2024 Annual Celebration of Conservation
Join Kennebec Land Trust to celebrate another successful year of advancing land conservation throughout the Kennebec River and Lakes Region! Founded in 1988, Kennebec Land Trust has conserved over 7,700 acres and constructed more than 58 miles of trails on KLT lands. This year’s event will take place over three days with plenty of opportunities to learn more about KLT’s recent conservation accomplishments, trail improvements and upcoming projects and connect with KLT staff, board members and supports.
Monday, August 12, 6:30 PM – Mount Pisgah Hike
Take a hike on the recently improved tower and blueberry trails at the Mount Pisgah Conservation Area. Located on Mount Pisgah Road in Winthrop. Free to attend.
Tuesday, August 13, 4:30 PM – Howard Hill Hike
Explore the route of KLT’s proposed universally accessible trail at the Howard Hill Historical Park in Augusta. The hike will start at the Ganneston Street trailhead. Free to attend.
Wednesday, August 14, 5:30 – 7:00 PM Annual Meeting
at Absolem Cider Company with the White Fox Taverna food truck
Celebrate KLT’s conservation accomplishments, learn about the 2024 summer intern research projects, and visit with KLT friends. Suggest donation is $15 for adults (free for children under 12) and includes a meal from the White Fox Taverna food truck. Beverages will be available for purchase.
At the annual meeting, KLT will honor the following land donors:
Jim and Jane Brogan – Bamford Pond Conservation Area - 53 Acres in Fayette
Dian White – Jimmy Stream Conservation Area – 42 Acres in Litchfield
All are welcome! Contact the office at 207-377-2848 or Marie at mring@tklt.org for more information.
RSVP by August 5!
Thanks to
Lake and Denison Attorneys
for sponsoring the Annual Celebration
Thanks to Absolem Cider Company and White Fox Taverna food truck in Winthrop for hosting!
Directions
Mount Pisgah Conservation Area
From Route 133 in Wayne turn south onto Fairbanks Road. At the end, turn left onto the Mt. Pisgah Road. Travel south about 1.7 miles – the parking lot is on the left. From Route 202, turn onto North Main Street and go into North Monmouth. After about 0.7 mile, turn right on New Road, which becomes Mt. Pisgah Road. Continue for approximately 1.6 miles – the parking lot is on the right.
Howard Hill Historical Park
Ganneston Drive: Travel to the end of Ganneston Drive, park alongside the road, please be respectful of neighboring driveways. In the future, the City is planning to provide facilities and parking via a driveway at the end of Ganneston Drive.
Absolem Cider Company
From Route 202 in Winthrop, turn south onto Route 135 W. Continue for roughly four miles. Absolem Cider Company will be on your right. Tasting Room is located in a 150 year old barn nestled in the woods along the Cobbosseecontee Lake.
Our parking lot is located on a gravel roadway leading to the side of our property. Check for signage guiding you to the tasting room.