Apr 13 Saturday
This winter we are offering our Ocean Skills Workshops as a 3-part in-person series of workshops taught in the beautiful offices of the Maine Island Trail Association!
We recommend taking all three workshops together, but it is okay to only take one or two if you have scheduling restrictions or are most interested in learning the topic in a certain workshop. Each workshop is indoors; we do not go on the water for this series.
Students will receive access to a course website with exercises and resources that we will discuss during our class. The course is taught by Suzanne Blackburn and Zack Anchors, both of whom are licensed Maine Sea Kayak Guides and ACA-certified coastal kayaking instructors.
This session is designed to prepare you to use the skills learned in the previous sessions to plan a safe, fun and adventurous paddling trip on coastal waters. We’ll talk about what to consider when choosing a destination; the gear you’ll need; safety precautions to take before and during your trip; managing group dynamics on the water; and many other topics. We’ll also plan a hypothetical trip together.
We are pleased to announce the 4th Annual Kora Shriners Sportsmen Expo. The event will include vendor booths, a Youth Hunter Safety Course, Youth ATV Class and Obstacle Course, Comedian Juston McKinney and educational seminars/presentations throughout the weekend.
Our goal is to share the love of the outdoors while providing opportunities for education and exposure to several outdoor activities to the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. We have planned diverse demonstrations and educational sessions that promote outdoor activities for the entire family, including sessions specifically focused to woman and children in attendance. Our goal is to make this event attractive and fun by having something for everyone.
Our main fundraising initiative is an Outdoor Activities Raffle Event featuring 20 raffle packages available by ticket purchase to culminate late afternoon on Sunday, April 14th. You may purchase tickets online or at Kora Shrine during the Sportsmen Expo.
There is NO Admittance Cost to attend the Sportsmen Expo! The Public is welcomed to walk the Vendor Booths, attend Seminars/Presentations and view the Raffle Packages before purchasing tickets. Show Hours are as follows:
Friday, April 12th from 4:00-8:00 PM
Saturday/Sunday, April 13th/14th from 9:00-4:00 PM
Apr 14 Sunday
Apr 15 Monday
Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. Join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes by donation for all levels. A portion of the donations collected will benefit the Camden Public Library. For more info and to sign-up, email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.
Apr 20 Saturday
Join us at Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church for an outdoor community yard sale on Saturday April 20, 9am-1pm. We'll have over 20 families selling a wide range of items, and we'll have a bake sale/food sale as well.
No early birds, please! We'll start the sale promptly at 9am.
Rain date is Saturday April 27, 8am-12pm.
524 Allen Ave, Portland ME 04103
Take some time to truly engage your senses with Camp Beech Cliff's Matt Cornish as he leads participants on a short Sensory Walk to be active, connect with familiar surroundings in new ways, and see what can be discovered in nature. Our five senses can enhance our experiences of the natural world if we take the time to let them. We’ll gather at the Gilley then head out to a local trail, stopping along the way to engage, observe and enjoy. Fee is $14 for non-members and $10 for members. Registration required.
Apr 22 Monday
Apr 26 Friday
Flock to the Gilley for a fun and informative few hours with Seth Benz, the bird ecology director at Schoodic Institute. Seth will delve into research and share current sightings and insights. Bring your own questions and curiosity, a favorite bird-related reading, or your latest observations. Depending on weather, the group might go for a bird-sighting walk outside.
Registration is required.
Apr 29 Monday
May 03 Friday