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Home Who We Are Education Events/News Volunteer Opportunities Salt Bay Farm Heritage Center Wetland Restoration Public Access Links	EVENTS/NEWS Four of the region’s authorities on local shipbuilding history will share the podium on Thursday, March 27th at the Damariscotta River Association’s Great Salt Bay Farm Heritage Center. Drawing from historical photos, evidence from archaeological investigations, maps, and other historical data, David Andrews, Mark Biscoe, Peter Lindquist, and Tim Dinsmore will describe aspects of the important and evolving shipbuilding industry on the Damari-scotta River during an informal evening of presentations and discussions ... more Norman and Gale Hochgraf, who live along Boyd Pond, recently helped to advance an initiative to protect this water body and its abundant wildlife. Keen to maintain the shoreline in its natural state for the benefit of the pond’s wild residents, the Hochgraf’s made a gift of a conservation easement to the Damariscotta River Association this past December, permanently protecting 15 acres and more than 400 feet of shoreline ... more Life in Winter, Saturday, January 12th: When winter comes, living things have three options avail-able. They can migrate, or hibernate, or adapt. Many birds, some bats, and a few butterflies (notably monarchs) migrate. Most cold-blooded animals, including reptiles, amphibians, and insects, hibernate, but no birds and surprisingly few mammals do so. All the winter-active animals, as well as trees and other perennial plants, must adapt to a regime of cold, snow, lack of water, short days, and limited food supply. Tom Arter and Bernie McAlice led a discussion of wintering strategies and a walk through the woods and fields of Salt Bay Heritage Farm. DRA serves Hot Dogs in the Bog at the Grand Opening of Marsh River Bog on 11/10/2007: DRA hosted the third annual Community Conservation Cookout to give our constituents a chance to dis-cover the new boardwalk in the Marsh River Bog. Read more ... Workshops for Holiday Centerpieces: Join the fun at the Damariscotta River Asso-ciation with Holly Emmons, a professional floral designer and former design college professor. Holly offers four dates when participants can obtain excellent guidance and have all the materials to create a holiday centerpiece. Reservations will be required as there will only be room for 15 participants at each session. All will be held at the DRA farm on Belvedere Road: 11/29 7p-9p, 12/1 10a-Noon, 12/2 1p-3p, 12/4 7p-9p. Proceeds support conservation and education programs offered by the DRA. Read the LCN article. *Christmas Wreaths:* On sale NOW at the DRA farm on Belvedere Road — and in town as part of the Newcastle-Damariscotta Christmas Festival! You can pick your favorite fresh balsam wreaths on Saturdays from 9-Noon on 11/24, 12/1, and 12/8. Or you can stop by the office any time. They usually sell out quickly, so call (563-1393) or come by soon. Wreath diameters are 12 inches ($12.50), 16 inches ($15.00), and 30 inches ($35.00). Read the LCN article. *Reggae on the Bay:* Everyone had a ball - check it out! *DRA Volunteer Opportunities:* Updated information - check it out! *DRA Field Trips, Lectures, and Other Events:* Read (and/or print) the schedule, come back for updates! *DRA Trail Tamers 2007 Schedule:* Trail maintenance and construction season is happily upon us at last ... more *McLaughlin Land Gift Helps Keep The North Branch Wild (LCN 4/11/2007):* Bob and Roberta McLaughlin of South Bristol recently donated to the Damariscotta River Association an outstanding 11-acre shorefront tract on the North Branch of John’s Bay ... more *DRA Puts New Preserves on the Map (LCN 1/24/2007):* In 2006, the DRA protected four new properties in the greater Damariscotta River region ... more *Jr. Naturalist Program:* Students will make observations in nature to answer questions based on the months’ theme. This self-guided discovery and hands-on learning in an outdoor environment leads to a strong connection to the natural world ... read more DRA Encourages Energy Conservation: Specific actions that you can take to reduce energy consumption and production of greenhouse gases is contained in "Steps You Can Take to Reduce Energy Use & Cut Carbon Emissions". Some back-ground regarding this information and DRA's relationship with Paul Kando is available here. Events sponsored by the DRA are listed here. The Farm referred to here is the DRA headquarters, The Salt Bay Heritage Center, on Belvedere Road, Damariscotta. Call 563-1393 or email dra@draclt.org The Farm is open to the public every day during daylight. No wheeled vehicles are allowed. Dogs are allowed only on leashes on the farmhouse side of the road because of the sensitive wildlife habitat. Dogs are allowed off leash on the barn side of the road. When conditions are right, cross country skiing is excellent, and we have a great sledding hill. Dogs are unwelcome on the sledding hill because of safety concerns, and on field trips or at workships because they can be nuisances. Guide dogs, of course, are excepted. Top Past Events and News: *Summit/Forum: Voices of the Future of the Damariscotta River:* The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) is pleased to announce Voices for the Future of the Damariscotta River - an opportunity for anyone ... more In October 2006, DRA volunteers constructed a new observation plat-form at the wetland edge affording clear and intimate views and offering a stable base for spotting scopes and tripods ... more top
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Launching a Red Boutilier in 1974 at Bruce Farrin's

Four of the region’s authorities on local shipbuilding history will share the podium on Thursday, March 27th at the Damariscotta River Association’s Great Salt Bay Farm Heritage Center. Drawing from historical photos, evidence from archaeological investigations, maps, and other historical data, David Andrews, Mark Biscoe, Peter Lindquist, and Tim Dinsmore will describe aspects of the important and evolving shipbuilding industry on the Damari-scotta River during an informal evening of presentations and discussions ... more

Norman and Gale Hochgraf, who live along Boyd Pond, recently helped to advance an initiative to protect this water body and its abundant wildlife. Keen to maintain the shoreline in its natural state for the benefit of the pond’s wild residents, the Hochgraf’s made a gift of a conservation easement to the Damariscotta River Association this past December, permanently protecting 15 acres and more than 400 feet of shoreline ... more

Life in Winter, Saturday, January 12th: When winter comes, living things have three options avail-able. They can migrate, or hibernate, or adapt. Many birds, some bats, and a few butterflies (notably monarchs) migrate. Most cold-blooded animals, including reptiles, amphibians, and insects, hibernate, but no birds and surprisingly few mammals do so. All the winter-active animals, as well as trees and other perennial plants, must adapt to a regime of cold, snow, lack of water, short days, and limited food supply. Tom Arter and Bernie McAlice led a discussion of wintering strategies and a walk through the woods and fields of Salt Bay Heritage Farm.

DRA serves Hot Dogs in the Bog at the Grand Opening of Marsh River Bog on 11/10/2007: DRA Marsh River Bog Preserve Gets New Sign

hosted the third annual Community Conservation Cookout to give our constituents a chance to dis-cover the new boardwalk in the Marsh River Bog. Read more ...

Workshops for Holiday Centerpieces: Join the fun at the Damariscotta River Asso-ciation with Holly Emmons, a professional floral designer and former design college professor. Holly offers four dates when participants can obtain excellent guidance and have all the materials to create a holiday centerpiece. Reservations will be required as there will only be room for 15 participants at each session. All will be held at the DRA farm on Belvedere Road: 11/29 7p-9p, 12/1 10a-Noon, 12/2 1p-3p, 12/4 7p-9p. Proceeds support conservation and education programs offered by the DRA. Read the LCN article.

Christmas Wreaths: On sale NOW at the DRA farm on Belvedere Road — and in town as part of the Newcastle-Damariscotta Christmas Festival! You can pick your favorite fresh balsam wreaths on Saturdays from 9-Noon on 11/24, 12/1, and 12/8. Or you can stop by the office any time. They usually sell out quickly, so call (563-1393) or come by soon. Wreath diameters are 12 inches ($12.50), 16 inches ($15.00), and 30 inches ($35.00). Read the LCN article.
DRA Volunteer Jon Fairbanks with a customer

DRA Volunteer Jon Fairbanks with a customer

DRA Field Trips, Lectures, and Other Events: Read (and/or print) the schedule, come back for updates!

DRA Trail Tamers 2007 Schedule: Trail maintenance and construction season is happily upon us at last ... more

McLaughlin Land Gift Helps Keep The North Branch Wild (LCN 4/11/2007): Bob and Roberta McLaughlin of South Bristol recently donated to the Damariscotta River Association an outstanding 11-acre shorefront tract on the North Branch of John’s Bay ... more

DRA Puts New Preserves on the Map (LCN 1/24/2007): In 2006, the DRA protected four new properties in the greater Damariscotta River region ... more

Jr. Naturalist Program: Students will make observations in nature to answer questions based on the months’ theme. This self-guided discovery and hands-on learning in an outdoor environment leads to a strong connection to the natural world ... read more

DRA Encourages Energy Conservation: Specific actions that you can take to reduce energy consumption and production of greenhouse gases is contained in "Steps You Can Take to Reduce Energy Use & Cut Carbon Emissions". Some back-ground regarding this information and DRA's relationship with Paul Kando is available here.

Events sponsored by the DRA are listed here. The Farm referred to here is the DRA headquarters, The Salt Bay Heritage Center, on Belvedere Road, Damariscotta. Call 563-1393 or email dra@draclt.org

The Farm is open to the public every day during daylight. No wheeled vehicles are allowed. Dogs are allowed only on leashes on the farmhouse side of the road because of the sensitive wildlife habitat. Dogs are allowed off leash on the barn side of the road. When conditions are right, cross country skiing is excellent, and we have a great sledding hill.

Dogs are unwelcome on the sledding hill because of safety concerns, and on field trips or at workships because they can be nuisances. Guide dogs, of course, are excepted.

Summit/Forum: Voices of the Future of the Damariscotta River: The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) is pleased to announce Voices for the Future of the Damariscotta River - an opportunity for anyone ... more

In October 2006, DRA volunteers constructed a new observation plat-form at the wetland edge affording clear and intimate views and offering a stable base for spotting scopes and tripods ... more