Field Trip: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (southern coastal Maine)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.  The Rachel Carson Refuge was established to protect estuarine and salt marsh habitat in southern coastal Maine for migrating birds. We will search for Fall migrants at several Refuge Divisions.

Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Rachel Carson Administrative Headquarters parking area, 321 Port Road in Wells. Once together, we will drive to several locations. There will be some walking on level ground.

Directions: Take I-95 to Exit 19 (Wells). From Exit 19, turn left onto Route 9/109. At the stop light, turn left onto Post Road (Route 1 North). Just past the Maine Diner, turn right onto Port Road (Route 9) and follow for approximately 3/4 mile. Turn right into the Refuge entrance. FMI Glenn Evans 443-9652.

For all upcoming field trips, Maine and/or federal CDC outdoor guidelines then in effect will be followed. However, if you have any symptoms of illness, please stay home.