Conserved by the Maine Coastal Heritage Trust, Ash Point is a thirty-four acre preserve with 1.1 miles of trails. The preserve features old apple trees, beautiful moss-covered stone walls, spruce woods, and great views of Penobscot Bay. The preserve is home to multiple bird species including sparrows, warblers, wrens, and ospreys. Note: This is an easy to moderate hike with some uneven footing over rocks and tree roots. Meet at the Preserve's parking lot on the east side of Ash Point Drive, Owls Head. Instructor and Appleton resident Gary Roberts is a Registered Maine Guide and a volunteer naturalist, trip leader, and speaker for over thirty years. He specializes in guiding from a natural history perspective and focuses particularly on the native flora and fauna of Maine. Gary has been a long-time volunteer for Maine Audubon and has volunteered with the Maine Plant Conservation Volunteers, Mountain Birdwatch, Maine Owl Survey Project, and SEANET (Seabird Ecological Assessment Network).