Led by Professor Christa Schwintzer of University of Maine School of Biological Sciences.   Wetlands like Orono Bog are impossible places for most plant species of the Bangor area to grow in.   Only a relatively few, specially adapted plant species can thrive in these environments with water-saturated soil lacking in oxygen or in extremely infertile peat soil.  What special features and abilities do these hardy plants possess that allow them to thrive in these environments where most other plant species would perish?  The fascinating plants that grow along the side of the boardwalk will abundantly illustrate this fascinating story of adaptation and survival.   

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).