Tide pooling at Reid State Park

Join KELT naturalists to explore the intertidal zone and learn about the animals that made it their home.

GEORGETOWN — Meet the many critters that make their home among the rocks, sand, and seaweed on Thursday, July 11 from 10-11 a.m. at Reid State Park in Georgetown. The public is invited to join Maine Master Naturalist Volunteers to discover the fascinating, vibrant world of the intertidal zone. This free event is great for families, kids, and adults.

Participants will gather at Todds Point, in the grassy picnic area near the pavilion. Activities include hunting for critters in the tide pools hidden along the rocky shoreline and a demonstration on how to spot the differences between common seaweed species.  Folks will learn about the invasive European green crab and how it is impacting this tidal habitat and the animals that live there.

The program offered by KELT is open to the public. Participants will need to pay the state park entrance fee. This is a light rain or shine event and registration is encouraged at www.kennebecestuary.org/upcoming-events . Please note that while the KELT program is free, participants will need to pay the state park entry fee.

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is a membership supported organization dedicated to protecting the land, water and wildlife of the Kennebec Estuary. It maintains 12 preserves for public enjoyment and has protected 4,300-plus acres of land since founding in 1989. FMI visit www.kennebecestuary.org or call 207-442-8400.