University of New England

UNE Nature Trail - our trail system on campus runs along the Saco River.

UNE's 350+ acres of forest - explored in many environmental studies classes, also great for mountain biking

Basket and Stage Islands - access near campus at low tide over the sand flats.

East Point Bird Sanctuary - a property owned by the Maine Audubon Society - with views of Wood Island lighthouse. A 10-minute drive from campus.

Biddeford Pool - the largest tidal pool in Maine - great birding! A 5-minute drive from campus.

The Saco Heath - a raised peatland (bog), home to the carnivorous pitcher plants (protected by the Maine Chapter of the Nature Conservancy). A 15-minute drive from campus.

Clifford Park - a 52-acre woodland preserve owned by the city of Biddeford and a great place for mountain biking and cross country skiing. A 5-minute drive from campus.

White Mountain National Forest - 800,000 acres of federally managed forest and mountains in western Maine and New Hampshire. A 75-minute drive from campus. More.

Acadia National Park - Comprised of a cluster of islands on the Maine coast, Acadia is positioned within the broad transition zone between eastern deciduous and northern coniferous forests, and hosts several species and plant communities at the edge of their geographic range.  A 3.5 hour drive from campus. More.

Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve - The Wells Reserve is a 1600-acre research, education, and recreation facility, a public-private partnership within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. Reserve facilities are located at Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine, and include the Maine Coastal Ecology Center. A 30-minute drive from campus.

Mt. Agamenticus - Managed by the Nature Conservancy, The Mount Agamenticus region covers nearly 30,000 acres in the southern Maine towns of Eliot, Ogunquit, South Berwick, Wells, and York.  The region provides exceptional wildlife habitat and opportunities for recreation. A hour-drive from campus. More.

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge - Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge protects valuable salt marshes and estuaries for migratory birds. Scattered along 50 miles of coastline in York and Cumberland counties, the refuge consists of ten divisions between Kittery and Cape Elizabeth. More.