Old Field Unity

Old field Unity College, tour of woody and herbaceous plant species.

Welcome to this old field study site for a sunny plant walk! It is located in Unity, Maine, and is part of the Unity College grounds. Part of the Hills to Sea Trail follows this path. It is a plant community of many species in the Asteraceae family and other opportunistic primarily herbaceous plants that commonly occur is disturbed landscapes such as this one. This land has been cleared and farmed historically but is no longer being worked. Sections of the field are mowed periodically, but some shrubs have started to come in and start the succession towards the forest.

Come learn some recognizable plants, and enjoy some trail snacks in the wild edibles. Bring some water, and sun protection as this is a field and there are no shady breaks from the sunshine. Most of these species thrive in full sun but we do not have that in common! Protect yourself from the sunshine and be prepared with a windbreaker as there are no natural windbreaks in the field. As this is part of the Hills to Sea trail, walk into the town of Unity and enjoy some other habitats along the way!