REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, WE ARE FULLY BOOKED

Join the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) on a walk during the annual alewife migration season at Mill Brook Preserve in Westbrook. The walk will be about 2 miles round-trip on uneven, hilly terrain. During the event, we’ll discuss the important role of alewife in our ecosystem and communities as well as the challenges they face during their spawning run. GMRI scientists will guide us through the process of observing and collecting data on these fascinating fish and we’ll learn how the data help us better understand how environmental changes impact alewife and the ecosystems they support.

There are two guided walks offered this year at Mill Brook Preserve:

• Thursday, May 30, 10am - noon (fully booked, registration is closed)
• Tuesday, June 4, 10am - noon (fully booked, registration is closed)

During the event, we’ll discuss the significance of the alewife to our ecosystem and the challenges they face during their spawning run. We’ll also learn about the methods used by scientists to collect data on these fish and how the data help us gain a better understanding of the pace and direction of these changes taking place in the coastal marine fishery ecosystems that support our region.

All are welcome to register and learn about the alewife and the important role they play in our environment. Parking is limited and information will be shared with registered participants.

To read more about Mill Brook Preserve.