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Acton Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 27, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Location: Acton, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Outstanding exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway

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Piscataquis Valley Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 27, 2026 - August 30, 2026
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.

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Windsor Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2026 - September 7, 2026
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.

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Blue Hill Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 3, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Blue Hill, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Great country fair, midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuel racing, animal pull events, entertainment.

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Harmony Free Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 4, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Harmony, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Free Admission, Free Parking, Stage Shows, Animal and Mechanical Pulling, Midway, Demo Derby, Livestock and Exhibit Hall.

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Clinton Lion's Agricultural Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Location: Clinton, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Family-oriented agricultural fair with animal and mechanical pulling, outstanding midway, exhibit halls, stage entertainment, and woodsmen contest.

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Litchfield Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Location: Litchfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pull events. Historical fair museum.

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Oxford County Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 16, 2026 - September 19, 2026
Location: Oxford, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Livestock shows, animal pull events, midway, crafts, exhibits, and a new harness race track.

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New Portland Lion's Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 18, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Location: New Portland, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Midway, exhibit hall, animal and mechanical pulling, crafts, livestock exhibits, woodsmen day, stage shows.

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Farmington Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 20, 2026 - September 26, 2026
Location: Farmington, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pull events, harness racing, demolition derby.

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Common Ground Country Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Location: Unity, Maine
Event Type: Fair

A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine-Organic produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibits.

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Cumberland Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 27, 2026 - October 3, 2026
Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing.

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Fryeburg Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: October 4, 2026 - October 11, 2026
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.

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Washington County Fair

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Location: Pembroke
Event Type: Fair

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Videographer and Video Editor(s)

Division / Program: Maine Conservation Corps

Location: MCC Office in Augusta
Event Type: Volunteer

Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking a videographer and video editor(s) who can create a few short film projects to help us in our marketing and recruitment endeavors.

MCC is an AmeriCorps program that provides opportunities for people to get outdoors and contribute to the greater good. Our mission is to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities, and that's what we've been doing since our establishment in 1983.

Every year, we place almost 100 individuals throughout the entire state of Maine to conserve and protect our natural resources. They participate in trail maintenance and erosion control, water quality and wildlife monitoring, invasive plant removal, outdoor education and outreach, and so much more.

In addition, we provide people with an opportunity to learn valuable life skills, gain confidence, and become lifelong advocates of the environment.

We need your help to spread the word about the awesome things we are getting done!

Responsibilities

Produce short marketing videos 30, 60, or 90 seconds in length
Ensure our key messages and goals are incorporated into the videos
Possession of necessary film equipment, including camera, editing software, lighting, or sound equipment
Travel with or without an MCC staff person to project sites to get footage of members and projects
Edit footage and collaborate with MCC staff to create the final product
Input music, dialogues, graphics, and effects
Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
Collect appropriate consent from persons interviewed, photographed, etc.
Ensure final products are accessible (e.g., audio descriptions, closed captions, etc.)
Receive express written consent from MCC before disseminating products
Check-in regularly with MCC staff for updates and communicate any needs through email or face-to-face meetings

Qualifications

Professional or personal experience in video production: filming, image, and sound editing (samples of past work would be very appreciated)
Professional, energetic, creative, and self-motivated
Effective communicator and troubleshooter
Ability to make decisions and follow through with minimal supervision
Ability to follow through and meet deadlines and possess a strong sense of responsibility

To Get Involved

If you're interested in this, or other volunteer projects, please fill out our quick interest form!

Contact Phone: (207) 624-6085

Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolfe's Neck Road, Freeport, Maine 04032
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Pause trailside on the accessible White Pines Trail for a look into the life of nesting ospreys. Wheelchair accessible program. Meet at the benches by the second parking lot.

Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
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.
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Related Documents: August Programs at Wolfe's Neck Woods (107 KB)

Ranger's Choice at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolfe's Neck Road, Freeport, Maine 04032
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Join a Ranger for the hike of the day! Meet at the benches by the second parking lot. No reservations are needed except for double-starred and group programs.

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
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.
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Related Documents: August Program flyer (PDF 117KB)

Full Moon Observation at Camden Hills State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Enjoy the full "Harvest" Moon from the top of Mount Battie. Moonrise will be at 6:12 p.m. The gate will be open until 10:00 p.m., so arrive early and bring your own binoculars and telescopes. This is a self-guided viewing.

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Free with park admission: Adult Maine Resident: $4; Adult Non-Resident: $6; Senior Non-Resident: $2; Children 5-11 years old: $1; Children under 5 and Maine Seniors are free.
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Soil Health Series 2026: Field Day #3

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development, Maine Healthy Soils Program
Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Landsmith Farm and Commons 72 Stahl Farm Road, Waldoboro, ME, 04572
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Each workshop in the Soil Health Series will feature a different local farm. After gathering for a meal featuring locally sourced ingredients, participants will walk the fields with Matthew Boucher, Maine State Soil Scientist, to discuss opportunities and challenges in managing soil health on-site, and to provide advice and answer any questions attendees may have.

Erin Espinosa / Landsmith Farm and Commons - Opening new ground and revitalizing old farm fields while maintaining soil health.

Capacity is limited. Registration is required.

Cost: Free
Co-Sponsor: Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District

Ridge Trail Rehabilitation at Camden Hills State Park - Most weekdays with Eric Brooks.

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
Location: 280 Belfast Rd. Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Volunteer

Join Trails Supervisor Erik Brooks to learn ways of correcting trail erosion. No experience necessary. FMI contact camdentrails@gmail.com .

Contact Name: Camden Hills State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Park Visitor 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
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Paddle with a Ranger at Damariscotta Lake State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Next to the playground on the grass, at the south end of the parking lot. 8 State Park Road, Jefferson, ME, 04348.
State Park: Damariscotta Lake
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Join a Maine State Park Ranger on an excursion on beautiful Damariscotta Lake! When you "Paddle with a Ranger", bring a Canoe, Kayak, or S.U.P. of your choosing, and remember your flotation vest. Learn fun facts about the Lake and the State of Maine on select Thursdays at 2:00 PM. All children must paddle with a parent or guardian in a shared vessel. No Canoe or Kayak rental is available. The program is open to the public, free of charge; but patrons are required to pay the park entrance fee.

Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 549-7600
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Maine Land, Sea & Forest Wellness Forum

Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Do you work with loggers, fishermen, and farmers? Join us for this unique professional development and networking event for service providers who care about physical and psychological health in the heritage industries. Expect a day of learning, networking, rejuvenation, and connection.

Who: For service providers working with Maine's fishing, farming, and forest/logging communities who care about stresses and health/wellness needs. For healthcare practitioners, industry professionals, municipal leaders, policymakers and/or providers with insurance, finance, healthcare, or legal expertise that want to do more to support the people who work the water, land and forests of Maine, and their families.

DACF Employees Emily Horton and Beth Valetine will be speaking.

Contact Name: University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Cost: Sliding scale $10-$40
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Book Swap at the Park - Range Pond State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: 31 State Park Road, Poland, Maine 04274. Meet at the parking lot near the new park bathhouses.
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Special Event

Have books that you love that you want to share with others? Come check out our Summer Book Swaps. Adopt a book or bring lightly used books for all ages. Meet at the parking lot near the new park bathhouses.

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $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
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Related Documents: August program flyer (PDF 65KB)

All About the Birds! At Range Pond State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 30, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: 31 State Park Road, Poland, Maine 04274. Meet at the parking lot near the new park bathhouses.
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Come experience our wild many feathered friends. You may see or hear the crows, loons, bald eagles, ravens, hawks, owls, and more birds that live here at Range Pond. Bring or borrow our binoculars and learn about free phone apps that can help you identify what you see or hear. The Cornell Merlin ID App features the best of community contributed photos, songs, and calls, tips from experts around the world to help you ID the birds you see, and range maps from Birds of the World. Using this app helps contribute data to the billions of bird observations submitted to eBird. Meet at the parking lot near the new park bathhouses. Child & Novice Friendly - No experience necessary, just bring a Cell Phone and expect to have fun. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Related Documents: August programs flyer (PDF 65KB)

Ridge Trail Rehabilitation at Camden Hills State Park - Most weekdays with Eric Brooks.

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 3, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Location: Email Eric Brooks for the location.
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join Trails Supervisor Erik Brooks to learn ways of correcting trail erosion. No experience necessary. FMI contact camdentrails@gmail.com .

Contact Name: Camden Hills State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Park Visitor 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
Trainer: Eric Brooks, Trail Supervisor
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Related Documents: August program flyer (PDF 610KB)

Junior Ranger Program - Earn Your Patch! At Camden Hills State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, Maine 04843. Meet at the park entry booth.
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Join Assistant Rangers for this fun and hands-on program that will help you earn your Junior Ranger Patch! Bring a dollar to get the required Junior Ranger activity booklet that comes with crayons. Ages 5-12. Meet at the park entry booth.

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Park Visitor 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
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Related Documents: August program flyer (PDF 610KB)

Hike with the Ranger - Megunticook Trail to Ocean Lookout. At Camden Hills State Park.

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, Maine 04843. Meet at the park entry booth.
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Join a Park Ranger to hike the Megunticook Trail to Ocean Lookout. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the park entry booth.

Related Documents: September program flyer (PDF 610KB)

Hike with the Ranger - Nature Trail to Mt. Battie. At Camden Hills State Park.

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, Maine 04843. Meet at the park entry booth.
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Join a Park Ranger to hike the Nature Trail to Mt. Battie. this is a moderate 2.4-mile hike. Please wear sturdy boots. sunscreen, and bug repellent. Bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the park entry booth.

Related Documents: September program flyer (PDF 610KB)

Hike with the Ranger - Nature Trail to Mt. Battie. At Camden Hills State Park.

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, Maine 04843. Meet at the park entry booth.
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Related Documents: August program flyer (PDF 610 KB)

Wednesday Walk: The Other Side of the Park - Camden Hills State Park.

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, Maine 04843. Meet at the stone entry booth.
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: History/Historical

Join park staff for a history-focused ramble through the Sagamore section of the park. Learn about the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps and landscape architect Hans Heisted to develop the first sections of Camden Hills State Park from 1936 to 1941, and view remnants of the landscape design. Meet at the stone entry booth.

Related Documents: September program flyer (PDF 610KB)

Wildlife Keychain Workshop at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Create your own colorful animal keychain using pony beads while learning about some of Maine's wildlife. Meet at the playground.

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
Cost: Park Visitor 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
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Wildlife Keychain Workshop at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Create your own colorful animal keychain using pony beads while learning about some of Maine's wildlife. Meet at the playground.

Wildlife Keychain Workshop at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Create your own colorful animal keychain using pony beads while learning about some of Maine's wildlife. Meet at the playground.

Wildlife Keychain Workshop at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Create your own colorful animal keychain using pony beads while learning about some of Maine's wildlife. Meet at the playground.

Fingerprints of the Forest. At Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Learn about the trees of Maine and create your own leaf rubbing booklet to take home as you explore the shapes, textures, and characteristics of different leaves. Meet at the playground.

Fingerprints of the Forest. At Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Learn about the trees of Maine and create your own leaf rubbing booklet to take home as you explore the shapes, textures, and characteristics of different leaves. Meet at the playground.

Maine Headbanz at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Participants will put their Maine and Downeast knowledge to the test in a fun game of Headbanz featuring custom cards inspired by the region's wildlife, landmarks, outdoor recreation, and local culture. Meet at the playground.

Maine Headbanz at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Maine Headbanz at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Maine Headbanz at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Intertidal Exploration at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the boat launch.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Explore the intertidal zone and discover fascinating marine life while learning about exoskeletons, using your senses, and investigating the unique adaptations that help animals survive between the tides. Meet at the boat launch.

Intertidal Exploration at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the boat launch.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Intertidal Exploration at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the boat launch.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Intertidal Exploration at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the boat launch.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Nature Discovery Tables at Cobscook bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 6, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Stop by the playground to explore a hands-on collection of nature items, including porcupine quills, animal furs, shells, games, crafts, and more!

Nature Discovery Tables at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Stop by the playground to explore a hands-on collection of nature items, including porcupine quills, animal furs, shells, games, crafts, and more!

Smokey Bear Olympics at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Learn about fire safety and Smokey Bear at Smokey Bear Olympics. Participants will compete in activities and games which teach fire safety! (Smokey will not be at the program.)

Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
Cost: Park Visitor 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
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Paddle with a Ranger at Damariscotta Lake State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Next to the playground on the grass, at the south end of the parking lot. 8 State Park Road, Jefferson, ME, 04348.
State Park: Damariscotta Lake
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 549-7600
Cost: Free with Park Entry Fee: Adult Maine Resident = $5.00; Adult Non-resident = $7.00; Senior Non-resident = $2.00. Maine Seniors and Children under 5 = Free; Children 5-11 years old = $1.00
Related Website

Related Documents: September program flyer (PDF 113)

Stroll with the Ranger at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 31, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 426 Wolfe's 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. Program is wheelchair accessible. Meet at the benches by the second parking lot.

Related Documents: Program flyer (PDF 117KB)

Leave No Trace Trivia Night at Mast Landing Brewing Co., Freeport

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Mast Landing Brewing Co., Freeport
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Special Event

Bradbury Mountain State Park has been selected as a 2026 Leave No Trace Spotlight. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be at Bradbury Mountain State Park September 3-5, collaborating with hosts and partners on a variety of programs including workshops, community outreach, and stewardship projects.

Join us for the kick-off of the Leave No Trace festivities at the Mast Landing Brewing Co. in Freeport. There will be great pizza and beverages, and a whole lot of fun trivia that will test your knowledge about Leave No Trace and the LNT Principles. Win prizes from our sponsors, including: Two Benches by volunteer Rod Vogel, One Cutting Board by Ranger Day, Leave No Trace items, Mast Landing Brewing Co. prizes, and L.L. Bean Merchandise prizes. Kick-off starts at 6:00 p.m. Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m.

Contact Name: Bradbury Mtn. State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Co-Sponsor: Leave No Trace, Mast Landing Brewing Co.

Fireside with the Ranger, Leave No Trace Staff & Hot Dog Roast

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Bradbury Mtn. State Park, 528 Hallowell Road Pownal, ME 04069
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Special Event

Come out to Bradbury Mountain State Park to roast hotdogs, eat s'mores, and play some games! Learn Bradbury Mountain's history, then see what you remember with more Leave No Trace trivia for prizes! Food & games are free with park paid park admission!

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Cost: Free with paid park admission: 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
Co-Sponsor: Leave No Trace
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Leave No Trace Event & Stewardship Project

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Bradbury Mountain State Park, 528 Hallowell Road, Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Special Event, Volunteer

Join in the fun! From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. is the Stewardship Project and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. are all the other festivities. The first 25 cars through the park gate on September 5 whose driver says the catch phrase, "Bigfoot Leaves No Trace at Bradbury" will receive a gift bag of items from our sponsors.

Stewardship Project details: Come lend a helping hand on the trails! Volunteers will be repairing Ragan trail as well as replacing bridge decking. A kids stewardship project will be taking place at the playground for our younger volunteers.

Spotlight event details: Join us out in the field and meet the Leave No Trace Community! There will be games, interpretive booths, as well as sightings of Smokey Bear and Bigfoot! Food includes Brickyard Hollow and a Treat Tent.

Leave No Trace Outreach Tent at Bradbury Mountain State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Bradbury Mtn. State Park, 528 Hallowell Road Pownal, ME 04069
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Special Event

Want to learn more about the Leave No Trace principles? Learn how to engage with the environment in a way that preserves the land for years to come. Meet park staff and Leave No Trace Ambassadors out on the Northern Loop trailhead for information and handouts!

Leave No Trace Stewardship Project

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Bradbury Mountain State Park, 528 Hallowell Road, Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Special Event, Volunteer

Come lend a helping hand on the trails! Volunteers will be repairing Ragan trail as well as replacing bridge decking. A kids stewardship project will be taking place at the playground for our younger volunteers.

Bicentennial Nature Park Live Stake Workshop - Augusta

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: September 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Bicentennial Nature Park, 48 Nature Park Rd, Augusta, ME 04330
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that quickly develop roots and help stabilize soil. This simple and effective restoration technique can be used at home or in your community to reduce erosion, improve habitat, and protect water quality.

Join local conservation partners for a hands-on workshop focused on the use of live staking as a practical restoration technique. Participants will learn how native trees and shrubs can be used to stabilize streambanks, shorelines, and other areas where erosion is a concern.

Learn How Native Live Stakes Can Help Stabilize Soil and Improve Habitat

What to Expect:

Learn how live stakes reduce erosion and improve habitat and water quality.
Guidance from Maine Forest Service District Forester Jared Gregory.
Hands-on planting demonstration.
Learn practical techniques you can apply at home or in your community.
All tools and materials will be provided.

Participants will leave with a better understanding of how native trees and shrubs can be used as a simple, low-cost restoration tool and how live staking can support healthier landscapes.

A simple dinner will be provided.

Registration

Cost: Free! No registration fee required.
Co-Sponsor: Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District in partnership with Three Cornered Pond Community-Lake Association, the City of Augusta, and the Maine Forest Service

Battling Deer Browse - Skowhegan

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: September 4, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Please join Maine Woodland Owners Upper Kennebec Valley chapter leader and Maine Forest Service District Forester Jason Hilton along with Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Joe Roy for an informational workshop on battling deer browsing on regenerating forest. We will look at different methods and techniques to combat this devastating problem that plagues Maine woodland owners across the state. There will be an inside power point presentation then we will go outside to look at potential problems from deer browsing on the Yankee woodlot demonstration forest. Hope to see you there.

Contact Name: Maine Forest Service District Forester Jason Hilton
Contact Phone: (207)-446-2197
Contact Email: jason.a.hilton@maine.gov
Cost: This is a free event, and all are welcome.
Co-Sponsor: Maine Woodland Owners, Somerset Soil and Water Conservation District, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Forest Service

Spruce Budworm Treatment Information Session - Fort Kent

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Nadeau Hall, University of Maine Fort Kent, 23 University Drive, Fort Kent Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join the Maine Forest Service and University of Maine at Fort Kent staff involved in the project for a free educational event to learn more about spruce budworm, monitoring, and this year's efforts and results from the Early Intervention Strategy management. Registration is free, but required.

For questions and concerns, please contact brittany.schappach@maine.gov.

Registration

Co-Sponsor: University of Maine Fort Kent, Maine Forest Service

Field & Forest Interpretive Walk - Palermo

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: September 21, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Terrazza Property, Parmenter Rd, Palermo
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Maine Forest Service for an interpretive walk through the Terrazza property in Palermo.

Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa will guide participants through the field and forest; and offer recommendations for the site. Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District will provide a demonstration of their Conservation Landscape Certification checklist. Participants will learn about relevant practices, programs, cost-shares, and resources to help woodland owners accomplish their forest goals.

This program is offered in partnership Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Department of Agriculture Conservation & Forestry: PFAS Fund.

Please note: Additional information about parking one week before the workshop. It is essential that you register. The site has uneven ground and is located off an unpaved road. Please come prepared with closed-toed shoes, long pants, and a bug repellant of your choice.

This is a FREE workshop, but it will require participants to register. For questions and concerns, please contact allyssa.gregory@maine.gov.

Registration

Co-Sponsor: Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District; Maine Forest Service; PFAS Fund

Conservation Stewardship Simplified: Live Staking - Webinar

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Live staking can be a simple and inexpensive conservation technique for stabilizing shoreland areas. Participants in this webinar will learn how to sustainably collect cuttings from existing woody plants to establish new vegetation, the conditions under which live staking is best implemented, and other complementary practices. In-person demos will be offered autumn 2026!

Registration

Contact Name: Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov

Invasive Plant Workshop - Augusta

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 10:15 AM - 3:15 PM
Location: Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta - Education Barn
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District (KCSWCD) in collaboration with Viles Arboretum for a day focused on identifying, mapping, and managing Maine's invasive plants. The workshop combines classroom learning with hands-on field experience.

Chad Hammer, Invasive Plant Biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and Jared Gregory, Maine Forest Service District Forester, will explore invasive plant identification, impacts, spread patterns, Early Detection/Rapid Response, management strategies, and tools such as iMapInvasives.

The afternoon will include a guided Invasive Plant Walk & Talk at Viles Arboretum, where participants will see invasive plants in the field and discuss practical management and control techniques.

All attendees will receive a free Maine Invasive Plants Field Guide ($25 value)

Registration

Cost: Free! A recommended $15 donation is appreciated but not required
Co-Sponsor: Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District (KCSWCD), Viles Arboretum, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Forest Service

Megunticook Trail Festival - 10K, 20K, and 50K Road & Trail Races

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 AM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, Maine 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Special Event

50K runners start at 6:30 a.m. Runner registration and all race details are at www.megunticooktrailfestival.com

Contact Name: Megunticook Trails Festival
Contact Email: megunticooktrailfest@gmail.com
Related Website

Related Documents: September program flyer (PDF 113KB)

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Maine State Parks
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Girls Scouts, and their family members that accompany them in their car, will receive FREE day use entry at Maine State Parks. Entry to the parks is only for day use and has the same location exceptions as a park pass. Be sure to wear your vest or sash so that you will be recognized by park staff as a Girl Scout during your visit. And download the free passport activity sheet from the Girl Scouts of Maine website: www.girlscouts.org

Cost: Free for Girl Scouts of Maine and their families.
Co-Sponsor: Girl Scouts of Maine
Related Website

Related Documents: September program flyer

Tracking Program for Girl Scouts at Bradbury Mountain State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Bradbury Mtn. State Park, 528 Hallowell Road Pownal, ME 04069
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration

This program is part of the Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend. Join naturalist Jocelyn Hubbell to learn how to pour a plaster cast of a mammal track. You'll take the track you pour home. Program includes a short hike to the top of Mount Battie. During Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend, Entry to the parks is only for day use and has the same location exceptions as a park pass. Be sure to wear your vest or sash so that you will be recognized by park staff as a Girl Scout during your visit. And download the free passport activity sheet from the Girl Scouts of Maine website: www.girlscouts.org

Cost: Free day use entry and program for Girl Scouts.
Co-Sponsor: Girl Scouts of Maine
Related Website

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend - at Most State Parks

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Most State Parks - see exceptions in description below.
State Park: Other Location
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event

Cost: Free day-use entry for Girl Scouts.
Co-Sponsor: Girl Scouts of Maine and the National Association of State Park Directors.
Related Website

Smokey Bear Olympics at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township. Meet at the playground.
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Learn about fire safety and Smokey Bear at Smokey Bear Olympics. Participants will compete in activities and games which teach fire safety! (Smokey will not be at the program.)

Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412

Landowner 101 Class - Bucksport

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: November 16, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Bucksport High School, 102 Broadway, Bucksport, Maine 04416
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Woodland owners in Maine steward their forests for a variety of reasons, among them aesthetics, firewood, recreation, wildlife, maintaining health, diversity, and forest products. The Landowner 101 course will cover topics and information to help guide woodland stewards through the sustainable management of their forest. Participants will hear from various natural resources professionals and organizations during the 5-day course. Maine Forest Service District Foresters Steve McDonald and Allyssa Gregory will lead the sessions.

A field day will follow at a later date.

Registration

Offered in Partnership with RSU 25 Adult and Community Education, Maine Woodland Owners, & Maine Tree Farm.

Contact Name: Allyssa Gregory
Contact Phone: 207-441-2895
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Cost: There is no fee for the class. But registration is required.
Co-Sponsor: RSU 25 Adult and Community Education, Maine Woodland Owners, & Maine Tree Farm

Gravel Roads Workshop - Montville

Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Frye Mountain WMA Barn (Georges Highland Path), Montville, ME Map
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join the Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District, Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Forest Service, and Maine Woodland Owners for an interactive, hands-on workshop on gravel road design, soil mechanics, and water quality protection.

Led by retired State Soil Scientist Dave Rocque, alongside state forestry agencies, and water quality specialists, this event combines morning classroom discussion with an extensive field tour across active road sites at Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area.

Registration is $10/person to help cover the speaker's fee. There is only room for 25 people, so please register ASAP. Those who do not register will not be able to attend or participate. Please bring your lunch, water, and sturdy footwear.

Registration

Contact Name: Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: Allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Co-Sponsor: Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District, Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Forest Service, and Maine Woodland Owners