Eastern Promenade Summer Volunteer Days

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Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 18:31

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This Saturday: Knock the knotweed out of the Prom!

Green Team Volunteer Day 

9-11 am

Saturday, May 19

Eastern Promenade

Meet at the middle parking lot on Cutter Street 

KnotweedJoin us from 9-11 am Saturday, May 19 for our monthly Green Team Volunteer Day. This month we'll tackle a patch of invasive knotweed near the middle parking lot off Cutter Street. Wear long pants and appropriate shoes and don't forget your gloves, water and sunscreen. Please also bring pruning shears, loppers or rakes if you have them.

Friends of the Eastern Promenade and the City of Portland are working together to manage invasive species on the Prom.

Why do we need to worry about invasive plants?

  • They interrupt the natural ecosystem of the park, disrupting native plants and wildlife.
  • The plants grow quickly in height in many areas on the Eastern Promenade, particularly on the slopes that are difficult to mow.
  • Removal of invasive species will be a long-term process, requiring multiple cuttings every year for a number of years.

Green Team Volunteer Days are the third Saturday of the month from April through October. Please check our website or Viewpoint e-newsletter for meeting locations. Future dates:

9-11 am Saturday, June 16

9-11 am Saturday, July 21

9-11 am Saturday, Aug. 18

9-11 am Saturday, Sept. 15

Yarmouth West Side Trail Days

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Published on Thursday, 17 May 2012 13:14
 
NEMBA has several work sessions planned over the next few weeks.  Please join us if you can:
 
Thursday (5/17),  5pm - 7pm
 
Saturday (5/19) @ 8:30am
I will be leading a crew to work on the big bridge (BR4-4) crossing the ravine in section W2 (see drawing of bridge below).  The wood is prepped and is ready to go at the bridge location.  We will need to dig the footings and do the assembly.  Meet at the Gilman Rd gate to the power line corridor at 8:30am or find us on the trail.  Please respond if you are planning to join us.  Should be a fun build!
 
Tuesday (5/22), 12:00pm - 3pm
Members of the Yarmouth High School senior class will be working on the trail as a community service project.  They will be clearing and hardening the trail in sections W4 and N1.  We are very happy to have the help of the students!
 
Saturday and Sunday (6/2 - 6/3), 9am - 4pm
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ">Devon Bray will be working on the section of trail entering from Princes Point Rd and leading to the west side of segment 4 for his Eagle Scout project.  There will be 2 bridges to build, some bench cutting on the approaches to BR4-1, trail hardening/surfacing with stone and gravel as well as general clearing (raking, lopping, grubbing, etc).  We will need the help of many volunteers to accomplish this work in one weekend.  Please meet where the power line crosses Princes Point Rd by 9am or join us when you can.  Good luck Devon!
 
Monday (6/4) @ 8:15am - 1:30pm
Members of the Yarmouth High School freshman class will be working on the trail as a community service project.  This crew will be working on segment 3 behind Fels-Groves making some improvements to the trail we built last year.  Again we are very happy to have the help of the students!
 
Phase 1 - Segment 4 Work Zones

Exposure Lights to Sponsor Millstone

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Published on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 13:53

We are excited to welcome Exposure Lights to the 12 Hours of Millstone!  Aside from Inexpensive rentals of their high quality products ($15 for Helmet or Bar/$30 for both) they will donate one complete light system each to the fastest men's & women's night lap:  Check out Exposure Lights Website for complete product information.

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2012 Schedule of Events @ Millstone Trails

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Published on Monday, 14 May 2012 19:25

Onion River Sports Evening Trail running races & mountain bike race series:

The dates for the 5 km trail running races are on Fridays  - June 15th and July 20th.  The mountain bike race series will be held on Thursdays –  June 28th, July 5th, July 12th, July 19th with the finale on Aug. 2nd.  See www.onionriversports.com for more information.


Sun. June 10th – Mindful Mountain Biking and Yoga Day Retreat 

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for all ability levels of riders.  See www.singletrackmindfulness.com for details.


Sat. June 23rd – Rock/Fire 

This will be a major fundraiser for the Town Forest Project. There will be something for everyone, hikes, bike rides, music, food, luminaries, bonfires, etc.  It is not to be missed.  See the details on www.rockfirevt.com.


Sat. July 28th – The Second Annual 12 Hours at Millstone

Sponsored by Casco Bay Sports

This is a 12 hour relay race and mountain bike festival with competition levels suitable from the expert racer to the recreational enthusiast. This style of event focuses on providing a fun, festive and family oriented atmosphere. Click onto www.millstonetwelve.com for registration and more detailed information.


Sunday Aug. 26th – Women’s Beginner/Intermediate Clinic

Sponsored by Vermont Works for Women and Onion River Sports

This will be a one-day Dirt Divas mountain bike clinic (which was well attended and well received last year and the year before) for women, ages 16 and up. This 9:00 am to 4:00 pm clinic is geared toward beginner/intermediate riders who are new to the sport and who want to dial in or improve upon their current mountain biking skills.

Cost $ 95.00 (proceeds supports Vermont Works for Women Programs for girls ages 11-14)
Registration: Forms are available on the www.vermontworksforwomen.org website.

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Sunday Aug. 19th – The Millstone Grind

The Grind just keeps on getting bigger and better every year. See www.millstonegrind.com for registration and current information. Here is a description of this year’s course…The distance is 8.5 miles and it features 90% single track. The single track is twisty, rooty and rocky but it flows well. It has been described as an 8.5 mile pump track.


Sept. 14-16 – Singletrack Mindfulness Mountain Biking and Yoga Retreat 

Singletrack Mindfulness offers mountain biking and yoga retreats for adventurers seeing unique vacations.  Their retreats combine the fun and freedom of mountain biking with the inner reflection of yoga.  They are perfect for individuals, couples, friends, families or groups.  A Singletrack Mindfulness retreat is a great way to spend time connecting  to nature, to yourself and to others.   Play, rejuvenate and rediscover yourself!  See www.singletrackmindfulness.com for more details.

NEMBA Members receive 10% off Millstone Race Registrations

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Published on Friday, 04 May 2012 20:28

If you are a NEMBA member, please join us in Vermont for 10% off!  When regsitering online @ Bikereg.com enter your membership number (must be current) and use coupon code NEMBA. Any questions contact Pat Hackleman: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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