People went to bed on Monday night with thoughts of doom and gloom, after listening to most news stations reporting on the blizzard that would be bearing down on the northeast section of the…
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Hidden Valley Nature Center
Update: Due to the warm weather and melted snow, the biathlon has been moved to Sunday, Feb. 8.
With temperatures returning to winter levels, the time will soon come again to head out into…
A Bird’s Tale
We recently read a short essay in the Birding Community E-Bulletin about what the authors called “The Shrimpy Effect.” It turns out that “Shrimpy” was the affectionate name bestowed on a…
Witness galaxies, constellations, planets and much more at a Star Party jointly offered by Damariscotta River Association (DRA) and Central Maine Astronomical Society (CMAS). Between Jan. 16 and…
In early December, 55 third graders from Great Salt Bay School participated in the Damariscotta River Association’s (DRA) Wabanaki Living Skills and…
The Newcastle-Damariscotta Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee would like to remind all area residents and visitors to take a few minutes to complete the…
Have you ever wondered what knot is best for tying a tarp to a tree during a camping trip or how best to keep the canoe from leaving and yet be able to untie it a week later?
Get instruction…
A Bird’s Tale
It’s one of the rarest birds in the world, with less than 250 breeding pairs in the entire population. It nests on only a few tiny islets just…
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands will host free, guided hikes in five state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America's State Parks First…
Help raise money for the Boothbay Region YMCA's second grade swim program by participating in the 13th annual Penguin Plunge at the Murray Hill Road boat launch in East Boothbay at 11 a.m. on New…
The Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) announces the launch of its annual Ski Bum Promotion to be held in January 2015 looking for the “Ultimate Ski Bum Family.” The Grand Prize drawing will…
On Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 10 to 11 a.m., get out on the trails for a guided walk with the Boothbay Region Land Trust at the Penny Lake Preserve.
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Despite one of the warmest Decembers on record, 2014 will go out with a bite.
A month of above-average and above-freezing temperatures…
Chewonki's annual Winter Vacation Camp for students in grades 1-8 give students and their families an opportunity to explore the outdoors in winter during the week of February vacation, Feb 16-20…
Boothbay Region High School
Three members of the Boothbay Region High School Outing Club recently secured a grant from Teens To Trails, which will allow the group to take an overnight trip sometime in May.
These two…
Maine's ski resorts have plenty of events to choose from to ring in 2015.
New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, is just a week away. If a getaway appeals to you, here's what Sugarloaf, Sunday River and…
Once again, the Damariscotta River Association’s annual holiday party drew a large crowd of supporters. Over 100 members attended the gala potluck held at the DRA headquarters on Belvedere Road.…
Entomologist Charlene Donahue of the Maine Forest Service doesn’t want the state to take the hit Massachusetts did from the winter moth. Thousands of acres of Massachusetts trees were lost to the…
A Bird’s Tale
We were at a book signing at L.L. Bean in Freeport recently to shamelessly promote the purchase of our book, “Maine’s Favorite Birds” as the perfect…
Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson is an education and recreation center in Midcoast Maine boasting more than 20 miles of beautiful cross-country ski trails. Each winter thousands of…
On Jan. 25, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson will host the fourth annual Liberal Cup Biathlon. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.
Biathlon is an Olympic…
The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) has announced that State Wildlife Biologist Keel Kemper will be speaking about Maine’s predators, specifically bears,…
Saddleback, a mountain known for its relaxed vibe with miles of terrain, hand-cut glades, and affordable skiing, kicks off opening weekend on December 13-14, with significant mountain improvements…
A Bird’s Tale
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and the mayhem of Black Friday (if you buy into such schemes) has “cashiered” in the official gift-giving season, why not change it up a bit by thinking of “…
Recent cold temperatures turn our thoughts to winter and winter fun. Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson is dedicated to making it possible for everybody to enjoy winter. For the past…
Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson is committed to providing great education and recreation opportunities year round. This time of year, when nothing’s…
A Bird’s Tale
We bought some fancy mixed bird seen recently that included lots of nuts, which were avidly sought after by both the squirrels and the blue jays. One…
An early November snow has Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) thinking about winter already. Firewood is being stacked at all the huts, building projects are being…
A Bird’s Tale
Just yesterday we heard the whiney “shree” sounds of pine siskins in our neighborhood and were delighted to find a flock of about 40 descending into the bare branches of a maple a block away. This…
Eric Lorrain had always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail. In 1991, he was close to doing it when he was in a car accident that blew out his knee.
In the ensuing years, the East Boothbay…
Winter 2014
While the United States turned back the clocks an hour Sunday, Midcoast Maine set them back to winter.
That is, of course, if they had power.
At its peak, the Nov. 2 snowstorm caused…
In order to help get kids and families outside having fun each winter, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson partners with the Maine Healthy Hometowns Program to lease affordable,…
Migrating birds are of one of the wonders of fall in Maine. These days little birds of all types gather in hordes in the garden and small bushes everywhere as they make their way south.
This…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Hunting season has arrived, and many nature lovers and explorers may be wondering where to seek refuge and safety.
Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson is designated by the state…
Middle School Cross Country
BELFAST — Several middle school cross country programs gathered Monday, Oct. 20 at Belfast’s Troy Howard middle school in hopes of leaving with the championship crown.
The course was 2.1…
Bath Trails is calling all adventuresome kids to complete the 5 miles long Whiskeag Trail on Sunday, Oct. 19. Parents and kids can park cars at the Bath YMCA at 1 p…
An almost 8-year-old with a big heart and a soft spot for nature, Dean Brewer was helping out his parents with a few projects on a recent afternoon…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
Now that the events of the summer and early fall are passed, those of us at Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) are turning our primary focus towards the improvements…
A blue heron was recently spotted, taking flight across Linekin Bay as September 2014 came to a close.
Nearly the same time last year, a great blue heron “stayed just ahead” of A Bird’s Tale…
A Bird’s Tale
Maine is well known and loved for its Atlantic puffins and common loons, bald eagles and ospreys.
…Join naturalist and Damariscotta River Association Education Director Sarah Gladu for three gentle hikes to see migratory birds and…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
Celebrate the start of fall with a hike and cookout featuring seasonal foods and spectacular views.
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in celebration of the Great Maine Outdoor…
Talks, food, tours, demonstrations and more are scheduled
Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson has so much to celebrate that the entire day of Sept. 6 is being dedicated to enjoying and learning from all that the HVNC community has to offer.…
So far this summer, Master Gardener Volunteers at the Morris Farm in Wiscasset have harvested and donated over 600 pounds of fresh, organically-grown produce.
Since early June, all of it has…
Every year without fail, on the second Saturday of August, the delicious smell of barbecued chicken wafts through the air in North Nobleboro, accompanied by the…
Miss Maine Audrey Thomas will visit the 5th annual Blueberry Festival & Harvest Fair in Damariscotta on Saturday, Aug. 9, as part of her get-acquainted tour before she represents Maine at the…
It’s not too late to sign up for the Saturday, Aug. 9 …
The 42nd annual North Nobleboro Day is August 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the North Nobleboro Community Hall on Upper East Pond Road. Along with outstanding food…
Al Miller, the The Theater Project’s founder and artistic director, is directing a shortened version of Shakespeare's final play, “The Tempest,” at the gazebo on Brunswick's Mall, as part of the…
