#WellsME - #WinterWildlifeDay

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm

"Celebrate the #wildlife of #SouthernMaine with live animals, a guided walk, scavenger hunt, and craft projects.

10-11am
#CenterForWildlife presentation with live animal ambassadors

11am-12pm
Wildlife craft and activity time with York County Audubon & Wells Reserve
Face painting

12-1pm
Wildlife #tracking / #NatureWalk with experienced guides
#Sledding, #snowshoeing, and snowy fun with hot cocoa for warming up
Wildlife scavenger hunt on the trails*

*The wildlife scavenger hunt is self-guided and will be available all day, every day starting on Saturday Feb 13th and continuing throughout the week! Pick up the scavenger hunt outside the restrooms!

Bring your own snowshoes and sleds if you have them! If not, we will have some on hand for you to borrow. Wear animal costumes/hats if you have them!"

Reservations Not Required.

Free

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

This event is handicap accessible

https://wellsreserve.org/event/80383/winter-wildlife-day

#SolarPunkSunday #WellsReserveAtLaudholm #LearnAboutNature #SpendTimeInNature
#MaineEvents #WellsReserve

#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

Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) produces berries that persist into winter, providing an important food source for birds and mammals.

#WinterBerries #Berries #Nature #Wildlife #Madrones #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverPlants #NativePlants #WildPlants

Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii) is California’s most drought-tolerant deciduous oak. Its deep roots, small canopy, and tough blue-green leaves help it endure dry conditions.

#Oaks #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverOaks #NativePlants #DroughtTolerantPlants

Turkey Mullein (Croton setiger) is toxic to some animals, but its seeds are eaten by birds. Several of its common names reflect the affinity of doves and wild turkeys for its seeds.

#Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverPlants #NativePlants #WildPlants #BirdSeed

Tanoak (Notholithocarpus densiflorus) is named for its tannin-rich bark, once the foundation of a major tanning industry on the Pacific Coast. Its high tannin concentration was prized for producing durable leather goods such as saddles, bridles, and luggage, until overharvesting limited its availability.

#Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverPlants #PlantFacts #CaliforniaFlora #PlantHistory

Honeydew Gall Wasps (Disholcaspis eldoradensis) form stem galls on several oak species. While the larvae feed, the galls exude a sweet sap that attracts ants and yellow jackets—providing an important late-summer honeydew source when other foods are scarce.

#Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverGalls #GallWasps #CynipidWasps #OakGalls

Bowl-and-doily Spiders (Frontinella pyramitela) weave a two-layered web: a bowl-shaped dome suspended above a flat sheet. The spider hides beneath the bowl, safely sheltered, and bites prey that falls into the web from below.

#Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverSpiders #NativeSpiders #SpiderWebDesign

Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii) hosts more than 50 species of gall wasps, the largest number known on any oak.

#Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverPlants #NativePlants #GallWasps