The first cribbage night, organized by resident Penny Hilton, attracted such a strong turnout that players filled the public library’s Community Room and spilled over into a different area of the library. Future monthly games are planned for 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, same location. Photo by Patti Mikkelsen
Winter tracking
Naturalists Polly Haight Frawley and Karen Massey are leading the next Get Out! Nature Walk from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22. The location is Pisgah Hill and the curriculum is winter tracking. Get Out! Nature walks are offered jointly by the Royal River Conservation Trust and the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust.
A 1.2-mile loop trail begins at a trailhead near 74 Dougherty Road. The small parking lot is off-road and plowed in winter. This primitive trail has a few short steep ledges that require some agility. The trail is ideal for trekking or snowshoes.
Members of the public are invited to join the group for a well-planned, free outing held rain, snow or shine. Because the purpose is nature observation, dogs are not allowed. For more information, email thundersnow6@gmail.com or call the Royal River Conservation Trust office at 847-9399.
For Patti Mikkelsen’s complete column in the Lakes Region Weekly, go to https://www.pressherald.com/2020/01/17/inside-new-gloucester-jan-17/
