LIBERTY — Join Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) for an evening of stargazing at the summit of Haystack Mountain Preserve in Liberty/Montville. This event will take place Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6 - 8 p.m. 

On this dark evening, participants will admire constellations and celestial bodies from the scenic summit of the mountain. Naturalist and MCHT Stewardship Manager Kirk Gentalen will provide interpretation.

This walk is free and open to everyone. Please visit georgesriver.org/events to register. Contact maeve@grlt.org with questions.

Parking and hiking up Haystack Mountain; directions provided by GRLT: The quickest route to the summit of Haystack Mountain Preserve is from the new Georges River Land Trust parking lot on Jacques Road. From this lot, the summit is 0.8 miles away, following a gravel and dirt road. Before you reach the summit, there is a short section that is quite steep. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. A blanket or camp chair is recommended. A headlamp for your journey back down the mountain is also recommended.

About Georges River Land Trust

Georges River Land Trust has been conserving and caring for the St. George River watershed since 1987. The land trust has conserved over 5,700 acres of forest, farm, and shoreline, and provides over 80 miles of public trails in 19 towns from Cushing to Liberty. This conservation work is supported by over 1,000 community members. Visit georgesriver.org to join the community and learn more.

About Maine Coast Heritage Trust

MCHT advances the conservation of lands and waters in Maine to ensure ecological wellbeing and foster thriving communities. Since 1970, it has worked to guide the conservation movement and support a network of more than 80 land trusts. Together with partners mCHT protected nearly 200,000 acres, supporting the needs of people, plants, animals, and ecosystems across the coast. It is dedicated to ensuring natural areas can mitigate the effects of climate change and support all people and life for generations to come. Learn more and get involved at www.mcht.org.