Combined with two nearby large wooded areas in the towns of Cumberland (Rines Forest) and Falmouth (Hadlock Forest), this forested property protects a block of undeveloped open space for wildlife habitat and human enjoyment.
The Carley-Grant property is completely forested with indications of timber harvesting many years ago. The forest type ranges from typical softwoods of white pine, eastern hemlock, spruce, and balsam fir to hardwood areas on the northwest portions of mixed maple, beech, ash, and birch. There are roughly three acres of wetlands marked by hummock pools with sphagnum moss, black spruce, and stands of red maple.
This property was given to the Trust as a gift of the Carley-Grant family in 2001.
Curriculum: Lichens, trees, and illustrating the generosity of property owners.
Naturalist: Karen Herold
Location: Carley-Grant Property
Directions/Parking: The preserve can be reached via the private road Arcadian Way, off Range Road in Cumberland. There is no designated parking on Arcadian Way. The preserve property begins where Arcadian Way forks.
Rain or Shine | No Cost Event | All Ages Welcome
About Get Out! Nature Walks
These Get Out! Nature Walks are led by trained master naturalists and skilled volunteers. They occur on the fourth Wednesday of the month (unless indicated otherwise), rain, snow, or shine. Jointly offered by both CCLT and the Royal River Conservation Trust, the walks take place at preserves in the towns of Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, New Gloucester, Durham, and anywhere else we decide to roam. Check out the RRCT Facebook or CCLT Facebook page or Email Us for specifics and updates.
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