Programs

  • Cross-Country Ski Clinic @ Quarry Road Trails

    Quarry Road Trails 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, Maine

    New to cross-country skiing or looking to build confidence on skis? This half-day introductory clinic, led by experienced instructors is designed for beginners and first-time skiers. Participants will learn foundational cross-country skiing skills, including basic movement, stopping, turning, and climbing techniques, along with an overview of equipment setup and trail etiquette. After instruction, the group ... Read more

  • Morning Cross-Country Ski @ Lakewood Golf Course | March 3, 2026

    Start your morning with a relaxed, community cross-country ski session at Lakewood Golf Course. These outings are open to all levels and focus on enjoying winter movement, fresh air, and time on skis. We will bring skis and boots as requested, first come first serve. Please register in advance to attend this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44071-morning-cross-country-ski-lakewood-golf-course-march-2026/join

  • “Spring Forward” Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 2, 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

  • “Spring Forward” Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 9, 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

  • 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.

  • 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