Kennebec Land Trust Hosts Celebration of Land Conservation

The Kennebec Land Trust celebrates another successful year of advancing land conservation in the Kennebec River and Lakes Region.

This year’s event will last three days and will give you the opportunity to learn about the organization’s recent conservation achievements, the latest trail improvements and upcoming projects, and to connect with KLT staff, board members and supporters.

A Mount Pisgah hike is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 12. Participants can hike the newly improved tower and blueberry trails in the Mount Pisgah Conservation Area, located on Mount Pisgah Road in Winthrop. Participation is free.

The Howard Hill Hike begins at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13. Visitors can explore the route of the land trust’s proposed universally accessible trail in Augusta. The hike begins at the Ganneston Street trailhead. Admission is free.

The annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Absolem Cider Company, 799 Winthrop Center Road, in Winthrop, with a food truck.

Celebrate KLT’s conservation achievements, learn about the research projects of the 2024 summer interns, and visit with KLT friends. The suggested donation is $15 (free for children under 12) and includes a meal from the food truck. Beverages are available for purchase.

During the annual meeting, KLT will honor the following land donors:

Doug DeAngelis – DeAngelis Conservation Area – 86 hectares in Readfield;

Jim and Jane Brogan – Bamford Pond Conservation Area – 53 acres in Fayette; and

Dian White – Jimmy Stream Conservation Area – 42 hectares in Litchfield.

For more information, visit tklt.org. To RSVP, by Aug. 5, call 207-377-2848.