Skowhegan Outdoors

Virtual Movie Night: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
2020-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Preregister for the movie night here: https://forms.gle/xsLu6vacHaHyZYGH8
Watch the trailer for Hunt for the Wilderpeople: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPaU4Gymt3E
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for an indoor party from the comfort of your own home! We will watch “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” through Netflix Watch Party. This is a charming, hilarious film set in New Zealand written and directed by Taika Waititi. “Hunt for the Wilderpeople tells the story of misfit kid Ricky Baker. When Ricky’s foster aunt suddenly passes away, he’s left alone with his grumpy uncle Hec. The unlikely duo find themselves on the run in the vast New Zealand bush, evading child services and the law” (nzfilm.co.nz).
**This is a virtual program. You will need a Netflix account to join the watch party. Please preregister for this event. We will send the watch party link directly to your inbox the day of the watch party. We will also post the watch party link to the Facebook Event.**
Follow this link to install teleparty: https://www.netflixparty.com/

Knot Tying Clinic
2020-11-19 12:30 - 14:30 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/xsLu6vacHaHyZYGH8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors at the Lake George Regional Park warming hut (West) as we delve into the world of knots. We will be teaching you how to tie several knots that come in handy in the outdoors. We will focus on the truckers hitch, square knot, and bowline. We are requiring face masks at all times during this program as we will be indoors.
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.
Location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/BjVcdCr3cRB3UGLe8

After School Outdoors Club
2020-11-17 - 2020-11-18, 2020-11-09 - 2020-11-10, 2020-11-03 - 2020-11-04
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.

Canoe Repair Clinic with Down River Expeditions
2020-11-15 06:00 - 08:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/xsLu6vacHaHyZYGH8
Mike St. Laurent of Down River Expeditions has graciously volunteered to repair one of the damaged, Skowhegan Outdoors canoes alongside an audience! Mike will demonstrate how to repair a basic fix on a canoe or kayak, give tips about maintenance on small boats, and be around to answer any questions you may have. Please bring a face mask and warm layers while we learn a new skill together.
If you would like to learn more about Down River Expeditions and the gear rental services they offer, check out their website here: https://www.downriverexpeditions.com
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Down River Expeditions and Lake George Regional Park.
Location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MVNYsSVkwmWKApBR6

Story Walk: I Met a Moose in Maine One Day with Somerset Public Health
2020-11-14 05:00 - 07:00 | Coburn Woods, Russell Rd, Skowhegan, 04976, United States
Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors and Somerset Public Health for a story walk through Coburn Woods. We will enjoy a leisurely walk through the woods as we read through posted storyboards of I Met a Moose in Maine One Day, by Ed Shankman. If you are unable to attend the community event on Saturday, November 14, no worries, we will keep the story walk set up through Sunday, November 15. This program is for kiddos + their grownups. Please preregister ALL participants in your party and prepare for all participants to wear face masks for check-in.
I Met a Moose in Maine One Day, Ed Shankman
Description from Goodreads.com: A boy and a moose become fast friends in this rhyming charmer from the creators of “The Boston Balloonies,” “The Cods of Cape Cod,” and “Champ and Me By the Maple Tree.” Together, boy and beast play hide-and-seek (not the best game for a moose), walk to the general store, then take a tour of Maine. They fly about in a seaplane, they run the Penobscot River on a raft made of logs, they hang out on a dock in Camden, and they finish off with some “chocolate moose cake” at a cafe in Portland!
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MBNc1iUEJ8s4GiRC6
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan, Somerset Public Health, and Somerset Woods Trustees.

Little Jackson Hike
2020-11-08 03:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Skowhegan, 48 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a hike up Little Jackson on Sunday, November 8! We will be enjoying the crisp air and good conversation all while getting some exercise on this 6 mile, moderate-advanced, hike! We will be rewarded with 360 degree views of the Mahoosuc Range at the top. We will meet at the Main Street Skowhegan office at 8 a.m. and caravan to the trail head from there. If it is more convenient for you to meet us at the trailhead, please let us know in advance so we can make arrangements.
Please bring your face covering (mask) for the check-in process, plenty of water and snacks, as well as warm layers–it will be chilly at the top of this hike. This hike is rated moderate-advanced.
If the road is impassable due to inclement weather, we will change the location. Please preregister and check your email regularly as this is where you will receive updates.
Directions from Main Street Skowhegan to Brook Trail Head: https://goo.gl/maps/8cMdCDVDPdKkBGfV7
Maine Trail Finder trail information:
https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/tumbledown-mountain-and-little-jackson

Gear Drive
2020-11-07 04:00 - 08:00 | Skowhegan Farmers’ Market, 144 Madison Avenue, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Donate your gently used gear to the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library! The gear library allows area residents to borrow outdoor gear for FREE for up to three days. We are in need of tents, sleeping bags and pads, camp cookware, cross country skis, boots, and poles, microspikes, winter jackets, gloves, hats, and any other gear you might have kickin’ around! Make Saturday, November 7, your one-stop-shop for cleaning out your closet and picking up fresh produce from the Skowhegan Farmers’ Market, who have generously offered to host us for the day.
Please note, masks are required at all times at the Skowhegan Farmers’ Market. All donations are tax deductible. Any questions, please contact: emma@mainstreetskowhegan.org.
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan and The Skowhegan Farmers’ Market.
Location: Skowhegan Farmers’ Market, 144 Madison Ave
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/b64a37khecLcKJzr8

Map + Compass Clinic with Fins and Furs Adventures
2020-11-01 06:00 - 08:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors in collaboration with Fins & Furs Adventures to learn the ABCs of Map and Compass navigation! Carroll and Lila Ware of Fins & Furs are both Master Maine Guides with a thirty-one year history in the outdoor industry in Maine and beyond. They are excited to bring their navigation expertise to you.
This program will be limited to six participants, 18 and over. Please preregister in advance to reserve your spot. A portion of the clinic will be indoors at the warming hut at Lake George. You will be required to wear a face mask for this part of the clinic and any other time you are within six feet of another participant. Meet us at Lake George Regional Park, West, in the warming hut (we will have signage to indicate where this is).
More about Fins & Furs Adventures:
Carroll and Lila Ware are both Master Maine Guides with a thirty-one year history in the
outdoor industry in Maine and beyond. Built on the premise of total satisfaction for every
customer every time, Fins and Furs Adventures has become recognized as a well-known Maine-based guide service. They are also a respected provider of guide license preparatory training programs and outdoor business training programs. They are recognized as a premiere world-wide destination travel service providing recreational adventures on two continents. Please visit www.finsandfursadventures.com for further details.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/BjVcdCr3cRB3UGLe8
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan, in collaboration with Fins and Furs Adventures and Lake George Regional Park.

Full Moon Yoga
2020-10-31 14:30 - 16:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Join Skowhegan Outdoors coach, Emma, for an active flow yoga class under the Halloween Full Moon. Feel free to bring your own mat and blocks, but if you do not have these props, MSS has several to loan (please indicate in your pre registration form that you will need to borrow equipment). We sanitize all of our gear after each use. Meet us at the Lake George Regional Park Green (East) to move together under the full moon. Costumes are highly encouraged for this class! Please be sure to also bring along plenty of extra layers for the cooler temperatures.
Class will begin promptly at 6:30p.m.. Please show up 15 minutes early to sign in and set up your mat. Pre-register for class here and bring a face covering for check-in. This program will be on the East side of Lake George Regional Park.
Teacher Bio: Emma Corwin
Yoga has always been a big part of Emma’s life– toddling in and out of classes while her mother taught in the studio attached to her childhood home. Several years later, at age 15, while recovering from gymnastic-related injuries, she rediscovered her yoga practice. She not only discovered yoga aided in the healing process of her physical injuries, but also brought awareness to the synergistic qualities of the mind-body. Emma is excited to be several months along in her journey to becoming a 200 hr ERYT Yoga Alliance certified teacher through Sundara Yoga in Brunswick, Maine. Join Emma at LGRP for an active flow under the full moon.
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.
Location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MVNYsSVkwmWKApBR6

Costume Hike
2020-10-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
**COVID-19 PROTOCOLS IN PLACE: All attendees will be required to preregister for the Costume Hike so we can be sure to have enough program materials for all participants and keep numbers manageable. Additionally, we will require that all participants wear face masks at all times during the hike (bonus points if your face mask is in theme with your costume!).**
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a Halloween Costume Hike up the Pinnacle Trail at Lake George Regional Park (East). This event is for kiddos and their grown ups and all are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit with costumes! We will hike up to the top of The Pinnacle while enjoying a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt along the way. All attendees will be required to pre-register for the program here so we can be sure to have enough program materials for all participants and wear a face mask at all times (bonus points if your face mask is in theme with your costume).
REGISTER HERE
Location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MVNYsSVkwmWKApBR6
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.

After School Outdoors Club
2020-10-27 - 2020-10-28, 2020-10-19 - 2020-10-20, 2020-10-13 - 2020-10-14, 2020-10-05 - 2020-10-06
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.

How to Make Fire Cider
2020-10-25 07:00 - 09:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Join Coach Emma to make your own fire cider brew! Fire cider is a blend of several herbs and vegetables with immune- boosting properties, steeped in apple cider vinegar for one month, all to keep the doctor away. We’re no doctors, but a little fresh air through our Skowhegan Outdoors programming and a bit of fire cider may go a long way this upcoming winter season. This program is limited to 10 participants. Each participant will be provided with a jar and all of the ingredients to take home your own fire cider.
Pre-register for the clinic here and bring a face covering.
REGISTER HERE
Location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/8YBLJx51Y1XwQQQeA

Mosquito Mountain Sunset Hike
2020-10-24 10:00 - 15:30
Join us for a sunset hike up Mosquito Mountain in the West Forks. Bring a face covering for check-in and pre-register for the hike here: https://forms.gle/L71cdHCtmhhu3eLz5

We will hike up with daylight and enough time to spare so we will be sure to catch the full sunset at the top– where a beautiful, 360-view will give us the full effect of a cotton candy sky. We will hike back down the same path, headlights guiding the way. This trial is rated at moderate/difficult, but does not have any significantly tricky areas to be concerned for the night hike back to our cars. Please bring your face mask, water, snacks (or even dinner for the top!), and plenty of warm layers as we plan to sit at the top of the mountain into the evening through the sunset.
You can find more information about Mosquito Mountain here: https://www.alltrails.com/…/maine/mosquito-mountain-trail

This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan.

Location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/adHF2rkkrSGy8wWMA

Small Group Facilitation Workshop
2020-10-18 - 2020-10-19
This is a community outreach program through Skowhegan Outdoors offered to local non-profit organizations. Coach Emma is bringing her background expertise in small group facilitation to lead workshops for those who will be working with the local community in team-oriented settings. You may contact emma@mainstreetskowhegan for more information.
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan.

Eaton-Kennebec Preserve Stroll
2020-10-18 06:00 - 07:00 | Eaton-Kennebec Preserve Trail, E River Road, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Join Skowhegan Outdoors and Somerset Woods Trustees for a Sunday morning stroll at Eaton Preserve. You will enjoy an easy walk through the woods with beautiful views of the Kennebec River. We will have members of Somerset Woods Trustees join us to chat about the work they are up to in the area as well as the story of the Eaton Preserve Trail.
Please bring your face mask, comfortable walking shoes, water, and warm layers for this stroll. Pre-register for the stroll here.
REGISTER HERE
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Somerset Woods Trustees.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/o3oT6vpDjodevHpcA

Starry Night Hike
2020-10-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Coburn Woods, Russell Rd, Skowhegan, 04976, United States
Join the coaches for a starlit walk in the woods. We will follow the Coburn Woods Trail System towards Taylor Field where we will hang out to star gaze. Bring water, sturdy walking shoes, a blanket to sit on, and a headlamp or indicate in the pre-registration form that you will need to borrow one. 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!
REGISTER HERE
This is a free community event of the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) of Main Street Skowhegan.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MBNc1iUEJ8s4GiRC6

**Virtual** Hike the Heselton Street Trail
2020-10-11 15:30 - 16:30
A few weeks ago, Skowhegan Outdoors hosted a trail clean-up at the Heselton Street Trails for our annual AmeriCorps Day of Service. Join our coaches and volunteers as we see a few highlights of this day, hear about the importance of keeping our trails clean and learn how to get to this beautiful trail system, right in Skowhegan!
**This is a virtual program, join us for the video premiere on the Facebook event page, Don’t forget to click “going” to receive reminders!**
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan.

**Virtual** Movie Night
2020-10-09 15:30 - 18:00
Remember these? Coach Mara is back at it again. Join her and Bear Grylls on a new adventure through Amazon Prime Watch Party. We will be binge watching the first two episodes of World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji– a wild show where 66 teams race through the jungles of Fiji for 11 days towards a finish line. This show is hosted by Bear Grylls and we are looking forward to seeing your comments through the live watch-party feed!
Pre-register for the movie night here so we can be sure to send you the watch party link!
REGISTER HERE
Click here to view the trailer for this show: https://youtu.be/NhYqctr5sBQ
**This is a virtual program. You will need an Amazon prime account to join the watch party. You can sign up for a free trial if you’d like! Please pre-register for this event so we can send the watch party link direct to your email the night of the event. We will also post the link to the Facebook Event.**
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan.

Bigelow Hike
2020-10-03 - 2020-10-04
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a group hike in the Bigelows, our favorite set of backyard mountains! Emma Corwin, Skowhegan Outdoors Rec Coach, will lead us up to the summit for spectacular, 360-views of the Western Mountains Region.
Meet us at the Main Street Skowhegan (MSS) Office at 8:00 a.m., where we will start our caravan to the location. The hike will start at about 9:30 a.m., upon our arrival at the trailhead. This hike is rated as intermediate/advanced. Please bring a face mask, water, lunch, plenty of snacks, and layers in case it gets a bit chilly. Please pre-register for the program here.
REGISTER HERE
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/adHF2rkkrSGy8wWMA

Full Moon Yoga
2020-10-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Outdoor Yoga is moving to a whole other level. Join Skowhegan Outdoors coach, Emma, for an active flow yoga class under the October Harvest Moon. Feel free to bring your own mat and blocks, but if you do not have these props, MSS has several to loan (please indicate in your pre registration form that you will need to borrow equipment). We sanitize all of our gear after each use. Meet us at the Lake George Regional Park Island (West) to move together under the full moon.
Class will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m.. Please show up 15 minutes early to sign in and set up your mat. Pre-register for class here and bring a face covering for check-in. This program will be on the West side at Lake George Regional Park at the island.
REGISTER HERE
Teacher Bio:
Emma Corwin
Yoga has always been a big part of Emma’s life– toddling in and out of classes while her mother taught in the studio attached to her childhood home. Several years later, at age 15, while recovering from gymnastic-related injuries, she rediscovered her yoga practice. She not only discovered yoga aided in the healing process of her physical injuries, but also brought awareness to the synergistic qualities of the mind-body. Emma is excited to be several months along in her journey to becoming a 200 hr ERYT Yoga Alliance certified teacher through Sundara Yoga. Join Emma on the LGRP green for an all-levels flow under the summer sun.
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MVNYsSVkwmWKApBR6

Outdoor Yoga with Chris Jones
2020-09-30 04:30 - 05:30 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Begin your day with an outdoor yoga class overlooking the beautiful Lake George! These classes will be led by a group of experienced yoga instructors who will guide you through a flow style class to encourage a balance of flexibility and strength that will partner well with your active summer lifestyle! Please bring your own yoga mat and any props you may need as we will not be sharing yoga equipment. If you do not have a yoga mat, no worries, we recommend bringing along a large beach towel (and one or two extra to use as props). Meet us at the East Side Beach at Lake George Regional Park to move together under the summer sun. Class begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.. Please show up 15 minutes early to sign in and set up your mat. Pre-register for class here.
Teacher Bio: Chris Jones
Chris is an advocate for mental health & wellness and believes in the healing power yoga brings to the mind and body. He enjoys just about anything that gets him outside and completed the Appalachian Trail in 2018. Chris teaches at the Breathing Room in South Portland, leading a Vinyasa Flow style class. He strives to create an atmosphere that allows for individuals to explore & embrace their own unique practice.

This is a free community event of the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.

Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MVNYsSVkwmWKApBR6

How to Canoe
2020-09-27 06:00 - 08:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
***Due to our COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, we ask that you come with a paddling partner.***
Join coach Emma of Skowhegan Outdoors for a “back to the basics” lesson on how to canoe. We will discuss parts of the canoe, technique, and play a few games to get you out on the lake and having fun in your boat! We have a limited number of canoes, so please register in advance. Pre-register in advance here and indicate your partner in the “additional information” section. We will meet on the East side of Lake George Regional Park. Drive about 1 mile after the turn off all the way down to the public beach. Please remember to bring a face covering (mask).
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan, in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MVNYsSVkwmWKApBR6

Tumbledown Hike
2020-09-26 03:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Skowhegan, 48 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a group hike up Tumbledown Mountain! Emma Corwin, Skowhegan Outdoors Rec Coach, will lead us to the summit for spectacular views of the Western Mountains Region. This hike features three peaks, 700-foot cliffs, and a mountain pond.
The coaches will be meeting at the Main Street Skowhegan (MSS) Office at 7:30 a.m., where we will start our caravan to the location. The hike will start at 9 a.m. at Brook Trailhead, the easternmost trailhead and will be over five miles. It is rated as advanced/difficult. Ladders are present so dogs are not recommended. Please bring a face covering, water, lunch, and plenty of snacks. Check out this guide for more information about Tumbledown Mountain: More Information. Please pre-register for the program here.
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/wDuVHKXstjpYDFFG6

Outdoor Yoga
2020-09-23 04:30 - 05:30 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Begin your day with an outdoor yoga class overlooking the beautiful Lake George! These classes will be led by a group of experienced yoga instructors who will guide you through a flow style class to encourage a balance of flexibility and strength that will partner well with your active summer lifestyle! Please bring your own yoga mat and any props you may need as we will not be sharing yoga equipment. If you do not have a yoga mat, no worries, we recommend bringing along a large beach towel (and one or two extra to use as props). Meet us at the East Side Beach at Lake George Regional Park to move together under the summer sun. Class begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.. Please show up 15 minutes early to sign in and set up your mat. Pre-register for class here.
Teacher Bio: Emma Corwin
Yoga has always been a big part of Emma’s life– toddling in and out of classes while her mother taught in the studio attached to her childhood home. Several years later, at age 15, while recovering from gymnastic-related injuries, she rediscovered her yoga practice. She not only discovered yoga aided in the healing process of her physical injuries, but also brought awareness to the synergistic qualities of the mind-body. Yoga has been a grounding force in her life over the past eleven years and is excited to be several months along in her journey to becoming a 200 hr ERYT Yoga Alliance certified teacher through Sundara Yoga. Join Emma on the LGRP green for a hatha-inspired vinyasa flow under the summer sun.
This is a free community event of the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MVNYsSVkwmWKApBR6

Outdoor Guided Meditation
2020-09-16 05:45 - 06:15 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Get ready to be relaxed! If you’ve been following along with our Meditation Monday series, you’re in for a treat. Recreation coach Mara, will be leading us in a guided meditation… in person!! Join us at Lake George Regional Park, East Side for a relaxing 30 minute meditation. Allow yourself this time to take a deep breath and relax… Please pre-register here and bring a face covering for check-in.
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan, in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/1LALohsBpdxbUTmz6
