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Description:
Sunkhaze Meadows NWR encompasses the second largest peat bog in Maine. Peat deposits, up to 18 feet thick in places, were at one time threatened by development. The area hosts nearly 200 different bird species, more than 30 mammal species, and untold numbers of amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates. The sedge wren, an endangered species in Maine, have been observed here. Small impoundments have been created to restore wetlands lost during private ownership. Unity College utilizes the area as an outdoor classroom. Ten acres of hayfield are maintained for upland nesting birds which depend on grassland habitat. Directions:
Sunkhaze Meadows NWR office is in Old Town, Maine, on U.S. Route 2 between Orono and Old Town.From Interstate 95, take Exit #50 at Kelly Road and proceed into Orono on Route 2. After crossing the Stillwater River in Orono, proceed approximately 1.7 miles on Route 2 after the traffic light at the intersection of U.S. Route 2A (College Road). The office is on the right side of the road. A sign displaying the Fish and Wildlife Service emblem and the names of the refuge and Ecological Services field office marks the entrance to the office.
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