Georges River Land Trust presents "Keeping Track of Scaled Jewels: Biology and Conservation of Maine’s Butterflies," an educational session and exploration led by Maine Butterfly Survey Coordinator and wildlife biologist Phillip deMaynadier. This program will take place Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at Gibson Preserve in Searsmont.  

During the first hour of the workshop, deMaynadier will give a presentation about his research on butterflies, their life cycles, and the habitats where they thrive. The second hour will be spent exploring the fields around the preserve looking for butterflies, dragonflies, and other wildlife.

This program is free and open to everyone. Please register at georgesriver.org/events as space is limited. Contact maeve@grlt.org or call 207-594-5166 with questions.

Parking for Gibson Preserve is located at 621 Woodsman Mill Rd in Searsmont. The preserve features a 0.2-mile wheelchair accessible trail, wide-seated wooden benches providing river views, and a spacious field next to the parking lot for picnicking. Participants should be prepared to take the 0.2 mile trail to the cabin where the program will begin. Good outdoor shoes and drinking water are recommended.