KITTERY, Maine — Friends and volunteers of the Kittery Land Trust gathered Aug. 8 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Gib & Cormac Trail at Nooney Farm .
The significant milestone marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by Kittery Land Trust's stewardship volunteers and the generous support of donors Tim and Mary Ann Driscoll.
When Kittery Land Trust first acquired the Nooney Farm property, the 10 acres of upland forest were inaccessible.
However, the vision to create a trail allowing the community to explore the area has now become a reality. Thanks to the Driscolls, who named the trail after their beloved dogs, Gib and Cormac, and to the tireless efforts of volunteers, the trail is now open to the public.
The Gib & Cormac Trail includes a carefully designed and accessible wetland crossing, complete with a bench for birdwatching, as well as two outdoor learning areas within the forest for groups to gather and explore. The wetland crossing and trail were created by Kittery Land Trust’s stewards, led by board member Steve Ostrow.
In addition to the trail, Nooney Farm is home to several other community-focused initiatives. The Giving Garden, tended by volunteers, produces and donates 5,000 pounds of organically grown produce each season to local food insecurity programs. This summer, Kittery Land Trust partnered with the Kittery School District to host a free farm camp for local middle school students, furthering their educational mission. Additionally, the Muddy Boots preschool program invites local children and their caregivers to connect with nature at the farm.
A new addition to the Gib & Cormac Trail is the self-guided storybook walk, created in collaboration with Rice Public Library. This walk features the whimsical children’s book “Tops and Bottoms,” providing an engaging and educational experience for young visitors.
Kittery Land Trust also hosts a "Pick Your Own Flowers" program at Nooney Farm. Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., the public is welcome to visit the farm's flower field and pick their own bouquets. Flowers are priced at $1 per stem, with all proceeds supporting programs at the farm.
Kittery Land Trust is deeply grateful to the volunteers and supporters who have helped advance their mission of saving land and building community at Nooney Farm. They invite the public to visit Nooney Farm at 22 Stevenson Road in Kittery to experience all it has to offer.
For more information, contact Kittery Land Trust at info@kitterylandtrust.org or visit the website www.kitterylandtrust.org .
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Kittery Land Trust unveils Gib & Cormac Trail at Nooney Farm
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