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4th Annual New Year’s Eve Sunset Hike

with Crabtree Neck Land Trust

Tuesday, December 31st, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Old Pond Railway Trail in Hancock

On this moderate hike, there will be observation games, nature activities, and moments for quiet reflection as we say goodbye to 2024. This event is family-friendly, suitable for all ages, and free to participate.

Register Here

Winter O.W.L Outings

  • January 18: Reading the Landscape in Gouldsboro,12 - 3 pm. Sign up here

  • February 15: Animal Signs in Machias, 12 - 3 pm.

  • March 15: Winter Adaptations in Lubec, 12 - 3 pm.

    OWL outings are for women ages 16+. Free to participate

Click here for more information on OWL and these outings. OWL is a collaborative project between Maine Outdoor School and Women for Healthy Rural Living.

HomeSchool Programs

with Independent Downeast Educational Alliance (IDWA)

Ice Safety and Science, January 7th, 12:30-2:30 pm in Sullivan: Sub-freezing temperatures make for a magical winter landscape full of opportunities to explore and adventure upon a formerly liquid world–but how do you know if the ice is safe? What do you do if you fall through the ice? How do you prevent and treat frostbite and hypothermia? This program is all about ice, how it forms, and how to enjoy it safely.

This is a program designed for the Independent Downeast Educational Alliance (IDWA) of homeschoolers. For more information and to register, email Molly at independentdowneast@gmail.com.

Custom Outdoor Experiences

Interested in a guided hike or other outdoor learning experience? Visit our Guiding page to schedule your own personalized event!

Virtual Programs

Check out the Outdoor Women Lead (OWL) series, which aims to teach outdoor and naturalist skills through videos, blog posts, and suggested backyard activities. Also visit our Virtual Programming site, which includes a variety of videos that aim to get you engaged in outdoor learning in your own backyard or at a local park or hiking trail.

Past Events

  • Family Watershed Program with Beech Hill Pond Lake Association, Summer 24

  • Riverside Family Scientist Series with Ellsworth Public Library and Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Summer ‘24

  • Watershed Camp with Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Summer ‘24

  • Forest Camp with Downeast Coastal Conservancy, Summer ‘24

  • OWLette Girls Camp with Women for Healthy Rural Living, Summer ‘24

  • Family-friendly Orienteering Course with Women for Healthy Rural Living, Spring ‘24

  • Presentation on Maine Council of the Atlantic Salmon Federation’s Fish Friends program at Bissell Brothers Three Rivers Brewery, Sping ‘24

  • OWL Outing Club for Women birding, learning about winter adaptations, and phenology with Women for Healthy Rural Living, Winter ‘23

  • Annual New Year’s Eve Sunset Hike with Crabtree Neck Land Trust, Winter ‘23