Lakes Environmental Association will host the next installment of this citizen science animal tracking program at Holt Pond in Bridgton Friday, March 14 at 10 a.m.
The Citizen Science Animal Tracking program at Holt Pond has yielded some interesting discoveries this winter. In February, a thick crust topped by a light dusting of snow revealed fisher tracks along the Muddy River. The group followed the fisher as he wound his way through tangled alders and dense hemlocks, inspecting tracks that were only a few hours old.
The goal of this program is to collect animal track data and introduce participants to basic animal track patterns and data collection methods. The tracking trip will last approximately 2 1/2 hours and will cover moderate terrain. Participants should wear synthetic or wool layers (cotton is discouraged) and bring water and a lunch. Please meet at the LEA Lakes Center, 230 Main St. to carpool to the preserve.
This program is part of the Caplan Family Environmental Education Series at Lakes Environmental Association, sponsored by Hu and Ray Caplan and their family. For more information on this and other programs in the series, call the association at 647-8580 or visit the Web site, www.mainelakes.org.
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