This is a community outreach program through Skowhegan Outdoors at the local public middle school. Each week, we go through team building initiatives with students-- all through the lens of outdoor activities. Getting kids outside is a major goal of the work we do here at Skowhegan Outdoors. This is a free community event of ... Read more
This is a community outreach program through Skowhegan Outdoors at the local public middle school. Each week, we go through team building initiatives with students-- all through the lens of outdoor activities. Getting kids outside is a major goal of the work we do here at Skowhegan Outdoors. This is a free community event of ... Read more
Pre Register for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8 Join coach Mara at Lake George Regional Park East to learn more about how to keep yourself safe while camping or traveling in the cold weather. She has a sick passion for sleeping in the snow. (We don’t understand it either). She will teach you the tips and ... Read more
Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8 Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a walk in the woods and learn how to make pine needle tea. At this program, you’ll forage for pine needles along the Coburn Woods trails, learn about the health benefits of pine needle tea, and brew your own tea to enjoy with the group. ... Read more
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8 We all know them, we all love to hate them. Ugly sweaters. Yes, Skowhegan Outdoors is looking to see your bells, pom-poms, animals, and all the fluff one sweater can handle. Find those sweaters in your attic and wear them for a stroll on the Debe River Walk ... Read more
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8 Are you looking for a more mindfulness in your life? Start your day on the right foot by taking a meditation walk with Coach Mara. Mindfulness isn’t just sitting in one spot. At this program, you will learn how to bring this practice into everyday life and every ... Read more
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8 Celebrate the last moon of 2020 with our coaches with a night hike along the Townsend Trail at Lake George Regional Park East! This trail allows us to see the full moon as it reflects on the lake. Please dress warmly and bring your face mask, water, and ... Read more
We are pleased to welcome three, new outdoor recreation facilitators to the Skowhegan Outdoors team! We are taking this time to get them up to speed on bringing quality, engaging programs to our community for the rest of 2021! Make sure to check out our virtual programs by heading the Skowhegan Outdoors Facebook, Instagram, and ... Read more
Please pre register for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8 Come join us on a Night Sky Tour, we will gather outdoors at Lake George Regional Park East. John Meader of Northern Stars Planetarium will lead us through a tour of the constellations and stars. We will also find and discuss the visible planets, the Milky Way, ... Read more
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8 Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a fun, back-to-the-basics clinic on cross-country skiing! We will go over technique, healthy warm-up activities, and play games to practice getting comfortable on skinny skis. This clinic will be great for folks on skis for the first time, folks looking for a refresh, or ... Read more