Watershed restoration
MAP:
Engage with the watershed
This map invites community members to experience unique ecology zones along the land/water interface and participate in tending landscapes surrounding fish ladders that have been restored by the Penobscot Alewife Committee.
Zoom WAY in to learn about the history of each ladder and explore ways to engage with an array public access points.
Pierce’s Pond
There are four distinct ecology zones present at Pierce’s Pond; cobble river and lakeshore along the fish ladder and the dam beyond, meadow, beech oak hardwood forest around the outdoor classroom, and the coniferous woodland path leading downstream. We have posted native plant lists specific to each zone, sourced from the Natural Landscapes of Maine. Many of these native plants are plentiful in the wild landscapes that surround us. Sourcing seeds listed here from your own landscape, and sowing them onsite diversifies the genetic makeup of the species growing here.
Creative prompts are offered as ways to deepen our understanding of the land/water interface. Explore the open source images of wildlife webs supported by plants that grow in these zones. Feel free to practice observational drawings to reflect on each species and how they fit into the larger picture. Please send in reflections, ask questions and add insights of your own.
Contact: Lee Lee: lee-lee<a>virtualvoices.org