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Swan Island Events
About Swan Island Events:
- All events meet at our Richmond parking area
- Bring your camera and/or binoculars
- Dress for the weather
- All events require a reservation! Space may be limited.
To make a reservation, call 207-287-5322 or email Swan.Island@Maine.gov
Trolley Island Tour
Date: July 6, 2022
Time: 11:15 AM
After the 11:15 ferry.
Educational Talks About the Amazing Adaptations of Maine's Wildlife
Date: July 6, 2022
Time: 1:15 AM
After 1:15 ferry.
Archery Lessons for Beginners
Date: July 13, 2022
Time: 11:15 AM
After the 11:15 ferry.
Educational Talks About the Amazing Adaptations of Maine's Wildlife
Date: July 13, 2022
Time: 1:15 AM
After the 1:15 ferry.
Lobster Bake
Date: July 16, 2022
Time: 3:30 PM
Fee: $42 advance payment required. Call 207-287-5322 Bring the family out for a ferry ride to the campground, where you'll have time to relax, enjoy a short hike, or a trolley tour of the island. Arrive by 3:15, ferry departs at 3:30, food is served at 5pm, and ferry returns at 6:30. Meal includes; lobster, clams, corn, potato, onion, coleslaw, and dessert.
Space Limited: 40 people
Game Camera Location and Setup
Date: July 20, 2022
Time: 11:15 AM
After the 11:15 ferry.
Educational Talks About the Amazing Adaptations of Maine's Wildlife
Date: July 20, 2022
Time: 1:15 AM
After the 1:15 ferry.
Blood Tracking & Field Dressing
Date: August 6, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM
This session is for adults. Interested in hunting but you want to learn more before taking to the field? What happens after harvesting an animal? Come learn from local experts with this hands-on workshop. Please dress accordingly.
Space Limited: 20 people
Morning Island Tour
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 7:00 AM
Enjoy riding in our trolley the length of the island during the morning when wildlife are more visible.
Space Limited: 25 people
Lobster Bake
Date: August 20, 2022
Time: 3:30 PM
Fee: $42 advance payment required. Call 207-287-5322 Bring the family out for a ferry ride to the campground, where you'll have time to relax, enjoy a short hike, or a trolley tour of the island. Arrive by 3:15, ferry departs at 3:30, food is served at 5pm, and ferry returns at 6:30. Meal includes; lobster, clams, corn, potato, onion, coleslaw, and dessert.
Space Limited: 40 people
Butchering & Cooking Venison
Date: September 3, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM
Interested in hunting but you want to learn more before taking to the field? What happens after harvesting an animal? Come learn from local experts with this hands-on workshop. Please dress accordingly.
Space Limited: 20 people
Evening Island Tour
Date: September 22, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM
Fee: $25.00 Pre-register online at www.richmondmaine.com. Board the ferry at 7:30 a.m. (maybe 8am, TBD) to be ferried over to Swan Island. Race kicks off at 9:00a.m. This year the 10K traverses the scenic gravel road from the campground to the southern end of the historic island and the 5K goes to the northern end.
Space Limited: 20 people
207-592-0579 | Swan.Island@Maine.gov