Hirundo Wildlife Refuge is 2,460 acres of conserved woodlands and wetlands just West of Old Town, Maine dedicated to preserving nature while providing educational, and recreational opportunities to the public.
Hirundo offers 7+ miles of marked trails, river access, public programs, and free rental opportunities for canoes, kayaks, and snowshoes. Our universal access trail, the Trail of the Senses, offers sensory and mobility impaired communities as well as the elderly an opportunity to access and experience nature.
With its proximity to the University of Maine campus in Orono, the Refuge acts as a living laboratory for a wide range of University classes and student projects.
Hirundo offers environmental educational programs to schools and the public throughout the year and is dedicated to cultivating a love of nature in local youth and fostering future generations of environmental stewards.
MISSION STATEMENT
To enjoy, understand, and protect Hirundo's natural and cultural environment for the mutual well-being of our human and wildlife communities.
In Short: Enjoy, Learn, Protect.
VISION STATEMENT
Everyone living in balance with nature.
VALUES
We believe that there is a mutually beneficial relationship between the people and the natural communities in which they live.
We believe that an understanding of nature stimulates an active involvement in stewardship.
We believe that all people regardless of origin, age, abilities or financial resources can benefit from an intimate association with nature.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustees Title Background
Dick Andren (EdD) Educator
Dan Day Business Administration
Scott Friedlander Treasurer Key Bank Branch Manager
Madeleine Landrum Student Trustee UMaine PhD Candidate
Roxane Larouche (RN, MSN, ANP) OR Nurse, Birder
Stephanie Larouche (MD) Chair Clinical Research
Veronica Larouche (MA) Hospital Russian Translator
Laura Lewis Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Margaret “Peggy” LeClair (MBA) Accountant
G. Radford “Rad” Mayfield, III (MS/MA) Science Teacher, Bird Bander
Bob Pomeroy History Teacher
Laura Sanborn Retired Penobscot County Commisioner
Peter Schilling (PhD) University Liason Educator , UMaine Innovation Center for Teaching + Learning
Rebecca Sgouros (MSc) Vice Chair Environmental Archaeology
Judy Walker (PhD, CCC-SLP) UMaine Professor Emerita, Speech Language Path
