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Houlton Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 10, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Location: Houlton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and state entertainment.
Ossipee Valley Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 9, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Location: South Hiram, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Old-fashion fair, unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway, drag racing and animal pull events.
Waterford World's Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 17, 2026 - July 19, 2026
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
Pittston Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 18, 2026 - June 21, 2026
Location: Pittston, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Small, family-oriented country fair. Midway, animal pulling events, children's games, Strawberry Festival.
Bangor State Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 30, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Location: Bangor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, and commercial exhibits.
Northern Maine Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 5, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Location: Presque Isle, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large family fair, lots of rides and exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demo derby.
Monmouth Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 24, 2026 - June 27, 2026
Location: Monmouth, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events.
Skowhegan State Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 13, 2026 - August 22, 2026
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.
Union Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 5, 2026 - August 9, 2026
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Springfield Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 11, 2026 - June 14, 2026
Location: Springfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Stage shows, animal and mechanical pulling, antique autos, midway, livestock exhibits.
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.
Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Common Ground Country Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 24, 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.
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.
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.
Topsham Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 9, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Location: Topsham, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, animal pull events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing.
Washington County Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Pembroke
Event Type: Fair
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
2026 Approved Wood Measurement Training - Orono
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: July 23, 2026 - July 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: University of Maine Forest Field Office - 825 College Avenue, Old Town, Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Topics include:
- Scaler's Licensing Law and Wood Measurement Rules, Mike Picard - State of Maine Weights and Measures
- Basics of Wood Measurements, Keith Kanoti University of Maine
- Defects and Deductions, Mark Vannah Licensed scaler and head scaler at Robbins Lumber Co.
- Insect ID/Wood Quarantine Presentation, Michael Parisio MFS Forest Entomologist
- "Hands on" log scaling, deduction and decay (Mark Vannah)
- Log Scaling & Lumber Grading, a tour of the sawmill to see logs opened up into lumber. Ben Lumbra O&R Lumbra
- Scaling High-Quality Veneer Grade Logs and Defect Description, Walker Day & Nathan Gould Columbia Forest Products
Day 1 - Thursday, July 23, 2026: University of Maine Forest Field Office - 825 College Avenue, Old Town, Maine
Day 2 - Friday, July 24, 2026: O&R Lumbra Hardwood Mill in Milo, Maine
Contact Name: Pete Johnson
Contact Email: pjohnson@sfimaine.org
Cost: $100
Co-Sponsor: University of Maine; Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc; O&R Lumbra Hardwood Sawmill, Robbiins Lumber Company, Columbia Forest Products, The State of Maine
Firefly the Hybrid Performance at Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 172 Indian Bar Road, Brooksville, ME 04617
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type: Special Event
A multi-talented artist and dramatic performer, Firefly the Hybrid is a member of the Penobscot Indian Nation, one of five traditionally-allied Wabanaki tribal nations in the Atlantic Northeast. He grew up on Panawamskek (Indian Island), a village in the Penobscot River, which runs through his ancestral homeland in central Maine.
Firefly's dramatic performance in his ancestral homeland will feature traditional and futuristic songs, dazzling visuals, interaction with the audience, inviting them on stage to perform traditional instruments as well as popular call-and-response singing, and sharing traditional Indigenous dances.
His performances include: - A national virtual performance with the Kennedy Center's Arts Across America. - Merrill Auditorium, Portland, Maine - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, OH * University of Maine, Orono
Bring a lawnchair or blanket. Park entry is always free. Performance is free through the support of the Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 326-4012
Cost: Free entry and program. Entry to Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park is always free.
Related Documents: Event Flyer (PDF)
Downeast Story Path at Cobscook Bay State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: 40 S. Edmunds Rd., Edmunds Township, Maine
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
Location: Story path begins near the playground in the campground.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site and Lamoine, Quoddy Head, Roque Bluffs, and Shackford Head State Parks.
Story paths are included with park admission. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
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.
Downeast Story Path at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: 492 Port Rd, Machiasport, Maine
State Park: Fort O'Brien
Event Type: Nature Exploration, History/Historical
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: The Cod's Tail by Mark Kurlansky
Location: Story path begins next to the parking lot.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Cobscook Bay, Lamoine, Quoddy Head, Roque Bluffs, and Shackford Head State Parks.
Story paths are included with park admission, however there is no entry fee for Fort O'Brien. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
Cost: No park entry fee.
Downeast Story Path at Lamoine State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: 23 State Park Rd., Lamoine, Maine
State Park: Lamoine
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: Walk in the Woods with Me by Phinney Turner Patrice
Location: Story path begins at the Loop Trail.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site and Cobscook Bay, Quoddy Head, Roque Bluffs, and Shackford Head State Parks.
Story paths are included with park admission. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 667-4778
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.
Downeast Story Path at Roque Bluffs State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: 145 Schoppee Point Rd., Roque Bluffs, Maine
State Park: Roque Bluffs
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: Wicked Wild Poems by Diane Lang
Location: Story path begins by the main entrance sign in day use area.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site and Cobscook Bay, Lamoine, Quoddy Head, and Shackford Head State Parks.
Story paths are included with park admission. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 255-3475
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.
Downeast Story Path at Shackford Head State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: Off Route 190 in Eastport, Maine
State Park: Shackford Head
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: Fraser the Forest Ranger by Matthew Schufman
Location: Story path begins on the Coney Trail out from the parking lot.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site and Lamoine, Quoddy Head, Shackford Head, and Roque Bluffs.
Story paths are included with park admission. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
Cost: Free with park admission: Adult Maine Resident: $3; Adult Non-Resident: $4; Senior Non-Resident: $1; Children 5-11 years old: $1; Children under 5 and Maine Seniors are free.
Wildflower Walk at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 1, 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
Come for a walk in the woods to enjoy the spring wildflowers of Wolfe's Neck with a knowledgeable guide. 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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Wildflower Walk at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 5, 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
Come for a walk in the woods to enjoy the spring wildflowers of Wolfe's Neck with a knowledgeable guide. 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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Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 7, 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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Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 10, 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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Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 14, 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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Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 17, 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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Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 21, 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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Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 24, 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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Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 28, 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
Related Website
Related Documents: June Programs at Wolfe's Neck Woods (79 KB)
Ranger's Choice at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 6, 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
Enjoy one of Wolfe's Neck Woods' June program offerings--program to be decided on the day by the Ranger! 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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Ranger's Choice at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 13, 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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Ranger's Choice at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 20, 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
Enjoy one of Wolfe's Neck Woods' June program offerings--program to be decided on the day by the Ranger! Meet at the benches by the second parking lot.
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Related Website
Related Documents: June Programs at Wolfe's Neck Woods (79 KB)
Ranger's Choice at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 27, 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
Enjoy one of Wolfe's Neck Woods' June program offerings--program to be decided on the day by the Ranger! 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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Stroll with the Ranger at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 8, 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
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.
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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Stroll with the Ranger at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 26, 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
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.
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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In the Pines at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 12, 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
Tour the pine forest on our accessible path and learn why Maine is the pine tree state. Program is wheelchair accessible. Meet at the benches by the second parking lot unless otherwise noted.
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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In the Pines at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 22, 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
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.
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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Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 3, 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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Leave No Trace at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 19, 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
Stop by the table to learn about Leave No Trace and how you can help take care of our outdoor spaces. Program is wheelchair accessible.
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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Hike with the Ranger at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 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
Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season on a hike with a knowledgeable guide. Meet at the benches by the second parking lot unless otherwise noted.
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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Wild Relatives at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 15, 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
Everyone has them! Get acquainted with the wild relatives of things in and around your home. Program is wheelchair accessible. 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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How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road, Camden, Maine, 04843
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will lead a field walk complementing her online presentation on How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring, hosted by Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, June 2, at 12:00 pm. The talk is free for members and $10 for non-members and is part of the 'Tuesday Talks' series.
Please dress accordingly and wear good hiking shoes. Bring your insect repellent of choice.
Join Allyssa Gregory for a walk focused on how historical events, both natural and human, shaped the forests of Merryspring. During the walk, participants will have the opportunity to see the evidence of past disturbances that created the forest we enjoy today.
Maine Woodland Owner's Tree Identification Day - Somerville
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brann Memorial Forest, Turner Ridge Road, Somerville, Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Maine Forest Service District Foresters Allyssa & Jared Gregory at the Maine Woodland Owners-Brann Memorial Forest in Somerville for Tree ID Day! Participants will be guided through a portion of the memorial forest to learn about Maine's common forest trees and how to identify them.
Please dress accordingly and wear good hiking shoes. Bring your insect repellent of choice.
Location Description: The Cecil and Virginia Brann Memorial Forest is located on Turner Ridge Road in Somerville, about mile north of Route 105. The forest is divided into 2 lots by the Turner Ridge Road. The lot to the west of the Turner Ridge Road is approximately 175 acres, and the lot to the east is about 70 acres.
Bugs & Butterflies at Reid State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, Maine 04834
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Park Manager Haylee Parsons for a fun and engaging program about some of the smallest residents of the park and their amazing lives. You'll also learn how to set up a butterfly feeding station. Meet at the pavilion.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 371-2303
Cost: Free with park admission: Adult Maine Resident: $6; Adult Non-Resident: $8; Senior Non-Resident: $2; Children 5-11 years old: $1; Children under 5 and Maine Seniors are free.
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Geology Walk at Reid State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, Maine 04834
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Have you ever wondered why the beach at Reid is a sandy beach or where the sand comes from? In this hands-on program, we will explore the geology of the headlands and the evolution of the beaches at Reid - now and in the future. Led by Bowdoin College Professors Emily Peterman and Sarah Brisson. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Reid State Park. Meet at the Griffith Head Bath House.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 371-2303
Cost: Free with park admission: Adult Maine Resident: $6; Adult Non-Resident: $8; Senior Non-Resident: $2; Children 5-11 years old: $1; Children under 5 and Maine Seniors are free.
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Mammal Tracks! at Reid State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, Maine 04834
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Bureau Naturalist Jocelyn Hubbell to learn how to make a plaster track that you get to keep, and how to identify Maine mammals by their footprints and other clues. Meet at the pavilion.
Contact Phone: (207) 371-2303
Cost: Free with park admission: Adult Maine Resident: $6; Adult Non-Resident: $8; Senior Non-Resident: $2; Children 5-11 years old: $1; Children under 5 and Maine Seniors are free.
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Hike with the Ranger - to Ocean Lookout at Camden Hills State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join a Park Ranger to hike the Megunticook Trail to Ocean Lookout. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, bug repellent, and bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the park entry booth.
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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Hike with the Ranger - Nature Trail to Mt. Battie at Camden Hills State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 13, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join a Park Ranger to hike the Nature Trail to Mt. Battie. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, bug repellent, and bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the park entry booth.
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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Hike with the Ranger - Nature Trail to Mt. Battie at Camden Hills State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join a Park Ranger to hike the Nature Trail to Mt. Battie. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, bug repellent, and bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the park entry booth.
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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Hike with the Ranger - to Ocean Lookout at Camden Hills State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join a Park Ranger to hike the Megunticook Trail to Ocean Lookout. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, bug repellent, and bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the park entry booth.
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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Junior Ranger Program - Earn Your Patch! at Camden Hills State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Ranger Christi for this fun and hands-on program that will earn you your Junior Ranger Patch! Bring a dollar to get the required Junior Ranger activity booklet that comes with crayons. Meet at the park entry booth.
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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Full Moon Observation at Camden Hills State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 29, 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 "Strawberry" Moon from the top of Mount Battie. 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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Maine Animal Bingo at Cobscook Bay State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township, Maine
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join us for a fun, all-ages game of Maine Animal Bingo as we learn about some of the amazing wildlife species that call Maine home! Every participant will receive a temporary tattoo, and bingo winners will get extra prizes as we play and discover together. Meet at the park playground.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
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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Maine Animal Bingo at Cobscook Bay State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township, Maine
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join us for a fun, all-ages game of Maine Animal Bingo as we learn about some of the amazing wildlife species that call Maine home! Every participant will receive a temporary tattoo, and bingo winners will get extra prizes as we play and discover together. Meet at the park playground.
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
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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Maine Animal Bingo at Cobscook Bay State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township, Maine
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join us for a fun, all-ages game of Maine Animal Bingo as we learn about some of the amazing wildlife species that call Maine home! Every participant will receive a temporary tattoo, and bingo winners will get extra prizes as we play and discover together. Meet at the park playground.
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
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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Intertidal Exploration at Cobscook Bay State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township, Maine
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join us for an all-ages exploration of the incredible intertidal zone at Cobscook Bay, designed especially with elementary-aged children in mind! We'll discover why Downeast Maines tides are so dramatic, meet real shells and marine animals up close, learn about the amazing adaptations that help species survive between the tides, and then head out at low tide with clipboards and field guides to search for your own shells and sea creatures before gathering together to share our discoveries. Meet at the park boat launch.
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
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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Fingerprints of the Forest at Cobscook Bay State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 40 S Edmunds Rd in Edmunds Township, Maine
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration
This program is for all ages, though it is designed especially for elementary-aged children! Participants will learn how to identify common Maine trees and leaves, then create their own nature journal by making colorful leaf rubbings to take home. Meet at the park playground.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
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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Hallzeek Performance at Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 172 Indian Bar Road, Brooksville, Maine 04617
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type: Special Event
Come enjoy the experimental musical adventure that will electrify the forest and send you dancing on the lawn. The genius of Hallzeek ties in the rhythm and beats that will make you wonder what comes next. Bring a picnic, and a blanket. The concert will be on the lawn. Meet at the end of Indian Bar Road. GPS 172 Indian Bar Road.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 326-4012
Cost: Free courtesy of the Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary. And the entry is always free at the Sanctuary.
Co-Sponsor: Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary
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Hymn For Her Concert at Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 172 Indian Bar Road, Brooksville, Maine 04617
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type: Special Event
Hymn For Her have been touring across the country and abroad for years, spreading their juiced-up, down-home roots rock and roll. From ruckus outlaw to country folk, their sound shakes your bones and soothes your soul - injecting backwoods country blues with a dose of Americana. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. The concert will be on the lawn. Meet at the end of Indian Bar Road. GPS 172 Indian Bar Road.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 326-4012
Cost: Free courtesy of the Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary. Park entry is always free.
Co-Sponsor: Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary
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