Great Salt Bay Farm, DRA's headquarters preserve,
helps to sustain local agriculture. Not only are its fields actively hayed by a local farmer (above), but it is also
home to the Damariscotta Farmers' Market

The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) is a non-profit community-supported land trust working in the greater Damariscotta River region. DRA conserves critical land and water resources, including outstanding wildlife habitat, public access, and cultural treasures like oyster shell middens.

We invite you to visit our preserves, take part in our events and programs, and to join our efforts as a member, volunteer, or donor.

What's New: (updated 8/25/2010)

Stay Tuned – New offerings are posted often, so return frequently to our web site to see what's happening!

Calendar of Events: By Day/Week/Month/List – click on the link at the top of the calendar to come back here

Additional Programs and Events: Be sure to check out our updated Events section for more offerings — and our Education section for programs starting this fall: Wild Encounters (Homeschool families and groups), Frogs and Pollywogs (preschool, ages 2-5), Jr. Naturalist After-School Program (grades 2-6)

Monday Meanders (family hikes at different DRA preserves with Naturalists): Guided nature walks. First Monday of each month. Free. Times: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• September 6: Salt Bay Heritage Trail (meet in the Lincoln County News parking lot)
• October 4: Mills Overlook (meet at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Newcastle)
• November 1: Baker Forest (meet in the parking lot on River Road, Newcastle)

Fire – Starting with Bow Drills: Saturday, September 25 at the DRA Heritage Farm, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Fee: $40.00/adult, under 15 years $20.00.
    Work with local primitive skills teacher and registered Maine Guide, Joe Tynan, to build your own bow drill and learn to use it to start a fire without matches. Open to adults and youth ages 10-14 accompanied by an adult.

TICK ALERT. Ticks are out in force this spring. Please remember to tuck in pants, apply appropriate repellent, and above all do a nightly tick check. Please visit Maine CDC for more information and resources.

Round Top Farm: Information regarding usage and rental of the Barn, the Gallery, and the Old Ice Cream Shop at Round Top Farm is now online.

Visit DRA's Salt Bay Farm Heritage Center
on Belvedere Road in Damariscotta
(directions)

phone (207) 563-1393
fax (207) 563-2639
dra@damariscottariver.org

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updated 8/24/2010