Plein Air Art Event
Exhibit at Hammond Hall
September 1-14, 2010
Local artists have drawn and painted scenes en plein air at our preserves. Please come browse these pieces on exhibit at Hammond Hall in Winter Harbor. A silent auction for these works will take place during the exhibit with final bids at the Closing Event, September 14, 5-7 p.m.
Hammond Hall is open Monday-Thursday 10 am-2 pm, and Friday-Sunday 6-9 pm.
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When the Calendar page is nearly empty, it must mean it’s after Labor Day. Sometimes it feels as if we roll up our sidewalks in Maine after summer. But this is our little secret: September and October are probably the best two months to be here and see our preserves.
We have been delighted how the public is using our popular Short Hikes Map. We know we must add approximate lengths of the walks, but we promise you that all of them are easily navigable if you are reasonably ambulatory. Short hikes. That’s the point. You don’t need special gear or the latest fashionable hiking togs. Sturdy sneakers or sports sandals and jeans or shorts, as appropriate, will suffice. Add a cap, sunglasses, and some sunscreen and you’re ready to go.
I have been on Tucker Mountain with a group ranging from ages 5-80. We all made it up the trail with no problems. And the view at the top? It’s totally worth the leisurely climb of 30-45 minutes. Take some snacks and reward yourself with a picnic on the granite rock.
Not inclined to climb? Try Indian Point. There is excellent birding along the trail early in the morning, and at trail’s end is a very different view of Ellsworth. The water, the marina, church spires and buildings present a picturesque New England landscape. Many of us have never seen the town from that aspect. It’s quite different from High Street’s (Route 1) stoplights and stores.
I mentioned early morning birding because I am always interested in knowing what birds people see on our properties. If you have the time, please
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me what you saw and where you saw it.
Joyce
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