The programs, which include walks, talks and activities in the beautiful, natural setting of the park, are free with park admission. No reservations are needed, except for large groups. Programs last about one hour, weather permitting, and are suitable for children and adults.
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 for August
Wednesday, Aug. 1, The Edge of the Sea - Enjoy a walk, short talks, and activities on the natural history and ecology of our varied shore. 2 p.m., Wheelchair accessible. One hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Thursday, Aug. 2, Wild Relatives – Everyone has them! Get acquainted with the wild relatives of things in and around your home on this tour. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. 1 hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Friday, Aug. 3, 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
Saturday, Aug. 4, In the Pines - Tour the pine forest on our accessible path and see why Maine is the Pine Tree State. 2 p.m., one-hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.
Sunday, Aug. 5, 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
Monday, Aug. 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. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, one hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 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, Aug. 8, The Shore Tour - Learn about our varied shores through talks, activities, and views along the accessible path. Wheelchair accessible. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, one hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Thursday, Aug. 9, Small Wonders – Discover the extraordinary things that are right before your eyes. (Hand lenses provided.) 2 p.m., meet at 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
Friday, Aug. 10, Hike with the Ranger – Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season with a knowledgeable guide. 2 p.m., meet at 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, Aug. 11, 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, Aug. 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.) 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, one hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Monday, Aug. 13, Casco Bay Walk – Enjoy views of rocky shores, nesting ospreys, and islands in the bay on this one-mile hike. 2 p.m., meet at 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, Aug. 14, 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, Aug. 15, Stroll with the Ranger – Take a relaxed tour with the ranger on our wheelchair-accessible path. 2 p.m. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Thursday, Aug. 16, Drawing From Nature – Use drawing and art as a way to get up close and personal with the wildlife in the park. Drawing materials will be provided, visitors are invited to bring their own if they prefer. 2 p.m., meet at the benches by the second parking lot. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Friday, Aug. 17, Stories in Stone – Get to know the story of Maine’s rockbound coast on this walk with talks and activities. 2 p.m., meet at the circle of benches by the second parking lot, one hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.
Saturday, Aug. 18, Wild Relatives – Everyone has them! Get acquainted with the wild relatives of things in and around your home on this tour. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. one hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Sunday, Aug. 19, 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
Monday, Aug. 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. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, one hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Tuesday, Aug. 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
Wednesday, Aug. 22, Hike with the Ranger – Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season with a knowledgeable guide. 2 p.m., meet at 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, Aug. 23, Who Lived Here Before Us? – Learn about the history of a very special part of the Maine coast, and discover where we can still see signs of the past today. 2 p.m., meet at 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
Friday, Aug. 24, Small Wonders – Discover the extraordinary things that are right before your eyes. (Hand lenses provided.) 2 p.m., meet at 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, Aug. 25, 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, Aug. 26, Tide Pools - Visit this informal program on the rocky shore near Googins Island to discover the secrets of a tide pool. Stop by the shore anytime from 2-3 p.m., weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.
Monday, Aug. 27, Secrets of the Shore – Discover the secrets of life in the salt marsh, mud flat, and rocky shore in this one hour tour. 2 p.m., meet at 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, Aug. 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
Wednesday, Aug. 29, Casco Bay Walk - Enjoy views of rocky shores, nesting ospreys, and islands in the bay on this one-mile hike. 2 p.m., meet at 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, Aug. 30, Forest and Shore Tour – Get to know the things that live in the park's forest and on its shores on this eye-opening tour. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, one hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
Friday, Aug. 31, Drawing From Nature - Use drawing and art as a way to get up close and personal with the wildlife in the park. Drawing materials will be provided, visitors are invited to bring their own if they prefer. 2 p.m., meet at the benches by the second parking lot. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465
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