It’s been a hard cold winter with snow falling from December to present. For those of us who love to be outside in most any weather, this winter has provided a beautiful landscape to enjoy.

At Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT), our mission is to conserve for the public benefit the natural habitat, scenic beauty and working land of the Boothbay region. We protect lands in the region to allow the people (and their furry friends) to find respite, and appreciate the peacefulness and serenity so necessary for our bodies and souls. Our preserves allow for hiking and boating in the warmer months, and snowshoeing and skiing in the winter.

Because we do not have the resources to clear snow from the parking areas of our preserves, sometimes they are not conveniently available for winter use. However, we are so fortunate to have many friends who have quietly, and most times anonymously, taken time to plow the parking areas to many of our properties so others may access and enjoy our trails. For all of you who provide this gift of your time and effort, we at Boothbay Region Land Trust truly appreciate you, as I am sure do those who use our preserves.

The following is a list of Boothbay Region Land Trust preserves that have been kept open, when possible, by our friends: Ovens Mouth East, Schoolhouse Pond, Porter, Penny Lake, Gregory Trail, Zak, Cross River, Lobster Cove Meadow, Pine Tree, Linekin and Saunders.

Thank you all for sharing your valuable time and equipment for the benefit of our entire community.