA Trails - Trail Building Skill Workshop

Join the LA Trails program for its first trail builders skill workshop.


Jun 5 10'

National Trails Day on the Androscoggin Greenway

Join ALT and our partners out on the Androscoggin Greenway at one of three planned events!

-April

Apr 24 10'

Durham River Park Annual Clean-up

Join the Durham Conservation Commission and the Androscoggin Land Trust for the annual spring clean-up at the Durham River Park off Route 136.

-March

Mar 11 10'

Lincoln Street Project Meeting

Come hear about the proposed plans to reconstruct Lincoln Street in Lewiston and offer your ideas on providing safe bicycle and pedestrian access.

-February

Feb 20 10'

Visit the Homestead Trail at the Riverlands

Join ALT for a winter excursion at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park and its famous Homestead Trail. Enjoy the snow, the views of the River, and the remnants of the 18th cent


Feb 6 10'

Free Day of Outdoor Fun at Beaver Park - Lisbon

Join Lisbon area residents for a day of outdoor fun like cross country skiiing, snowshoeing or even sitting in the Lodge enjoying hot chocolate.

-January

Jan 30 10'

LA Trails Winter Hike - Auburn WinterFest!

Join LA Trails leader Dana Little as he leads local outdoor enthusiasts on a snowshoe trek through Auburn's Mt. Apatite beginning at 10 AM on Saturday January 30th.

-December

Dec 3 09'

2009 Annual Meeting

RSVP NOW for the 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Celebration for the Androscoggin Land Trust and LA Trails, to be hosted again by our friends at Museum LA!

-October

Oct 18 09'

Great Falls Paddling Society - Fall Foliage Trip

Don't put your boat away yet!


Oct 16 09'

River Ways Harvest Dinner and Art Auction

Fine art exhibition and auction to benefit the Androscoggin Land Trust and L/A Arts

-September

Sep 26 09'

National Public Lands Day


Sep 26 09'

Apple Pumpkin Festival

Livermore Falls' annual autumn celebration

-August

Aug 23 09'

Great Falls Balloon Festival Paddle to the Launches

Join the "Great Falls Paddling Society" throughout the festival to watch the launches from the river!


Aug 22 09'

Great Falls Paddling Society

Come paddle with us as we watch the hot air balloon launches throughout the Great Falls Balloon Festival


Aug 21 09'

Great Falls Balloon Festival Paddle to the Launches

Join the "Great Falls Paddling Society" throughout the festival to watch the launches from the river!


Aug 12 09'

Guided Bird Walk

Join Stanton Bird Club at the Alexander-Harkins Preserve and Sherwood Forest Conservation Area

-July

Jul 25 09'

ALT Annual Picnic

Gulf Island Pond Recreation Highlights Annual Picnic


Jul 12 09'

Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race

Show your Moxie and join the race! Part of the Town of Lisbon's Moxie Festival.

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