Program Limit: 10 participants Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8 Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a group hike at Yankee Woodlot under the starry night sky. The hike is a little over 1 mile long and has mild terrain with slight changes in elevation. This program is the perfect opportunity to safely experience hiking at night ... Read more
Program Limit: 6 household groups Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8 Learn and practice basic map and compass skills in an orienteering course set up by the Skowhegan Outdoors Outdoor Recreation Facilitators. We will use our navigation and problem-solving skills to find hidden checkpoints throughout Yankee Woodlot. This program is open to people with and ... Read more
Program Limit: 12 participants Location has been changed. If you are interested in signing up for this program, please email Outdoor Recreation Facilitator Emily at emily@mainstreetskowhegan.org. Thank you! Join us for a cross-country skiing excursion at Friends of a Fierce Chase! In this program, we will strap on our skis and make our way along ... 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
Program Limit: 10 participants Register for this program here: https://forms.gle/D8yY6GFqDadBXUda8 Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a relaxing Friday afternoon snowshoe stroll along the Kennebec River on the Weston Woods and Waters trail in Madison. The stroll will be between one and two miles with mild changes in elevation. These trails are great for all ages and ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Program Limit: 20 participants Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/D8yY6GFqDadBXUda8 Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a story walk through Coburn Park. We will enjoy a leisurely stroll along the paths of Skowhegan’s downtown park as we read through posted storyboards of From Head to Toe, by Eric Carle, a colorful and engaging book geared towards getting ... 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
Program Limit: 15 participants Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/D8yY6GFqDadBXUda8 Kick off the weekend with a tasty Friday dinner - pizza! Skowhegan Outdoors facilitators will teach the basics of campfire baking, then together we will make and enjoy fire-baked pizzas. This hands-on program is open to all ages. Please dress warmly, bring water, and wear ... Read more
Skowhegan Outdoors (SO) is excited to welcome a new group of volunteers to the team! SO volunteers lead and support on our outdoor recreation programs, provide support at events, and advocate for our mission. We are always looking for new volunteers and community partners. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities with ... Read more