Outdoor
Western Maine Audubon presents: “The State of Maine’s Lakes” – a live talk for the general public
Thomas Auditorium in UMF's Preble Hall 173 High Street, FARMINGTON, ME, United StatesWestern Maine Audubon presents: “THE STATE OF MAINE’S LAKES AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP” with speaker Susan Gallo on Wednesday, April 12th at UMF Western Maine Audubon is sponsoring a live presentation by Susan Gallo titled: “The State of Maine’s Lakes and What You Can Do to Help,” on April 12th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. The talk will be held in UMF’s Preble Hall, Thomas Auditorium, at 173 High Street in Farmington. Maine has over 2,500 Great Ponds. The vast majority of these are in great shape, due in large part to strong shoreland zoning laws
Western Maine Audubon presents: “The Distribution and Ecology of the Butterflies of Maine,” by Dr. Herb Wilson
UMF Olsen Student Center, North Dining Halls 111 South Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesWestern Maine Audubon is pleased to announce a presentation titled, The Distribution and Ecology of the Butterflies of Maine on Wednesday, May 10th at 7 pm in UMF’s North Dining Hall. The presentation, which is free to the public, will be given by retired Professor of Biology, Herb Wilson. Dr. Wilson’s talk will center around the findings presented in the Butterflies of Maine and Maritime Provinces, to be published this fall by the Cornell University Press. This publication is based on a citizen-science project (the Maine Butterfly Survey or MBS) with field work conducted between 2003 and 2019. Many members
Lupine Festival 2023
Outdoor Heritage Museum 8 Rumford Rd., Oquossoc, ME, United StatesJune 17, 2023 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Outdoor Heritage Museum, 8 Rumford Rd., Oquossoc, ME Call (207) 864-3091 for more information Browse and shop arts, crafts, and antiques booths on the grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum. 40 vendors will be on site, featuring Maine-made items, artisan goods, and vintage treasures. The outdoor festival is free admission. The Outdoor Heritage Museum will be open for museum store shopping and paid tours!
King of the Mountain Snowmobile Hill Climb
Saddleback, Maine 976 Saddleback Mountain Road, Rangeley, ME, United StatesApril 21st & 22nd, 2023 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saddleback Maine Call 207-864-5671 for more information The largest snowmobile hill climb in the East returns to Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley, Maine on April 21st - 22nd, 2023. Save the date! WATCH THE RECAP of the first annual King of the Mountain Snowmobile Hill Climb. The 2022 race attracted over 600 participants competing in 24 classes and a kid's fun track. WIN BIG! King/Queen of Mountain is guaranteed a $2,500 purse courtesy of COASTAL AUTO PARTS. REGISTRATION COMING SOON! Entries will be capped, with limited space. Schedule for Friday, April 21 Tech/Safety Check 2-6 p.m. Bib pick up 2-6
Spring Fling!
Jay-Niles Memorial Library 983 Main St, Jay, ME, United StatesJoin us at the library for our Spring Fling Event! Something for everyone-a large book sale, raffle drawing, The Frosty Paw ice cream truck, StoryWalk, outdoor games/activities, and touch-a-truck with our neighbors at the North Jay Fire Station at 981 Main Street.
Mt. Blue Area Garden Club – PLANT SALE!
Meetinghouse Park, Farmington 139 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesIt’s springtime! Be sure to mark your calendar for Mt. Blue Area Garden Club’s Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20th at 9:00am at Meetinghouse Park in Farmington - rain or shine. Don’t miss this annual event where there will be a wide variety of locally grown native plants, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants all cultivated by our members with care and reasonably priced. Stay and visit with our members if you’d like to learn and share gardening tips and tricks. The proceeds from this fundraiser benefit our scholarship program, which is offered to high school seniors
Tyngtown Club Annual Plant Sale
Wilton Congregational Church Main Street, Wilton, United StatesJoin the ladies of Wilton's Tyngtown Club for our annual plant sale! Locally-dug perennials, annuals, and veggie + herb seedlings will be available at reasonable prices. Proceeds fund the Tyngtown Club's efforts in support of many valued local programs, including the Wilton Free Public Library, the Western Maine Play Museum, the Wilton Scholarship Committee, Fit Girls of Wilton, and more. The Tyngtown Club also plants and cares for the beautiful seasonal flowers you'll see in pots and window boxes along Main Street in our Town. We welcome donations in support of our downtown flowers project. Checks can be sent to
SANDY RIVER FESTIVAL — JUNE 10th–Strong, ME
Come to Strong for the Sandy River Festival, a day-long celebration of the natural beauty and rich history of the region. Water access for canoes, kayaks, activities and parking will be at the Legion Field at the bridge. Activities for all ages: Paddle from Strong to Fairbanks, with return shuttle provided (3 hrs.-9 miles of easy water; life jackets required per Maine law). Log rolling, boom run, and ball drop competitions. Fly casting lessons and fly tying demonstrations. Presentations, storytelling, and music by the Sandy River Ramblers. Inner tube run from Blue Ledge down to the bridge. A visit with
Local Legends of Fly Fishing Hall of Fame – White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival
Th Rangeley Inn & Tavern 2443 Main Street, Rangeley, ME, United StatesThe White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival begins Friday June 16th, with a reception at the Rangeley Inn & Tavern at 6:00 PM. There will also be a live auction of top-of-the-line fly-fishing rods. The auction proceeds will benefit The Chamber of Commerce as well as a Non-Profit committed to helping others. The Show Saturday June 17th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at The Rangeley Inn, will include arts, books, gear, tying & casting lessons, the chance to try gear from top manufacturers, conservation groups, raffles and much more! More information as the event grows closer!
Plant-based/Vegan potluck
Plant-based/vegan potluck at the park at the end of High Street in Farmington,Maine on June 16, 2023 at 5:30. Please bring a plant-based/vegan dish to share and a chair or blanket for sitting. NOTE: This outside event will be cancelled if raining.
Fly Rod Crosby Trail Workday in Madrid
Fly Rod Crosby Trail Kiosk in Madrid. Reeds Mills Road 5 miles from Rte 4 and just past Star Barn Yoga on left., Madrid Township, ME, United StatesIt’s time to get the Fly Rod Crosby Trail ready for summer hiking! Spend a day in the backcountry, with beautiful views of Maine’s High Peaks including Saddleback and Mt Abram and with wild-life sightings while helping maintain an all-volunteer heritage trail in Madrid Township. Trail work for beginners-advanced. We will be trimming vegetation, removing sticks and blowdowns, and some trail repair/rerouting. Please bring your own water, bug dope, sunblock, raingear, boots, lunch or snack, wading shoes and favorite trail tools. We also have loppers, clippers, gloves, safety glasses and helmets to borrow.
Foothills Land Conservancy Annual Meeting
Academy Hill School Cafeteria 585 Depot Street, WiltonWILTON - The Foothills Land Conservancy (FLC) Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the Academy Hill School cafeteria in Wilton. Guest speaker will be Lynnette Batt, Project Manager at the Trust for Public Land for Maine and New Hampshire. Batt will be speaking on issues affecting land conservation organizations and future opportunities and concerns for those organizations, such as Foothills. A Farmington native, Batt has worked for American Rivers doing dam removal/river restoration, and at the Placer Land Trust in northern California as their conservation director. In 2022 she joined the Trust for