Hirundo Wildlife Trust

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge is 2,460 acres of conserved woodlands and wetlands just west of Old Town + Orono, Maine dedicated to preserving nature while providing educational, and recreational opportunities to the public.

Hirundo offers 7+ miles of marked trails, river access, public programs, and free rental opportunities for canoes, kayaks, and snowshoes. Our universal access trail, the Trail of the Senses, offers sensory and mobility impaired communities as well as the elderly an opportunity to access and experience nature.

With our proximity to the University of Maine campus in Orono, the Refuge acts as a living laboratory for a wide range of University classes and student projects.

We offer environmental educational programs to schools and the public throughout the year and is dedicated to cultivating a love of nature in local youth and fostering future generations of environmental stewards.

We?re proud to be a 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner, joining a global network of organizations advancing environmental solutions worldwide.

OUR MISSION:
To enjoy, understand, and protect Hirundo's natural and cultural environment
for the mutual well-being of our human and wildlife communities.
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OUR VALUES:
We believe that there is a mutually beneficial relationship between the people and the natural
communities in which they live.
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We believe that an understanding of nature stimulates an active involvement in stewardship.
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We believe that all people regardless of origin, age, abilities or financial resources can benefit from
an intimate association with nature.

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