The Portland Trails Discovery Trek Series 2007

All Discovery Treks begin at 5:30 pm on scheduled Fridays. They are free and open to the public.

Please register for walks by calling Portland Trails at 775-2411 or emailing info@trails.org

We thank our sponsors: Healthy Portland and Whole Foods Market, Portland

Friday August 10 th at 5:30 pm
Geology of Casco Bay and the Islands as seen from the Eastern Prom Trail,with Dr. Mark Swanson, Department of Geosciences, University of Southern Maine . Meet on the Eastern Prom Trail at the picnic tables behind the building at East End Beach .

Friday August 24 th at 5:30 pm
10K Trail to Ale Training Run with Mark Goettel. This will be a fun way to train for the “Portland Trails 10K—Trail to Ale” on September 16 th ! Also great for anyone who wants to do a group run on Portland 's scenic Eastern Prom and Back Cove Trails. Meet on the Eastern Prom Trail near East End Beach to set off on the 10K course.

Friday, September 14 th 5:30 pm
The History, Natural Beauty, and Current Issues of the Presumpscot River Preserve, with Lois Winter, Conservation Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Gulf of Maine Program.  Meet at the end of Overset Street , off Curtis Road . 

Friday October 5 th , 5:30 pm :
Explore the Eastern Cemetery with Christina White, founder of Spirits Alive, an organization dedicated to the preservation and beautification of the historic Eastern Cemetery . Discover this "museum without walls" and visit the interment sites of notable area residents while learning about conservation efforts here. Meet at the Congress Street entrance.