CASCO — The first Loon Echo Land Trust organized event at Hacker’s Hill will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the top of Hacker’s Hill in Casco. The rain date will be Thursday, Sept. 1.

Hacker’s Hill offers more than just views and picnicking opportunities. Long ago the region now known as the Lake Region was once teeming with marine life and Hacker’s Hill may have been an island landform. Guests Walter Anderson, chief geologist of the International Appalachian Trail and former Maine State geologist, and Dr. Robert Marvinney, state geologist with the Department of Conservation’s Maine Geological Survey, will give an account of the geology of the Lake Region and Hacker’s Hill itself. 

Participants will hear an overview of the origin of the Appalachian Mountains, believed to have been formed 267 million years ago, as well as the bedrock geology of Hacker’s Hill and the continental glaciations from Hacker’s Hill.  Visitors will be able to view a variety of granitic and metamorphic rocks, structures and minerals which reveal part of the evolution of the Appalachian Mountains.

Parking is available at the top of the hill and the open area allows for comfortable walking with wonderful views of the Lakes Region and White Mountains.  Please arrive no earlier than 5 p.m., as the gate at the bottom of the hill will be closed before this time.

For more information contact Loon Echo at 647-4352 or info@lelt.org.

To learn more about the Hacker’s Hill campaign, which is currently underway with more than $400,000 left to raise, and other Loon Echo land protection projects, programs or events, visit www.loonecholandtrust.org.