A Place
To Discover
- Air Temp
- 41°
- Water Temp
- 40°
- Wind (mph)
- 14
- Next High Tide
- 1:41am
- Open 7am to Sunset:
- 7:13pm
Come On Over. It's Your Reserve!
Upcoming Events
Earth Day Celebration
April 22, 2026 10:00amJoin us for a beach clean-up, visit from a humpback whale, seed planting and more in celebration of beautiful planet Earth.
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April 9, 2026 7:00pm Program FullMore Info
Woodcock Watch
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April 15, 2026 6:30pm AvailableMore Info
Film Screening: Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong
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April 16, 2026 10:30amMore Info
Signs of the Seasons Community Science Training- date change to 4/29/26
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April 17, 2026 7:00pmMore Info
Woodcock Watch
There are 6 more events in April
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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