RRCT EVENTS

Join us at Knight's Pond Preserve to learn the fascinating world of ferns! We'll cover some basics of learning to identify several different ferns, some of their (very ancient) history, and their unique reproductive cycle, all while enjoying the beauty of Knight's Pond Preserve. The walk will largely be on level ground, some a bit rooty, and will not exceed a mile in length. We'll meet just off the parking lot. Come prepared for sun and possibly insects.

Join RRCT for a mussel bed mapping bioblitz at Littlejohn Island Preserve to collect data for GMRI's Mussel Bed Mapping Community Science Project! Help us observe where mussels are (and importantly, where they aren't) during an extreme low tide on Tuesday, September 1st from 7:45 am to 8:45 am. While in the field collecting observations, you'll also be learning about blue mussel beds, local ecosystems, and ongoing research.

Join Royal River Conservation Trust for our 2026 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, from 6:00–8:00 pm at Cunningham Farm, 1007 Intervale Rd, New Gloucester.

Celebrate another year of conservation with fellow supporters, volunteers, board members, and staff as we reflect on our accomplishments and look ahead to the future of the Royal River watershed. Everyone is welcome to attend! Current RRCT members will also have the opportunity to vote on the election of new Board members and officers.

This year's speaker is Andy Fisk, Northeast Regional Director at American Rivers, who will share insights into dam removal efforts and what restoring free-flowing rivers means for communities, wildlife, and the health of the Royal River watershed.

Winners of our Celebrate the Royal Photo Contest AND Royal River Watershed T-Shirt Contest will be announced at the meeting.

Explore the beautiful woods of Rines Forest in autumn!