Last updated: August 26, 2019
Place
Orono Bog
University of Maine
Quick Facts
Location:
Orono, ME
Significance:
peatland, wetland, raised bog
Designation:
National Natural Landmark
MANAGED BY:
Occurring in a glacial depression, Orono Bog is a classic, northern sphagnum bog. It illustrates zonation of flora from lowland and bog to upland forest. It is uniquely accessible to the public and for teaching and research purposes.
The bog has a 1-mile boardwalk loop created jointly between the University of Maine, City of Bangor, Maine, and the Orono Land Trust. Informational waysides along the way help provide context to his unique bog ecosystem.
The bog has a 1-mile boardwalk loop created jointly between the University of Maine, City of Bangor, Maine, and the Orono Land Trust. Informational waysides along the way help provide context to his unique bog ecosystem.