Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust Calendar

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			01 7am» Bird Banding Demonstration 8:30am» Just for Kids: Turtles, Toads & Frogs -- Oh My! 11am» Live Animals with the Center for Wildlife 1pm» Library Open	02 9:30am» History of a Saltwater Farm 10am» Forest Explorers	03 9:30am» Secrets of a Salt Marsh Walk	04
05	06 12pm» Just for Kids: Night Flight 7pm» Nature Safari in 3-D	07 9:30am» Trees on the Trail Walk 10am» Library Open	08 7am» Bird Banding Demonstration 8:30am» Just for Kids: Feathered Friends 1pm» Library Open	09 9:30am» Secrets of the Salt Marsh	10 Maine Beaches Conference 8:30am» Just for Kids: The Forest Underfoot 9:30am» Wildflower Walk	11 7:30am» Bird Walk with YCAS 10am» Odes to Joy
12	13 9:30am» Secrets of the Salt Marsh 12pm» Just for Kids: Something Fishy	14 10am» Geocaching 101 10am» Geocaching 101 10am» Library Open	15 7am» Bird Banding Demonstration 8:30am» Just for Kids: Tidepool Tales 1pm» Library Open	16 9:30am» Signs of Wildlife	17 9:30am» History of a Saltwater Farm	18 7:30am» Bird Walk with YCAS
19	20 9:30am» Wildflower Walk 12pm» Just for Kids: Marsh and Mudflat Mysteries	21 9:30am» Trees on the Trail 10am» Library Open	22 7am» Bird Banding Demonstration 8:30am» Just for Kids: Wildlife Wonders 11am» Live Animals with the Center for Wildlife 1pm» Library Open	23 10am» Bountiful Butterflies	24 8:30am» Just for Kids: Marine Marvels 9:30am» Signs of Wildlife	25 8:30am» Coastal Geology
26	27 9am» Junior Researchers: Session 1 Begins 9:30am» History of a Saltwater Farm	28 9:30am» Signs of Wildlife 10am» Library Open	29 7am» Bird Banding Demonstration 11am» Live Animals with the Center for Wildlife 1pm» Library Open	30 9:30am» Secrets of the Salt Marsh	31 9:30am» Wildflower Walk

Time:

7:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Join June Ficker and the bird-banding volunteers under the copper beech to see songbirds up close.

Fee for Members:

Free

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

8:30am - 12:00pm

Description:

Just for Kids: Turtles, Toads & Frogs -- Oh My!

Fee for Members:

$18

Fee for Nonmembers:

$24

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

For ages 6 to 9.

Time:

11:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Join the Center for Wildlife, a wild animal rescue and rehabilitation organization in Cape Neddick, for an exploration of reptiles and amphibians.

Fee for Members:

$5

Fee for Nonmembers:

$7

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Description:

The Coastal Resource Library holds a collection of books, journals, reports, and videos, some of which are hard to find elsewhere. The library is part of MINERVA, a statewide integrated library system.

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

More Information on the Web:

http://minerva.maine.edu/search~S42

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Delve into the rich history of this extraordinary site, from native American life to English settlement, from farland to estuarine reserve.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

10:00am - 11:00am

Description:

Discover the forest habitat with stories, songs, and puppets! Use your senses to explore trees and creatures of the woods as a nature detective.

Our Explorers programs bring children ages 4-5 and their parents or other caregivers an opportunity to learn together.

Fee for Members:

$5

Fee for Nonmembers:

$7

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Learn what is so special about these productive ecosystems, nestled between seashore and uplands.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

12:00pm - 3:30pm

Description:

Just for Kids: Night Flight

Take a day-time journey through the night sky to explore adaptations of owls, bats, fireflies and many other things on wings.

Fee for Members:

$18

Fee for Nonmembers:

$24

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

For ages 6 to 9.

Time:

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Description:

Put on a pair of 3-D glasses, sit back, and experience nature’s wonders up close in 3-D! Join Roger Richmond, an amazing 3-D photographer, for a slide show with incredible images from around the world. You will want to reach out and touch them all!

Fee for Members:

$5 suggested donation

Fee for Nonmembers:

$5 suggested donation

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

9:30am - 11:00am

Description:

Explore the forests and learn to read the history of the land.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

10:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

The Coastal Resource Library holds a collection of books, journals, reports, and videos, some of which are hard to find elsewhere. The library is part of MINERVA, a statewide integrated library system.

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

More Information on the Web:

http://minerva.maine.edu/search~S42

Time:

7:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Join June Ficker and the bird-banding volunteers under the copper beech to see songbirds up close.

Fee for Members:

Free

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

8:30am - 12:00pm

Description:

Just for Kids: Feathered Friends

Watch and help scientists capture and band live birds, practice your birdwatching skills and learn to sing bird songs.

Fee for Members:

$18

Fee for Nonmembers:

$24

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

For ages 6 to 9.

Time:

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Description:

The Coastal Resource Library holds a collection of books, journals, reports, and videos, some of which are hard to find elsewhere. The library is part of MINERVA, a statewide integrated library system.

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

More Information on the Web:

http://minerva.maine.edu/search~S42

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Learn what is so special about these productive ecosystems, nestled between seashore and uplands.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Description:

Valuing Maine’s Beaches: Assets, Challenges, and Actions for Today and Tomorrow

Southern Maine Community College

The Maine Beaches Conference provides continuing opportunities for communication and exchange of the most current information among beach stakeholders with diverse interests and presents findings from the state's beach monitoring programs.

Sponsors

Southern Maine Community College
Maine Coastal Program
Maine Sea Grant and University of Maine Cooperative Extension
SOS Maine
Maine Geological Survey
Surfriders Northern New England Chapter
Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

Reservations:

REQUIRED

Other Contact Information:

Kristen Grant, kngrant@maine.edu

Please Note:

More information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Time:

8:30am - 12:00pm

Description:

Just for Kids: The Forest Underfoot

Grab your detective hat as we investigate life under a log, on a flower and in a tree. Come discover the world of the very small!

Fee for Members:

$18

Fee for Nonmembers:

$24

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

For ages 6 to 9.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Stroll the trails to see what's in bloom and learn some plant folklore along the way.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

7:30am

Description:

Join a skilled birder to search for avian life at the Wells Reserve.

Fee for Members:

Free

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

10:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

This dragonfly and damselfly program begins at the York Land Trust office with a brief presentation and proceeds to a conserved parcel to hunt for Odonata.

Fee for Members:

Free

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free

Reservations:

REQUIRED

Other Contact Information:

207-363-7400

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Learn what is so special about these productive ecosystems, nestled between seashore and uplands.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

12:00pm - 3:30pm

Description:

Just for Kids: Something Fishy

Explore the wild diversity of fish by meeting fishy friends, taking an up-close look at scales and tails, and inventing your own fish species.

Fee for Members:

$18

Fee for Nonmembers:

$24

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

For ages 6 to 9.

Time:

10:00am

Description:

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played around the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. Come join geocaching enthusiast Steve Bayse for an introduction to the hobby, and try your hand at locating a geocache hidden at the Wells Reserve! Bringing your own GPS unit that you are familiar with is encouraged, but not required.

Fee for Members:

$5

Fee for Nonmembers:

$7

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

This program is appropriate for older children and adults.

Time:

10:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Join local geocachers Steve and Savannah Bayse for a fun, hands-on introduction a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure using a hand-held GPS. It's a great reason to explore new places and to get your friends and family outdoors.

This program will be a basic introduction for those new to Geocaching including how to get started and some of the online resources. After an indoor introduction, join us on a hike as we hunt for a Geocache located on the Wells Reserve property.

Fee for Members:

$5

Fee for Nonmembers:

$7

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

If you have a GPS unit, please bring it along (however, it is not necessary that you have one for this introduction program).

Time:

10:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

The Coastal Resource Library holds a collection of books, journals, reports, and videos, some of which are hard to find elsewhere. The library is part of MINERVA, a statewide integrated library system.

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

More Information on the Web:

http://minerva.maine.edu/search~S42

Time:

7:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Join June Ficker and the bird-banding volunteers under the copper beech to see songbirds up close.

Fee for Members:

Free

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

8:30am - 12:00pm

Description:

Just for Kids: Tidepool Tales

Discover the homes of snails, mussels, seaweed and crabs while investigating the salty shoreline of Laudholm Beach.

Fee for Members:

$18

Fee for Nonmembers:

$24

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

For ages 6 to 9.

Time:

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Description:

The Coastal Resource Library holds a collection of books, journals, reports, and videos, some of which are hard to find elsewhere. The library is part of MINERVA, a statewide integrated library system.

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

More Information on the Web:

http://minerva.maine.edu/search~S42

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Look for evidence of animals that make their homes here and learn what secrets these creatures keep.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Delve into the rich history of this extraordinary site, from Native American life to English settlement, from farmland to estuarine reserve.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

7:30am

Description:

Join a skilled birder to search for avian life at the Wells Reserve.

Fee for Members:

Free

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

9:30am - 11:00am

Description:

Stroll the trails to see what's in bloom and learn some plant folklore along the way.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

12:00pm - 3:30pm

Description:

Just for Kids: Marsh and Mudflat Mysteries

Delve into the mysteries of the salt marsh and mudflats as you seine for fish and crabs, dig for clams, and explore the estuary.

Fee for Members:

$18

Fee for Nonmembers:

$24

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

For ages 6 to 9.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Explore the forests and learn to read the history of the land.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

10:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

The Coastal Resource Library holds a collection of books, journals, reports, and videos, some of which are hard to find elsewhere. The library is part of MINERVA, a statewide integrated library system.

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

More Information on the Web:

http://minerva.maine.edu/search~S42

Time:

7:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Join June Ficker and the bird-banding volunteers under the copper beech to see songbirds up close.

Fee for Members:

Free

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

8:30am - 12:00pm

Description:

Just for Kids: Wildlife Wonders

Search for tracks, scat, and other signs of local
wildlife, examine mammal skulls and pelts, and visit with some fuzzy friends up close.

Fee for Members:

$18

Fee for Nonmembers:

$24

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

For ages 6 to 9.

Time:

11:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Join the Center for Wildlife, a wild animal rescue and rehabilitation organization in Cape Neddick, for an exploration of Maine wildlife.

Fee for Members:

$5

Fee for Nonmembers:

$7

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Description:

The Coastal Resource Library holds a collection of books, journals, reports, and videos, some of which are hard to find elsewhere. The library is part of MINERVA, a statewide integrated library system.

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

More Information on the Web:

http://minerva.maine.edu/search~S42

Time:

10:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Discover the fascinating world of butterflies during this family-friendly program for ages 5 and up. Explore the life stories of moths and butterflies indoors, then head out to the fields in search of these flying jewels. July is a great time to see all life stages of that long-distance migrant the monarch butterfly!

Fee for Members:

$5

Fee for Nonmembers:

$7

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

8:30am - 12:00pm

Description:

Just for Kids: Marine Marvels

Come dive into the marine world to explore the many marvelous things that swim and float and crawl through the deep blue sea.

Fee for Members:

$18

Fee for Nonmembers:

$24

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

For ages 6 to 9.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Look for evidence of animals that make their homes here and learn what secrets these creatures keep.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

8:30am

Description:

Discover how the Maine shoreline has evolved over time to reach its present form.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

9:00am - 3:30pm

Description:

SESSION 1 IS FULL. Please call to be placed on the waiting list.

These week-long day camps, for children ages 9 to 12, introduce campers to ecology and the study of nature. Participants explore a wide range of coastal habitats and learn by interacting with the world around them. The type of hcild who benefits most from this program loves hands-on exploration of nature, enjoys learning new things, and is not afraid to get their hands dirty. Enrollment is limited to 15. Pre-registration required.

Fee for Members:

$150

Fee for Nonmembers:

$190

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

9:30am - 11:00am

Description:

Delve into the rich history of this extraordinary site, from Native American life to English settlement, from farmland to estuarine reserve.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Look for evidence of animals that make their homes here and learn what secrets these creatures keep.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

10:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

The Coastal Resource Library holds a collection of books, journals, reports, and videos, some of which are hard to find elsewhere. The library is part of MINERVA, a statewide integrated library system.

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

More Information on the Web:

http://minerva.maine.edu/search~S42

Time:

7:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Join June Ficker and the bird-banding volunteers under the copper beech to see songbirds up close.

Fee for Members:

Free

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

11:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Join the Center for Wildlife, a wild animal rescue and rehabilitation organization in Cape Neddick, for an exploration of Maine wildlife.

Fee for Members:

$5

Fee for Nonmembers:

$7

Reservations:

REQUIRED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Time:

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Description:

The Coastal Resource Library holds a collection of books, journals, reports, and videos, some of which are hard to find elsewhere. The library is part of MINERVA, a statewide integrated library system.

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

More Information on the Web:

http://minerva.maine.edu/search~S42

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Learn what is so special about these productive ecosystems, nestled between seashore and uplands.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Stroll the trails to see what's in bloom and learn some plant folklore along the way.

Fee for Members:

Free with admission

Fee for Nonmembers:

Free with admission

Reservations:

NOT NEEDED

FMI:

(207) 646-1555

Please Note:

Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

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