Discovery
Trek
Friday, August 13, 2010. 5:30-6:30p
A
walk along
the Presumpscot
Trail
Join Trails Foreman, Charlie Baldwin, on the Presumpscot Trail
to hear about the flora and fauna along the river. Charlie will
also explain how wildlife has benefited from the dismantling
of the Smelt Hill Dam formerly on this site. Meet at
the Overset Trail Head: Take Allen Ave east
and turn left onto Summit Street. After Oat Nuts Park take a
right on Curtis Road. Follow Curtis Road to Overset Road. Turn
right on Overset Road and park at dead end. Trail head is on
the right.
Please RSVP to Rachael:
775-2411 or rachael@trails.org
Discovery
Trek
Friday, August 20, 2010. 5:30p.
Capture the Flag in Deering Oaks Park
Grab
your friends, grab your
neighbors, grab your
sneakers! Join us for
Capture the Flag in Deering
Oaks Park. You remember the
rules, right!? (Click here.)
The park will be split in
half with two teams defending
their territory. We'll play
until sundown! Meet
at the Castle in Deering
Oaks Park.
Discovery
Trek
Friday, August 27, 2010. 5:30-6:30p.
A
bit of history
on the Eastern
Promenade
Enjoy a fascinating evening walk with former State Representative
Herb Adams and learn about this historically significant location. Meet
at Ocean Gateway, 167 Fore Street.
Please RSVP to Rachael:
775-2411 or rachael@trails.org
Discovery
Trek
Friday, September 3, 2010. 5:30-6:30p
Explore
the Eastern
Cemetery
Join members of Spirits Alive,
an organization dedicated
to protecting and preserving
the Eastern Cemetery and
discover this "museum without walls".
Tour will visit the interment
sites of notable area residents
while learning about conservation
efforts at Eastern Cemetery. Meet at entrance of Eastern
Cemetery on Congress St at the base of Munjoy Hill.
Please RSVP to Rachael:
775-2411 or rachael@trails.org
Discovery
Trek
Friday, September 17, 2010. 5:30-6:30p.
Explore
the Riverton
Rail Trail
Join Portland Trails volunteer
and Trails Committee member,
Steve Aylward and spend an hour walking in the footsteps of
President Teddy Roosevelt-- and you don't have to charge up
San Juan Hill to do so! The Riverton Rail Trail combines
the local history of the colorful Trolley Era with beautiful
natural history and contemporary efforts to clean our environment...
something for every taste." Meet at the end of Wall
Street, off outer Forest Ave (past Morrills Corner).
Please RSVP to Rachael:
775-2411 or rachael@trails.org
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