A Place
to Discover
- Air Temp
- 60°
- Water Temp
- 63°
- Wind (mph)
- 5
- Next High Tide
- 4:43pm
- Open 7am to Sunset:
- 6:41pm
Come On Over. It's Your Reserve!
Upcoming Events
Maine Calling, Live
September 21, 2023 10:00amJennifer Rooks and the Maine Calling team bring the show to Wells for a conversation about citizen science and marine invasive species.
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September 23, 2023 9:30amMore Info
Explore PORTAL – Portal of Awareness Walk
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September 23, 2023 1:00pmMore Info
Intro to Foraging
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September 27, 2023 12:00pmMore Info
subMerge: An Oceanic Adventure
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September 27, 2023 2:00pmMore Info
Let's Go Tidepooling!
There is one more event in September
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Education
Understanding Nature
Each year, thousands of children and adults participate in educational programs at our “living laboratory,” in our barn classroom, and in a modern teaching laboratory.
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Defining Best Practices
The Wells Reserve protects 2,250 acres of coastal habitats on Maine's southwest coast. The site serves as a model for best management practices in conservation.
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Investigating Estuaries
Science is at the center of our mission. Focus areas include fisheries, marine ecology, invasive species, and range expansions.
Weddings
A historic site with abundant open space for hosting your Maine coast wedding
The Ideal Wedding Venue