Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Tracy Shore in South Bristol from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4.  

This is the third of Coastal Rivers’ annual “Spring Saunters” series of guided hikes this season. Tracy Shore is owned by the Town of South Bristol and managed in partnership with Coastal Rivers. Three connected, looping trails wind through coastal spruce forest, past a meandering brook and rocky outcroppings draped with ferns and moss, to an overlook with sweeping views of the Damariscotta River estuary. The trail is steep in areas, and the surface is uneven with rocks and tree roots. 

In addition to pointing out signs of spring and wildlife activity, Gladu will discuss what influences the tidal estuary and the coastal forest have on each other.  

This program is free of charge, thanks to member support. Registration is required at coastalrivers.org/events.  

The next “Spring Saunter” will be a guided hike at La Verna Preserve in Bristol on June 3.