Renewing connections to the earth & deepening awareness of place through nature-based learning
Founded in 1999, we're a non-profit educational organization in the Mount Agamenticus region of southern Maine. Our facilities include a nature museum & classroom, 16 acres of forests and trails that back up to a large wilderness area.
Blanding's Turtle - a Maine endangered reptile. Photograph by Dan Gardoqui
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Note: All weeks of Natural Explorers Day Camp (6-10yr olds) are filled! We are happy to add your child's name to our waitlist if you'd like.
UPCOMING LOCAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
M A Y
Spring Birding & Bird Language Walk
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 8-11am
Description: Want to know a yellow warbler from a vireo? Ever wonder how to find a scarlet tanager by voice? Curious about how birds and other wildlife communicate with each other? This morning birding walk will teach you how to identify spring birds by sight and sound as well as how to understand what they’re saying. Bring along a set of binoculars, and a bird guide if possible. Led by veteran birder and Dan Gardoqui. Last year’s program tallied over 40 species in the three hour walk!
Location: Hilton-Winn Conservation Area
Cost: $25 per person, for adults and interested teens
Exploring Vernal Pools - A Family Program (sorry, program full)
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 3-5pm
Description: Come out with the kids for an afternoon of hands-on learning about vernal pools! We’ll explore a few of these “wicked big puddles” searching their shorelines and depths for frogs, salamanders, fairy shrimp, predatory insects and more! Be prepared to get wet and dirty! This program runs rain or shine. Call to reserve your space today!
Location: White Pine Programs, 330 Mountain Rd, Cape Neddick
Cost: $15 / parent with child (Maximum fee: $35 per family)
J U N E
Wildflowers & Wild Edibles Plant Walk
Date: Saturday, June 7th, 8-11am
Description: Come on a half-day walk in late spring to learn the common and unusual flora of forests & fields of the Mount Agamenticus Reserve. On this walk we’ll learn how to identify common and uncommon plants with medicinal, edible, and other properties. There may be opportunities to forage on safe, healthy roots, shoots, and wildflowers . This class is geared toward beginners but is a great refresher!
Location: White Pine Programs, 330 Mountain Rd, Cape Neddick
Cost: $25 per person, for adults & interested teens
Wildilfe Tracking Seminar at the Kittery Trading Post
Date: Saturday, June 21st, 12:00-1:00pm
Description: This hour-long workshop will be a part ofJuneFest at the Kittery Trading Post. Certified wildlife tracker Dan Gardoqui focuses on the science and art of tracking, dispels woods myths, and shares interesting facts about our wild neighbors.
Location: Kittery Trading Post, US Route 1 in Kittery Maine
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Wildlife Track & Sign Evaluation(wknd version)
Date: Saturday & Sunday June 21-22, 2008
Description: This two-day intensive field evaluation of wildlife track and sign identification and interpretation serves as an opportunity for wildlife trackers to test their skills. Participants achieving 70% or greater will receive certification fromCyberTracker Conservation . This is a rare opportunity to spend two days learning with very talented trackers. Space is limited to 10 and always fills fast. Registration begins April 7h at 9am.
Location: North-central Massachusetts
Cost: $195 per person (cost does not include food and lodging)
Wildlife Track & Sign Evaluation (weekday version)
Date: Monday & Tuesday June 23-24, 2008
Description: This two-day intensive field evaluation of wildlife track and sign identification and interpretation serves as an opportunity for wildlife trackers to test their skills. Participants achieving 70% or greater will receive certification from CyberTracker Conservation. This is a rare opportunity to spend two days learning with very talented trackers. Space is limited to 10 and always fills fast. Registration begins April 7h at 9am.
Location: North-central Massachusetts
Cost: $195 per person (cost does not include food and lodging)
White Pine Year-End Celebration: A Beach Party!
Date: Firday, June 27th 6:30pm until.....(Raindate Sat. 28th)
Description: Come and join us for an evening around the campfire on the beach. Bring your instruments to make some music; bring your voice to tell stories and chat with friends; bring your bathing suit and towel for a nighttime dip in the chilly Atlantic Ocean; bring some snacks or drinks to share (eat dinner beforehand, this is not a potluck); bring some blankets to stay cozy around the fire; and bring whatever else you'd like to make for a fun evening.
Location: Sea Point Beach in Kittery Point, Maine.
Cost: Free and open to all White Pine students, families, and friends! No need to RSVP. We hope to see you there!
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