Skowhegan Outdoors

Yankee Woodlot Snowshoe Stroll
2021-01-31 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Yankee Woodlot, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8.
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a refreshing snowshoe stroll at the Yankee Woodlot! Our Outdoor Recreation Facilitators will guide you along the Yankee Woodlot Trail on snowshoes and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. The hike is a little over one mile with moderate changes in elevation. This trail is perfect for all ages and skill levels and is pet friendly.
Please dress warmly, wear winter boots, bring water and snacks, and wear your face mask. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing and gear ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/mnkgQ7NvdbZ8VYYcA
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan.

Family Sled Day with R.E.A.C.H.
2021-01-30 06:00 - 10:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/bGCAKJ85uKZ7k5aQ9. You and your family are welcome to sign up for one block from 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join Skowhegan Outdoors and R.E.A.C.H. After School Program (21st Century Community Learning Center Grant) for Family Sled Day! You and your family are invited to sled at Lake George, West, try out snowshoeing on the Lake George trail system (guided snowshoe strolls will go out on the hour), and enjoy hot cocoa with the community. We will have plenty of sleds, snowshoes, and cocoa to go around, just make sure to preregister in advance to reserve your spot as we anticipate this program to fill up quickly!
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS IN PLACE FOR ALL SKOWHEGAN OUTDOORS PROGRAMS: All attendees will be required to preregister for Family Sled Day in advance so we can be sure to have enough program materials and space for all participants. We require that all participants wear face masks at all times during the sled day.
Please dress warmly, bring water and snacks, and wear your face mask. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library and R.E.A.C.H.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/BjVcdCr3cRB3UGLe8
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with R.E.A.C.H. After School Program (21st Century Community Learning Center Grant) and Lake George Regional Park.

Starry Night Hike
2021-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a starlit walk in the woods. We will walk (or snowshoe) through the trails at Lake George Regional Park, West, and stop along the way to enjoy the starry night sky. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to night-hike, this is your chance to try it out with a group of new friends on a safe trail!
Please dress warmly, bring water, winter boots and snowshoes, a blanket to sit on, and a headlamp. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing and gear ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/BjVcdCr3cRB3UGLe8
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.

After School Outdoors Club
2021-01-26 - 2021-01-27 | ME
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 Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with REACH after school program.

Skowhegan Area High School Outing Club
2021-01-25 - 2021-01-26 | ME
This is a community outreach program through Skowhegan Outdoors at Skowhegan Area High School. Every month, we take high school students on outing trips around the state of Maine. Getting kids outside is a major goal of the work we do here at Skowhegan Outdoors!
If you are a Skowhegan Area High School student and interested in joining the outing club, please contact Kate Drummond at kdrummond@msad54.org.
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with the Skowhegan Area High School.

Moxie Falls Snowshoe
2021-01-24 04:00 - 10:00 | Main Street Skowhegan, 48 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a snowshoe stroll to Moxie Falls in The Forks. We will meet at the Main Street Skowhegan office (48 court street) at 9:00 a.m. and then caravan to the trailhead. During this outing, our outdoor recreation facilitators will share their expertise and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. The hike will be a little over two miles with moderate changes in elevation. This trail is perfect for all ages and skill levels and is pet friendly (dogs must be leashed at all times).
Please dress warmly, bring water, lunch, snacks, and snowshoes. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing and gear ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
For more information on the Moxie Falls trail, head to this Maine Trail Finder: https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/moxie-falls
Direction from Main Street Skowhegan to Moxie Falls Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/zGJbqxXLxtWj3eCk8
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan.

Campfire Cooking Clinic: Cinnamon Rolls
2021-01-17 07:00 - 09:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join us to indulge in dutch oven cinnamon rolls! Skowhegan Outdoors facilitators will lead you through the basics of cooking over a campfire and guide you through baking dutch oven cinnamon rolls. Everyone will take home a cinnamon roll and recipe to enjoy and re-create on their next adventure!
Please dress warmly, bring water, and wear a face mask. You will have the opportunity to request winter clothing ahead of time through our community gear library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MVNYsSVkwmWKApBR6
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan, in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.

Family Nature Scavenger Hunt
2021-01-16 05:00 - 07:00 | Coburn Woods, Skowhegan, United States
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for this family-friendly event in Coburn Woods! You will have the opportunity to engage in a scavenger hunt, appropriate for all ages, that will teach you about identifying local, natural elements as a Skowhegan Outdoors facilitator guides you through the Coburn Woods trail system. After we’ve discovered all of the elements on our scavenger hunt, we’ll enjoy a cup of hot cocoa together before heading home.
Please dress warmly and wear your face mask. You will have the opportunity to request winter clothing ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MBNc1iUEJ8s4GiRC6

This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan, in collaboration with Somerset Woods Trustees.

New Outdoor Facilitator Training
2021-01-10 - 2021-01-15, 2021-01-03 - 2021-01-08 | ME
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 blog.

Lakewood Cross-Country Clinic and Ski
2021-01-09 05:00 - 08:00 | Lakewood Golf Course, 803 Lakewood Road, Madison, ME, 04950, United States
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 someone just looking for a fun time to be outdoors and meet new people in the community! We will run through the clinic and then have the opportunity to ski on the beautifully groomed trails at Lakewood Golf Course.
Please dress warmly, bring water and snacks, and wear your face mask. You will have the opportunity to request winter clothing and skis ahead of time provided through our community gear library in the preregistration form.
Location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/sfrP5dHTKMBeyPfV7
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan, in collaboration with Lakewood Golf Course.
