An early November snow has Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) thinking about winter already. Firewood is being stacked at all the huts, building projects are being finished, and planning for winter fun is in full swing. Winter is the busiest time of the year at HVNC with skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating, and events like the biathlon and ski clinics.

Winter also brings the hard work of snow plowing, shoveling around cabins, trail grooming, and lighting fires.

According to Tracy Moskovitz, HVNC co-founder, “there are three things that make all the work worthwhile: it’s fun, the setting is beautiful, and we have great member and business support.”

This winter HVNC is especially proud that L.L. Bean has become a supporter of Hidden Valley Nature Center.

“L.L. Bean and Hidden Valley Nature Center are a perfect fit,” HVNC Director Andy McEvoy said. “We are only 34 miles from Freeport and on busy winter days our trails looks like a testing ground for L.L. Bean equipment and apparel.

“It is also nice to see how many L.L. Bean employees take advantage of our trails and classes.”

Janet Wyper, manager of community relations for L.L. Bean, said, “We are pleased to support Hidden Valley Nature Center’s efforts to engage all ages in healthy outdoor activities.”

More information available online at www.hvnc.org, info@hvnc.org, or call 207-200-8840.