Mission
To promote the protection and enhancement of the water quality of
Panther Pond and to preserve its ecological, economic, recreational and aesthetic value.
Panther Pond and to preserve its ecological, economic, recreational and aesthetic value.
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Annual Meeting Minutes (click to view or download)
Upcoming Events (there are a lot!)from the Loon Echo Land Trust. All events are free and open to all unless otherwise noted.
Dog Trail Etiquette Workshop
FRIDAY (we're using the rain date) 6/10, 4pm | Peabody-Fitch Woods, Bridgton
Register Here
Join dog trainer Kelly Pontbriand for a 30-45 minute talk about hiking with your dog. Topics will include trail etiquette, recommended equipment, and safety tips. The talk will be followed by a 1-hour training session for a limited number of dogs. Dogs must have basic obedience skills (loose-leash walking, sit, down, and stay), be current on vaccinations, and be safe around unknown dogs and people.
Forest Forensics (Part II)
Friday, 6/10, 9am | Peabody-Fitch Woods, Bridgton
We're headed back to Peabody-Fitch Woods to explore deeper into the forest to look for signs and clues from the past and learn about the secrets the woods hold. Includes walking off-trail on uneven terrain.
StoryWalk Storytime
Wednesday, 6/15, 10:30am | Hacker's Hill, Casco
Storytime at the Hacker's Hill StoryWalk with the Casco Public Library! The StoryWalk will be up all summer if you can't make it at this time. No registration required.
History Walk
Friday, 6/17, 9am | Peabody-Fitch Woods, Bridgton
Join Jon Evans, LELT Stewardship Manager & BHS board president, for a walk at Narramissic & Peabody-Fitch Woods in south Bridgton. Jon will discuss the history of the farmstead and the collaborative work of Bridgton Historical Society and Loon Echo Land Trust. The group will determine if they want to stick to the gravel surfaced trail or head up the Quarry Trail (which has rocks, roots, and one steeper section) to the quarries. No registration required.
Yoga on the Hill
Monday 6/20 and 6/27, 5:30pm | Hacker's Hill, Casco
Join certified yoga instructors in a gentle yoga practice in the fresh air to explore postures and sequences together. Yoga on the Hill will continue through September, every Monday at 5:30pm (no yoga on 7/4 or 9/5). No registration required.
Tenny River Paddle
Tuesday, 6/21, 9am | Tenny River, Raymond
Register Here
Join us for a paddle of the Tenny River in Raymond! We will have staff from Portland Water District with us to learn about efforts underway to protect the water quality of Sebago Lake, the drinking water source for 1 in 6 Mainers. We have a limited number of boats available for folks to borrow (free of charge). Please indicate you need a boat when you register.
Trail Running Workshop
Wednesday, 6/22, 6pm | Pondicherry Park, Bridgton
Register Here
Learn from professional running coaches on Loon Echo Land Trust trails! Get tips on form, injury prevention, gear, and any other questions you have about trail running. All paces, all distances. No runner left behind!
Pismire Bluff Hike
Friday, 7/1, 5pm | Raymond Community Forest, Raymond
Register Here
Join us for a hike up Pismire Bluff at Raymond Community Forest! Steep in sections. Bring water, snacks, and wear shoes appropriate for hiking.
SAVE THE DATE
Sunset Concerts at Hacker's Hill - Wednesday, July 6th (Just Be-Cause) and Wednesday July 20th (Bruce Marshall) at 6:00pm
35th LELT Annual Meeting - Wednesday, August 3rd (rain date of August 4th) at Peabody-Fitch Woods. More details to come.
Upcoming Events (there are a lot!)from the Loon Echo Land Trust. All events are free and open to all unless otherwise noted.
Dog Trail Etiquette Workshop
FRIDAY (we're using the rain date) 6/10, 4pm | Peabody-Fitch Woods, Bridgton
Register Here
Join dog trainer Kelly Pontbriand for a 30-45 minute talk about hiking with your dog. Topics will include trail etiquette, recommended equipment, and safety tips. The talk will be followed by a 1-hour training session for a limited number of dogs. Dogs must have basic obedience skills (loose-leash walking, sit, down, and stay), be current on vaccinations, and be safe around unknown dogs and people.
Forest Forensics (Part II)
Friday, 6/10, 9am | Peabody-Fitch Woods, Bridgton
We're headed back to Peabody-Fitch Woods to explore deeper into the forest to look for signs and clues from the past and learn about the secrets the woods hold. Includes walking off-trail on uneven terrain.
StoryWalk Storytime
Wednesday, 6/15, 10:30am | Hacker's Hill, Casco
Storytime at the Hacker's Hill StoryWalk with the Casco Public Library! The StoryWalk will be up all summer if you can't make it at this time. No registration required.
History Walk
Friday, 6/17, 9am | Peabody-Fitch Woods, Bridgton
Join Jon Evans, LELT Stewardship Manager & BHS board president, for a walk at Narramissic & Peabody-Fitch Woods in south Bridgton. Jon will discuss the history of the farmstead and the collaborative work of Bridgton Historical Society and Loon Echo Land Trust. The group will determine if they want to stick to the gravel surfaced trail or head up the Quarry Trail (which has rocks, roots, and one steeper section) to the quarries. No registration required.
Yoga on the Hill
Monday 6/20 and 6/27, 5:30pm | Hacker's Hill, Casco
Join certified yoga instructors in a gentle yoga practice in the fresh air to explore postures and sequences together. Yoga on the Hill will continue through September, every Monday at 5:30pm (no yoga on 7/4 or 9/5). No registration required.
Tenny River Paddle
Tuesday, 6/21, 9am | Tenny River, Raymond
Register Here
Join us for a paddle of the Tenny River in Raymond! We will have staff from Portland Water District with us to learn about efforts underway to protect the water quality of Sebago Lake, the drinking water source for 1 in 6 Mainers. We have a limited number of boats available for folks to borrow (free of charge). Please indicate you need a boat when you register.
Trail Running Workshop
Wednesday, 6/22, 6pm | Pondicherry Park, Bridgton
Register Here
Learn from professional running coaches on Loon Echo Land Trust trails! Get tips on form, injury prevention, gear, and any other questions you have about trail running. All paces, all distances. No runner left behind!
Pismire Bluff Hike
Friday, 7/1, 5pm | Raymond Community Forest, Raymond
Register Here
Join us for a hike up Pismire Bluff at Raymond Community Forest! Steep in sections. Bring water, snacks, and wear shoes appropriate for hiking.
SAVE THE DATE
Sunset Concerts at Hacker's Hill - Wednesday, July 6th (Just Be-Cause) and Wednesday July 20th (Bruce Marshall) at 6:00pm
35th LELT Annual Meeting - Wednesday, August 3rd (rain date of August 4th) at Peabody-Fitch Woods. More details to come.
Join the PPA
Panther Pond Association memberships begin at $20. Higher amounts are very much appreciated and will be put to good use in our various environmental projects. Press the sign up button below and you will be directed to our membership page. Payment may be made by check or via PayPal. Thank you for your support!
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Greetings Panther Pond Members!
I hope this letter finds you all well. Spring is in the air and the pond is active with Loons & Mergansers fishing in the coves, which I will take as a sign of a healthy eco-system. We also seem to have acquired some resident geese, whose presence is not as welcome, at least by me, since they visit a bit too often (if you know what I mean !). The Panther Pond Association has been busy with a recent By-laws amendment, which passed last week. Thank you for all that took part in the discussion and voting process. The intent of this change was to extend the opportunity to serve to a wider range of family members (next generation), in the hope to stimulate more interest becoming officers. The By-laws discussion opened our eyes to a few areas that the officers and members felt could be better defined. We are reviewing these and may be addressing in the future. For now, please remember that officer nominations will be accepted until June 28th (though we would appreciate having received these by June 15th to allow our nominating committee to share job responsibilities with the candidates before the official ballot is sent out). With the By-laws change, be aware your family now has the ability to designate your voting member status to any adult in the family and thus the ability to run for an officers position. This association is an environmental group, focused on maintaining the water quality of Panther Pond. We are in desperate need of any people who possess the scientific skills and interest to monitor the lake and the vision to see potential threats. If there is anyone in your families that has this type of interest, please encourage them to step forward !
We all love this pond and want to insure it’s here for future generations !
Please Hold the date of Saturday Aug. 13th 12:30 for the PPA Annual meeting to be held at Camp Hinds !
A copy of the amended by-laws can be found here.
Take care,
Harold Loring
President
Request for Nominations
Did you know that you can nominate a member to serve as an officer of Panther Pond Association? Officers will be elected at the annual meeting and take office on September 1. If you would like to nominate someone, or are interested in serving, please email the Nominating Committee. Also, please remember that our recently amended by-laws extend eligibility to additional members of your household. Your household includes property owners and Immediate Family. Immediate Family is limited to persons ages 18 or older, and includes the spouse/partner, children, stepchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. Does your household have someone that meets this description and who would like to serve our lake association? Nominations will be accepted until June 29, 2022.
Voting Results
22 voted Yes (in favor of amending the by-laws)
2 voted No (not in favor of amending the by-laws)
2 Abstained
26 Total votes
SAVE THE DATE!
2022 PPA Annual Meeting
Saturday, August 13, 12:30 p.m., Camp Hinds
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In partnership with the following organizations
Sebago Clean Waters
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ME Lakes Environmental Association
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Lake Stewards of Maine
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Portland Water District
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Raymond Waterways Protective Assoc
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Loon Echo Land Trust
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