News & Events

March 10-Snowshoe 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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Setting the Course for the Androscoggin River and bicycle-pedestrian access in Lewiston-Auburn

More than 50 people gathered Thursday evening at the Hilton Garden Auburn Riverwatch Hotel to sort through dozens of improvement projects aimed at creating a river-going network.

More Than $2 Million Awarded To Conserve Natural Resources in Maine

ALT receives funding from the Maine Natural Resources Conservation Program to protect 42 acres of forestland in the town of Jay.

Androscoggin Greenway Public Workshop

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

Garcelon Bog, Property of Ecological Importance, Permanently Protected

Garcelon Bog, Property of Ecological Importance, Permanently Protected. Land Trust partners with City of Lewiston to achieve land conservation, advance economic development.

ALT 2011 Annual Meeting

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

Land Trust Receives Funding for Wildlife Management at Hooper Pond Conservation Area

Land Trust Receives Funding for Wildlife Management at Hooper Pond Conservation Area

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

Androscoggin Greenway Walking Assessments Schedule

Please review our schedule for upcoming riverfront walking assessments and consider joining us!

Fall Foliage Paddle at Androscoggin Riverlands

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

Fall Foliage Paddle in Downtown Lewiston-Auburn

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

Fall Community Paddle

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

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

Neighbors Gather to Improve Barker Mill Trail

Barker Mill Trail workday a success!

Barker Mill Trail work day

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

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!

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

Volunteer with the MCC at the Androscoggin Riverlands

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

Paddle After Hours with YPLAA on August 4

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

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.

Paddling the Androscoggin

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

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

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.

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.

ALT awarded Land for Maine's Future funding

Androscoggin Land Trust was recently awarded Land for Maine's Future funding for land in Canton, Jay and Livermore Falls.

ALT shows Auburn Rec Summer Camp the Riverlands

77 students came to hike the Homestead Trail with Gary Best of the Bureau of Parks and Lands, and Steve Reed and Judy Marden, volunteers from the Androscoggin Land Trust

Chief Worumbo Race Results 2011

2011 Chief Worumbo Race Results!

Mount Apatite Trail Work done by Cub Scout Pack 111

On Saturday June 11 Androscoggin Land Trust and Cub Scout Pack 111 worked together to improve the trails at Mount Apatite Park in Auburn.

Everett Towle Forest walking tour

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

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!

Cooperative Conservation Protects Habitat and Economy

More than 1,200 acres of working forestland in Oxford County will be protected by a conservation collaboration of The Nature Conservancy, Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine

Land Trust Conserves Homestead Property of Early Lewiston Settler

325-acre Captain Harris Homestead in Greene Conserved through Donated Easement.

ALT to Address County Historical Society

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

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!

Snowshoe at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park

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

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.

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.

National Park Service to Assist in Lewiston-Auburn Riverfront Planning

Grant of Technical Assistance to focus on engagement of neighborhoods in planning process

2010 Highlights from ALT

Click here to read some of the successes of the Androscoggin Land Trust from the last year. These successes were made possible through the support of our donors and members.

Maine Farmland Trust and Androscoggin Land Trust Partner to Preserve 625-Acre Farm in Turner

"The land will now remain working farmland and forest forever," says Adrian Wadsworth with clear pride.

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

Details of Camp Gustin Memo from ALT

Attached are the details of the Androscoggin Land Trust memo on Camp Gustin with the attachments included.

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.

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.

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

12th Annual Chief Worumbo Race Results

Results from this year's Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race

Source to Sea Trek July 24th and 25th

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

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

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.

LA Trails - Trail Building Skill Workshop

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

National Trails Day on the Androscoggin Greenway

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Lisbon Voters Approve Trail Project

Voters in the town of Lisbon have voted to provide the local match for a significant trail project along the Androscoggin River.

River Ways Harvest Dinner and Art Auction

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

Great Falls Paddling Society

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

ALT Annual Picnic

Gulf Island Pond Recreation Highlights Annual Picnic

Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race

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

Help us conserve the Jersey Bog!

Androscoggin Land Trust closed on the acquisition of a 126-acre parcel of property in Buckfield formerly owned by the Estate of Donetta Kimball.

New Site Now Live!

We are excited to announce our new website. Please take a look around.

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David Rancourt River Preserve

This 14-acre preserve is owned by the Androscoggin Land Trust and is a component of the Androscoggin Greenways. The property was purchased from the City of Lewiston with Land for Maine's Future water access funds in 2007. The property contains a walking trail, two beautiful sand beaches and a scenic overlook. In 2008 the property was dedicated in the name of Deputy Sheriff David Rancourt who tragically lost his life in the line of duty in the Androscoggin River.

Sand beach along the Androscoggin River at the  David Rancourt River Preserve

Sand beach along the Androscoggin River at the David Rancourt River Preserve

David Rancourt River Preserve
Conservation TypePreserve
Acres14.0
OwnershipPublic
OwnerN/A
Public AccessYes
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Natural Area
Recreation

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