Ned's Point Preserve, Friendship
August 15, 2009 :: Comments 1
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Field Trip Description
Join MCHT on a walking tour of the Ned's Point Preserve, 122 acres of protected land at the southwestern end of Friendship Long Island. We'll explore the spruce forests and rocky shore of Ned's Point, and enjoy lunch on the shore while looking for bald eagles, osprey and seals. If time permits, we'll take a look at the old Thomas homestead on the east side of the preserve.
Directions & Where to Meet
PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO THE ISLAND. Boats can be launched from public launch sites in Hatchet Cove or Friendship Harbor. Ned's Point Preserve is located at the southern tip of Friendship Long Island. We'll meet at the beach in the south cove just east of Ned's Point at 10 a.m. (see Map 7, B-5 in the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer).
What to Bring & What to Expect
Participants should bring good walking shoes (not sandals), extra layers of clothing (examples: wind breaker, rain jacket, fleece), water, food, sun screen, insect repellent, and a hat. In addition, you are encouraged to bring a camera, binoculars, and field guides. Participants should expect easy to moderately difficult walking that will include inclines, uneven footing, and possibly shoreline ledges.
More Information
If you have additional questions, please call Peg Adams, Stewardship Assistant, Monday through Friday at 207-729-7366, ext. 117. For last minute cancellation information call 1-207-798-5590, ext 201.
It was a beautiful sunny day for a hike in the mossy forest of Ned's Point. After this season's unusual constant rain, the mosses and molds were prevalent everywhere. We woke up to an adolescent osprey screeching to its parent for food and our neighbors told us that there was a moose on the island that they could hear at night. We enjoyed swimming in the cold Maine water after our hot hike.
Caren Clark | August 16, 2009 9:56 AM