Volunteers wanted: Be an archaeologist for a day! The York River Study Committee's contractor conducting historic resource surveys in the watershed invites the public to participate in a four-day archaeological dig, June 24-27 (weather permitting), at locations to be determined. Contact project director Gemma Hudgell, Northeast Archaeology Research Center, for more details or to sign […]
York River Study Committee Meetings 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, Grant House, 200 US Route 1, York, Maine
Thursday, July 13 – York’s working waterfront, past and present During this riverfront walking tour, curator Mary Harding will speak about the history of the George Marshall Store Gallery and the John Hancock Warehouse, two of Old York’s properties with early ties to the river. Lobsterman Jeff Donnell will speak about York’s commercial fishing operations and working […]
Thursday, July 20 – York River estuary habitats and species: Smelt Brook Preserve During this walking tour, Joe Anderson, Stewardship Director for the York Land Trust, will discuss the diverse habitats of the preserve, with an emphasis on salt marshes and ongoing efforts to monitor and manage this important habitat in light of sea level […]
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The ORV Subcommittee (subcommittee focused on watershed resources) of the York River Study Committee meets monthly to discuss a specific topic or resource area, and we invite participation by anyone interested in learning about the topics or contributing to the discussion. The next topic meeting is: Historic Resources Please let me know in advance if you […]
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