Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park Offers May Nature Programs

Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park Offers May Nature Programs


Augusta, Maine - Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport is offering nature programs at 2 p.m. on weekends and holidays through May 28, weather permitting.

Starting at the benches at the end of the second parking lot at the park, these one-hour-long guided programs may include walks, talks, and activities in a beautiful natural setting.

No reservations are needed except for group use, and the programs are free with park admission.

Admission is $1 for ages 5-11, $3.00 for Maine residents ages 12-64; $4.50 for non residents ages 12 – 64; $1.50 for non residents 65 and older; people under age five and Maine residents 65 and older are free.

For more information or to arrange for group visits, please call 865-4465.

For more information about Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, go to: http://www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods

For more information about Maine state parks and historic sites, go to: http://www.parksandlands.com

 Calendar Entries for May 12-28
May 2012

5/12 -- Wild Flower Walk – Come for a walk in the woods to enjoy the spring wild flowers of Wolfe’s Neck Woods with a knowledgeable guide. 2 p.m. at benches by second parking lot, one hour, weather permitting.  Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.

5/13 -- Osprey Watch - Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2 to 3 p.m., weather permitting.  Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport.  865-4465.

5/19 -- Hike with the Ranger - Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season with a knowledgeable guide.  2 p.m. at benches by second parking lot, one hour, weather permitting.  Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport.  865-4465.

5/20 -- Osprey Watch - Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2 to 3 p.m., weather permitting.  Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission.  Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport.  865-4465.

5/26 -- Osprey Watch - Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2 to 3 p.m., weather permitting.  Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport.  865-4465.

5/27 -- Stroll with the Ranger – Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the accessible White Pines Trail with a knowledgeable guide. 2 p.m., weather permitting.  Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.

5/28 -- Wild Flower Walk – Come for a walk in the woods to enjoy the spring wild flowers of Wolfe’s Neck Woods with a knowledgeable guide. 2 p.m. at benches by second parking lot, one hour, weather permitting.  Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport.  865-4465.