Conservation for Somerset County Since 1927

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In Memoriam: Pete Henderson

It is with a sad heart that we report the passing of a dear friend of Somerset Woods Trustees. Pete Henderson, 91, passed away July 8, 2024 in Hanover, NH. Pete spent many years as a respected and accomplished orthopedic surgeon at the Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan. He was an avid outdoorsman until later in life when various disabilities caught up to him. He and his devoted wife, Ann, were one of the first donors of a Conservation Easement to Somerset Woods, forever protecting their picturesque property on the Kennebec in Solon. Pete so enjoyed fishing on the river. He was generous in sharing his knowledge of the river and its fishing pools. As any good fisherman, he was a noted storyteller. He will be missed.

Pete’s family has graciously asked, in-lieu-of flowers, please make any memorial donations to Somerset Woods Trustees.

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View fullsize Have you hiked the trails at Jacobs' Pines this season? They are in much better shape now because of volunteers John and Janice Malek! The Maleks are dedicated stewards of the beautiful Jacobs' Pines property in East Madison. Friday, these two worke
View fullsize So much progress on Friday at the Farm. This week’s volunteers installed donated bird houses and cleared a trail segment as we begin preparations for the return of cross-country skiing to Parkman Hill! Thank you Holly, Ben, Ayden, Sam, Sebastia
View fullsize TOMORROW AT 8 AM! Birding with Ann Dorney at Jacobs' Pines Preserve, located on Lower Mills Road in East Madison (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RvpaWympwfBtJdeJ8). Make a day of it with the East Madison Days' luncheon with ice cream sundaes at 11 and child
View fullsize TODAY AT 3! Join Sonia Avecedo for a nature/plant walk at Jacobs' Pines Preserve on Lower Mills Road, one of many events offered as part of this weekend's East Madison Days.

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