The Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust is pleased to announce the first full season of the #WEOUTSIDE Elders program. The Maine Association for New Americans (MANA) has been piloting the program by partnering with great friends like Loon Echo Land Trust to see if the youth adventures could be adjusted to fill the needs of an older group. MANA is focused on the mental health aspects of the Maine outdoors and providing even more members of the community with the opportunity to experience nature’s benefits has been a goal for the organization. The Elders program will feature nature walks, short hikes, low-impact activity, and generally a lot of hanging out in the great outdoors. Some trips will include:
- Birding with the Wilderness Society at the Perham Stream Birding Trail
- Hiking and Waterfront exploration with Loon Echo Land Trust
- Cultural exchange with Wabanaki elders (yay!)
- Exploring the Oxford Hills with Western Foothills Land Trust
We are grateful to all our partners for making this happen! Stay tuned for some amazing pictures from these excursions.