Skowhegan Outdoors

"Spring Forward" Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 30, 2026
2026-04-30 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
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 here to participate in this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44076-spring-forward-run-club-with-kay-active-fitness-april-2026/join

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | April 27, 2026
2026-04-27 17:00 - 18:00
Join Kay Active Fitness and Skowhegan Outdoors for a walk wearing weighted backpacks around downtown Skowhegan, the Debe Trail, and Philbrick Woods. This is a great way to stay active, build strength, and get outside—walks are social, steady-paced, and beginner friendly.

Please register in advance to attend this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44069-downtown-rucksack-walk-with-kay-active-fitness-march-april-2026/join

Yoga with Jill | April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 09:00 - 10:00
Join Jill from Wood & Water Yoga for a welcoming, all-levels yoga class focused on movement, breath, and mindful connection. This weekly practice is a great way to stay grounded and active through the winter season. Held at the Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship at 181 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME.

Please register in advance to attend this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44068-yoga-with-jill-march-april-2026/join

Earth Week Somerset Woods Share Site Tour
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00
A Somerset Woods Trustees event.
https://www.somersetwoodstrustees.org/events/earth-week-somerset-woods-share-site-tour
Earth Week Somerset Woods Share Site Tour
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Parkman Hil Farm
380 Parkman Hill RoadSolon, ME, 04979United States (map)
Location: Parkman Hill Farm, 380 Parkman Hill Rd, Solon
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The second part of our tour series for Earth Week, join Somerset Woods Trustees at Parkman Hill Farm in Solon to learn more about how our management practices at Coburn Woods are impacting your community through the Somerset Woods Share, a firewood bank program.
This event is suitable for those 10 years old and up. Participants should expect to arrive for a quick introduction to Parkman Hill Farm and then a short walk down to the Somerset Woods Share site. We will chat about how the Woods Share operates, how larger management practices done by Somerset Woods tie in, and how we are responding to the confirmed population of EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) in Solon.
Weather allowing, we will also demonstrate a few different ways people can volunteer with the Woods Share! Plan for wet weather: wear appropriate shoes and bring a raincoat with you! If we are able to do some demonstrations, volunteer waivers, gloves, and other PPE will be provided.

"Spring Forward" Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 23, 2026
2026-04-23 17:30 - 18:30

Earth Week Tree Planting
2026-04-23 16:00 - 18:00
A Somerset Woods Trustees Event.
REGISTER HERE.
Earth Week Tree Planting
Thursday, April 23, 2026
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Location: Kennebec Banks Rest Area, Skowhegan
Thursday, April 23 4PM-6PM
Raindate: Saturday, April 25 4PM-6PM
Volunteer with Somerset Woods Trustees and join us in planting Princeton elms at Kennebec Banks Rest Area (Skowhegan) to replace invasive Norway maples that were removed!
We will plant 4 Princeton elms, a variety of the native tree species that has been selected for its ability to do well in the conditions at the rest area and its resistance to the Dutch elm disease. These Princeton elms will replace invasive Norway maples that were removed from the property and will grow to become shade trees.
This event is suitable for those 10 years old and up. Participants should expect to arrive for a volunteer sign-in, safety chat, planting demonstration, and tool distribution. Plan for wet weather: wear appropriate boots and bring a raincoat with you, along with gloves! Some snacks and extra water will be provided.

Earth Day Blue & Green Space Clean-Up | April 22, 2026
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:30
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 safety vests will be provided.
Please register to join us for this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44078-earth-day-blue-green-space-clean-up-april-22-2026/join

Rest Area and Route 2, Earth Day Clean-Up and Brown Bag Picnic
2026-04-22 11:00 - 14:00
A Somerset Woods Trustees event.
REGISTER HERE.
Rest Area and Route 2, Earth Day Clean-Up and Brown Bag Picnic
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
11:00 AM 2:00 PM
Kennebec Banks Rest Area
264 Canaan Rd Skowhegan, ME, 04976 United States (map)
Join the Somerset Woods Trustees for a family-friendly Earth Day community and stewardship event at Kennebec Banks Rest Area!
We’ll gather and begin volunteer tasks at 11 AM. Volunteer tasks will include:
Primary Goal: Trash pickup from Cleaver Landing along Route 2 (high-visibility vests will be provided for those picking up trash along the roadside).
Secondary Goals: Painting / staining select picnic tables and overhangs, and moving and re-anchoring a picnic table to a new location.
As tasks finish, we will shift to enjoying lunches we brought from home in community and connection with each other.
Food will not be provided, so remember to bring your lunch and enjoy a relaxed gathering with neighbors while celebrating local conservation, access to protected lands with public access, and our beautiful Earth!

Fly-Tyin' Tuesdays | April 21, 2026
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:30
Learn the basics of fly tying in this relaxed, social workshop. Participants will be guided through materials, tools, and simple patterns. All materials included.
March 10, 24 & April 7, 21 are at the Skowhegan Free Public Library
March 17 is at the Bingham Union Library

Please register in advance to attend these programs: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44072-fly-tyin-tuesday-march-april-2026/join

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | April 20, 2026
2026-04-20 17:00 - 18:00

Coburn Woods Spring Clean-Up for Earth Week
2026-04-20 15:30 - 18:30
A Somerset Woods Trustees event.
REGISTER HERE.
Coburn Woods, Spring Clean-Up for Earth Week!
Monday, April 20, 2026
3:30 PM 6:30 PM
Coburn Woods
Russell RoadSkowhegan, ME 04976United States (map)
Calling all trail enthusiasts! Each spring, when the snow melts and ground dries, stewards walk their properties to check trails, pick up winter debris, and get the woods ready for the busy recreation season ahead.
Join us at Coburn Woods in Skowhegan for an afternoon of stewardship and community as we help tidy the trails and surrounding areas. This event will focus on tidying as many trails in the trail network we can get to! Depending on interest and volunteer availability, we may even have a crew start at one of the West End trailheads.
This event is best suited for active volunteers who are prepared to hike 1-2 miles during this event. However, there will be volunteer tasks for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Volunteer tasks include:
Blowdown bucking and removal
Litter pickup and pack out
Clearing small branches from trails
Lopping trail corridors as needed
Removing excess flagging tape
Shovel and transport mulch into trail low spots
No experience is necessary (unless you’re operating a chainsaw), so bring sturdy shoes, work gloves if you have them, trimming tools, and trash bags. This is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, give back to a local trail system, and celebrate Earth Week with fellow community members.
If you can’t make it for the full 3 hour block, please come when you can (letting Rachel know so she can provide you a volunteer task).
We will have pizza post work. Hope to see you there!

"Spring Forward" Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 16, 2026
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:30
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
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | April 13, 2026
2026-04-13 17:00 - 18:00

Yoga with Jill | April 12, 2026
2026-04-12 09:00 - 10:00

"Spring Forward" Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 9, 2026
2026-04-09 17:30 - 18:30

Fly-Tyin' Tuesdays | April 7, 2026
2026-04-07 16:00 - 17:30

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | April 6, 2026
2026-04-06 17:00 - 18:00

"Spring Forward" Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 2, 2026
2026-04-02 17:30 - 18:30

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | March 30, 2026
2026-03-30 17:00 - 18:00

Yoga with Jill | March 29, 2026
2026-03-29 09:00 - 10:00

Fly-Tyin' Tuesdays | March 24, 2026
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:30

Spring Open House
2026-03-23 17:00 - 19:00
Join us at Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe and Basecamp Gear Library for an Open House to meet the team, talk gear, and learn more about Main Street Skowhegan, Skowhegan Outdoors, Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Skowhegan River Park. Joe’s will be serving his weekly community dinner and refreshments will be available.
No registration required. We’ll see you then!

Group Cross-Country Ski "Under the Lights" @ Quarry Road | March 20, 2026
2026-03-20 17:00 - 19:00
Please register to participate in this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44074-group-cross-country-ski-under-the-lights-quarry-road-march-20-2026/join

Join us for our last cross-country ski program of the season at Quarry Road trails in Waterville! We will ski through the sunset and on the lighted trail system at Quarry Road! Gear included as requested.
This program is also weather and trail condition dependent. We will inform of any foreseen cancellations as soon as possible.
Program Details
Cost: $25 adults | Free for youth (cost covers trail fees)
Skill level: Beginner / first-time skiers welcome
Includes: Instruction, lunch
Meeting location: Quarry Road Yurt, Waterville, ME
This program is a great introduction to cross-country skiing in a supportive, instructional setting while enjoying a scenic winter adventure.
Cancellation Policy
More than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund
3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors program
Less than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund
Programs may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather, water levels, or safety concerns. In these cases, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.

Fly-Tyin' Tuesdays | March 17, 2026
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:30

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | March 16, 2026
2026-03-16 17:00 - 18:00

Yoga with Jill | March 15, 2026
2026-03-15 09:00 - 10:00

Elevate Cross-Country Ski Clinic with Maine Huts and Trails | March 14, 2026
2026-03-14 09:00 - 16:00
Please register to participate in this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44073-elevate-cross-country-ski-clinic-with-maine-huts-and-trails-march-14-2026/join

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 will ski from the trailhead into Flagstaff Hut, experiencing one of Maine’s premier Nordic destinations.
Transportation, instruction, and lunch are included in the program cost. All participants will meet at the Basecamp Gear Library before departure.
Program Details
Cost: $50 adults | Free for youth
Skill level: Beginner / first-time skiers welcome
Includes: Instruction, transportation, lunch
Meeting location: Basecamp Gear Library
Destination: Flagstaff Hut (ski-in)
This program is a great introduction to cross-country skiing in a supportive, instructional setting while enjoying a scenic winter adventure.
Cancellation Policy
More than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund
3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors program
Less than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund
Programs may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather, water levels, or safety concerns. In these cases, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.

Fly-Tyin' Tuesdays | March 10, 2026
2026-03-10 16:00 - 17:30

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | March 9, 2026
2026-03-09 17:00 - 18:00
