Ann,

I live in Norridgewock; would the area that you mention be the town Ashley
Wing Park on Martin Stream  Rd ? There is one Very large, old pine there and
several smaller but still impressive old trees.

Art

"Gibbs, Ann" wrote:

> Susan,
> My husband teaches in Skowhegan and used to take his 4th grade class to an
> area in Norridgewock that fits your description.  That might be a bit far
> for your group, but if you would like more information let me know.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Ann Gibbs
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> University of Maine [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Susan
> Hayward
> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 2:07 PM
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> Subject: old growth
>
> Dear Friends,
> I am putting together programs for the Junior Naturalist Club of the
> Stanton Bird Club for the coming year and our theme is forests.  There
> is a student at Bates who is assisting me this year and we both would
> like to take the kids (approx. 12 students in grades 2-6 and their
> parents) to an old growth forest as close to Lewiston/Auburn as possible.
> I know I have been to a pine stand of "Kings Arrow" pines north of here
> with JBS in the distant past.  Winthrop?  Leeds?
> I would be grateful for any help and info.
> Thanks ,
> Susan