You Can Enjoy Bangor's Backyard
in Winter, Too!
Wintertime is especially fun in the woods, whether you are
on foot, snowshoes, or skis. With a foundation of packed snow, some trails are
even more negotiable in winter than they are any other time of year! Unforgiving
rocks and roots and areas of mud or running water are locked down under a
frozen blanket of snow and ice providing for good footing and much cleaner
boots.
Winter also brings a unique perspective on wildlife. The
leaves are gone from the trees, opening up views into the branches where you
might spot a chickadee, blue jay, or red squirrel; or if you are patient and
lucky, something more exotic like a porcupine or a snowshoe hare in winter
pelage. Can you identify the animal tracks you see in the snow? (Coyote? Snowshoe
hare? Red fox?) Can you find evidence of a chase? What do you think burrowed
into that snowbank?
Have you ever noticed how bright a moonlit night is in the
winter? Snow reflects the moonlight and makes wintery evening walks possible
even without the benefit of a flashlight (although having a light with you is
always a good idea in the event of a passing cloud).
Always remember to tread lightly on Bangor Land Trust
preserves. Snowmobiles are allowed only on the power line and railroad bed. If
your dog joins you, please keep him on a leash so that he doesn't disturb the
natural habitat of other critters or frighten other trail users that may be
just around the bend.
We hope you'll come out and enjoy all Bangor Land Trust has
to offer this winter.
If you have any questions, please call us at 942-1010.
BE SURE TO CLICK ON "EVENTS" (AT LEFT OF THIS PAGE) TO LEARN ABOUT THIS MONTH'S ACTIVITY!
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Bangor Land Trust's mission is to: "Protect for public benefit land and water in the Bangor region that have special ecological, natural, scenic, agricultural, or recreational significance; increase public understanding of the value of land and water conservation." |
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