The Whitefield Salmon Preserve is located where the Sheepscot River and its west branch come together. This preserve, along with protected property on the west side of the West Branch and to the north of Howe Road, supports over 4,000 feet of prime Atlantic salmon rearing and spawning habitat. We’ll be walking along a beautiful wooded trail right next to the West Branch with Maine Master Naturalists Mary Ellen Dennis and Susan Cottle to learn about the water, its quality, and how important that quality is to so much life that depends on it. We’ll be meeting at the parking area at the trailhead on the North Howe Road, which is reachable only from Routes 17 and 32 (the old bridge connecting South and North Howe Road is long gone).
This is one of our 2024 Wednesday Wanders and Saturday Saunters, which will continue through October.
While there is no age limit for this program, children under 18 should be accompanies by an adult.
This is a free event, registration is encouraged but walk-ins are also welcome.
View the full Wednesday Wanders & Saturday Saunters Schedule.