Category: News & Events
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Brown Tail Moth Season at Libby Hill
Brown tail moths are present at Libby Hill and have been for several years. We have not seen heavy deforestation like Yarmouth or other coastal areas, but the caterpillars are present. They have been observed primarily on the Holmquist Hollow and the section of Moose Odyssey next to that trail. These trails have heavy groves…
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Rare Duck at Libby Hill Pond
A rare Eurasian Wigeon duck has been found among the many mallard ducks at the Pond off Turkey Trot at Libby Hill Trails. It was first found in late October and continues to get logged on the Libby Hill Forest Hot Spot on eBird. It is the 149th species of bird found at our pond…
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New Bench on the Outback
A new bench has been placed at the bird blind lookout to the marsh on the Outback trail. Geoff King built the bench, and Derek Shirley lugged all the pieces single handedly 1.25 miles to the marsh. A second bench is also available on the new Far Side trail at the old mill site on…