Androscoggin Land Trust : News & Events

06/30/13

River Clean on June 16 POSTPONED

Due to excessive rainfall, we have postponed the River Clean up until June 30. Please let us know if you will be able to join us on that date - call 782-2302 for information.

06/11/13

Androscoggin Land Trust Launches LA Trails Volunteer Steward Program

Come help the Androscoggin Land Trust take care of trails and parks along the Androscoggin Greenway in Lewiston-Auburn with the LA Trails Volunteer Steward Program this summer!

06/7/13

Community Nature Trails at Sherwood Heights Elementary Expanded

05/1/13

$25,000 Matching Grant Goal Accomplished!

Thank you! Many generous donors and friends quickly rallied to support ALT and meet the challenge grant goal; resulting in $50,000 to our Stewardship Endowment Fund. Well done!

04/24/13

25/25 Endowment Challenge nears target!

With six days still to go, we are only $2,250 short of the $25,000 target which will be matched dollar for dollar from the Maine Community Foundation. Please make a gift today!

02/15/13

ALT Awarded 2013 Jay/Livermore Falls ECO-Excellence Community Award

A joint award for both Jay and Livermore Falls went to ALT for working with Otis Falls Mill to obtain a recreational easement connecting both communities with river access.

10/30/12

ALT Seeking Development Director

The Androscoggin Land Trust (ALT) seeks a Development Director to join our team advancing land conservation and community connections to the Androscoggin River.

10/9/12

Land Trust Receives Funding for Hazard Tree and Soil Scarification Program at David Rancourt River P

Land Trust Receives Funding for Hazard Tree and Soil Scarification Program at David Rancourt River Preserve.

10/9/12

Land Trust Moves Forward to Complete Wildlife Management at Hooper Pond Conservation Area

08/27/12

Teens give back while improving community

Teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine's Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse teamed up with volunteers from the United New Auburn Association to work on Barker Mill Trail

08/9/12

Land Trust to Lead Tree Street Youth on Acadia Expedition

A Youth Camping Weekend in Acadia will conclude a summer of outings led by the Androscoggin Land Trust

07/24/12

Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race Photos available

Dan Marquis, the photographer for the race has posted his photos on the web: take a look

07/23/12

National Park Service Video on Youth Expeditions to Feature Androscoggin River

Lewiston-Auburn joins Holyoke, MA and Providence, RI in feature on recreation in the Northeast US

07/16/12

Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race Results

Race Results for the 14th Annual Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race are available.

07/12/12

Land Trust Lands Lewiston-Auburn spot in National Park Service Video Project

The Androscoggin Land Trust has been selected by the National Park Service to launch a creative summer program designed to connect Lewiston-Auburn’s young people to the region.

06/29/12

Spring 2012 Newsletter available online

All the latest Androscoggin Land Trust news and upcoming Summer Paddling Events

06/29/12

City Officials Welcome Canoe and Kayak Business to Waterfront on Temporary Basis

Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground’s newest venture, Lewiston Auburn Canoe and Kayak Rentals, will be in downtown Auburn on a temporary basis.

06/28/12

Androscoggin Land Trust expands Outreach to Youth for Future of the Androscoggin River

ALT brings together Maine IF&W and New Auburn-based Boys and Girls Club to host Youth Fishing Day at Little Andy Park this Thursday morning

06/10/12

Pack 111 Cub Scouts work on trails at Mt. Apatite

Eight cub scouts and ten parents from Pack 111 gathered at Mount Apatite to work on the trail system.

05/25/12

Lewiston-Auburn to be Site of Maine’s First Place-Based Health Impact Assessment

Androscoggin Greenway Plan to be Focus of Potential Project Impacts on Public Health

05/24/12

Androscoggin Greenway Selected for Health Impact Assessment

Lewiston-Auburn to be part of Maine's First Place-based Health Impact Assessment.

05/18/12

Chief Worumbo Race, Signature Sunday Event at the Moxie Festival, is Open for Registration

In its 14th year, the family-friendly Worumbo Race has become one of the largest single day events on the Androscoggin

04/19/12

Harnessing the power of the Androscoggin

Jonathan P. LaBonte will talk about the role of the Androscoggin River in the history of Lewiston and Auburn, at the Androscoggin Historical Society, April 24 at 7 pm.

04/18/12

Finding the Androscoggin River and Downtown LA Waterfront Could Soon be Easier

Androscoggin Land Trust secures Quality of Place grant to fully design signage system to reach riverfront by car, on foot, and even boat

04/9/12

Spruce Mountain in Jay to see a Week of Conservation Corp Trail Training

Two week training program brings new riverfront hiking trail and prepares statewide Conservation Corps team leaders at Spruce Mountain Conservation Area in Jay

03/27/12

Land Trust Accepts Donation of Critical Land in Jersey Bog.

ALT receives donation of 20 acre parcel that protects critical wetland area along the shoreline of Lincoln Pond in the Nezinscot River watershed.

01/17/12

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.

01/11/12

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.

12/5/11

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.

11/28/11

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

10/21/11

Androscoggin Greenway Walking Assessments Schedule

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

08/30/11

Neighbors Gather to Improve Barker Mill Trail

Barker Mill Trail workday a success!

07/14/11

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.

07/13/11

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

07/12/11

Chief Worumbo Race Results 2011

2011 Chief Worumbo Race Results!

06/11/11

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.

05/1/11

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

04/14/11

Land Trust Conserves Homestead Property of Early Lewiston Settler

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

01/19/11

National Park Service to Assist in Lewiston-Auburn Riverfront Planning

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

12/22/10

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.

12/17/10