Programs

  • Basecamp Session: Vernal Pools – More Than a Puddle | April 14, 2026

    Please register to join us for this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44077-vernal-pools-more-than-a-puddle-basecamp-session-april-14-2026/join Join Naturalist Rachel Cheatham-McFadden for this 1-hour "Basecamp Session" seminar on vernal pools and their importance to a forest ecosystem. Light refreshments available.

  • “Spring Forward” Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 16, 2026

    Join Kay Active Fitness and Skowhegan Outdoors for a run from Basecamp Gear Library. This includes areas of Downtown Skowhegan, the Debe Trail, and the Philbrick Woods. Beginners, walkers, marathoners welcomed to this social hour of exercise. Please register to participate in this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44076-spring-forward-run-club-with-kay-active-fitness-april-2026/join

  • Coburn Woods Spring Clean-Up for Earth Week

    A Somerset Woods Trustees event. REGISTER HERE. Coburn Woods, Spring Clean-Up for Earth Week! Monday, April 20, 2026 3:30 PM 6:30 PM Coburn Woods Russell RoadSkowhegan, ME 04976United States (map) Calling all trail enthusiasts! Each spring, when the snow melts and ground dries, stewards walk their properties to check trails, pick up winter debris, and get the ... Read more

  • Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | April 20, 2026

    Join Kay Active Fitness and Skowhegan Outdoors for a walk wearing weighted backpacks around downtown Skowhegan, the Debe Trail, and Philbrick Woods. This is a great way to stay active, build strength, and get outside—walks are social, steady-paced, and beginner friendly. Please register in advance to attend this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44069-downtown-rucksack-walk-with-kay-active-fitness-march-april-2026/join

  • Fly-Tyin’ Tuesdays | April 21, 2026

    Learn the basics of fly tying in this relaxed, social workshop. Participants will be guided through materials, tools, and simple patterns. All materials included. March 10, 24 & April 7, 21 are at the Skowhegan Free Public Library March 17 is at the Bingham Union Library Please register in advance to attend these programs: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44072-fly-tyin-tuesday-march-april-2026/join

  • Rest Area and Route 2, Earth Day Clean-Up and Brown Bag Picnic

    A Somerset Woods Trustees event. REGISTER HERE. Rest Area and Route 2, Earth Day Clean-Up and Brown Bag Picnic Wednesday, April 22, 2026 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Kennebec Banks Rest Area 264 Canaan Rd Skowhegan, ME, 04976 United States (map) Join the Somerset Woods Trustees for a family-friendly Earth Day community and stewardship event at Kennebec Banks ... Read more

  • Earth Day Blue & Green Space Clean-Up | April 22, 2026

    Join the Skowhegan Outdoors Team in a celebration of Earth Day by cleaning up parts of downtown Skowhegan. The melting snow may reveal some "treasures"! We will meet at Basecamp Gear Library at 5pm and will work our way adjacent to the river, the river access stairs, the Debe Trail, and Philbrick Wood. Gloves and ... Read more

  • Earth Week Tree Planting

    A Somerset Woods Trustees Event. REGISTER HERE. Earth Week Tree Planting Thursday, April 23, 2026 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Location: Kennebec Banks Rest Area, Skowhegan Thursday, April 23 4PM-6PM Raindate: Saturday, April 25 4PM-6PM Volunteer with Somerset Woods Trustees and join us in planting Princeton elms at Kennebec Banks Rest Area (Skowhegan) to replace invasive Norway maples ... Read more

  • “Spring Forward” Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 23, 2026

    Join Kay Active Fitness and Skowhegan Outdoors for a run from Basecamp Gear Library. This includes areas of Downtown Skowhegan, the Debe Trail, and the Philbrick Woods. Beginners, walkers, marathoners welcomed to this social hour of exercise. Please register here to participate in this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44076-spring-forward-run-club-with-kay-active-fitness-april-2026/join