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This morning at Clifford Park, Elizabeth Helminska, a student at Sallam Circus School, sets up to practice aerial acrobatics. Stop by to watch the magic!
Even with drought conditions, the Clifford Park perennial garden is thriving!
Looking good
We need your help! Many of you saw our post earlier about the paint dumped in the water. More vandalism was discovered today. Some of the storywalk boards were shot at, and some of the trail marker signs are being ripped off the trees. Police reports will be filed for the vandalism, and if anyone has any information of who may be involved, please reach out to us or report to PD. www.biddefordmaine.org/FormCenter/Police-Department-7/CRIME-TIP-FOR-THE-BIDDEFORD-POLICE-DEPAR-40
If you see something, say something. Thanks for helping us keep our park safe and clean!
And a big shout out to all of our volunteers who have helped clean up downed trees, spilled paint, and replace the storywalk boards. We couldn't do it without you!
Wow, we thought we heard gun shots the other night but we weren't sure. Guess we did. :/
Please let us know if Apex youth can help with clean up!
Just awful
Found this in the park as well today!
Ugh, people suck!
Disgusting 🙄
Silver lining to cleaning up paint in West Brook that runs along the red trail-I found this guy. It’s a fresh water mussel or clam. This is why paint in the stream is so harmful! This might be a Brook Floater, one of the rarest species in Maine! LET'S SHARE THIS POSITIVE POST <3
www.maine.gov/ifw/fish-wildlife/wildlife/species-information/invertebrates/freshwater-mussels.html
"As filter-feeders, freshwater mussels provide a vital service to Maine’s lakes, ponds, rivers and streams by removing suspended particles such as algae, bacteria, and detritus from the water column. Because they constantly filter large volumes of water, reside in the benthic substrate, can’t leave their surroundings, and live a long time (more than 100 years for some species!), freshwater mussels are sensitive to contaminants and changes in their environment. Consequently, they are a valuable indicator of water quality and aquatic ecosystem health, but they also are one of the most imperiled groups of animals in the country."
Thank you to the volunteer for cleaning effort 😊
HEY FRIENDS, there has been some unwelcome and harmful activity in the park. This paint was dumped off the red trail near the falls, and one of the story walk signs was smashed in the last couple days. Please report any suspicious activity in the park to the police department! Please share this post, and thanks in advance for helping!
Most of the paint was picked up-it appeared to be spray paint. Check out the post about this one about the rare mussel that was found!
Would having game cams in strategic locations work? They are not that expensive.
Respect Our Parks .!.
One of my favorite places in the world .please kkeep it clean
You can use this crime tip line also: www.biddefordmaine.org/FormCenter/Police-Department-7/CRIME-TIP-FOR-THE-BIDDEFORD-POLICE-DEPAR-40
Did you see Marty Grohman's write-up on Clifford Park in this week's Courier? Check it out below!
Hiking trails of Clifford Park are a Biddeford jewel
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I’ve been riding, walking, and hiking the trails of Clifford Park for more than 20 years, and I have seen it undergo a remarkably positive transformation, from a neglected, litter-filled area to...30 years myself.
Fun working with Catherine Glynn today at the Clifford Park perennial garden. Phase I of weeding complete!
How do I sign up to help
Hurry up and sign her up.
There is a new story walk up at Clifford park! I Am Birch by Scott Kelley. Thanks to McArthur Public Library for supporting Storywalk with this new story. Bring the kiddos to the park soon to enjoy I Am Birch!
I visited the park yesterday with my adult granddaughter and her 2 young toddlers. They were totally focused and so enjoyed each stop to hear from the different species. Then they would run for the next stop and I at 77 yrs was always trying to keep up. Just want to say thank you to McArthur Library. A great outdoor park for all ages.
I miss my days as a kid years ago running thru these woods!
Kaitlyn Corbett
Heather Lynn
AMAZING CLEAN-UP EFFORT with the Heart of Biddeford's Biddeford Adopt-A-Park, Friends of Clifford Park, and the Recreation Commission in Clifford Park this past weekend! The ATV was instrumental in allowing volunteers to haul out this small mountain of discarded items-Heart of Biddeford's grant-winning provided the funds for the ATV. The good folks here provided the (socially distanced) elbow grease. Thank you to all who keep Clifford Park clean and safe! Joe McKenney Paul Glynn Chris Quint Donna Gadbois Tippett Diane Tremblay Catherine Mayo Glynn Please tag yourself if you helped this past weekend, but didn't make it on this list. 🙂
Great work everyone- thanks for cleaning up such a wonderful treasure in our backyard!!
Thank you Tira Denny for also being part of this massive cleanup !
Bravo, excellent community service. I miss Clifford Park, my old stomping ground while growing up on George Street.
Nice job! Thank you!! I want to help Diane Tremblay- call me next time..
Thank you to everyone,it use to be a nice place to bring kids. I brought my boys all the time when they where little 💕💕
Thank you! I ‘m sorry that I missed it this year.
Great job! Thanks for your hard work.
Great work - THANK YOU all!!
Awesome. Thank you 👍
Looks amazing to me — wow!
Thank you!!!
Wow...that much garbage? Too bad! At least it's cleaned up now.
Shared by a biking enthusiast-ride safe and responsibly! www.imba.com/mountain-bike-covid-19-faq?fbclid=IwAR0zzUndOFKAv41jLlDOZOWPtD7_lpioRzYvcRKAb_yUIdlE...
Mountain Bike Safety and COVID-19 | IMBA
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As mountain bikers, we can lead by example for responsible riding and sharing trails with others.
Who ever is in charge of this organization, HOB or FOC, should take note at all the amazing things happening in southern Maine and winter fatbiking. Would love to see some time spent in this park to make it a destination spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
How is this even possible?????? Volunteers in the area are grooming epic trails? Clifford park is a joke compared to those of a volunteer basis! And you’re paid by the government
Is it possible to get the trails groomed ?
im sure the hobo's going to and from there huts will have it all packed down soon?
Yes they should be groomed soon!
Someone has a camp fire up in the wood smoke is thick
Fire department is over there now
Thank you for letting us know
Most be a good size fire up there
They driving tanker trucks up the trails now
It's really sad and pathetic to see people go up in the walking trails walking 2 dogs and they only come out with one because they tied the poor animal to a tree and left them there..from now on I'm taking photos and writing down license plates and calling the police!!!!
Now there is a dog running loss in the park a yellow lab
Use caution on these trails! Someone is putting rocks and branches on trails that have been in use since I was 15. Please ride easy and be safe in the park. Someone got hurt pretty bad yesterday because of this.