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Explore the Secrets and Wonders of Vernal Pools

  • The Kennebec Land Trust 331 Main St Winthrop, ME, 04364 United States (map)

Saturday, April 27, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Rosmarin and Saunders Family Forest

Join us for this all-ages special event co-hosted by the Readfield Community Library and Kennebec Land Trust, in partnership with Maine Humanities Council! On Saturday, April 27th at 2:00 pm, we will gather at the KLT property “Rosmarin and Saunders Family Forest” in Readfield.

The program will include a reading of the gorgeous picture book "The Secret Pool" by Maine author Kimberly Ridley and Maine illustrator Rebekah Raye, followed by an exploration of the Rosmarin and Saunders vernal pool and all its secrets and wonders led by KLT land stewards.

All participants will receive a copy of "The Secret Pool" to keep, thanks to a partnership with the Maine Humanities Council Discussion Project.

Registration is requested, but not required. Please contact the Readfield Library to register: librarian@readfieldmaine.org or 207-685-4089.

Rain date will be Sunday, April 28 at 2 pm.

Directions to site: From Route 41/17 in Readfield, turn onto Nickerson Hill Road. Travel for 0.6 miles, then turn left (south) into a small parking area. There will be a KLT sign.

Later Event: May 14
Our Maine Book Talk