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Open Farm Day
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 28, 2024
Location: Statewide
Event Type: Special Event
We celebrate Maine agriculture year-round, and Open Farm Day is an extra special day to visit a farm and discover more ways to enjoy farm products year-round! Maine's Open Farm Day gives visitors the chance to explore host farms throughout the state on the fourth Sunday in July rain or shine. Please visit RealMaine.com to learn more about this special invitation to see Maine agriculture where it happens, get tips for a good visit, and find a list of participating farms.
Contact Email: ACFOpenFarmDay@maine.gov
Website: https://www.realmaine.com/
Houlton Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 18, 2024 - July 21, 2024
Location: Houlton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and state entertainment.
Website: http://www.houltonfair.org/
Ossipee Valley Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 11, 2024 - July 14, 2024
Location: South Hiram, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Old-fashion fair, unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway, drag racing and animal pull events.
Website: http://www.ossipeevalleyfair.com/
Waterford World's Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 19, 2024 - July 21, 2024
Location: North Waterford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family oriented agricultural fair, featuring local vendors, entertainment and livestock. Old MacDonald's Barn full of animals to touch, outside stage with local talent, demonstrations & livestock exhibits
Website: http://www.waterfordworldsfair.org/
Pittston Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 20, 2024 - June 23, 2024
Location: Pittston, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Small, family-oriented country fair. Midway, animal pulling events, children's games, Strawberry Festival.
Website: http://www.pittstonfair.com/
Bangor State Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 25, 2024 - August 3, 2024
Location: Bangor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, and commercial exhibits.
Website: https://www.bangorstatefair.com/
Northern Maine Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 31, 2024 - August 4, 2024
Location: Presque Isle, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large family fair, lots of rides and exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demo derby.
Website: http://www.northernmainefairgrounds.com/
Monmouth Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 26, 2024 - June 29, 2024
Location: Monmouth, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events.
Website: http://www.monmouthfair.com/
Skowhegan State Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 8, 2024 - August 17, 2024
Location: Skowhegan, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large agricultural fair featuring a huge midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pull events and harness racing.
Website: http://www.skowheganstatefair.com
Union Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 7, 2024 - July 10, 2024
Location: Union, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large family fair famous for the annual State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. Large midway, crafts, animal pull events, harness racing.
Website: http://www.unionfair.org/
Acton Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 22, 2024 - August 25, 2024
Location: Acton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Outstanding exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway
Website: http://www.actonfair.net/
Piscataquis Valley Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 22, 2024 - August 25, 2024
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, milking parlor, homemade ice cream, crafts, midway, mechanical pulling, demo derbies, animal pulling and stage shows.
Website: http://www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com/
Windsor Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 24, 2024 - September 2, 2024
Location: Windsor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large, progressive fair with extensive agricultural, art/crafts exhibits. Large midway, animal pull events, harness racing and mechanical pulling.
Website: http://www.windsorfair.com/
Blue Hill Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2024 - September 2, 2024
Location: Blue Hill, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Great country fair, midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuel racing, animal pull events, entertainment.
Website: http://www.bluehillfair.com/
Springfield Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 13, 2024 - June 16, 2024
Location: Springfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Stage shows, animal and mechanical pulling, antique autos, midway, livestock exhibits.
Website: http://www.thespringfieldfair.com/
Harmony Free Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 30, 2024 - September 2, 2024
Location: Harmony, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Free Admission, Free Parking, Stage Shows, Animal and Mechanical Pulling, Midway, Demo Derby, Livestock and Exhibit Hall.
Website: https://harmonyfreefair.weebly.com/
Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 5, 2024 - September 8, 2024
Location: Clinton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Clinton Family oriented agricultural fair with animal and mechanical pulling utstanding midway, exhibit halls, stage entertainment and woodsmen contest.
Website: https://clintonlionsagfair207.com/
Litchfield Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 6, 2024 - September 8, 2024
Location: Litchfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pull events. Historical fair museum.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/litchfieldfair/
Oxford County Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 11, 2024 - September 14, 2024
Location: Oxford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Livestock shows, animal pull events, midway, crafts, exhibits, and a new harness race track.
Website: http://www.oxfordcountyfair.com/
New Portland Lion's Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024
Location: New Portland, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Midway, exhibit hall, animal and mechanical pulling, crafts, livestock exhibits, woodsmen day, stage shows.
Website: http://www.newportlandlionsfair.com/
Farmington Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 15, 2024 - September 21, 2024
Location: Farmington, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pull events, harness racing, demolition derby.
Website: https://www.farmingtonfair.org
Common Ground Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 20, 2024 - September 22, 2024
Location: Unity, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine-Organic produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibits.
Website: http://www.mofga.org/The-Fair
Cumberland Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 22, 2024 - September 28, 2024
Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing.
Website: http://www.cumberlandfair.com
Fryeburg Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 29, 2024 - October 6, 2024
Location: Fryeburg, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows.
Website: http://www.fryeburgfair.org/
Topsham Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 6, 2024 - August 11, 2024
Location: Topsham, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, animal pull events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing.
Website: http://www.topshamfair.net
Maine Residents Day Maine State Parks and Historic Sites
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 16, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: *State Parks and Historic Sites - see exceptions list below
State Park: Aroostook, Birch Point, Bradbury Mountain, Camden Hills, Cobscook Bay, Colburn House, Colonial Pemaquid, Damariscotta Lake, Eagle Island, Ferry Beach, Fort Edgecomb, Fort Kent, Fort Knox, Fort McClary, Fort Point, Fort Popham, Fort O'Brien, Grafton Notch, Holbrook Island, Lamoine, Lake St George, Lily Bay, Moose Point, Mt Blue, Owls Head Light, Peaks-Kenny, Penobscot Narrows Observatory, Penobscot River Corridor, Popham Beach, Quoddy Head, Range Pond, Rangeley Lake, Reid, Roque Bluffs, Sebago Lake, Shackford Head, Swan Lake, Two Lights, Vaughan Woods, Warren Island, Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event
All Maine redidents will be admitted free of charge at Maine State Parks and Historic Sites 9 a.m. to closing for day-use*. No rain date will be available. *Exceptions: Acadia National Park, Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW), Baxter State Park, the Maine Wildlife Park (IF&W), Peacock Beach, Scarborough Beach, Swan Island (IF&W), Penobscot River Corridor (PRC) or the Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect, though admission to Fort Knox State Historic Site will be free that day.
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/index.shtml
Cost: * FREE entry for Maine residents
Related Documents: 2024 Maine Residents Day Flyer
Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport, Maine
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island any time between 2:00 and 3:00 pm for a close look at the ospreys. Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
Cost: Free with park admission: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $4.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $6.00 for nonresidents ages 12-64, $2.00 for nonresidents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free
Related Documents: June programs at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport, Maine
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island any time between 2:00 and 3:00 pm for a close look at the ospreys. Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
Cost: Free with park admission: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $4.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $6.00 for nonresidents ages 12-64, $2.00 for nonresidents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free
Related Documents: June 2024 programs at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Kids Dig Colonial Pemaquid! A Mystery Awaits, Become a History Sleuth on August 3 - Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 3, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 13 miles south of Damariscotta off Route 130 at 2 Colonial Pemaquid Dr. New Harbor, ME 04554
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical, Special Event
Come one; come all to become a history detective and experience archaeology firsthand at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. Each participant will unearth mysterious artifacts, and then determine their use and history while learning the skills of an archaeologist. Each participant will receive a Junior Archaeologist Certificate and a photograph of their completed find. Drop in between 10 AM and 3 PM on Saturday, July 6 just outside Fort William Henry at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, 2 Colonial Pemaquid Drive, New Harbor. The program is free and designed for youth ages 5 to 14 years old, but all ages are welcome. Led by Dr. Neill DePaoli, Historic Site Manager, Historian & Archaeologist. (Rain date is Sunday, August 4, 11am - 3pm)
Contact Name: Neill DePaoli
Contact Phone: (207) 677-2423
Contact Email: Neill.DePaoli@Maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/colonialpemaquid
Cost: Event is free; However admission charged to visit Museum & Fort: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $3.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $4.00 for non-residents ages 12-64,$1.00 for non-residents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: Kids Dig - Aug 3, 2024 (PDF 378KB)
Kids Dig Colonial Pemaquid! A Mystery Awaits, Become a History Sleuth on July 6 - Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: July 6, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 13 miles south of Damariscotta off Route 130 at 28 Colonial Pemaquid Dr. New Harbor, ME 04554
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical, Special Event
Come one; come all to become a history detective and experience archaeology firsthand at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. Each participant will unearth mysterious artifacts, and then determine their use and history while learning the skills of an archaeologist. Each participant will receive a Junior Archaeologist Certificate and a photograph of their completed find. Drop in between 10 AM and 3 PM on Saturday, July 6 just outside Fort William Henry at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, 2 Colonial Pemaquid Drive, New Harbor. The program is free and designed for youth ages 5 to 14 years old, but all ages are welcome. Led by Dr. Neill DePaoli, Historic Site Manager, Historian & Archaeologist. (Rain date is Sunday, July 7, 11am - 3pm).
Contact Name: Neill DePaoli
Contact Phone: (207) 677-2423
Contact Email: Neill.DePaoli@Maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/colonialpemaquid
Cost: Event is free; However admission charged to visit Museum & Fort: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $3.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $4.00 for non-residents ages 12-64,$1.00 for non-residents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: Kids Dig, July - Flyer (PDF 436KB)
Washington County Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 24, 2024 - August 25, 2024
Event Type: Fair
Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 30, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport, Maine 04032
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island any time between 2:00pm and 3:00pm for a close look at the ospreys, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
Cost: Free with park admission: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $4.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $6.00 for nonresidents ages 12-64, $2.00 for nonresidents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: June 2024 programs at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 9, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport, Maine 04032
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island any time between 2:00pm and 3:00pm for a close look at the ospreys, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
Cost: Free with park admission: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $4.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $6.00 for nonresidents ages 12-64, $2.00 for nonresidents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: June programs 2024 at Wolfe's Neck Woods
In the Pines at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport, Maine
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Tour the pine forest on our accessible path and see why Maine is the Pine Tree State. This program is wheelchair accessible. Meet at the benches by the second parking lot at 2:00pm. One hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
Cost: Free with park admission: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $4.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $6.00 for nonresidents ages 12-64, $2.00 for nonresidents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: June 2024 programs at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Small Wonders at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 29, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport, Maine 04032
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Discover extra-ordinary things in nature that are hiding right before your eyes! Hand lenses provided. Meet at the benches by the second parking lot at 2:00pm. 1 hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
Cost: Free with park admission: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $4.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $6.00 for nonresidents ages 12-64, $2.00 for nonresidents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: June 2024 at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Hike with the Ranger at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 22, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport, Maine 04032
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season on this hike with a knowledgeable guide. Meet at the benches by the second parking lot. 1 hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission.
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
Cost: Free with park admission: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $4.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $6.00 for nonresidents ages 12-64, $2.00 for nonresidents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: July 2024 programs at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 2, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport, Maine 04032
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Stop by the spotting scope set up along the White Pines Trail any time between 2:00pm and 3:00pm for a close look at the ospreys, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
Cost: Free with park admission: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $4.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $6.00 for nonresidents ages 12-64, $2.00 for nonresidents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: June 2024 programs at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Stroll with the Ranger at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport, Maine 04032
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the accessible White Pines Trail with a knowledgeable guide. Meet at the benches by the second parking lot at 2pm. Program lasts about an hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
Cost: Free with park admission: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $4.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $6.00 for nonresidents ages 12-64, $2.00 for nonresidents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: June 2024 at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk with author Tom Seymour at Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 25, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Backshore Trailhead parking area along Indian Bar Road on Cape Rosier in Brooksville. (Three Miles Off Route 176)
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Maine forager and author Tom Seymour as he leads a walk along groomed trails in search of early wild edibles. Tom will identify common forest, meadow, and seaside plants that have medicinal or nutritional value.
Water is provided. The walking session will last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours and cover a total distance of 3/4-mile. Bring sturdy footwear and be prepared for changing weather conditions. The program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation or lightning in the area. The park address is 172 Indian Bar Road, Brooksville.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 326-4012
Website: https://https://www.maine.gov/holbrookisland
Cost: Free - programs are free and no entry fee is charged at Holbrook Island Sanctuary.
Related Documents: Wild Edibles Program with Tom Seymour (PDF 280KB)
The Piscataqua Rangers Jr. Fife & Drum Corps at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 16, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, 13 miles south of Damariscotta off Route 130 at 28 Colonial Pemaquid Drive, New Harbor., ME 04554
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical, Special Event
Come one and all to this free event! The Piscataqua Rangers Jr. Fife & Drum Corps will perform on the Fort Parade Grounds at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort.
Contact Name: The Historic Site
Contact Phone: (207) 677-2423
Website: https://www.maine.gov/colonialpemaquid
Cost: Event is free; However admission charged to visit Museum & Fort: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $3.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $4.00 for non-residents ages 12-64,$1.00 for non-residents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: Fife & Drum Corps Flyer (PDF 500KB)
National Trails Day Hike with the Park Manager at Bradbury Mt. State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration, History/Historical, Special Event
Bradbury Mountain Park Manager Chris Silsbee will lead this moderately paced hike on some of his favorite park trails and give an insider's look at the State Park. A 24-year veteran of the Bureau of Parks and Lands, he will talk about the changes in the park and the bureau over the years, future plans, and answer questions. One of the longest-tenured park managers at one of the busiest year-round parks in Maine, Chris has insights and stories of interest to all park visitors! This moderately difficult hike will cover about 2.8 miles. The event is free with paid park entry, and registration is not required. Meet at the stone bench in front of the picnic pavilion.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/bradburymountain
Cost: Free with park admission: Bradbury Mt. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: National Trails Day Hike Flyer (PDF 225KB)
Granite and Glaciers - Geology of the Bradbury Mountain Area - Bradbury Mt. State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 18, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration, History/Historical
On this less than 2-mile walk, Ranger Jeff Pengel will point out and explain the geology we encounter of the past 450 million years - magma chambers, erratics, mineral mining, rouche mountonnees, Bradbury island, and more. Meet at the stone bench in front of the picnic pavilion.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/bradburymountain
Cost: Free with park admission: Bradbury Mt. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
History of Bradbury Mountain - 400 Years of Human History - Bradbury Mt. State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 25, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: History/Historical
This walk with Ranger Jeff Pengel explores the human history of the Bradbury Mountain State Park area. We will view the historical artifacts of the Park from about 400 years ago to the present including farming methods, mining, creature marks, fence viewers, stone walls - and a revolution! Meet at the stone bench in front of the picnic pavilion.
Contact Name: Bradbury Mountain State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/bradburymountain
Cost: Free with park admission: Bradbury Mt. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Forests of Lilliput - A natural history of little things - Bradbury Mt. State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration
This favorite walk will focus on the miniature world of mosses and lichens. Expect to spend time bent over examining the subtle and often amazing features of these abundant but usually unnoticed organisms. Avoiding hardcore identification and terminology, we will look at their many adaptations for thriving in a world full of microhabitats in an attempt to understand their role in the larger ecosystem. Bring a hand lens if you have one, otherwise we'll provide a loaner. Meet at the stone bench in front of the picnic pavillion.
Contact Name: Bradbury Mountain State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/bradburymountain
Cost: Free with park admission: Bradbury Mt. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Fronds and Fiddleheads - Ecology & identification of ferns - Bradbury Mt. State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 15, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration
On this popular walk we will explore the natural history of the ferns in Bradbury Mountain State Park. Jeff will emphasize the ecology, unique biological adaptations, and recent research of the ferns and allies we encounter. He will also provide identification tips for the species we find. Meet at the stone bench in front of the picnic pavilion.
Contact Name: Bradbury Mountain State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/bradburymountain
Cost: Free with park admission: Bradbury Mt. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
EnLichenment - Lookin' for lichens - Bradbury Mt. State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Lichens are a partnership of fungi and algae that are particularly common in Maine. We'll observe their weird & unique shapes and perhaps learn some common species. This talk will explore the odd natural history, ecology, and recent research of these wildly diverse but usually unnoticed organisms. Bring a hand lens if you have one, but loaners will be available. Meet at the stone bench in front of the picnic pavilion.
Contact Name: Bradbury Mountain State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/bradburymountain
Cost: Free with park admission: Bradbury Mt. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Forest Detective - Figuring out forest features - Bradbury Mt. State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration
The wide ranging topics on this walk all focus on noticing details to figure out what happened to cause the things we see. Combining ecology, geology and history information we will stitch together some of the when and how the natural landscape changes. Meet at the stone bench in front of the picnic pavilion.
Contact Name: Bradbury Mountain State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/bradburymountain
Cost: Free with park admission: Bradbury Mt. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Gathering Moss - What's green and fuzzy and everywhere? - Bradbury Mt. State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: July 20, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Explore the diminutive world of mosses. Ranger Jeff Pengel will explain the basics of ID (mossing) but avoid technical vocabulary. We will delve into their unique biological adaptations and ecology. Bring a hand lens if you have one, otherwise we'll provide a loaner. Meet at the stone bench in front of the picnic pavilion.
Contact Name: Bradbury Mountain State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/bradburymountain
Cost: Free with park admission: Bradbury Mt. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Reading Tree Leaves - Learn to see the forest for the trees - Bradbury Mt. State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: July 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration
This walk will examine the characteristics of some of the more unusual trees and shrubs we encounter. Examining more than just their leaves, we'll learn about their natural history, special features, and current threats. Meet at the stone bench in front of the picnic pavilion.
Contact Name: Bradbury Mountain State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/bradburymountain
Cost: Free with park admission: Bradbury Mt. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Castlebay Concert - Sept 1 at 1:00 - Broadsides and Ballads - at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 1, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, 13 miles south of Damariscotta off Route 130.
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical, Special Event
Whether you are a sailor, a singer, or just a lover of New England lore, join us for the free Castlebay Concert - Broadsides and Ballads at Labor Day Weekend Concert. The first concert is at 1:00 PM and will be repeated at 3:00 PM. The concert will be outdoors on the parade ground of the fort. Bring a blanket, cushion or lawn chair. For more information about Castlebay visit: www.castlebay.net
Contact Name: Neill DePaoli
Contact Phone: (207) 677-2423
Contact Email: Neill.DePaoli@Maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/colonialpemaquid
Cost: Event is free; However admission charged to visit Museum & Fort: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $3.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $4.00 for non-residents ages 12-64,$1.00 for non-residents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: Castlebay Concert poster (PDF 574KB)
Castlebay Concert - Sept 1 at 3:00 - Broadsides and Ballads - at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 1, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, 13 miles south of Damariscotta off Route 130.
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical, Special Event
Whether you are a sailor, a singer, or just a lover of New England lore, join us for the free Castlebay Concert - Broadsides and Ballads at Labor Day Weekend Concert. The first concert is at 1:00 PM and will be repeated at 3:00 PM. The concert will be outdoors on the parade ground of the fort. Bring a blanket, cushion or lawn chair. For more information about Castlebay visit: www.castlebay.net
Contact Name: Neill DePaoli
Contact Phone: (207) 677-2423
Contact Email: Neill.DePaoli@Maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/colonialpemaquid
Cost: Event is free; However admission charged to visit Museum & Fort: $1.00 for ages 5-11, $3.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64, $4.00 for non-residents ages 12-64,$1.00 for non-residents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free.
Related Documents: Castlebay Concert poster (PDF 574KB)
Movie Night - July 9 - Pemaquid Point Learning Center - Archaeological Film Series
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: July 9, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Location: PMPemaquid Point Learning Center Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park 3115 Bristol Rd, New Harbor, ME 04554
State Park: Other Location
Event Type: History/Historical
Come and join us as Colonial Pemaquid cohosts with the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department a series of films that cover a variety of historical and archaeological topics that cut across the globe. July 9 = Lost Viking Army. A brief discussion will follow the film. Admission is free.
Contact Name: Neill DePaoli
Contact Phone: (207) 677-2423
Contact Email: Neill.DePaoli@Maine.gov
Website: https//:www.parksandlands.com
Cost: Admission is free.
Co-Sponsor: Bristol Parks and Recreation Department
Related Documents: Lost Viking Army - Movie Night flyer (PDF 450KB)
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk with author Tom Seymour at Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 22, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Backshore Trailhead parking area along Indian Bar Road on Cape Rosier in Brooksville. (Three Miles Off Route 176)
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Maine forager and author Tom Seymour as he leads a walk along groomed trails in search of early wild edibles. Tom will identify common forest, meadow, and seaside plants that have medicinal or nutritional value.
Water is provided. The walking session will last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours and cover a total distance of 3/4-mile. Bring sturdy footwear and be prepared for changing weather conditions. The program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation or lightning in the area. The park address is 172 Indian Bar Road, Brooksville.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 326-4012
Website: https://www.maine.gov/holbrookisland
Cost: Free - programs are free and no entry fee is charged at Holbrook Island Sanctuary.
Related Documents: Wild Edibles - June 2024 flyer (PDF 279KB)
POSTPONED to late summer - Bobby Cleveland Concert - Holbrook Island Sanctuary
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 28, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meet at the end of Indian Bar Road. The concert will be on the lawn.
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type: Special Event
POSTPONED - New date to be announced for later in the summer. Relax during a delightful musical hour featuring Bobby Cleveland and his tenor sax. His diverse program features Patriotic Americana, Jazz and Latin Standards, Rock Favorites, and Classical selections. Location: Meet at the end of Indian Bar Road. The concert will be on the lawn. Bring a chair or blanket for the performance on the lawn.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 326-4012
Website: https://www.maine.gov/holbrookisland
Cost: Free - programs are free and no entry fee is charged at Holbrook Island Sanctuary.
Holbrook Island Plant Walk Led by the Wilson Museum
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 25, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Pre-register online - https://www.wilsonmuseum.org/events/plant-walk-2024
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event
Learn about common forest, meadow, and seaside plants that have medicinal or nutritional value on a unique boating and hiking excursion on Holbrook Island. After with a 20-minute boat ride from Castine, participants will be led by forager and author Tom Seymour in search of wild edibles along Holbrook's groomed trails. The plant walk on Holbrook Island will last between 1 hour and 1.5 hours. This program is free of charge with a $10 per person donation encouraged. The program is part of the Wilson Museums program series Connecting to Collections: Curiosity, Culture, Climate made possible through the generous support of Bangor Savings Bank.
Contact Name: Holbrook Island Sanctuary
Contact Phone: (207) 326-4012
Website: https://www.wilsonmuseum.org/events/plant-walk-2024
Cost: Free - Preregister at https://www.wilsonmuseum.org/events/plant-walk-2024
Co-Sponsor: The Maine Maritime Academy and the Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary.
Tree Talk - Wayne
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: June 13, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Gott Pasture Preserve, Wayne
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Workshop/Training
Join Maine Tree Farm, Maine Forest Service, & Partners for: Tree Talks.
This is part of a series pairing tree identification with local history, and community projects.
History of the Gott Pasture Preserve with Kennebec Land Trust Executive Director Theresa Kerchner & tree id with Maine Forest Service District Forester Julie Davenport.
Register for Gott Pasture Preserve
Contact Name: Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Tree Talk - Camden
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: June 21, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Merryspring Nature Center, Camden
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Workshop/Training
Join Maine Tree Farm, Maine Forest Service, & Partners for: Tree Talks.
This is part of a series pairing tree identification with local history, and community projects.
Merryspring Nature Center Program director John Fromer will provide a history of Merryspring and an overview of current projects. Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will host tree id.
Register for Merryspring
Contact Name: Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Tree Talk - Winterport
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: June 28, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Oak Hill Cemetery, Winterport
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Workshop/Training
Join Maine Tree Farm, Maine Forest Service, & Partners for: Tree Talks.
This is part of a series pairing tree identification with local history, and community projects.
Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will provide information on headstone symbology and tree id. Town of Winterport will share current planting and maintenance projects.
Register for Oak Hill
Contact Name: Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Tree Talk - Thorndike
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: July 5, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Thorndike Mill & Meeting Place, Thorndike
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Workshop/Training
Join Maine Tree Farm, Maine Forest Service, & Partners for: Tree Talks.
This is part of a series pairing tree identification with local history, and community projects.
The Farwell Project Executive Director Diana Prizio will share Farwell history and current projects. Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will lead tree id.
Register for Thorndike Mill & Meeting Place
Contact Name: Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Seashells of Maine at Reid State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 7, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, Maine 04548
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Park Manager Haylee Parsons for a fun and hands-on seashell discovery session that will include a seashell search, journaling, bingo, and a crossword. Meet at the boardwalk at Mile Beach.
Contact Phone: (207) 371-2303
Website: https:www.maine.gov/reid
Cost: Free with park admission: Reid State Park: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: June 2024 programs at Reid State Park
Shorebirds of Reid State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 14, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, Maine 04548
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Learn about Piping Plovers and other shore birds during this presentation and beach walk with Maine Audubon's Coastal Birds Project. Meet at the green at Todds Point.
Contact Phone: (207) 371-2303
Website: https:www.maine.gov/reid
Cost: Free with park admission: Reid State Park: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Co-Sponsor: Maine Audubon
Related Documents: June 2024 programs at Reid State Park
Full Moon Exploration-Bats & Owls at Reid State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 21, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, Maine 04548
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Meet at the pavilion for a presentation, then we will visit the pond to listen for and observe bats and owls. If skies are clear we may observe the moon through telescopes too! PLease bring a red-lense headlamp or flashlight.
Contact Phone: (207) 371-2303
Website: https:www.maine.gov/reid
Cost: Free with park admission: Reid State Park: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Co-Sponsor: Maine Audubon
Related Documents: June 2024 programs at Reid State Park
Tidepools with the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust at Reid State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, Maine 04548
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Meet at Todd's Point for this hands-on program by Becky, a KELT staff member, to explore the tidepools for the unique life they support.
Contact Phone: (207) 371-2303
Website: https:www.maine.gov/reid
Cost: Free with park admission: Reid State Park: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Co-Sponsor: Maine Audubon
Related Documents: June 2024 programs at Reid State Park
Sky Tour-Stargazing & Evening Fliers
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 8, 2024
Time: 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road Camden, Maine 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Explore the nighttime and get to know the night sky. Listen to the stories of the constellations as they are pointed out by laser, learn how to use the park telescope, and why dark skies are so important to the health of all creatures. And find out who flies the night skies and benefits us all! Join Jocelyn Hubbell from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands and volunteer astronomer Jacob with his large telescope for this fun and engaging program. Meet at the field by the park entry booth.
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Website: https://www.maine.gov/camdenhills
Cost: Free with park admission: Camden Hills Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: June 2024 programs at Camden Hills State Park
The Moon and Evening Fliers
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 22, 2024
Time: 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road Camden, Maine 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
The evening will begin with a presentation about evening fliers-bats and owls! Then as the night darkens, we will listen for bats with a bat detector, observe the almost full moon through park telescopes, and delve into folklore and science about Earth's only natural satellite. Meet at the field by the park entry booth.
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Website: https://www.maine.gov/camdenhills
Cost: Free with park admission: Camden Hills Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: June 2024 programs at Camden Hills State Park