2010 Events Calendar

Throughout the year, we offer opportunities to explore the coastal mountains landscape with natural historians and others, and to discuss and learn about conservation issues important to our region. For updates on events listed below, please also check local newspapers and villagesoup.com. All our events are open to the public and, unless otherwise noted, free of charge. For those events indicating group size limitations, advance registration is necessary. To register for such events, or for further information on any event, please contact us.

* Indicates a child-friendly event. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

BEECH NUT OPEN HOUSES *

BEECH HILL PRESERVE, Beech Hill Rd. & Rockville St., Rockport

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Photo by Judy Berk.

The stone hut crowning our Beech Hill Preserve will be open two days a month May - October, for the following dates and times. During these open houses, visitors will have the opportunity to explore Beech Nut's partially restored interior and speak with docents about the history and future of this National Historic District.

Monday, June 21, 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Summer Solstice Event

Saturday, July 3, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday, July 21, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday, August 7, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Blueberry Free Pick 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM)

Wednesday, August 25, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday, September 11, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday, September 22, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday, October 2, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday, October 13, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday, July 9, 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Family Bug Quest with Clay Kirby *

FERNALDS NECK PRESERVE, Fernalds Neck Road, Lincolnville

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Embrace bug season by learning more about these fascinating creatures with Clay Kirby, entomologist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Clay will lead an exploratory hands-on workshop at the Fernalds Neck Preserve for insect lovers of all ages.

Saturday, August 7, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM (date and time subject to change!)

Beech Hill Blueberry Pick *

BEECH HILL PRESERVE, Beech Hill Road, Rockport

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You're invited to the 8th annual free blueberry pick at our very own Beech Hill Preserve blueberry farm. Enjoy the view, check out Beech Nut (which will be open for the occasion), and pick your own MOFGA-certified organic berries. Please leave rakes and dogs at home for this event.

MEMBERS ONLY SPECIAL: Current members are invited to join us for a special afternoon of picking on Friday, August 6, 12:00 - 7:00 PM. Picnic lunches or dinners are encouraged. Beech Nut will be open, as well. Not a member? Become one now to join in the fun by clicking on the "Support Us" button above!

Wednesday, August 25, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Annual Membership Meeting

Tranquility Grange Hall, Route 52, Lincolnville

We encourage all members to join our board and staff as we celebrate the year's successes and elect new board members. A social hour with light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be followed by the official meeting.

Saturday, September 11, 8:00 AM start (Registration opens at 7:30 AM)

2nd Annual Run for the Hills 5K Walk - 10K Run *

Registration: Waterfall Arts, 256 High St., Belfast

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For Race, Registration & Sponsorship Forms and Instructions

This event is sponsored by:

Saturday, September 18, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Greenway Natural History Walk with Mike Shannon

STOVER & HEAD OF TIDE PRESERVES, Doak Rd., Belfast

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Co-sponsored by Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition. Former Unity professor and master naturalist Mike Shannon will lead an exploration of the natural history of the Passagassawakeag Greenway on the loop trail of the Stover Preserve and off trail on the new Head of Tide Preserve. Participants will meet at the Stover Preserve parking area and should be prepared to walk on rough terrain. And don't forget to pack a picnic lunch!

Saturday, October 2, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ragged Mountain Hike with Georges River Land Trust

Georges Highland Path, Barnestown Road, Camden

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Co-sponsored by Georges River Land Trust . Join Georges River Land Trust's Stewardship Program Manager Jay Astle and our Stewardship Director Ian Stewart on a hike along part of the sometimes rigorous Ragged Mountain section of the Georges Highland Path, a trail created and maintained by Georges River Land Trust. Hikers will meet and carpool to the trailhead from the Camden Snow Bowl parking lot on Barnestown Rd.

Tuesday, November 9, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Ecological Impacts of Climate Change in Maine

Camden Public Library, Atlantic Ave., Camden

The impacts of climate change extend well beyond polar bears in the Arctic and emperor penguins in the Antarctic. Wildlife biologist Ron Joseph will discuss how rising global temperatures are negatively impacting Maine's ecosystems and nationally treasured wildlife.

For additional information about enviromental events around the state, see the following weblink:

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