#WellsME - #EarthDay Celebration

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm
#WellsReserve at #Laudholm

Reservations Not Required
Cost: Free

"Join us for a beach clean-up, visit from a humpback whale, seed planting and more in celebration of beautiful planet Earth.

Scheduled Activities:

8:30-10am: Just added! Bird Walk with York County #Audubon

Meet at the Gazebo and join for a walk to see some of the newly arrived early migrants! We’ll meet at 8:30am at the gazebo beside the main house. Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some pairs to lend if you don’t.

10am-12pm: Beach Clean-up

Walk the half mile down to Laudholm Beach to help pick up litter. Be an active Earth steward! We will meet at the gazebo just outside the Visitor Center to walk to the beach as a group.

12-2pm: Engaging Earth Activities

- #Pollinator Scavenger Hunt
- #SeedPlanting with Maine Master Gardeners
- Leaf Printing
- Earth Pledges

1-2pm: Within the Whale

Celebrate Earth Day by stepping inside one of the ocean’s most important animals! Join Within the Whale for an immersive experience where participants explore the inside of a life-size inflatable humpback whale and discover how whales support healthy oceans and a thriving planet. Through hands-on learning and engaging activities, you’ll learn how the survival of whales is connected to Earth’s ecosystems, and what we can all do to protect them. Perfect for curious learners of all ages who want to deepen their connection to our blue planet this Earth Day."

https://wellsreserve.org/event/83311/earth-day-celebration

#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #MaineEvents #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #BeachCleanups

#WellsME - #Rewilding Presentation
Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Join photographer Steve Morello for a journey through the rewilding of his southern Maine property!

"For years, renown photographer Steve Morello planned on having his own personal sanctuary where he could retire and photograph in his own little space. His journey to rewild his property here in Maine was both rewarding but also a big learning experience. Join him for a conical on this journey to restore and revive what has become the teaching facility at Little River Photo in North Berwick."

Reservations Not Required
Suggested Donation: $5.00

Location:
Mather Auditorium, #WellsReserve at #Laudholm
342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells ME 04090

This event is handicap accessible.

FMI:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/82959/rewilding

#SolarPunkSunday #LearnAboutNature #MaineEvents #RestoreNature

#WellsME - #PackBasket #Workshop: #ExplorerPack at the #WellsReserveAtLaudholm

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Join us to make your very own pack basket with Wood Thrush Wilderness owner and educator Jessica Steele!

Reservations Required

To reserve your space, please email [email protected] or call (207) 646-1555 x116.

Pricing

Members: $100.00
Non-Members: $125.00

Location

Mather Auditorium

This event is handicap accessible

"Join us to make your own pack basket with Jessica Steele from Wood Thrush Wilderness! Participants have the option to choose from three different basket sizes. Please see details below and register for the basket of your choice! (Please note the size, time, and cost differences for each option).

- Explorer Pack Basket (10-12" tall), 9am-3pm, $100/member and $125/non-member
- Guide Pack Basket (17" tall), 9am-5pm, $120/member and $150/non-member
- Expedition Pack Basket (21" tall), 9am-6pm, $136/member and $170/non-member

Making a pack basket can be a fun and rewarding project and a perfect gift!

A pack basket is a traditional type of backpack used for carrying items while hiking, hunting, or for general outdoor activities. Pack baskets have a long history dating back centuries and have been used by various cultures around the world. Here in Maine our Maine Guides walked the woods with these packs to transport supplies and game through rugged terrain.

In this course, we will weave a 10-12” tall basket with premium reed. We will go over the history of pack baskets and what materials have been used. The instructor will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket. The baskets will have a base and feet along with pack straps. We will bring a variety of color straps and even color reeds to add a little color to your basket. Walk away with a pack basket and the knowledge for life! All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved!"

FMI - https://wellsreserve.org/event/80156/basket-workshop-explorer-pack

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#WellsME - #WednesdayWalk at the #WellsReserveAtLaudholm

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:30am – 12:00pm

Explore nature through observation and a creative lens.

"The natural world has long been a source of respite, creativity, and wonder. Join #NormaFox, certified interpretive guide and #WellsReserve docent and ranger, for a series of walks to explore nature through artistic lenses and different seasons.

Wednesday walks run bi-weekly through April. A variety of trails and topics will be incorporated so repeat participation is most welcome. Join us for one or for all!

Please arrive prepared with appropriate footwear and clothing for the conditions.

The distance and duration of this guided walk will vary depending on the chosen trail. Approximately 1 mile and 1.5 hours. This walk is geared towards adults, but ages 12 and older are welcome."

Cost: Free, though Reservations Required

Please call Caryn at (207) 646-1555 x 110 or email [email protected] to reserve your space.

FMI:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/80126/wednesday-walk

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #Laudholm #NatureWalks #SpendTimeInNature

An early #SolarPunkSunday post, since this event is Saturday!

Starting #NativePlants from #Seed: A #Workshop w/ Ginger Laurits

Saturday, January 10, 2026
10:00 am

Beach Plum Farm
610 Main St (US Route 1), #OgunquitME 03907

Cost: Free (Suggested donation $5-$10)

"Join Master Gardener, Ginger Laurits at Great Works Regional Land Trust’s #BeachPlumFarm for a workshop on starting native plants from seed. We will cover the fundamentals of native plants; their differences from and comparative advantages to the annual vegetable seeds we usually grow; how to start, grow and care for them from seed; and much more!

Ginger Laurits is a proud #GWRLT member and York County Master Gardener Volunteer who helps maintain the Native Plant Gardens at the Wells Reserve at #Laudholm. She is also a seed volunteer for Wild Seed Project and has grown many native plants from seed for her home garden and the Laudholm Native Plant Border."

This workshop is limited to 15 participants. Reservations required."

https://gwrlt.org/event/startingnativeseeds-2/

#MaineEvents #SeedStarting #Maine

#WellsME - Winter #Tree Walk
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Explore the winter world of trees with dendrologist and Maine Master #Naturalist Eileen Willard!

"Come along on this winter walk to learn about common Maine trees, what they do in the winter, and how to identify species when you can't use leaves. Led by experienced Reserve docent, naturalist and nature writer Eileen Willard, who spent 15 years as a University of New Hampshire instructor in dendrology (study of trees) and in 2022 completed her Maine Master Naturalist certification. Please dress warmly to be outdoors for the duration of the program."

Reservations Required!
Please email [email protected] or call (207) 646-1555 x116 to reserve your space.

Pricing
Members: $6.00
Non-Members: $8.00

FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/79917/winter-tree-walk

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineEvents #Nature #Laudholm #Maine

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