BRIDGTON — Join Loon Echo Land Trust for the annual Earth Day hike and celebration on Monday, April 22.
Locally, the fun begins with a family-friendly, moderate hike up Bald Pate Mountain in South Bridgton. Bring your whole family; even four-legged friends are welcome. The hike will be led by Loon Echo’s stewardship and volunteer coordinator, Jon Evans.
At the summit, hikers will be invited to pay homage to Mother Earth by sharing stories, playing music or reading poetry. Wear hiking boots and appropriate clothing; bring water, snacks, and meet at the Bald Pate parking lot at 3 p.m.
After the hike, participants head to Bray’s Brew Pub on Route 302 in Naples, where the Highland String Trio will perform and there’ll be an opportunity to try the famous “Bald Pate Celebration Ale.” For the past nine years, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this special brew has gone to Loon Echo Land Trust in part to care for the trails at Bald Pate Mountain.
All Loon Echo hikes are free; however, donations are always welcome and will qualify you for a one-year membership. For more information visit www.loonecholandtrust.org, contact Jon Evans at jon@lelt.org or call 207-647-4352.
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