Community Calendar

Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!

Acadia National Park, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park.

Growing Routes offers a different camp experience where kids flourish in a relaxed, small-group, family-like atmosphere. Nestled on 84 enchanting acres in mid-coast Union, Maine, Twigg Farm is a haven of rolling fields, woods, nature trails, an apple orchard, food and flower gardens, a frog pond, and a private beach on the lake—an endless, magical playground for exploration. Each day is flexible based on camper interests, blending activities like swimming, art, gardening, yoga, ultimate frisbee, and scavenger hunts with the simple, timeless joys of summer - the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Campers enjoy fresh, farm-to-table meals (including homemade ice cream of course!) and evenings filled with the sounds of nature. We focus on nurturing confidence, creativity, and compassion throughout everything we do.

One and two week sessions available for ages 8-16.

Join KELT, Reid State Park and Courtney Cronin of Wild Maine Med for a two day Wilderness First Aid Course (includes SOLO WFA & CPR). The training is open to the public - anyone can sign up. This would be a really great opportunity for land trust staff, volunteers, outdoor enthusiasts, educators, camp counselors, and more! Registration is required, please sign up ahead of time at: www.kennebecestuary.org/upcoming-events/wilderness-first-aid.

When: Tuesday, July 1 & Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Where: Reid State Park in Georgetown.
Cost: $280 per person.
Food and accommodations are not provided. The number of participants will be somewhere in the range of 12-30 folks.

About your instructor: I am a Wilderness EMT, SOLO Wilderness Medicine Instructor, and experiential educator with over 20 years of experience leading outdoor-based and international travel programs. I did my first WFA course when I was 14, got Wilderness First Responder certified at 18, and EMT certified when I was 20. I have worked on a 911-response ambulance here in Maine, trained and certified well over 100 people in indigenous communities in Guatemala and Mexico in First Aid and CPR, and certified ~200 people in Wilderness First Aid.

What little animals get trapped in puddles as the tide goes out? You and your family can find out about how tides work and tide pool animals during this Jr. Adventurers drop-in programming. 

Get a little more out of your visit to Penobscot Marine Museum when you stop by during Jr. Adventurers! These weekly drop-in programs are designed for children and their families to have fun at the museum. Each will explore a different topic that relates to our exhibits. Families can read together, do a craft, play a game, and go on a scavenger hunt. Plus, visit with Mr. Ropes, PMM’s cat puppet ambassador at 11am and 1:45pm.

Jr. Adventurers has been generously sponsored by Camden National Wealth Management.

Celebrate America’s birthday week with Spencer & The Walrus, known for their lush, harmony-rich renditions of Beatles classics—perfect for fans of all ages.

Every summer we host two weekly group paddles for sea kayakers and stand-up paddlers from June through August. These one-hour sessions are a chance for local paddlers to get on the water together in the early morning when seas on Casco Bay are more likely to be calm.

It’s free to join if you bring your own SUP or sea kayak, or if you’re a Portland Paddle member. If you aren’t a member and need to rent a kayak or SUP, the cost is $25.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can start our group paddles on time. For members and those renting a kayak/SUP, we ask that you make a rental booking at least 8 hours in advance. (If you’re a member, remember to enter your member code when you book). Using your own vessel? No need to make any reservations in advance; just show up. These paddles are led by our staff, who are happy to share tips, but they are not guided trips and you should not join if you need instruction or assistance in order to participate.
The group will stay on the water for about an hour and will pick a destination that fits the conditions and participants.

Growing Routes offers a different camp experience where kids flourish in a relaxed, small-group, family-like atmosphere. Nestled on 84 enchanting acres in mid-coast Union, Maine, Twigg Farm is a haven of rolling fields, woods, nature trails, an apple orchard, food and flower gardens, a frog pond, and a private beach on the lake—an endless, magical playground for exploration. Each day is flexible based on camper interests, blending activities like swimming, art, gardening, yoga, ultimate frisbee, and scavenger hunts with the simple, timeless joys of summer - the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Campers enjoy fresh, farm-to-table meals (including homemade ice cream of course!) and evenings filled with the sounds of nature. We focus on nurturing confidence, creativity, and compassion throughout everything we do.

One and two week sessions available for ages 8-16.

Do you love plants? Do you grow flowers or vegetables? Wish you could? Or are you just interested in building community around a love for nature? The Saco Bay Gardening Club wants you!

The Club meets in The Deering Room of Dyer Library in Saco the first Thursday of every month from 6p-8p, plus hosts workshops and other events throughout the year. We learn about plants and the environment, gardening, tour gardens, host workshops, and more! See our website for upcoming meeting speakers/activities.

Come grow with us!

Join us for a beautiful scenic sunset paddle along the idyllic Dead and Pushaw Streams. This is a great time to see some crepuscular wildlife. We may see beaver, muskrat, eagles, herons, deer, and even moose on our journey. No matter what wildlife we see or miss, we are sure to see a spectacular sky as the sun sets.

This paddle will be held flotilla-style with canoes and kayaks. You may use one of our boats, or bring your own. Hirundo provides life jackets and all equipment as needed.

Tickets:

$18/adult (age 16 and up)

$8 for a child age 8-15.

Children under 8 are not permitted, for safety reasons.

Please reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket. Tickets are limited.

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Growing Routes offers a different camp experience where kids flourish in a relaxed, small-group, family-like atmosphere. Nestled on 84 enchanting acres in mid-coast Union, Maine, Twigg Farm is a haven of rolling fields, woods, nature trails, an apple orchard, food and flower gardens, a frog pond, and a private beach on the lake—an endless, magical playground for exploration. Each day is flexible based on camper interests, blending activities like swimming, art, gardening, yoga, ultimate frisbee, and scavenger hunts with the simple, timeless joys of summer - the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Campers enjoy fresh, farm-to-table meals (including homemade ice cream of course!) and evenings filled with the sounds of nature. We focus on nurturing confidence, creativity, and compassion throughout everything we do.

One and two week sessions available for ages 8-16.