The Boothbay Region Land Trust is pleased to announce the debut of family hikes, a fun and healthy way to get children and adults outside. Families from the Boothbay region and beyond are invited to these free outings which occur at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month, year-round. 

Every month, a naturalist will lead participants on a kid-friendly hike on one of BRLT’s preserves, adapting the walk to the ability of the group. Hikes will average one mile in length and be about one hour in duration.

Joining BRLT for a hike is a great way to meet other families in the area or catch up with old friends. The pace of the walk will allow plenty of time to discover and observe the natural world and special emphasis made on the seasonal changes that occur from month to month.  There are 19 preserves with 30 miles of hiking trails scattered throughout the Boothbay peninsula, all offering a variety of habitats that make for a year of diverse hiking.    

Family hikes will occur rain or shine, and will only be cancelled in dangerous weather conditions.  For the schedule of family hikes and the most up to date information, visit the calendar link at bbrlt.org or follow Boothbay Region Land Trust on Facebook.  

The first hike is this Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve.  Registration is not required, just meet at the trail head.  For more information, call BRLT at 207-633-4818 or contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org.