March 4, 2025
This week found us walking along the snowmobile trail behind Leigh's house where we made all kinds of discoveries including Porcupine tracks and scat and twigs, and other natural phenomena, and we even saved some Winter Fireflies by letting them warm up on our fingers.
Photo: Nancy D holding scat in a shovel, Marion B with a twig, Nancy G with a twig, Marcia H grinning, Gary H showing how a Porcupine moves with the sandpapery gripers on its feet, and Jula H ready to help her favorite Porcupine get back up if need be.
This week found us walking along the snowmobile trail behind Leigh's house where we made all kinds of discoveries including Porcupine tracks and scat and twigs, and other natural phenomena, and we even saved some Winter Fireflies by letting them warm up on our fingers.
Photo: Nancy D holding scat in a shovel, Marion B with a twig, Nancy G with a twig, Marcia H grinning, Gary H showing how a Porcupine moves with the sandpapery gripers on its feet, and Jula H ready to help her favorite Porcupine get back up if need be.
February 25,2025
Peabody-Fitch Woods, South Bridgton
Peabody-Fitch Woods, South Bridgton
February 21, 2025
Pondicherry Park, Bridgton
The Trail Snails were excited to have Reverend Annette along for today's journey. Our learning included the history of the Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge and its 16 cross beams, White Ash identification, a kill site that told the story of a duck and a coyote or three--guess who became a meal, the Kneeland Spring, and so much more.
Present today; Joan L, Eileen B, Nancy D, Eric W, Gary H, Bruce B, Clark L, Rev. Annette, Richard J, and Leigh M.
Pondicherry Park, Bridgton
The Trail Snails were excited to have Reverend Annette along for today's journey. Our learning included the history of the Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge and its 16 cross beams, White Ash identification, a kill site that told the story of a duck and a coyote or three--guess who became a meal, the Kneeland Spring, and so much more.
Present today; Joan L, Eileen B, Nancy D, Eric W, Gary H, Bruce B, Clark L, Rev. Annette, Richard J, and Leigh M.
On Friday, January 17, 2025, seven Trail Snails met at Loon Echo Land Trust's Crooked River Forest in Harrison to slither along the trail and figure out who else was doing the same. The answers were varied, from Meadow Voles and Red Squirrels to a Porcupine in its den, and deer that had slid down the steep, icy embankment, regained composure, and crossed Crooked River on the ice.
We're crawling into our shells the week of Jan 20th off, due to low wind chill temps, but will be back on a trail next week.
January 7, 2025
It was another blustery and frigid morning, but a few snails slithered (almost literally on the ice--thank goodness for Micro-spikes and hiking poles) along the trail beside Crooked River at Western Foothills Land Trust's Twin Bridges Preserve in Otisfield on Tuesday, January 7th. We noticed the variety of conifers, a few lichens, ice formations, and the beauty that surrounded us. And as always, fellowship.
Our next adventure will be on Friday, January 17. Stay tuned for details.
Interested in joining us? Contact Leigh Hayes (lmachayes@gmail.com)
St. Peter's Trail Snails said goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025 with a short crawl on December 31 by Stevens Brook and Long Lake in Bridgton. Along the way we learned some things about the natural and cultural history of the area, including the brook being an important power source for the town.
Hot cocoa and cookies were enjoyed by all at the end.
Hot cocoa and cookies were enjoyed by all at the end.
December 3, 2024
Pondicherry Park from Bob Dunning Bridgton the Old foundation
Pondicherry Park from Bob Dunning Bridgton the Old foundation
November 19, 2024
Narrow Gauge Trail in Denmark Maine
Narrow Gauge Trail in Denmark Maine
November 5, 2024
Today we Wondered
Pondicherry Park.
Today we Wondered
Pondicherry Park.
Trail Snail Walk
