Messalonskee Lake and its Ecology by Kayak – July Messalonskee Lake is a wonderful natural resources of the mid-Maine region and offers numerous recreational and conservation activities. If you have always wanted to learn to kayak and explore the lake’s ecology, this class will offer a low cost kayak lesson and will provide all equipment needed. You will also learn about the flora and fauna of the lake followed by a kayak paddle near shore to find various specimens. Prerequisite: know the basics of how to swim, but we will be staying close to shore. Please wear water shoes; a bathing suit or shorts, sunglasses or polarized glasses, sunscreen, and hat are also helpful and appropriate. Do be prepared with extra clothes just in case you get wet. Must be 17 to register. If needed, a Rain Date will be announced. Limit 8 students. Schedule: Monday, 10:00 a.m.—Noon | 1 Meeting, July 13 Location: Maine State Boat Launch on Rt 27 in Belgrade across from Loon Ridge Cottages and near Hammond Lumber in Belgrade, ME Instructor: Danielle Boutin, Friends of Messalonskee Lake Community Educator