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Spring Ramblings 2026
with Barb Toner
In-Person
Shake off the winter blues! Each session, led by GLI members who are veterans of many outdoor adventures, will be a walk or snowshoe on trails, roads, or woodlands in the greater Farmington area. The travel time to the trailhead will generally be between 30 and 45 minutes.
Participants should plan to explore for 1 to 2 hours. Efforts will be made to avoid difficult terrain. Make-up dates are hopeful, but as Spring is such a tricky time for planning outdoor activities, some cancellations may occur.
February 27, 2026
March 25, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 22, 2026
10 am
Location & Time: TBD
Barbara Toner, Sam Horine, Sarah Carlson, Billy Proctor, and Margaret Cox have been involved in Gold LEAF over the years. Each one respects nature and enjoys sharing what Maine has to offer with others.
Talk at Northeast Archaeology Research Center
with Gemma Hudgell
In-Person
Northeast Archaeology Associates is located in Farmington at 382 Fairbanks Road.
It is a privately-owned company that provides a wide range of archaeological services from small-scale survey evaluations and data recovery to its various clients. Come learn about the organization.
We will meet at their location, as they have a number of exhibits they would like to show us.
April 29, 2026
10 am-11:30 am
382 Fairbanks Rd, Farmington
Dr. Gemma Hudgell Ph.D is the director of the research center.
Farmington Solar Farm II
with Bradley Greenleaf
In-Person
Back by popular demand, this is a talk and tour at the Farmington Solar Farm. We will meet at the York entrance on Route 2, across from Mosher's Seafood.
Date: May 6, 2026
10 am - 11:30 am
Bradley Greenleaf is a senior solar technician with Nextera Energy.
Will run
Talk at the Franklin County Regional Communication Center
with Michelle Whittier
In-Person
Ever wonder if you have to call 911, who answers the call, and how your information gets transferred to the appropriate emergency service? We will be going to the Franklin County Regional Communications Center at 124 County Way in Farmington to find out.
May 20, 2026
10 am - 11:30 am
124 County Way, Farmington, ME 04938
Michelle Whittier is a communication specialist.
Will run
Exploring the Storer Farm Preserve
with Deb Stahler
In-Person
We will explore the flora and vernal pool fauna in the Storer Farm Preserve. We can't be sure what we will find, but there should be spring wildflowers such as Lady Slipper and Cucumber Root, as well as a variety of ferns, and hopefully some vernal pool creatures.
Date: May 26, 2026
Rain Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Storer Farm Preserve, Davis Rd, Vienna, ME
Deb Stahler is a regular GLI member and nature presenter. She graduated from the Maine Master Naturalist course in 2020.