Public Programs

Guided Tours

Easy walks that last 1½ or 2 hours. Free. Groups of 10 or more must make arrangements in advance.

There are currently no upcoming Guided Tours.

Special Programs

Seasonal sessions with a sharp focus. Fees vary.

Upcoming Events

• Morning Yoga Feb 28
• Moonlight Night Hike Mar 6
• Springtime Garden Craft Workshop Mar 25
• Preschool Story Hour: A House for Hermit Crab Apr 10
• Woodcock Watch Apr 12

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Lunch 'n' Learns

Informal noon-time brown bags. Suggested $2 donation includes admission. Bring your lunch.

Upcoming Events

• Online Mapping: The Internet Revolution for Mapmaking Made Easy Feb 15
• Shoreys Brook Dam Removal Mar 15
• Earth Day Stewards Apr 19
• Resilience Thinking: Ecological Recovery in Coastal Maine May 7

Evening Programs

Diverse offerings in Mather Auditorium. Suggested $5 donation includes site admission.

Upcoming Events

• Effective Practices in Funding Land Conservation for Impact Feb 8
• Coyote: America’s Songdog Aug 9

Preschool Programs

These programs are best for boys and girls who are 3 to 5 years old. Fees vary.

There are currently no upcoming Preschool Programs.

Just for Kids

Half-day and full-day nature programs that let kids explore, create, experiment, and play. For ages 6 to 9.

Upcoming Events

• Winter Wildlife Detectives Feb 23
• Winter Feathered Friends Feb 24
• Vernal Pool Party Apr 16
• Endangered Neighbors Art Day Apr 17

Junior Researchers

Week-long and half-day camps that introduce ecology and the study of nature to kids ages 9 to 12.

Upcoming Events

• Winter Trekkers Feb 21
• Snow Survivors Feb 22
• Migration Exploration Apr 18
• Beach Keepers Apr 19

Training Programs

Putting science to work for people whose decisions impact coastal environments. Fees vary.

There are currently no upcoming Training Programs.

Volunteer Training

Informative sessions prepare you to teach school groups, lead public programs, join monitoring efforts, or patrol trails. Free.

There are currently no upcoming Volunteer Training.

Bird Walks and Audubon Talks

Upcoming Events

• Maine Seabird Islands: The Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Mar 20
• Birding in York County Apr 17
• Adventure to the Bottom of the World- The Birds and Wildlife of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica Jun 19

Special Events

Celebrations and festivals to bring people together. Fees vary.

Upcoming Events

• Winter Wildlife Day Feb 23
• International Migratory Bird Day Celebration May 12
• Wells Reserve EcoDay May 19
• 12th Wells Outdoor Antiques Show & Sale Jun 24
• 25th Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival Sep 8 – Sep 9

View more Special Events on our full calendar