Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park Offers Winter Programs

Freeport, Maine - Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, one of Maine's popular coastal state parks, is offering nature programs at 2 p.m. each Sunday through the winter.

Park visitors are invited to enjoy the park with their families and learn something new from the park's knowledgeable and dedicated staff.

Programs start at the circle of benches at the end of the second parking lot and may include walks, talks, and activities in a beautiful natural setting. The programs, which are based on the park's natural surroundings, will last about one hour, weather permitting.

No reservations needed except for group use, and the nature programs are free with park admission. Admission is $1 for ages 5-11; $3 for Maine residents ages 12-64; $4.50 for non-residents ages 12-64; $1.50 for non-residents 65 and older. Children under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free. For more information or to arrange for group visits, call 865-4465.

Dec. 2 -- Ready, Set, Sleep! - Discover how nature prepares for winter in this program for children and fun-loving adults. 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.

Dec. 9 -- Mammals of Maine - Add to your knowledge and appreciation of the ways in which the park's mammals survive winter. 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.

Dec. 16 -- Winter Birds at Wolfe's Neck - Discover the needs and adaptations of the park's birds and the ways in which people can help birds around their homes survive winter. 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.

Dec. 23 -- Winter in the Woods - Increase your understanding and appreciation of some of the ways in which plants and animals survive winter. 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.

Dec. 30 -- Plants alive in a Cold World - Learn the strategies of the park's plants for surviving winter. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465