Come walk the native plant gardens at Ft. Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth as we get to know the character of this place in winter! Please note, the location has changed: due to the snow, we will meet at the “parade grounds” parking lot, and walk the Cliff Loop Trail, closer to the water. While still snowy, the trails here have better footing, and the parking lot is fully plowed. Poles and/or ice cleats may be useful on the trail portion.
This is the fourth (and last!) walk, spaced throughout the year in each unique season, where we will all engage in observing and asking questions of our surroundings, and identifying the varied plants, shrubs, trees, ferns, and wildlife along the trail. Each season brings something new and spectacular to look at. The goal of these walks is to foster relationships with place through relationships with plants, and encourage further stewardship of our community spaces. The Ft. Williams series is co-hosted by Andrea Southworth, Ecology Project Manager at Friends of Ft. Williams and Caitlin Marshall, Community Education Coordinator at Wild Seed Project.
Donations and membership helps keep these events accessible! You can donate to Friends of Ft. Williams here and donate to Wild Seed Project here. Thank you!
Notes on access: The walk will cover 1/4 to 1/2 mile at a leisurely pace, on a mix of crushed gravel and paved paths, mostly flat. Ice cleats and/or poles are recommended.