Readfield History Walk # 8 ~ Macdonald Woods and Readfield Town Farm & Forest Revisited

Howard Lake shared a wealth of information on many levels -
history, ecology, land transactions and development, and
even birds and wildlife that roam these woods.

Tim Sniffen shared information from his perspective as a
member of the Readfield Conservation Committee.

After our first History Walk here last October we learned of new information and resources, from Howard Lake, the steward of the Macdonald Woods. Howard is very knowledgeable about the land and it's history both in transactions and ecology. He also knows about the wildlife in this area - and is a "birder" to boot! Dale Potter-Clark, a local historian did additional research and we were all set to introduce the veteran walkers and several new ones to a comprehensive tour of these properties. Tim Sniffen from the Readfield Conservation Committee joined us and also two members from the Readfield Cemetery Committee - Grace Keene and Pam Olsen - as well as the ever present Milt Wright and Dale Clark. The result was a amazing thought provoking day that was rich in information, and the bonus of a beautiful sunny day - with NO black flies!