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.

2012 Events Calendar

Winter

Ragged Mountain Ski Trail Opening, with the Camden Snow Bowl, Ragged Mountain, January 14, 10 AM
Tracking Workshop with Ron Joseph, Head of Tide Preserve, January 18, 10 AM
Explore Ragged Mountain on Snowshoes, part of Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, Ragged Mountain Preserve, March 3, 10 AM (Meet at the Camden Snow Bowl parking lot.)

Spring

Sugar Bush Tour, with Small Woodlot Owners Association of Maine (SWOAM), Beech Hill Preserve, March 24, 10:00 AM
Talk: Maine's Rivers, with Maine Rivers, Camden Public Library, March 29, 6:30 PM
Star-Viewing & Astronomy, Beech Hill Preserve, April 27, 7:30 PM (Rain/Cloud date: April 28)
Wildflower Walk with Wanda Garland, Ragged Mountain Preserve, May 3, 10:00 AM
Official Preserve Opening, Long Cove Headwaters Preserve (Searsport), May 12, 10:00 AM
Spring Bird Walk, with Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, Ducktrap River Preserve, May 16, 6:30 AM

2012 Beech Nut Open House Schedule *

Summer

Summer Solstice Celebration , Beech Hill Preserve, June 21, 6:30 PM *
Insect Safari, with Kathy Murray, Head of Tide Preserve, July 31, 10:00 AM *
Members Only Blueberry Free Pick, Beech Hill Preserve, August 4 *
Public Blueberry Free Pick, Beech Hill Preserve, August 5 *
Annual Meeting of the Membership, Tranquility Grange, August 21, 5:00 PM
Moonlight Walk, with Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Fernalds Neck Preserve, August 30, 7:00 PM *
4th Annual Run for the Hills 10K, Belfast ~ Passagassawakeag Greenway, September 15

Fall

Bald Mountain Family Hike, with Georges River Land Trust, Bald Mountain Preserve, October 13, 10:00 AM *

More details and events to come soon...

2012 BEECH NUT OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE *

Beech Hill Preserve, Rockport

Beech Nut, the historic, sod-roofed stone hut atop Beech Hill in our Beech Hill Preserve, is open to the public two days/month from May through October each year. During these open houses, a volunteer docent is on hand to answer questions about the history of the building and the preserve, and field guides and other informational materials are available for visitors. Restored in 2007, this special building is well worth a visit by young and old alike--the views alone make the walk up the hill worthwhile!

Wednesday, May 9, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday, May 26, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday, June 6, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday, June 21, 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Summer Solstice)

Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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

Saturday, August 4 , 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, August 5, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (during Blueberry Free Pick)

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

Wednesday, September 12, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday, September 29, 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Full Harvest Moon)

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

Saturday, October 27, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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