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May 19 - Kayak Bird Watching Trip down Spruce Creek |
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Host: Kittery Land Trust When: Saturday, May 19 at 4pm Where: Spruce Creek near Bowen Road in Kittery
Join bird enthusiast Gary Mitchell for a leisurely, 3-4 mile bird watching paddle, exploring the mudflats of Spruce Creek and stopping frequently to observe birds that are sighted. What to bring: kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, binoculars. RSVP: Gary Mitchell at
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What: Kayak trip
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Where: Kittery
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Adventure level: Moderate
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May 19 - A Walk on the York Harbor and Beach Railroad |
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Host: Kittery Land Trust When: Saturday, May 19 1-4 pm (Rain or shine) Where: Parking lot besides the Kittery Point Post Office
Join Deane Rykerson for a walk in the woods from Kittery Point center to Brave Boat Harbor along the old railroad bed. The group will look at what is left of the culverts, blasted cuts, grading, ties, trestles, and pilings after one hundred years. Deane Rykerson AIA is principal of Rykerson Architecture. He has been involved in building, nature and design for over thirty years and specializes in historic preservation of the built environment.
Limited to 12 people. THIS EVENT IS FULL. Another one will be offered in the near future. For more information, please visit kitterylandtrust.org. |
What: York Railroad Walk
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Where: Kittery
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Adventure level: Moderate
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May 20, 2012 - Mt. A's Volunteer Work Day |
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Host: Mt. Agamenticus Conservation Region
When: Sunday, May 20th, 9:00am-1:00pm
Come join the Conservation Trail Crew and other volunteers to help the landowners maintain water quality, wildlife, and sustainable trails! We will work on a project to protect forest and wetland habitat near Mount Agamenticus. We might build a bridge or reroute a trail around a wetland. Plan to dig in the dirt, cut branches and roots, move rocks and drive nails!
Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are needed and very much welcomed! To sign up please call the Conservation Coordinator at 207-361-1102 or email
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What: Outdoor Work Day
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Where: Cape Neddick |
Adventure level: Moderate
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May 20 - Films: "Meet Your Farmer" and "Rustlewood" |
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Host: Kittery Land Trust (2012 Kittery Land Trust Lecture/Film Series)
When: Sunday, May 20 at 4:00pm Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery
Join us for the fourth of Kittery Land Trust's 2012 monthly lecture/film series. Two short films: Meet Your Farmer produced by Maine Farmland Trust and Rustlewood by Peter Randall on the Johnson Farm of Kittery. This series, celebrating KLT’s 25th Anniversary, is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit kitterylandtrust.org.
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What: Lecture/Film Series
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Where: Kittery
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Adventure level: Indoor activity
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May 20, 2012 - "Meet Your Farmer" Film Screening |
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Host: Kittery Land Trust (2012 Kittery Land Trust Lecture/Film Series)
When: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 7:00 pm
Two films present nine authentic portrayals of the enduring vibrancy of Maine farming from Aroostook to York County. "Meet Your Farmer" and Peter Randall's new documentary featuring Kittery's own Johnson Dairy Farm, reveal the beauty and hard work behind producing food locally. Total run time: 62 minutes. No reservations required. FMI: kitterylandtrust.org
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What: Free Movie!
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Where: The Dance Hall (7 Walker St. Kittery)
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Adventure level: Film Screening
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May 31, 2012 - CFW's "Call of the Wild" - Annual Showcase & Silent Auction! |
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Host: Center for Wildlife
When: Thursday, May 31st, 6:00-9:00PM
Soar into Summer with the Center for Wildlife's biggest fundraising event of the year! The exciting evening includes: Keynote speaker Sarah Brown, Owner and Director of Green Alliance, appearances from our beautiful wildlife ambassadors, a chance to mingle with Center for Wildlife staff and other wildlife enthusiasts, Silent and Live Auctions, music from local jazz pianist Dimitri Yiannacopoulos, a chance to join the Wildest Dreambuilder Pledge Society, and 4 tickets for wine tasting & hearty hors d' oeuvres.
In an effort to reach financial sustainability, we're asking for $40 suggested donation per person, Space is limited. Feel free to RSVP to
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, register online by clicking HERE, or call 207-361-1400.
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What: Annual Showcase
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Where: Spring Hill , 117 Pond Rd, South Berwick, ME |
Adventure level: Easy
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June 2, 2012 - Mt. A's Volunteer Work Day |
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Host: Mt. Agamenticus Conservation Region
When: Saturday, May 20th, 9:00am-1:00pm
Come join the Conservation Trail Crew and other volunteers to help the landowners maintain water quality, wildlife, and sustainable trails! We will work on a project to protect forest and wetland habitat near Mount Agamenticus. We might build a bridge or reroute a trail around a wetland. Plan to dig in the dirt, cut branches and roots, move rocks and drive nails!
Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are needed and very much welcomed! To sign up please call the Conservation Coordinator at 207-361-1102 or email
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What: Outdoor Work Day
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Where: Cape Neddick |
Adventure level: Moderate
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June 9, 2012 - Silent Spring's 50 Anniversary Celebration! |
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Host: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge & Center for Wildlife
When: Saturday, June 9th, 10:00am-3:00pm
Join the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rachel Carson’s revolutionary book, Silent Spring. Bring the whole family for guided tours along the Rachel Carson Trail, nature crafts, exhibits from local organizations, and live animal demonstrations. Make your own bird feeders, take home a tree to plant, explore the tidal critters touch tank, create animal puppets, and more! Stick around for the York Center for Wildlife’s “Raptor and Reptiles” live show at 11am.
Admission is FREE! For more information please visit: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/rachelcarson/
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What: Outdoor Event
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Where: Wells, ME |
Adventure level: Easy
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June 16, 2012 - Mt. A's Volunteer Work Day |
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Host: Mt. Agamenticus Conservation Region
When: Saturday, June 16th, 9:00am-1:00pm
Come join the Conservation Trail Crew and other volunteers to help the landowners maintain water quality, wildlife, and sustainable trails! We will work on a project to protect forest and wetland habitat near Mount Agamenticus. We might build a bridge or reroute a trail around a wetland. Plan to dig in the dirt, cut branches and roots, move rocks and drive nails!
Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are needed and very much welcomed! To sign up please call the Conservation Coordinator at 207-361-1102 or email
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What: Outdoor Work Day
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Where: Cape Neddick |
Adventure level: Moderate
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June 23, 2012 - Mount A's Nature Walk Series: Wetland Walk! |
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Host: Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program
When: Saturday, June 23, 10:00am -1:00 pm
The Mount A region has the highest concentration of vernal pools in the state and is home to 3 threatened and endangered species. Hike to nearby vernal pools, ephemeral streams and wetlands to learn about seasonal life cycles, critical habitats, and the difference between facultative and obligate species.
Reservations required; $5 donation requested for each hike. Contact: the Conservation Office at 207.361.1102 or email:
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to reserve your spot.
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What: Outdoor Adventure
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Where: Cape Neddick |
Adventure level: Moderate to Strenuous
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