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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park Offers Free, Daily Nature Programs

Augusta, Maine - Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport is offering nature programs daily at 2 p.m. through Labor Day.

The programs, which include walks, talks and activities in the beautiful, natural setting of the park, are free with park admission, and no reservations are needed, except for groups. Most of the programs, which are suitable for children and adults, will last about one hour, weather permitting.

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, visitors can 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

Thursday, June 21, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2-3 p.m., weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465

Friday, June 22, Hike with the Ranger – Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season with a knowledgeable guide. Meet at 2 p.m. at the circle of benches by second parking lot, one-hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465

Saturday, June 23, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2-3 p.m., weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465

Sunday, June 24, Tree Hunt -- Stop by the benches to get your papers for this fun, self-guided hunt and then come back afterwards to see how well you did. Meet at 2 p.m. at the circle of benches by second parking lot, one-hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465

Monday, June 25, Welcome Tour - Get to know the things that live in the park's forest and on its shores on this eye-opening tour. Meet at 2 p.m. at the circle of benches by second parking lot, one-hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465

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

Wednesday, June 27, Wild Relatives - Everyone has them!  Get acquainted with the wild relatives of things in and around your home on this tour. Meet at 2 p.m. at the circle of benches by second parking lot, one-hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465

Thursday, June 28, Osprey Watch – Stop by the osprey sign opposite Googins Island to get a close look at the nesting ospreys any time from 2-3 p.m., weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465

Friday, June 29, Treetops to Tide Pools -- Participate in sensory activities that introduce the park to children and fun-loving adults. 2 p.m. Wheelchair accessible. One-hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465

Saturday, June 30, 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. Meet at 2 p.m. at the circle of benches by second parking lot, one-hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.

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