This summer and fall, the High Peaks Alliance invites the public to join a free series of guided tree and bird walks exploring the forests and wildlife of Maine’s High Peaks region.
Led by Maine Forest Service District Forester Julie Davenport and High Peaks Alliance board member Pete McKinley, each walk offers hands-on learning in tree identification, forest health and bird habitat. The walks are perfect for families, beginners and nature enthusiasts alike.
Each walk offers hands-on learning in tree identification, forest health and bird habitat. The guided series helps deepen people’s connection to local forests while building practical skills. By getting to know the trees and the birds they support, participants gain a richer understanding of how healthy forests sustain wildlife and surrounding communities.
Each event covers about two hours on easy to moderate trails. Participants should wear sturdy shoes for uneven ground. In case of rain, registered attendees will be notified of any cancellation by 8 a.m. the day of the event. Registration is free but required, as space is limited.
2026 Tree ID & bird walk schedule
Walrath Woods (Strong) – Tuesday, June 10
A 120-acre conservation area along the Sandy River with a short trail through mixed hardwoods and softwoods—an ongoing High Peaks Alliance conservation project.
Learn more: highpeaksalliance.org/projects/walrath-woods
Mosher Hill Falls Community Forest (Farmington) – Tuesday, Aug. 12
A 200-acre community woodland with an informal loop trail featuring a 45-foot waterfall, conifers, and wetlands. An ongoing High Peaks Alliance conservation project.
Learn more: highpeaksalliance.org/projects/mosher-hill-falls
Shiloh Pond Community Forest (Kingfield) – Tuesday, Oct. 14
Over 200 acres owned by the Town of Kingfield and stewarded by High Peaks Alliance, featuring two ponds, wetlands, a small waterfall, and a scenic forest trail.
Learn more: highpeaksalliance.org/projects/shiloh-pond-community-forest
To register for any of these walks, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/highpeaksalliance/event/woodswalks/
The High Peaks Alliance works to ensure public access to recreation and sustainable land use in Maine’s High Peaks region through community collaboration, conservation, and stewardship.
