Led by Ron Davis, University of Maine Biology Professor (retired). Using a special device, Dr. Davis will probe down into the peat and bring up small samples from a series of depths. These peat samples will indicate what the wetland was like 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000 years ago. An attempt will be made to obtain a sample of the material from under the peat, more than 20 feet below the boardwalk, to determine what condition existed at the site prior to 10,000 years ago and before the peatland formed. Participants are encouraged to bring hand lenses or magnifying glasses to examine the contents of these ancient deposits. (weather note) In case of heavy or steady rain on Saturday, the event will be postponed until Sunday. If weather report on Friday afternoon or report or condition early Saturday morning looks bad, telephone Ron at 866-4786 to check on the scheduling of the activity. Please restrict your phone calls to Friday 4-5pm or Saturday 6-8pm. In case of postponement, and the Sunday weather also looks bad, telephone Sunday 6-8am to check whether the walk will take place.

All walks meet at the beginning of the boardwalk in the Bangor City Forest  (Tripp Road off Stillwater Avenue, north of the Bangor Mall) unless otherwise noted. Walks are free.  Reserve beforehand.

Group size is limited to 12 unless otherwise noted. Walks may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. You will be notified if cancelled.  Contact: Mary Bird at 207-866-2578 or email:  This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it (please write "boardwalk" on the subject line).