Diverse Local Habitats to Study

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•   UNE Nature Trail - our trail system on campus runs along the Saco River.
     
•   UNE's 350+ acres of forest - explored in many biology classes, also great for mountain biking.
     
•   Basket and Stage Islands - access at low tide over the sand flats.
•   East Point Bird Sanctuary - a property owned by the Audubon Society - with views of Wood Island lighthouse.
     
•   Biddeford Pool - the largest tidal pool in Maine - great birding!
     
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•   The Saco Heath - a raised peatland (bog), home to the carnivorous pitcher plants (protected by the Maine Chapter of the Nature Conservancy).
     
•   Clifford Park - a 52-acre woodland preserve owned by the city of Biddeford and a great place for mountain biking and cross country skiing.
•   White Mountain National Forest
     
•   Acadia National Park
     
•   Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
     
•   Mt Agamenticus
     
•   Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
   

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