| Date |
Event |
Details |
Saturday
May 5 |
Sparks Ark |
Dave Sparks has great information & displays about wild animal emergencies & nuisance wildlife removal. Do you have bats in your belfry or skunks under the porch? Dave will have some live critters for you to meet as well! |
Saturday
May 12 |
ReMaine WILD |
Representatives from this professional group of Maine wildlife rehabilitators will staff an informative display. What do you do if you find a baby robin, raccoon or injured animal? |
Saturday
May 19 |
Learn About Lyme Disease |
The Maine Medical Center Research Institute will have lots of information about ticks and control of tick-borne diseases like Lyme Disease. Learn how to identify the different types of ticks found in Maine, and get tips on prevention & basic information on the disease itself. |
Saturday - Monday
May 26-28 |
Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park Annual Plant Sale |
This volunteer group helps out the wildlife park in so many ways; learn more about their ongoing projects and enjoy great spring plant deals with flowers, vegetables and baskets from their own greenhouse! |
Saturday
June 2 |
Meet a Live Eagle |
Join Maine Wildlife Park staffers Pam and Nikki Richardson and immature bald eagle ‘Lawrence’ at 11am-12noon, and 1:30pm to learn about eagles in Maine. Although this eagle does not have the white head and tail of a 4 yr. old adult bird, he is impressive to see and photograph up close! |
Saturday
June 9 |
Fly Tying & Fly Casting with Trout Unlimited |
Sebago Trout Unlimited (TU) Chapter members will be on hand to teach these popular fishing techniques. Learn to cast; then tie a fly and bring it home to try on your next fishing trip! |
Saturday
June 16 |
Life of the Honey Bee |
Learn about the industrious life of the honey bee, and the role of the beekeeper. Parts of the bee hive and beekeeping equipment will be on display, and experienced beekeepers will be available to answer your questions. Honey and other products of the hive will be for sale. |
Saturday
June 23 |
Maine Forest Service |
Join MFS Rangers to learn about their role in fire prevention, timber harvest monitoring; forest and woodlot management and more! Forest Service equipment will be on display and Smokey the Bear will make special appearances at 12:30pm and 1:30pm for photographs with the kids. Bring your camera! |
Saturday
June 30 |
Full Moon - Creatures of the Night Hike (8:00 - 10:00 pm) |
Learn what our wildlife does at night by the light of an almost-full moon and your flashlight. Special exhibits. Regular admission fee. (Cancelled if raining) The Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open for snacks and souvenirs! |
Saturday
July 7 |
Maine Custom Wood Sculpture |
Join Bill Fournier as he uses a chain saw to create eagles, bears and more. Watch a block of wood become a work of art. Finished pieces will be for sale. Bring your cameras & earplugs! |
Saturday
July 14 |
Meet a Live Eagle |
Join Maine Wildlife Park staffers Pam and Nikki Richardson and immature bald eagle ‘Lawrence’ at 11am-12noon, and 1:30pm to learn about eagles in Maine. Although this eagle does not have the white head and tail of a 4 yr. old adult bird, he is impressive to see and photograph up close! |
Saturday
July 21 |
Streaked Mountain Wood Carvers |
A nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching, preserving and promoting the art of woodcarving. Several carvers will display a variety of carving methods, and will include waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, fish, bear & moose; with some pieces for sale. There will be hands-on SOAP CARVING for the kids! |
Saturday
July 28 |
‘All About Owls’ Night Hike (8:00 - 10:00 pm) |
Learn what our wildlife does at night under the light of the full moon and your flashlight. Special owl displays! Regular admission fee. (Cancelled if raining) The Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open for snacks & souvenirs! |
Saturday
August 4 |
Landscaping For Wildlife with Skillins Greenhouses |
Expert native landscaping staff will be on hand with a wide selection of native shrubs, small trees and other plants that are hardy and attractive while providing food and shelter for our birds and wildlife. Plants are on sale and ready to install into your yard or landscape. |
Saturday & Sunday
August 11& 12 |
Native American POWWOW - Honor the Animals! |
Representatives of several tribes will be at the park for two full days with dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers and traditional food booths. Special events will be presented throughout each day. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about Maine’s Native Americans. (All day, rain or shine). |
Saturday
August 18 |
NAVHDA Hunting Dog Breed and Skills Demonstration |
Members of this active hunting dog club will be on hand with several hunting dogs, ready to demonstrate each breed’s individual personalities, talents and skills as pointers, flushers and retrievers. |
Saturday
August 25 |
Chainsaw Art with Ron Carlson |
A lifelong hobby became a business; now thousands of pieces later, Ron specializes in carving bears. He’s carved almost every animal, along with requests from airplanes to the 7 dwarfs to giant gorillas on safari. He’s shipped his work to a dozen countries worldwide; and will have a variety of carvings on exhibit and for sale. |
Saturday
September 8 |
MDIFW Annual OPEN HOUSE (9:30 am - 3:30 pm) |
Free admission, donations appreciated. Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife fisheries and wildlife biologists, game wardens, safety and hatchery staff with a variety of special fish & wildlife exhibits and displays. |
Sunday
September 9 |
Grandparent’s Day |
Free admission for Grandparents; regular entrance fees for all other family members. |
Saturday - Monday
October 6-8 |
Nature Store Super Sale |
Lots of great merchandise on sale including MDIFW logo t-shirts, vests and hats. |
Friday
October 26 |
Halloween Night Hike (6:00 - 8:00 pm) |
Get into the spirit! Special Halloween Displays! Wear your costumes! Door Prizes! Regular Admission Fees (Rain date Saturday, October 27, same time) The Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open for snacks & souvenirs! |
Sunday
November 11 |
Veterans Day/Closing Day for the Park |
Free admission for U.S.Military personnel and Veterans only on our last day of the season. |
Our picnic shelters and Outdoor Classroom may be reserved for parties, special occasions, family gatherings and more! School programs and tours available in May, June, September and October. Consider volunteering at the wildlife park. There are opportunities for gatehouse attendants, tour guides, gardeners and store clerks in the snack shack and nature store. For more information, please call (207) 657-4977, ext. 0. |
