TRAIL STEWARD SATURDAYS
Trail volunteers meet the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month to work on various trail maintenance projects. To be added to the email list, email info@trails.org
May 14 – Sept 10, 2008
Back Cove Weekly Race Series
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
An informal weekly race around Back Cove. Free to the public, but donations support Portland Trails. Meet at the Preble Street extension parking area, Back Cove Trail.
Portland Trails Discovery Trek Series 2008
Friday, August 15th at 5:30pm
“The Remains of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal”
with Bud Quinn, Portland Trails' Volunteer Trail Steward.
Learn about the fascinating history of the C&O Canal while enjoying a magnificent trail. Meet at the entrance to the Fore River Trail at the end of Hobart Street , off of Congress Street .
Friday, September 12th at 5:30pm
“Casco Bay's Lobster Fishery”
with Susan Olcott, Outreach Coordinator for the Ocean Conservancy.
Learn about the local lobster fishery, past and present, as you stroll along the waterfront on the Eastern Prom Trail. Having worked in the lobster fishery as a biologist and lived on Chebeague Island for a year, Susan will discuss how lobsters are fished in Casco Bay and the culture of the fishing communities on the nearby islands. Meet at the iron globe on the corner of Commercial Street and Franklin Arterial.
Friday October 3rd at 5:30pm
"Explore the Eastern Cemetery "
with Christina White, founder of Spirits Alive , an organization dedicated to the preservation and beautification of the historic Eastern Cemetery.
Discover this "museum without walls" and visit the interment sites of notable area residents while learning about conservation efforts here. Meet at the Congress Street entrance.
Sunday September 21, 2008
9th Annual Portland Trails 10K
"Trail to Ale"
The Portland Company, 58 Fore Street in Portland
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