RRCT EVENTS

Get out and explore the Royal River watershed with us! Join us for monthly nature walks, annual events like our Pisgah Hill Full Moon Trek, and special one-time opportunities.

'Round the Marsh at Thayer Brook Preserve

Friday, October 16, 2026
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1:30 pm
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4:30 pm

Save the date for our fourth annual free 'Round the Marsh hike at Thayer Brook Preserve in Gray on Friday, October 16th at 1:30 pm.

The 3.5-mile guided trek will be led by Trail Steward and long-serving volunteer Steve McPike, whose thorough knowledge of the preserve and the entire Libby Hill Forest trail network will add significant depth and texture to the hike. Plan for a three-hour visit to one of Cumberland County's most remote and intriguing places.

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Casco Bay Wildlife Tracking Club

Saturday, October 17, 2026
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm

Broad Cove Reserve, Cumberland Foreside

Join Northern Songlines for a monthly, community-centered wildlife tracking club in the diverse Casco Bay area.  Suitable for all skill levels, this is a collaborative, curiosity-led space where we explore tracks, sign, animal behavior, and the ecology of the beings who share this land with us. Afterwards, you’re welcome to meet us at a local cafe for warm drinks, continued conversation, and shared stories.

Ages 12+ (kids should be accompanied by an adult).  

Free and open to all on the 3rd Saturday of every month. 10 am - 12 pm.

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400-Footer Club Hike at Pisgah Hill Preserve

Sunday, October 18, 2026
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm

This 1.2-mile guided hike to the summit of Pisgah Hill Preserve will be led by volunteers Lora Philp and Trail Steward Robb Cotiaux. Come enjoy a beautiful fall hike, learn more about this special preserve, and check the first destination off your 400-Footer Club list!

Registration is required as we are limiting this hike to 15 people.

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Get Out! Nature Walk: Mushrooms

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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2:00 pm
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3:30 pm

Learn about the magical world of fungi at Elmwood Trails in Pownal!

Naturalists: Karen Massey and Mary Brandes

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Get Out! Nature Walk: Geology

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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2:00 pm
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3:30 pm

Learn about the unique geology at Pisgah Hill Preserve, which features numerous rock outcrops with exposed bedrock and ledge outcrops. Various small quarries on the property helped build farm foundations and other structures in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Naturalists: Beth Sturtevant and Mary Brandes

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Get Out! Nature Walk: Winter Solstice

Wednesday, December 16, 2026
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2:00 pm
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3:30 pm

Location: TBD

‍Curriculum: Winter solstice

Naturalists: Margaret Reimann and Anne Payson

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