BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust will hold the annual Earth Day hike and celebration on Tuesday, April 22. Earth Day, founded in 1970 by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson, intends to inspire awareness and appreciation for our natural environment.
The fun begins with a family-friendly, moderate hike up Bald Pate Mountain in South Bridgton. Even four-legged friends are welcome. The hike will be led by Loon Echo’s stewardship manager, 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, and bring water and snacks. Participants will meet at the Bald Pate parking lot at 3 p.m.
After the hike, the group will head to Bray’s Brew Pub on Route 302 in Naples, where folks can partake in another annual event, a pint of Bald Pate celebration ale, specially brewed for this occasion. A portion of the proceeds will help support stewardship efforts at Bald Pate Mountain.
“We’ve had a long partnership with Bray’s, and we’re grateful for their support every year.” said Carrie Walia, Loon Echo executive director. “Our Earth Day celebrations are always fun, but they’re important too, because they remind us that we have a responsibility to take care of our natural world. We are the stewards of the land.”
Loon Echo Land Trust protects land in seven towns throughout the northern Sebago Lake region of Maine.
All Loon Echo hikes are free; however, donations are always welcome and will qualify donors for a one-year membership. Since it is mud season in Maine, hikers may want to bring a change of shoes for the celebration at Bray’s.
For more information, visit www.loonecholandtrust.org. For more information about this hike, contact Jon Evans at jon@lelt.org or 207-647-4352.
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