Presentation: Tour Baxter State Park with Naturalist Jean Hoekwater

On Thursday, February 20, join Park Naturalist Jean Hoekwater for a visual exploration of recreational opportunities and popular trips in Baxter State Park, including backcountry locations as well as short day hikes, for friends and families of all ages and abilities. Jean will introduce some of the wildlife and plants visitors can hope to encounter in the Park’s array of natural communities and will share tips on how visitors can help the Park in their preservation efforts. Jean oversees the Togue Pond Visitor Center, summer programs and children’s programming in the Park, outreach to schools, community groups, and the AT thru hiker community. On Thursday, February 20th, join Jean at the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street in Brunswick, for a potluck dinner at 6pm and her talk and slide show at 7pm. Bring a potluck item to share and your own dinnerware (plate, utensils etc.). Drinks will be available. Or simply come for the talk at 7pm. Both potluck and talk are free and open to the public. FMI, email Fran Leyman or download a flyer (750KB PDF)