Jan. 6 - Feb. 11
Read a family-friendly book, “Winter Sleep: A Hibernation Story” written by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss and illustrated by Cinyee Chiu while walking through the woods.…
Outdoors
Thursday, Jan. 25
Rachel Carson was famously one of the essential sparks in the environmental movement and, although lacking the usual scientific credentials, a major force in national…
Tuesday, Jan. 23
Join a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) from 10-11 a.m. to learn some tricks used to identify common trees in winter, including bark, buds, twigs,…
Two days before Christmas, Southporters Charlie Britton, Matt Thibault and Bucky Holloway, with the help of Ketu Tiwari, came together to build a new 44’ x 88’ ice rink on the field at Southport…
There are still openings for Midcoast Conservancy’s winter Youth Cross-country Ski Clinic starting Saturday, Jan. 6 and running through Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Hidden Valley…
The word “pilgrimage” may evoke images of people on a quest, walking or visiting spiritual places. searching for forgiveness, discovering their purpose, to find God, or time to escape the demands…
At Center for Teaching and Learning, students welcomed winter's first snow by snapping on a pair of skis and hitting the slopes. Kindergarteners, elementary students, and middle schoolers look…
Midcoast Conservancy will be offering its winter Youth Cross-country Ski Clinic starting Saturday, Jan. 6 through Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Hidden Valley Nature Center in…
Thursday, Dec. 21
With the shortest hours of daylight upon us, lanterns bring warmth and illumination to the darkness. Celebrate the winter solstice and the return to longer days with a self-…
Wednesday, Dec. 13
Discover the history and ecology of Ovens Mouth East Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike, 10-11:30 a.m., with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. This…
Join Hearty Roots for the first ever “Plunge for a Purpose” charity event on Monday, Jan. 1 from noon to 2 p.m. Gather at the shore of Pemaquid with your hardy community by plunging into the bold…
The popular North Pole Express kicks off this Saturday at Boothbay Railway Village Museum. The event will take place on Saturdays and Sundays for three…
Wednesday, Nov. 29
From 10-11 a.m. discover the history and ecology of Porter Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. A trail leads…
Hearty Roots is all about seeing in the dark, under the stars, away from screens. This fall, the local outdoor youth organization piloted two “Teen Retreat Weekends,” which consisted of outings…
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Discover the history and ecology of Penny Lake Preserve during a free, leisurely one-mile hike from 10 to 11 a.m. with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust.…
Discover the history and ecology of Penny Lake Preserve during a free, leisurely one-mile hike from 10 to 11 a.m. with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust.…
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Discover the history and ecology of Porter Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike (10-11 a.m.) with a BRLT naturalist. A trail leads through a thick forest, which features…
In celebration of national “Take a Hike” day, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. …
Throughout the month of October, groups from local schools have been taking part in the full-day Wabanaki Living Skills and Culture program hosted by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust at Salt Bay…
Orienteering is a fun and challenging way to explore the outdoors. Many of us are fond of our GPS and may not be accustomed to reading maps in our daily lives. Orienteering is all about using maps…
Wednesday, Nov. 1
Discover the history and ecology of Oak Point Farm during a leisurely one-mile hike from 10-11 a.m. with a Boothbay Region Land Trust naturalist. This loop trail ventures…
Daylight hours through Nov. 26
Read a family-friendly book while walking through the woods. Follow the illustrated signs along the 1-mile trail as they tell a tale that connects you to your…
Tuesday, Dec. 26 & Wednesday, Dec. 27
More than 750,000 LED lights woven through 14 acres of central gardens illuminating trails, nature-inspired sculptures, themed areas, swaths of…
Thursday, Oct. 19 Discover the history and ecology of Porter Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike from 10 to 11 a.m. with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. Trail leads through…
Thursday, Oct. 26
Discover the history and ecology of Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike, 10-11 a.m., with a BRLT naturalist. Exceedingly rich in wildlife: more than…
On select Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons through October, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust invites groups of up to six people to bring their own apples and jugs to Coastal Rivers Salt…
An old-fashioned “Turkey Shoot” has been a tradition in Maine and throughout the Northeast for ages. The Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association has been hosting Turkey Shoots for decades, a…
Show up for Midcoast kids to send a message that youth mental health matters to all of us. Because it does. “Nearly every family in our state is affected by mental health issues,” says Shannon M.…
The 50th anniversary of Project Puffin has just ended, with researchers fully realizing how their quest has morphed from saving one bird to playing a part in saving the planet.
Its purpose…
Hearty Roots completed its summer adventures with two, week-long offerings of Sunbeam Camp at Oak Point Farm in Boothbay Harbor last week. The Sunbeam Camp annual offering provides an opportunity…
In July, sixty children entering grades 4-6 at Southport, Boothbay Region, and Edgecomb elementary schools participated in the ultimate camp experience on Burnt Island. Three sessions of outdoor…
See the Gardens in a Whole New Light: Nov. 18 through Dec. 31. At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, planning is underway for the ninth annual Gardens Aglow. Consistently ranked in USA TODAY’s 10 Best…
The Conservation Committee is investigating solutions to a couple of ongoing recreational location challenges. On Aug. 8, the committee met with Edgecomb selectmen to discuss progress on finding a…
Join Midcoast Conservancy for a guided hike at Maguire Preserve on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Maguire Preserve is a 78-acre preserve stretching from Heath Road to Weary Pond in…
Created in the imagination and realized in granite, marble, quartzite, bronze, metal and steel ... carved into abstract shapes, archetypal figures, birds, animals, and people – including two…
A front row seat to the world's first restored Atlantic Puffin colony awaits on …
The final Blistered Fingers summer event is Thursday, Aug. 24 - Sunday Aug. 27 at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road, Litchfield.
The lineup/schedule for our 59th year: Thursday:…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Registration is open for Midcoast Conservancy’s 12th annual Race Through the Woods trail race, sponsored by Lamey-Wellehan on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson.…
From the seaside field of Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, witness art in the making Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The talented stone sculptors of…
Enjoy these images from Boothbay Harbor’s fireworks on the Fourth!
Midcoast Conservancy and the Sheepscot Knotweed Project invite intrepid tubers to join them for a float down the beautiful Sheepscot River in Alna on Saturday, July 1, starting at 12:30 p.m. The…
The 18th annual Healthy Kids’ Shortcake Shuffle 5K and 3K Fitness Walk will take place at the Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta on Saturday, July 8.
An out and back course is…
Paddlers for Hearty Roots’ (HR) Paddle for a Purpose fundraiser fought low temperatures, wind, rain and choppy waters Saturday June 3 as they paddled five miles down the Damariscotta River, from…
Dance your heart out to your favorite rock 'n roll tunes by Leopard Girls at Wiscasset's Old Jail at 133 Federal St. on Saturday, June 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Pre-register at …
Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Class of 2023 celebrated its upcoming graduation with a daylong field day Friday, June 2. Students began the morning with Grand March practice led by Dean of…
Native to Maine, S. Carson Harvey recently settled in the Midcoast, working as an attorney. She splits her time practicing real estate and corporate law, as well as child protection, serving as a…
Hearty Roots (HR), a Bristol-based nonprofit dedicated to improving children’s lives through social-emotional learning and outdoor adventure programs, has launched a $1.5 million capital campaign…
Summers in Maine are magical. The air is warm, flowers are blooming, grills are sizzling. We move our entire lives outdoors. We take to our gardens, our yards, our patios. And then, there they are…
The Eastside Waterfront Park has just taken delivery of eight new floats to replace a single working waterfront float as recently approved by the Select Board. Thirty-five Carter’s Wharf fishermen…
Throughout the year, Hearty Roots serves local kids, meeting them on local preserves to help area youth become good stewards of themselves and the land. This Mother’s Day weekend, Hearty Roots is…
Have you wondered what happens at the Merry Barn? Perhaps you think our Summer Adventures are only for kids who love writing and reading. While we do have many campers who are passionate about…
