Maine Government News
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park Offers Free Nature Programs
October 5, 2012
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport is offering nature programs daily at 2 p.m. into the fall season.
The programs, which include walks, talks and activities in the beautiful, natural setting of the park, are free with park admission. Programs last about one hour, weather permitting, and are suitable for children and adults.
Most programs start at the circle of benches at the end of the park’s second parking lot, unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to arrange for group visits, visitors can call 865-4465 or go to: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
For more information about Maine state parks and historic sites, go to: http://www.parksandlands.com
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park Nature Programs, October 2012
Saturday, Oct. 6, Fall in the Forest - Fall is a great time to get to know the forest, join us on this introduction to identifying trees and their changing foliage. 2 PM, meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Sunday, Oct. 7, Wabanaki Nature Legends - Enjoy this short walk on the accessible path with stories based on legends from the native Wabanaki tribes of Maine. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Monday, Oct. 8, Stories in Stone – Learn the story of Maine’s rockbound coast on this walk with short talks and activities. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Saturday, Oct. 13, Steamer Dig – Learn about the life and times of the soft-shell clam. Then try your hand at digging this delicacy of the deep mud with an experienced guide. (Bring mud sneakers or high boots, gloves, and a clam hoe or spading fork.) 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Sunday, Oct. 14, Ready, Set, Sleep! - Discover how nature prepares for winter in this program for children and fun-loving adults. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Saturday, Oct. 20, Fall Foliage Tour - Stroll through the forest on our accessible path to enjoy the beauty and learn about the changes happening around you. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Sunday, Oct. 21, Who Lived Here Before Us? - Join us on this historical tour of the park and peninsula. We will learn about the land use of the park over time, and why its past makes it such a special place today. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Saturday, Oct. 27, Wabanaki Nature Legends - Enjoy this short walk on the accessible path with stories based on legends from the native Wabanaki tribes of Maine. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Sunday, Oct. 28, Fall in the Forest - Fall is a great time to get to know the trees, join us on this introduction to tree identification in the fall. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
