Night Sky and Owl Walk
Sat, Feb 22
|Richardson Memorial Preserve
Join Maine Master Naturalist Val Watson to explore the Richardson Memorial Preserve at night! We will listen for the calls of nesting owls as we walk along the trail. If skies are clear, we'll stop in some open areas to look up at the stars and constellations and hear their stories.
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Richardson Memorial Preserve, Stevens Rd, Unity, ME, USA
About The Event
Join SRLT and Maine Master Naturalist Val Watson to explore the parts of the Richardson Memorial Preserve that are best seen at night! Late winter is nesting season for many owls, so we'll listen for their calls on the way down the trail. If skies are clear, we'll stop in some open areas for an astronomical break, looking at stars and constellations and hearing their stories. We'll spend some time exploring nighttime adaptations before heading back to the parking lot. The walk will be 1-1.5 hours depending on group interest, and families are welcome! RAINDATE: March 1
Directions from downtown Unity to Richardson Memorial Preserve:
Turn onto Depot Street (Route 139) at the Dunkin' Donuts and proceed by the church. At the stop sign, turn right onto Route 139/Route 220 and drive for four miles. After Thorndike village as you climb the rise turn soft right onto Bailey Road. After the…