Waldoboro Conservation Commission outlines spring projects, walks

Mon, 04/09/2018 - 7:00pm

    WALDOBORO — Heading into the spring, and hoping that the parade of nor’easters is over, the Waldoboro Conservation Commission has planned an ambitious series of goals and activities for the next few months.

    According to Commission member Edward Fisher, “one of our main points of focus will be the Dutch Neck Marine Park, which has traditionally been a valuable resource for our clamming community, but also presents a marvelous opportunity for picnicking, kayaking, and other water activities,” he said in a news release. “The picnic and hiking areas at the Dutch Neck Marine Park will be finalized, allowing more Waldoboro residents to enjoy this special place.”

    More work will be done on the hiking and skiing trail in the Waldoboro Town Forest, perhaps even extending it to the Old German Meeting House on Route 32. The Commission will work with other organizations on a pocket park program to bring a scenic walking path to the Historic Village.

    Starting on Saturday, May 26, at 2 p.m., the Waldoboro Conservation Commission will lead a walk around town with a view of the falls. The walks will be scheduled once a month and the Medomak Valley Land Trust will attend to share a bit of knowledge from some of their esteemed naturalists.

    These walks will take place along the Medomak River to see the fish ladder and falls, around the quarry at Quarry Hill, the Dutch Neck Marine Park, the Neil Lash Nature Trail at the High School, the Waldoboro Town Forest and Hemlock Grove, and the A.D. Gray 3K cross-country trail.  Future dates for these walks will be sent out in May.  Join the WCC and MVLT on these family-friendly afternoon walks and learn about the trails and sites in Waldoboro’s backyard.

    The Waldoboro Conservation Commission exists to identify, protect and enhance the natural areas and parklands of Waldoboro, as well as provide information, guidance, supervision and outreach that can increase the accessibility and enjoyability of these places, for the citizens and visitors of the town. Conservation Commission meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Waldoboro Town Office. Public Input is always welcome.