Mount Agamenticus offers many fun learning experiences for your students.  With its summit views of the undeveloped forests and local reservoirs, it is the ideal location to explain the significance of the region for wildlife and water quality. 

Our goal is to educate students and visitors alike about the unique history and ecology of the area,  and to instill low-impact recreation practices, that will assist in the protection of the Mount A region so that current and future generations can forever enjoy its pristine beauty.  This will also help to ensure the continued supply of healthy drinking water and the preservation of habitat for the area’s abundant wildlife.

Advance Planning
Please let us help you plan ahead by filling in the Group Registration form before you visit the mountain.  Please note that there are only seasonal portable toilets available for the public at the summit.  If you wish to reserve the summit lodge space with accompanying restroom facilities, please contact the Functions Coordinator.

By reaching out to students before they explore the mountain, we can enhance their understanding of the forest habitats, wetlands, and streams that they will see as they use the trails.  Students will have the opportunity to learn about the rare and interesting plants and animals of Southern Maine and the watershed that provides drinking water for local residents.  Please download the following educational material in advance: 

Available educational material (some require advance notice):
Teacher’s packet- describes environmental features, ecological significance, and history of the area.
Turtle brochure- explains why turtles are crossing roads in York County and what you can do to help.
Slide Show- a short power point show that briefly explains the conservation program at Mount A.
Scavenger Hunt- utilizing map & compass skills, students search for invasive plant species at the summit (the only exception to our “take nothing, leave nothing” leave no trace principles).
Low impact sand box- interactive display that encourages students to tread lightly.
Microscope/vernal pool water sample- allows students to learn about some fascinating critters that live in vernal pools.

Some examples of interpretive displays that could be incorporated into lesson plans include:
Summit kiosk- features seasonal ecology displays, history timeline, and tips for low impact recreation.
Tree Walk- identifies many different tree species found at the summit with interesting facts
Self-guided Interpretive Trail- starts at the base and has 10 stops along the Ring Trail.  Signs focus on several topics including geology of the area, habitat succession, the resiliency of trees, etc. 
Vernal Pools- located at the base of Rocky Road trail, this vernal pool and accompanying interpretive sign explains why this is important habitat, identifies indicator species and depicts the changing pool thru the seasons.