Portland Trails
Discovery Trek Series 2008
Friday, September 12 th
at 5:30pm
“Casco
Bay's Lobster Fishery”
with Susan Olcott, Outreach Coordinator for the Ocean Conservancy.
Learn about the local lobster fishery,
past and present, as you stroll along
the waterfront on the Eastern Prom
Trail. Having worked in the
lobster fishery as a biologist and
lived on Chebeague Island for a year,
Susan will discuss how lobsters are
fished in Casco Bay and the culture
of the fishing communities on the
nearby islands. Meet at the iron
globe on the corner of Commercial
Street and Franklin Arterial.
Friday October 3rd at 5:30pm
"Explore
the Eastern Cemetery "
with Christina White, founder of Spirits Alive , an
organization dedicated to the preservation and beautification
of the historic Eastern Cemetery.
Discover this "museum without walls" and
visit the interment sites of notable
area residents while learning about
conservation efforts here. Meet at
the Congress Street entrance. |
