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Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association sponsors a number of activities throughout the year. The following is a listing of events that may be of importance to those in the watershed. For additional information please contact the office at 207-549-3836. 2008 Calendar of EventsJanuaryEducation Committee MeetingJanuary 22 at 1:30 at Dave Rand's Bryant Island/Chimney Farm Steering Committee MeetingJanuary 22 at 7 PM at Mary Sehldon's "Lake Smart" Program Development MeetingJanuary 23 at 2 PM at the Pemaquid Watershed Association Office FebruaryNature Walk on David StreamFebruary 9 at 10AM at the DLWA Office Get a unique perspective of Davis Stream by joining a nature walk on the ice. The stream and surrounding lansdscape look very different in winter. Take this walk and come back in May to see the difference! Bryant Island/Chimney Farm Steering Committee MeetingFebruary 12 at Mary Sehldon's Education Committee MeetingFebruary 19 at 3 :30 at Dave Rand's Somerville Property MeetingFebruary 26 at 6PM at the Jefferson Library Land Trust Committee MeetingFebruary 15 at 11 AM at the DLWA Office MarchTrail Work DayDetails to follow, or call the DLWA office at 549 3836. Apple Tree Pruning WorkshopBy John Bunker on March 16 at 9:30 AM at Chimney Farm $10 Donation requested Maine Water ConferenceMarch 19 7:30 to 4 at Augusta Civic Center Fee $38 per person LakeSmart MeetingMarch 20 at 5PM at the Skidompha Library DLWA Board of Directors MeetingMarch 25 at 7 PM at the DLWA Office MidCoast Stewards Recruitment ReceptionMarch 26 at 4:30 at the River Grille Restaurant Bryant Island/Chimney Farm Steering Committee MeetingMarch 26 at 7 at Mary Sheldon’s Somerville Property WalkMarch 29 at 9 a.m., meet at DLWA office
AprilSomerville Property Meeting and WalkApril 2 at 9 a.m., meet at DLWA office Maine Environmental Education Association ConferenceApril 4 from 8:00 to 4:00 at Chewonki
Apple Pruning WorkshopSaturday, April 5 at 1 p.m. at Jewitt Orchard, 638 West Neck Road. Cost $10 Somerville Vernal Pool WalkApril 14 at 6 p.m., meet at the DLWA office. Mountain Trail WalkApril 19 at 9, meet at DLWA office. Trash pick-up on East Neck Road in NobleboroApril 19 at 1 p.m., meet at 244 East Neck Road to pick up your trash bags, water, and a snack.
Work Day at Chimney FarmApril 26 at 9 a.m., bring your pruners and clippers to clear brush. Chimney Farm/ Bryant Island Steering Committee MeetingApril 30 at 7 at Mary Sheldon’s
MayVernal Pool WalkFriday, May 2 at 10AM, meeting at the DLWA office, there will be a vernal pool walk on the West Branch Preserve during which we will learn about vernal pool ecosystems. The rain date for this event is Monday, May 5th. Bird Walk with Tom Arter in SomervilleMay 12 from 7 to 11 AM, meet at DLWA office. Bring binoculars and bird book. Pre-Water Wonder DayMay 15, members of DLWA Education Committee travel to area schools to discuss the watershed model, secchi disks, and the DLWA student pledge. Nature Paddle on Davis StreamMay 17 at 9AM at Damariscotta Lake State Park Bring a canoe or kayak and join a nature paddle up Davis Stream to see the area come alive in early spring. If you took the walk on the ice on February 9, you will be able to see the contrast the change of seasons brings to the area. Vernal Pool Exploration with Damariscotta Montessouri School (DMS)May 21 at 9:30 AM, DMS students explore vernal pools in Jefferson with DLWA staff. Bird WalkFriday, May 23 at 8:30AM, meeting at the DLAW office, there will be a walk on either the West Branch or Mountain Trails. We will be listening and looking for migrating birds. Fish Ladder Restoration CelebrationMay 24 & 25, come visit the DLWA booth from 10 AM to 4 PM Vernal Pool Exploration follow-up and LessonMay 29 at 10 AM at the DMS Spectrum GenerationsMay 29 at 1 PM, DLWA booth as part of outdoor opportunities in MidCoast Maine presentation. Somerville Property MeetingMay 29 at 6 PM at the Jefferson Town Library
MIDCOAST STEWARDSThe Maine Coastal Program offers this month-long adult education program that provides Maine residents with in-depth information about the Midcoast in exchange for a commitment of volunteer time. Call DLWA for more information. Courtesy Boat Inspection TrainingMay 31 at 9:30 AM at the Nobleboro Town Office
Late May-Early JuneALEWIFE RUNThe Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association, Damariscotta River Association . June
Chimney Farm/Bryant Island Steering Committee MeetingJune 5 at 7 at Mary Sheldon’s home. WATER WONDER DAYJune 10 at Keive-Wavus Camp The DLWA education committee will take area students on a field trip to the Wavus Camp, where they will learn all about watersheds, what endangers them and how to protect them. Specific educational outdoor activities will cover topics ranging from macroinvertebrate identification to the impacts of erosion on water quality to the effects of invasive aquatic species. Students will also make their own vegetative buffer-themed t-shirts. The highlight of the day is a trip on the Maine Lakes Conservancy Research boat. Trail Maintenance on West Branch TrailJune 19 at 8:30 AM, meet at DLWA office Invasive Plant Patrol WorkshopJune 24 at 3:30 PM at the Scout Hall in Wiscasset.
July
Trail Maintenance on Davis Stream TrailJuly 2 at 9 AM, meet at DLWA office Intergenerational Spectrum Generations Walk on Davis Stream TrailJuly 7 at 10 AM, meet at DLWA office. Trail Maintenance on West Branch and Mountain TrailsJuly 8 at 8:30 AM, meet at DLWA office Invasive Aquatic Plants Screening and Survey Methods WorkshopJuly 12, at 8 AM, meet at Damariscotta Lake State Park. Education Committee MeetingJuly 16 at 1:30 at the Rand’s Stream Habitat Survey TrainingJuly 19 at 9 AM at DLWA office ANNUAL AUDUBON LOON COUNTSaturday, July 19th DLWA member Pat Skilling coordinates a Lake-wide tally of loon chicks. (census teams are pre-selected. Not open to the public.)
Trail Maintenance on Somerville PropertyJuly 23 at 9 AM
August
DLWA ANNUAL MEETINGSaturday, August 2 at 3 PMDRA Round Top BarnBusiness Rt. 1 Damaraiscotta, ME Agenda: Speaker: Deborah Wilson, Town of Nobleboro Selectwoman Fish Ladder Restoration Initiative Intermission, refreshments Business Meeting: Secretary and Treasurer Reports Presentation of Nominations for Board of Directors and officers Recognition of Program Committee Chairs Old Business New Business Adjourn Artists at Chimney FarmAugust 4 at 9 AM, group of local artists paint at Chimney Farm. Walk on Somerville PropertyAugust 7 at 9 AM
NORTH NOBLEBORO DAYSaturday, August 9th North Nobleboro Community Center
DLWA hosts a booth on its efforts to protect Nobleboro’s historic Chimney Farm The community day takes place at the North Nobleboro Community Hall. Stream Survey on the West Branch StreamAugust 13, Join DLWA and the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for a stream survey on the West Branch of the Davis Stream, which is one of the main feeders to the lake. Meet at the DLWA office at 9 a.m., wear clothes and shoes that can get wet, and bring a good lunch. “DLWA Protected Landscapes” Art ShowAugust 16 & 17, This art show features paintings of the West Branch Trail, Mountain Trail, Davis Stream Trail, and Chimney Farm by artist and author, Anne Heywood. Exhibit will be held at the Artwork by A. Heywood Studio/Gallery located at 808 North Nobleboro Road in Waldoboro from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. both days with the Grand Opening Reception on Saturday, August 16th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. JEFFERSON DAYSaturday, August 16th 9AM - 3PM Jefferson Townland Gezebo
DLWA hosts a booth educating community members about the watershed. The community day takes place on the green between the school and the town office.
SeptemberFall Paddle on the Sheepscot RiverSeptember 10, Join the SVCA and DLWA for a scenic paddle from Head Tide into Sheepscot Village. Meet in Alna at 9:30 a.m., for directions to the meeting location (which is not the dam) contact DLWA. Please bring your own canoe/kayak or make arrangements with DLWA to share a canoe with another paddler. Wednesday Walkers at Somerville PreserveSeptember 17, 2008 Meet at DLWA office at 9:15AM Fall Paddle on Damariscotta LakeSeptember 22, Join the SVCA and DLWA for a paddle around Hoe, Spectacle, and Bryant Islands, stopping for a picnic on the Spectacle Islands. Meet at the State Boat Launch on Bunker Hill Road/Route 213 at 10:30 a.m. Please bring your own canoe/kayak or make arrangements with DLWA to share a canoe with another paddler.
On-goingCourtesy Boat Inspection programDLWA volunteer inspectors will monitor boats entering the Lake at the public boat launch on Bunker Hill Rd in an effort to prevent an invasive aquatic plant infestation. There are 26 lakes in Maine which currently suffer from infestations of plants such as variable water-milfoil and hydrilla, but constant vigilance is necessary to prevent new ones. Contact us to become an inspector.
Water Quality MonitoringDLWA volunteers go out every 2 weeks to test for dissolved oxygen content and to measure water clarity on the Lake. Measurements are taken in the lake’s 3 basins: Great Bay, South Arm, and Muscongus Bay
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and other members of the Alewife Initiative will host an educational booth at the Damariscotta Mills for the three weekends of the run. To volunteer, or for more information, call DLWA
