#Maine - October 2025 #NaturePrograms at #CamdenHillsStatePark

280 Belfast Road
#CamdenME 04843

Bird Hike—Saturday, October 4, 8:30—10:30 a.m. Meet at the park entry booth. Calling all #birders! Join us for a guided "bird walk” through the park, led by Ranger Arzu Pahl. Learn the basics of birding, including how to identify some of the many bird species native to Maine by sight and sound during this 1-2 hour walk. All skill levels are welcome. Please bring binoculars.

Owl Prowl—Sunday, October 5, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meet at the park entry booth. Look and listen for Owls with Ranger Arzu Pahl. Wear comfortable walking/hiking foot gear.

#FullMoon Observation on #MountBattie & #Yoga—Monday, October 6 Yoga session at 6:00 p.m. with Nicole. Moon observation from 7:00—10:00 p.m. park. The Mt Battie Auto Road will be open until 10:00 p.m. so visitors can take in the Moon on International Observe the Moon Night from the overlook at the top of Mt. Battie.

Movie Night—Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Picnic Shelter. Title TBA.

#CameronMountain Blueberry Field Restoration — Saturday, October 11, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join park volunteers for #blueberry field restoration work on Cameron Mountain.

The Great Dlsappointment of 1844— Wednesday, October 22, meet at 6:45 a.m. Meet off Youngtown Road off Maiden Cliff Road—park in field. Please note: this is offered only once a year as the land is private property. Every October 22nd, for 30 years, Rosey Gerry leads a historical hike to Millerite Cliffs.

Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free.

Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109

Program Reminders: - Programs are free with paid park admission. - Dress for the weather. - Use tick and black fly protection. - Wear sturdy outdoor shoes. - Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. - Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. - Text CAMDEN to 888-514-7527 for park alerts.

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#Maine - Autumn Adventure Day at #BradburyMountainStatePark

Date: October 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: 528 Hallowell Road, #PownalME
State Park: #BradburyMountain
Event Type: #NatureExploration, Special Event

"Join us for a full day of family-friendly fun featuring #LeaveNoTrace principles. Our Autumn Adventure festival will lead you through a wide range of fall activities throughout the entire park. Come experience fall crafts, hands-on learning demonstrations, and guided hikes while practicing minimum impact on the outdoors."

Activities Include:
- 10:00 AM Language of Nature walk to the summit
- A guided 2-hour hike with Maine Guide and Maine Naturalist Jeanne Christy. - 11:00 AM Maine Wilderness and Rescue guided hike and demonstration of mountain rescue at the Quarry
- 12:00 PM Amazing Adaptations presented by the Maine Center for Wildlife.
- 1:00 PM Nature as my Muse presented by the Maine Center for Wildlife
- 3:00 PM Leave No Trace Principles presented by Maine Leave No Trace Advocate Tom O'Brien
- 3:30 PM Leave No Trace Trail of Treats: A self-guided hike through the Seven Principles
- 5:00 PM Fire lightning with hot dogs and s'mores
- 7:00 PM Outdoor movie

Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/bradbury_trail_conditions.shtml

Cost:
Free with Park Admission: Adult Maine Resident = $4. Adult Non-Resident = $6. Senior Non-Resident = $2. Children 5-11 years = $1. Maine Seniors and Children under 5 are free.

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#MaineEvents #Maine #Nature #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime

Railwayland Project, Lewes, Sussex, UK
Free course for 14-25 yrs
Social Media Content Creation and Photography for Nature
2-30 October 4.00-6.15pm Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG
email: naturelinks@railwaylandproject.org
text: 07579 852 961
https://www.railwaylandproject.org/nature-links

#Education #Photography #Nature #UK #NatureBasedLearning #WildLife #Lewes #Sussex #SolarPunkSunday

#WellsME - Native #NewEngland #Shrubs

Saturday, October 4, 2025,
10:30am – 1:00pm

"Join Boot Boutwell to explore the world of native New England shrubs in autumn!

"Shrubs are a key part of New England landscapes. This program will take a close look at about ten common native New England shrubs, such as high bush blueberry, silky dogwood, sheep laurel, meadowsweet and steeplebush as well as a few non-native invasive shrubs. The program will focus on plant identification as well as fun and interesting #NaturalHistory. We’ll see a plant which colonial Americans used to make candles, a plant whose fruit sea captains used to bring on long voyages to help prevent scurvy, and a plant which the Chippewa used to restore balance in their lives. And as winter is coming and the leaves are going, we’ll also consider some winter identification characteristics. Children ages 10 and up are welcome to register if accompanied by an adult."

Please note: Program fee does not include site admission fee.

Laudholm Members: Free (become a member)
Under 6: Free
Ages 6 to 16: $2
Over 16: $6

Pricing:
Members: $10.00
Non-Members: $13.00

Reservations
Required

FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/77001/native-new-england-shrubs

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#FullMoon Observation & Yoga on #MountBattie

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Arrive at 7:00 p.m. at the summit for yoga with Nicole Lazure, Outdoor Recreation Planner for the Bureau of Parks and Lands, then enjoy the full "Corn" Moon from the top of Mount Battie. The gate will be open until 10:00 p.m. Bring your binoculars and telescopes. This is a self-guided viewing.

Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/eventinfo.shtml?id=13215541

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Kingcombe Visitor Centre At Dorset WildLife Trust
https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/kingcombevisitorcentre

#SolarPunkSunday #Trees #NatureWalks #NatureReserves #Woods #Rivers #WildLife #Dorset #WildLifeTrusts #BioDiversity #Birds #Insects #NatureBasedLearning

Saving Devon's Treescapes
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/saving-devons-treescapes

#SolarPunkSunday #Trees #Forests #WildLife #Devon #WildLifeTrusts #Nature #Education #BioDiversity #Community #Forests #FreeStuff #NatureBasedLearning

Irish Wildlife Trust Free Download
The Secret Life Of Solitary Bees
https://iwt.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IWT-Spring-2020-The-SecretLifeOfSolitaryBees.pdf

#SolarPunkSunday #WildLife #Ireland #WildLifeTrusts #Nature #Education #BioDiversity #Community #Forests #NatureBasedLearning #Pollinators #Bees

Scottish Wildlife Trust Pre-School Events At Falls of Clyde.
Every month on a Friday morning, 10am-12:30pm, starting Friday 12 September.
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/2025/09/badger-cubs-forest-play-is-back/

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Scottish Wildlife Trust Discovery Den: "..how to make a pond in a bucket.. woodland games.. library of nature-themed activities.. handy activity packs.."
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/learn/

#Scotland #ScottishWildLifeTrust #WildLifeTrusts #NatureBasedLearning #Nature #WildLife #Trees #Woods #Ponds #SolarPunkSunday