March 29, 2024
OUTDOOR NOTEBOOK

Tree lore and identification walk scheduled on MDI

If you’re interested in learning more about the forest around you, you may want to take part in a tree lore and identification walk being planned on Mount Desert Island on April 26.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. and last about an hour.

Dennis Smith will lead the short walk along an old road, and those who take part will learn about 20 different Maine trees, including history, folklore and identification tips.

All ages are invited to the event, which is part of Turn Off Your TV Week.

The walk begins at Old Breakneck Road. Go to the Acadia National Park headquarters on the Eagle Lake Road, head toward Bar Harbor and you’ll find the road on your left.

The event is free.

For more information, call 288-5457 or send e-mail to rexphish@adelphia.net.

Turkey shoot on tap

The Pushaw Lake Snowmobile Club will host a turkey shoot and spaghetti dinner April 20.

The shoot will run from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with competition in three classes: 12 gauge, 20 gauge and .410. The event will be held at the clubhouse on the Whitmore Landing Road in Hudson.

Shooters must purchase the club’s shells to participate. Three shells cost $3.

The shooter who puts the most holes in a paper place per shot wins a frozen turkey.

Creatures of the Night walk set

The Friends of Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge will stage a creatures of the night evening hike on April 19 at 6:45 p.m.

Wildlife biologist Ron Joseph will lead hikers as they seek out the courtship display of the American woodcock, listen to the calls of owls and enjoy the musical serenade of frogs and toads.

Anyone interested must reserve a spot – space is limited. Call 991-1845 or 827-0227 to reserve a spot.

To submit an item for publication in the Outdoor Notebook, send e-mail to jholyoke@bangordailynews.net, fax to 990-8092 or mail information to Outdoor Notebook, Bangor Daily News, PO Box 1329, Bangor, ME 04402-1329.


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