April 18 6:00 am – April 24 6:00 pm
Hackett Trail
Hackett and Minot Trails
Littlefield Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
Head out to the Hackett and Minot Trails anytime the week of April 18th-24th for a fun solo or family adventure. HHLT is running a multi-year citizen science project to record a biological inventory of our preserves (i.e., observations of life) and we need YOUR HELP. For one week, each month, help us by heading… Read more
Sunday, April 19
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hackett Trail
929 Harpswell Neck Rd, Harpswell (park at the Harpswell Historical Society)
Join HHLT for a Vernal Pool BioBlitz! A BioBlitz is a citizen science project to record all signs of life in a specific area during a specific time. On this BioBlitz, we’ll be exploring the vernal pool on the Hackett Trail and recording as much life as we can find. If you have a smartphone,… Read more
Saturday, May 2
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hackett Trail
929 Harpswell Neck Rd, Harpswell (park at the Harpswell Historical Society)
Step into the secret world of a vernal pool—nature’s temporary springtime pond bursting with life! On this kid-friendly nature walk, we’ll search for wiggling salamanders, jelly-like frog eggs, and other tiny creatures that only appear for a few magical weeks each year. With nets, curiosity, and sharp eyes, young explorers will discover how these seasonal… Read more
