Forests are communities, so much more than we understood even a few years ago. Recent research has documented that older trees, sometimes called mother trees, feed younger trees. During droughts they also draw water from deep in the ground to share. Trees warn trees of approaching pests; they plan together the years they will bear more seeds and so much more. Our ancestors living in the forest understood this; that trees formed communities with councils and workers and protectors. Can we?

We will wander through the woods exploring the ideas of the past and the present to reach a deeper understanding and perhaps form new connections to trees and other neighbors who are part of the more than human world.

Event Leader: Jeanne Christie, Connect to Wilderness

This FREE event is offered in partnership with the Chebeague Recreation Center

Date: Monday, August 14, 10am - 12pm

Location: Littlefield Woods, Chebeague Island

Directions: For those coming from the mainland, park at the Chebeague Island Transportation satellite lot on Route 1 and take the 7:45 a.m. bus to the ferry to Chebeague Island (ferry fare paid by attendee). Once you are on the island, CCLT will provide transportation to Indian Point. From there, we will venture to Littlefield Woods. You will be returned to the Chebeague ferry dock in time for the 12:00pm ferry.