Diverse Local Habitats to Study

Located on the coast of southern Maine
UNE provides rich opportunities to
explore a variety of habitats.

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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