CELT New England Cottontails program: In the Thick of It

Join Sarah Dudek, from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, for a gentle walk around Runaway Farm. Participants can look forward to learning about the state-endangered New England Cottontail, the conservation effort taking place to recover the species in southern Maine, and what you can do to help!

Cape Elizabeth is home to the largest known population of New England cottontails in Maine. The cottontails' range has declined by 86% over the past 50 years due to loss of large thicket and young forest habitats. Come learn about where they live, why other animals also need these thickets, and what is being done to help the cottontails rebound in Maine. Participants registering at least 48 hours in advance of the program will ensure they will receive notification of changes or cancellation.

Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm -3:30 pm.
Location: Runaway Farm. Meet at the parking lot by the fields at Gull Crest (1 Gull Crest Drive, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107).
Cost: $6 per person
Min/Max: 3/15

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