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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Celebrate National Trails Day June 6th
Celebrate National Trails Day with a special guided natural history walk at Libby Hill on June 6 at 9:00 a.m. This engaging morning outing will be led by local forester and naturalist Tom Driscoll along with trail founder and steward Steve McPike. Over the course of this two-hour, 1.3-mile walk, participants will enjoy frequent stops…
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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…