From the Bangor Daily News, by George Will: Governor’s attack on land trusts brings good result
Good information about the benefits land trusts provide to their communities and their state. Check it out <here>.
Invasives Training
OLT Board Members Kate Locke and Mike Opitz conducted a second invasive information session. This session taught attendees about clearing invasives from the land to allow native plants to grow. Thank you to two very knowledgeable leaders. Missed this session? Have questions about invasive plant species? Contact us to see when the next sessions will be
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Resident Greets Hiker
Come for a hike, stay for the wildlife. A resident snapping turtle greets a hiker her recent hike. Like the wildlife? So do we. Come visit the trails and lands of Orono Land Trust and see what new friends you can make!
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Building Bridges – To The Great Outdoors in Sklar Park
Dave and Mitch work on a bridge in Sklar Park. Come enjoy the fall foliage and try out the new bridge.
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Summer 2017 Newsletter
Volume 115, Summer 2017 Contents: The newest edition of the Orono Land Trust Newsletter is attached with something of interest to everyone caring about conservation of land for public access in the Orono area (including Veazie, Old Town, and Bangor). Stories address trail improvements across OLT properties and especially the Caribou Bog Conservation Area (CBCA),
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BDN Weekly Series
Check out our fantastic series of articles published in BDN’s The Weekly.Articles were published from October 2016 to February 2017.
Photos from Trail Day
Bridge at CBCA Beaver Trail and over canal, Clearing Frog Pond trail, Putting up new Piney Pines sign, Gravel to OHS eagle scout trail.
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OLT Hats
If you support the OLT’s mission, please consider buying one of our hats. Cost is $20.00. Email info@oronolandtrust.org or contact a familiar board member to place your request and arrange for delivery. Thank you for spreading our word.
OLT Passport Challenge
Find your trail; share your tale! Welcome to the Orono Land Trust’s 30th anniversary challenge! It’s easy to participate, just print off the passport below and start visiting preserves. Stewards are available to lead you through a preserve if you request. The trail code requested on the passport is posted at the trail entrances. Once you have visited
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Cota Trail Rehab Project
The Lee & Sarah Cota Trail (off Forest Ave.) has been improved. This trail was very wet. With the help of many volunteers, the trail was reconstructed by laying down geotech, rocks, more geotech and finally gravel. The long bridge was removed and the bridge area was built up about 8-10 inches with a culvert
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