CASCO — Join Loon Echo Land Trust for a fun and informative program on the geology of Hacker’s Hill on Saturday, July 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the top of Hacker’s Hill.
Guests Walter Anderson, chief geologist of the International Appalachian Trail and former Maine State Geologist and Dr. Robert Marvinney, state geologist with the Department of Conservation’s Maine Geological Survey, will look back in time at the northern Sebago Lake region from a geological stand point. The land between the west shore of Sebago Lake and the White Mountains offer an interesting story of ancient ocean shorelines, glaciers and multiple ice ages. Hacker’s Hill provides a great vantage point and signs of geological events in the past.
Participants will hear an overview of the origin of the Appalachian Mountains, believed to have been formed 267 million years ago, as well as the bedrock geology of Hacker’s Hill and the continental glaciations from Hacker’s Hill. Visitors will be able to view a variety of granitic and metamorphic rocks, structures and minerals.
Parking is available at the top of the hill and the open area allows for comfortable walking with wonderful views of the Lakes Region and White Mountains. Arrive no earlier than 5 p.m., as the gate at the bottom of the hill will be closed.
For more information contact Loon Echo at 647-4352 or info@lelt.org.
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