Salt Bay Preserve
Winter Walks & Talks: Salt Bay Preserve
Salt Bay Preserve 116 Mills Road (Lincoln County Publishing parking lot), Newcastle, ME, United StatesJoin Naturalist Sarah Gladu for a walk at Salt Bay Preserve in Newcastle to explore the salt marsh and Great Salt Bay in winter.
Fall Guided Hikes
Salt Bay Preserve 116 Mills Road (Lincoln County Publishing parking lot), Newcastle, ME, United StatesFall is a wonderful time of year to enjoy some of the many extraordinary trails in our area. Not only is the weather generally agreeable for walking, but it's fascinating to observe local plants and animals during this time of transition as they get ready for cold weather. Join Education Director Sarah Gladu on gentle hikes with frequent stops for natural history learning. Boots are recommended. We love dogs, but we ask that your leave them at home for these guided hikes. Free of charge. Please register in advance. Friday, October 21 - Life on the Edge: Salt Bay Heritage …
March Marches – Guided Hikes
Salt Bay Preserve 116 Mills Road (Lincoln County Publishing parking lot), Newcastle, ME, United StatesSalt Bay Preserve and Heritage Trail (photo by Tom Arter) Life on the Edge. Thursday, March 17 - Salt Bay Preserve and Heritage Trail (Route 215, Newcastle). All ages are welcome to join naturalist and DRA Education Director Sarah Gladu on a gentle hike with frequent stops for natural history learning. Boots are recommended. Dogs not permitted. Pre-registration required. Fee: $5.00/members free. Thursday, March 17 - Life on the Edge Salt Bay Preserve and Heritage Trail (Route 215, Newcastle) Thursday, March 24 - Woodland Plants Dodge Point (River Road, Newcastle) Thursday, March 31 - Spring Changes Plummer Point (Route 129, South Bristol) …
Wednesday Walker Hike led by Sarah Gladu
Salt Bay Preserve 116 Mills Road (Lincoln County Publishing parking lot), Newcastle, ME, United StatesHike DRA's Salt Bay Heritage Trail in Newcastle on Wednesday, September 16 with Sarah Gladu (DRA's Director of Education and Environmental Monitoring) as part of the Wednesday Walkers. Meet at Trailhead at 9:30 AM. Description: Begin with boardwalks across a salt marsh and follow the three-mile Heritage Trail along the shoreline of Great Salt Bay before crossing under Route 1 through a old sheep tunnel. A spur to the shore allows access to one of Maine's most important archaeological sites - Glidden Point shell middens. Pass through rare white oak stands and return to the parking lot. Length in miles: approx. …
Monthly Naturalist-Led Programs
Salt Bay Preserve 116 Mills Road (Lincoln County Publishing parking lot), Newcastle, ME, United StatesJoin naturalist and DRA Education Director Sarah Gladu for gentle hikes with frequent stops for natural history learning. Appropriate footwear recommended. All ages welcome. Dogs not permitted at these programs. Pre-registration required 24 hours in advance by contacting DRA at 207-563-1393 or dra@damariscottariver.org. Free of charge. Horseshoe Crabs and Salt Marshes: Experience a salt marsh. Biology of horseshoe crabs and ecology of salt marshes will be the focus of the program. The marsh will be accessed from the Salt Bay Heritage Trail. Meet at Lincoln County Publishing parking lot, Mills Road/Route 215, Newcastle.
