Much the land is located near or adjacent to the Ducktrap River, Kendall Brook, and Knights and Pitcher Ponds in the Towns of Lincolnville and Northport. Hans died in 2003. Brigitte, an artist and ardent naturalist, now makes her seasonal home in a log dwelling on Pitcher Pond. The DWP protects and enhances the wildlife habitat of the Ducktrap River Watershed through ownership of more than 700 acr
es of ecologically sensitive lands. The Board of Directors provides leadership for the work of the organization and collaborates with other conservation organizations in protecting sensitive wildlife lands within the watershed. Targeted wildlife educational programs with nearby schools are conducted in partnership with the Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension with the goal of inspiring the next generation of wildlife conservationists and naturalists. The rustic cabin, Whispering Woods" occupies Preserve lands adjacent to the Ducktrap River, on the opposite bank from the State of Maine owned Tanglewood 4-H Camp property. The cabin has been converted to a rustic venue in which visitors both young and old can experience the magic and mystery of solitude in these beautiful forests. Board of Directors
The Ducktrap Wildlife Board of Directors provides leadership for the work of the preserve, which is guided by the organization's mission and vision. The directors are:
Brigitte Gautschi, President
Meaghan Janaitis, Vice President & Treasurer
James Wagner, Secretary
Didier Bonner-Ganter
Mission:
The mission of the Ducktrap Wildlife Preserve is the protection and enhancement of a diverse wildlife habitat within the geographic region of the Ducktrap River Watershed. This mission is accomplished through:
Acquisition and management of land,
scientific research and education and the
collaboration and partnership with other regional organizations with similar or complementary purposes. Vision
The Ducktrap Wildlife Preserve achieves its mission through its vision focusing on:
Integration and collaboration with complementary organizations within the Ducktrap River Watershed
Wildlife educational programming to inspire budding naturalists and habitat protection conducted in collaboration with Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center and other organizations
Scientific study and enhancement of existing wildlife and habitat
Acquisition of key parcels of additional land in close proximity to the existing Preserve Protected Lands. The Ducktrap Wildlife Preserve owns 800+ contiguous acres adjacent to Pitcher Pond, Knights Pond and the Ducktrap River with another 117 acres under protective covenant.
