As of its October 2020 meeting, the Orono Land Trust Board of Trustees voted to permit Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles (E-Bikes) on the trails of the Caribou Bog Conservation Area (CBCA); initially on a twelve-month trial basis that has now been accepted as an ongoing invitation. Note that Class 3 bikes are […]
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Reminder that hunting is permitted on many OLT lands. However, hunting is NOT permitted around Black and Boulder ponds. An incredible amount of work has been done to enhance the habitat in these areas – and the animals have been doing their part too! The ponds provide excellent opportunities to see a wide variety of
Viewing: Yes. / Hunting: No! – Black and Boulder Ponds Area Read More »
Orono Land Trust welcomes visitors and recreational users on our lands! To ensure for the safety of all visitors and of the land, we do not permit camping and we do not permit fires on any OLT lands. Recent incidents of camping and fires on our land have been found – so we’re issuing this
Visitors Welcome – However, No Camping – No Fires! Read More »
It’s summer – time for a challenge! Get to know the lands that OLT works to preserve while getting outside and enjoying nature. Use the passport to go out and explore. Kiosk codes are at trail entrances. Let us know when you’ve traveled around OLT’s world and have the codes for all the sites on
Summer Passport Challenge – Can you collect them all? Read More »
The Orono Land Trust Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 29 at 6:30pm at The Keith Anderson Community House, 19 Bennoch Road, Orono. This year’s keynote presentation is by Dr. Sally Stockwell, Director of Conservation for Maine Audubon. The topic will be “Managing Forests for Bird Habitat. This is the chance to gather, meet and greet members old and new.
2019 Annual Membership Meeting – 6:30 PM, March 29 Read More »
Land Trust News. Stories highlight: OLT crew finishes new facility Invasive scourge: The Emerald Ash Borer is found in Maine Spring trail work at Piney Knoll & Proposed Summer 2018 Work Plan – Volunteers needed! New OLT 2018 Board members Thank you to Black Bear Brewery! Nature Clip – The Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) —
Summer 2018 Newsletter Read More »
Note that the dog policy has been updated to clarify that all dogs are required to be on-leash when on the Stillwater River Trail. Portions of this trail are on private property and it is important that we treat the privilege of using the land with respect. Refer to the full text of the dog
Update To Dog Policy For Stillwater River Trail Read More »
Did you receive a PCKA hunting permit or hunt on other OLT lands? Please provide your feedback – Click <Here> Please click the link to fill out the feedback form for your hunting experience. Note that feedback is required for all PKCA permit holders. Others who hunted are encouraged to provide feedback. To provide your
2018 Hunting Season – Hunter Feedback Form Open Read More »
Greetings – 1/12/2018: Caribou Bog Conservation Area: Trails Closed Temporarily to Ski and Snowshoe Users Due To Rain and Warm Weather. Winter bicycle trails are available. All of these trails remain closed to foot traffic (non-snowshoe) until spring. JCNA, Sklar Park and the Stillwater River Trail are open for foot traffic all year. The
IMPORTANT: Please Read – Winter Trail Use and Trail Closures Read More »
Hello OLT members, family, and friends. Looking for a Christmas, Holiday, Thank You, Birthday, Anniversary, or just a fun and useful gift for someone? How about an OLT hat? The ball caps are comfortable and sturdy and the winter hats are so warm. The winter hats are $10 each. We have black knit winter hat
