During just one week of PLACE Camp, children will see plants that eat bugs, insects that transform, flowers that smell like feet, birds that wear black masks and turtles that like to sun bathe.

PLACE Camp is a week-long nature program at the Holt Pond Preserve. The camp is open to kids ages 7-10 and will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first session of Place Camp will be held July 23-27. The second session will run from July 30-Aug. 3. The cost is $175 for members, $200 for nonmembers. Year round and summer residents in Bridgton, Naples, Casco, Denmark, Sweden, Waterford and Harrison may attend, but space is limited. Scholarships to attend the camp may be available upon request.

For more information, frequently asked questions or to download an application, visit www.mainelakes.org or contact Sarah Morrison at 647-8580, ext. 12, or sarah@leamaine.org.

Events for all ages

Lakes Environmental Association is also offering a variety of fun events perfect for friends and families.

Volunteers are needed to team up with community members to clean up Stevens Brook. Sites that need special attention are right along Pondicherry Park, Main and Depot streets. Join Mary from LEA, along with Ken Murphy and Carmen Lone from the Bridgton Community Center to pick up trash and clean up the town. Activities such as kite making will be available at the center for younger children. Bring rakes, shovels, hip boots or just yourself to the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 22. Free food will be provided at the end of the day at the community center; bring your own water bottle. Contact Mary Jewett at 647-8580 or email mary@leamaine.org to sign up or if you have any questions.

LEA will hold an hour-long interactive presentation on the wonders of birds and their songs. This talk will prepare participants for the following morning’s birding excursion to Holt Pond. The presentation will take place at the LEA building at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27. Program is free for LEA members and $5 for nonmembers. For information or to sign up, contact Sarah Morrison at 647-8580 or email sarah@leamaine.org.

Jean Preis will lead a birding expedition to Holt Pond at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 28. With spring migrations in full swing, participants are bound to see warblers, flycatchers, thrushes and more. The walk will lead participants across boardwalks and flat, even wooded trails. Comfortable walking shoes, water, a snack and binoculars are recommended. Participants will meet at the LEA building. Program is free for LEA members and $5 for nonmembers. To sign up contact Sarah Morrison at 647-8580 or email sarah@leamaine.org.

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