The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has embarked on an intensive 5-year moose research project that will give department biologists an even greater understanding of the health of…
Outdoors
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Sochi, Russia is a long way from Jefferson, Maine.
Make that 4,974 miles, to be exact.
But, despite…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Like guns? How about skiing? Most importantly; looking for some off-the-wall outdoor entertainment?
The third annual Liberal Cup…
Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to discover the joy of the outdoors at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center February 18-21 in…
Damariscotta River Association
The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) announced that they are offering several guided nature walks focusing on winter wildlife. On Thursday, Jan…
Teens to Trails, also known as T3, has launched the Association of Maine Outing Clubs or AMOC.
…
A Bird’s Tale
Islands have a mysterious draw to many people. Certainly the idea of isolation is central to the fascination. Birders may share this fascination, but we also layer on some of our own particular…
Maine Wildlife
On December 14, 17 hardy observers set about counting the birds of the Pemaquid-Damariscotta area as part of the 114th annual National Audubon Christmas Bird Count…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
On January 26, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) will host the third annual Liberal Cup Biathlon. Racers from the age of 8 up are encouraged to register. Don’t be intimidated by this Olympic…
Phippsburg
Winter in Maine can be a dark time. If the short cold days aren’t enough to drive one inside, then the bitter biting wind and driving snow might be.
For that reason, the Maine State Parks…
Coastal Midcoast - minus 37 F wind chill
GRAY — Word of a late-week storm has been swirling around for days, but it wasn't until 3:20 p.m. on New Year's Day that the National Weather Service pulled the Midcoast into the mix. It had been…
Mix of rain, heavy snow headed to Maine Sunday night into Monday morning
GRAY — The arrival of Sunday's storm later this afternoon is consistent statewide, but the snow-rain mix line travels as far up the coast as Knox County, with points north likely to see all snow…
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands will sponsor free, guided hikes in five state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America's State Parks…
NWS: Winter storm watch through 7 a.m. Monday
GRAY — The National Weather Service Friday has issued a winter storm watch for Sunday, as a coastal storm could bring 6 to 10 inches of snow.
A fast moving low pressure system is expected to…
Growing up in Wiscasset, Heidi Sutter always wanted to live somewhere with a lot of open land and not many people.
From photographs she saw of Alaska, it looked like it fit the bill. The…
Robert Mitchell: ‘Round Town
One of the most annoying things about snow for me, is that we have to work so hard removing something that eventually goes away on its own.
There…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Winter is off to a great start at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson. The snow came just in time for last Sunday’s full moon hike and “Owl Prowl.”
Fourteen visitors joined Lynne…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
A plain manila envelope marked with the Boothbay Region Land Trust seal sat before the Boothbay selectmen on December 11. Enclosed was a…
Meditations: too few rodents or too many?
We've all admired the National Geographic photos of the serene white owls perched like solitary buddhas on the Arctic tundra. For some birders and photographers…
Weather Alert
Although December is off to an auspicious and brown start, things will soon be getting white.
Unfortunately for snow-lovers, they will…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
We hope that by now you are well aware of Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) Stewardship Campaign: an effort to raise sustaining dollars for the land trust’s hiking trails, waterfront access, and…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
This season Hidden Valley Nature Center hosted its first-ever Mountain Biking Club for kids ages 8 to 12. For six Sunday afternoons the bikers met to explore the nature…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
Dogs are very important to us here at the land trust. And there is nothing better than hitting a land trust trail and letting your best furry friend run through the forest and swim in the river as…
Maine Wildlife
Damariscotta River Association (DRA) staff members were thrilled when Natalie Bisset, a student visiting with her class from Jefferson Village Elementary school, found an albino snake.
“This…
This winter Hidden Valley Nature Center will be once again be filled with outdoor and cross-country ski enthusiasts as they explore and enjoy 30 miles of trails, criss-crossing 1,000 acres of…
Chewonki announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2013 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations.
“We are…
Maine Eastern Railroad
The train’s a comin’.
A longer season (July 2-October 13, 2014) from Maine Eastern Railroad will feature a completely new short scenic ride based in Wiscasset, a new connection with Amtrak’s…
On October 19, a team of volunteers from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences worked throughout…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
Buddy the Elf and Java Bean are proud supporters of Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Stewardship Campaign and veteran hikers of Zak Preserve and Ovens Mouth Preserve.
Their donation is helping…
On October 12, local author A.J. Campbell was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is located at the Catskill Fly Fishing…
Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association
Please join the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Assocaition (SVCA) for the grand opening of the new Red Trail at the Stester Preserve in Jefferson on Saturday, Oct.…
Wiscasset
Rolling fields of salty mist yielded to a brilliant blue sky as Henry Heyburn readied a dozen Mainers for a one-hour, low impact hike around Eaton Farm Preserve last week.
“Here’s a classic…
Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association
Eagle Scout Dimitry Pepper from Whitefield helped the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association (SVCA) prepare the new red trail on the Stetster Preserve in Jefferson, which…
Pemaquid Paddlers
One of the best places to experience the beauty of a Maine autumn is from the seat of a kayak.
Join the Pemaquid Paddlers on October 15 as we explore Muscongus Bay.
On this trip we…
At Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) Annual Meeting in early September, Professor Todd Gabe of the University of Maine presented his findings from an economic impact study on the land trust’s 33…
A Bird’s Tale
Coming home from one of Maine’s great agricultural fairs after dark recently, we stepped out of the car and heard a distinct, high-pitched “peep” overhead in the dark sky.
It sounded like a…
Come join the Hidden Valley Nature Center Mountain Biking Club for kids ages 9-12 at HVNC in Jefferson. The club will meet for six Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m., October 6…
Throughout autumn 2013, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) will offer a suite of forestry-related classes and workshops for landowners, resource professionals, families, and just…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
Once again Pauline Dion pulled off the most incredible event and the community was overwhelmingly supportive! On August 15, the Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) hosted the Taste for Place…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Join Hidden Valley Nature Center volunteer, Sheryl Bickel, for a monthly walk in the woods at HVNC. The second Tuesday of each month, beginning on September 10, Sheryl will lead visitors on a 1.5-…
Maine Wildlife
During my 33-year career as a wildlife biologist in Maine, “Where can I see a moose?” was the most frequently asked question.
Everyone, it seems, would like to see a moose.
The large,…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
In collaboration with the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) will host “Exploring the Depth and Breadth of Sustainable Forestry” September 17, 9 a.…
A Bird’s Tale
It’s the stuff of legends: a society in which a female maintains a harem of males who take on all child-rearing duties while she patrols the home turf to prevent other females from coming in and…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
The Hidden Valley Nature Center community recently hosted another annual Volunteer Appreciation cookout. HVNC would never be possible without a great core of…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Join renowned fisherman, guide, and instructor Ken Sassi for a hands-on 1.5 hr casting lesson. Ken will work with students during each session to teach them the official casting practices of the…
The 9th Annual Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association Saltwater Fishing Tournament was held August 10 and 11. The good weather drew an enthusiastic crowd of 35 adults and more than 50 kids.…
The West Woods and Morris Farm trail system has been recently updated with trail kiosks at each entrance and trail posts at each intersection in order to facilitate trail use.
These…
Like moths to a flame, people flock to Maine's waters when the weather is warm.
But they aren't alone.
Phil Averill, a retired marine biologist and coastal educator spoke Friday at…
The fourth annual Boothbay Harbor Lobster Roll 5k is taking place this Saturday, July 27 at 8 a.m. If you didn’t get a chance to preregister, don’t worry. …
Boothbay Region YMCA
Rupert Neily will be holding two more “Rupert's Rambles” this summer. All are invited to join him on these walks.
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