Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport is offering nature programs daily at 2 p.m. through Labor Day (weather permitting). The programs (which include walks, talks and activities) last about an hour and are suitable for children and adults alike. They’re free to attend with park admission and no reservations are needed unless you have a large group. Most programs start at the circle of benches at the end of the park’s second parking lot, unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to arrange for group visits, call 865-4465 or go to: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
For more information about Maine state parks and historic sites, go to: http://www.parksandlands.com
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park Nature Programs for August
Wednesday, August 1, The Edge of the Sea – Enjoy a walk, short talks, and activities on the natural history and ecology of our varied shore. Wheelchair accessible.
Thursday, August 2, Wild Relatives – Everyone has them! Get acquainted with the wild relatives of things in and around your home on this tour. Wheelchair accessible.
Friday, August 3, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, August 4, In the Pines – Tour the pine forest on our accessible path and see why Maine is the Pine Tree State.
Sunday, August 5, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible.
Monday, August 6, Tree Hunt – Stop by the benches to get your papers for this fun, self-guiding hunt, and then come back afterwards to see how well you did. Wheelchair accessible.
Tuesday, August 7, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, August 8, The Shore Tour – Learn about our varied shores through talks, activities, and views along the accessible path. Wheelchair accessible.
Thursday, August 9, Small Wonders – Discover the extraordinary things that are right before your eyes. (Hand lenses provided.)
Friday, August 10, Hike with the Ranger – Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season on this hike with a knowledgeable guide.
Saturday, August 11, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible.
Sunday, August 12, Steamer Dig – Learn about the life and times of the soft-shell clam. Then try your hand at digging this delicacy of the deep mud with an experienced guide. (Bring mud sneakers or high boots, gloves, and clam hoe or spading fork.)
Monday, August 13, Casco Bay Walk – Enjoy views of rocky shores, nesting ospreys, and islands in the bay on this one-mile hike.
Tuesday, August 14, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, August 15, Stroll with the Ranger – Take a relaxed tour with the ranger on our wheelchair-accessible path.
Thursday, August 16, Drawing from Nature – Use observational drawing as a way to get up close and personal with the wildlife in the park. Drawing materials will be provided, though visitors are invited to bring their own if they prefer.
Friday, August 17, Stories in Stone – Get to know the story of Maine’s rockbound coast on this walk with talks and activities.
Saturday, August 18, Wild Relatives – Everyone has them! Get acquainted with the wild relatives of things in and around your home on this tour. Wheelchair accessible.
Sunday, August 19, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible.
Monday, August 20, Tree Hunt – Stop by the benches to get your papers for this fun, self-guiding hunt, and then come back afterwards to see how well you did. Wheelchair accessible.
Tuesday, August 21, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, August 22, Hike with the Ranger – Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season on this hike with a knowledgeable guide.
Thursday, August 23, Who Was Here Before Us? – Learn about the former inhabitants of this land, and how we can still see signs of the past today in this historical nature walk.
Friday, August 24, Small Wonders – Discover the extraordinary things that are right before your eyes. (Hand lenses provided.)
Saturday, August 25, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible.
Sunday, August 26, Tide Pools – Visit this informal program on the rocky shore near Googins Island to discover the secrets of a tide pool.
Monday, August 27, Secrets of the Shore – Discover the secrets of life in the salt marsh, mud flat, and rocky shore.
Tuesday, August 28, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, August 29, Casco Bay Walk – Enjoy views of rocky shores, nesting ospreys, and islands in the bay on this one-mile hike.
Thursday, August 30, Forest and Shore Tour – Learn about our varied shores through talks, activities, and views along the accessible path.
Friday, August 31, Drawing from Nature – Use observational drawing as a way to get up close and personal with the wildlife in the park. Drawing materials will be provided, though visitors are invited to bring their own if they prefer.
