ROADWORK IN THE WILDLANDS
November 14, 2013. Scott Vicnaire navigates his huge machine through the Wildlands. This is the final day of grading on Flag Hill and the Valley Road being done by Wardwell Contracting, a Division of Lane Construction. Thanks to Bob Gomes, retired Supervisor at Lane...
Wildlands Trail Run Results
Blazing oaks, blaze-orange vests and a well-blazed race course met blazing speed as Erik McCarthy, 32, of Old Town led a field of 71 runners across the finish line in the Wildlands Trail Race October 27. The race benefitted Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust and...
RANDOM HAPPENINGS IN THE WILDLANDS – 2013
In this collection of photos, moonlight hikers gather around a campfire, Connie Tuller releases her homing pigeons, birdwatchers spot the warbler of their dreams, Sandy Cirillo demonstrates natural weavings, James Emmert shares his geocaching expertise. And lots more....
SARAH’S SATURDAY HIKES IN THE WILDLANDS
August / September 2013. Find Trust President Sarah LeVine at the South gate most every Saturday morning for hikes of varying degrees of difficulty throughout the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands. Check EVENTS...
GPMCT Applies for National Accreditation
Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust (GPMCT), the land trust serving Bucksport, Orland, Dedham and Verona Island and owner of the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands, is pleased to announce that it is applying for national accreditation. The land trust accreditation...
CHILDREN IN THE POPPLE GROVE
Just a short walk in from the South Gate, the Great Pond Popple Grove calls out to children of all ages. Juicy berries, odd objects to arrange on stumps and rocktops, climbing tree, letterbox, walking trails, and caterpillars galore all adding up to hours of...
AMERICAN CHESTNUT TREE PLANTINGS NOW UNDERWAY FOR 2013
August 6th 2013. Great Meadow in the Wildlands. Kids from KidsPeace in Ellsworth worked with Steward Brian Keegstra and Volunteer Dan Rhodes to plant the first six of twenty-four blight-resistant American Chestnut trees. Kids and staff dug designated holes, mixed...
GREAT POND MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION TRUST ANNUAL MEETING 2013.
August 4, 2013. Members of the Trust gathered at the new Trust Headquarters on the shores of the Penobscot River in Bucksport to share picnics, sample delicious desserts, and, yes, deal with official Trust business. Trust President Sarah LeVine opened the...
NEW BRIDGES NOW READY IN WILDLANDS
June 21, 2013. Steward Brian Keegstra gathered his first crew of volunteers for dismantling the rotting wooden bridge over Hothole Stream - first of two bridges to be replaced this summer. Special thanks to Brian, Geo Atwood, Gene Behrenshauser, Dan Rhodes, and John...
To the Summit! Campaign
June 29, 2013. Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust uses the occasion of festive Orland River Day to announce the launch of the public phase of its campaign to purchase new lands, including the summit of Great Pond Mountain itself.
In the pictures here, Honorary Campaign Committee Chair, David Gross (son of the Trust’s founder), introduces Rep. Mike Michaud, who supports the mission of the Trust and lauds the efforts of all involved.
