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Skowhegan State Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 7, 2025 - August 16, 2025
Location: Skowhegan, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large agricultural fair featuring a huge midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pull events and harness racing.
Website: http://www.skowheganstatefair.com
Acton Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 21, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Location: Acton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Outstanding exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway
Website: http://www.actonfair.net/
Piscataquis Valley Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 21, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, milking parlor, homemade ice cream, crafts, midway, mechanical pulling, demo derbies, animal pulling and stage shows.
Website: http://www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com/
Windsor Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 23, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Windsor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large, progressive fair with extensive agricultural, art/crafts exhibits. Large midway, animal pull events, harness racing and mechanical pulling.
Website: http://www.windsorfair.com/
Blue Hill Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Blue Hill, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Great country fair, midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuel racing, animal pull events, entertainment.
Website: http://www.bluehillfair.com/
Harmony Free Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Harmony, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Free Admission, Free Parking, Stage Shows, Animal and Mechanical Pulling, Midway, Demo Derby, Livestock and Exhibit Hall.
Website: https://harmonyfreefair.weebly.com/
Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 4, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Location: Clinton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Clinton Family oriented agricultural fair with animal and mechanical pulling utstanding midway, exhibit halls, stage entertainment and woodsmen contest.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/clintonllionsfair/
Litchfield Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Location: Litchfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pull events. Historical fair museum.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/litchfieldfair/
Oxford County Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 10, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Location: Oxford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Livestock shows, animal pull events, midway, crafts, exhibits, and a new harness race track.
Website: http://www.oxfordcountyfair.com/
New Portland Lion's Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 12, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Location: New Portland, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Midway, exhibit hall, animal and mechanical pulling, crafts, livestock exhibits, woodsmen day, stage shows.
Website: http://www.newportlandlionsfair.com/
Farmington Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 14, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Location: Farmington, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pull events, harness racing, demolition derby.
Website: https://www.farmingtonfair.org
Common Ground Country Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Location: Unity, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine-Organic produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibits.
Website: http://www.mofga.org/The-Fair
Cumberland Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 21, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing.
Website: http://www.cumberlandfair.com
Fryeburg Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 28, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Location: Fryeburg, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows.
Website: http://www.fryeburgfair.org/
Topsham Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 3, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Location: Topsham, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, animal pull events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing.
Website: http://www.topshamfair.net
Washington County Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 23, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Location: Pembroke
Event Type: Fair
Website: http://www.washingtoncountyfairmaine.com
Videographer and Video Editor(s)
Bureau / Program: Maine Conservation Corps
Date:
Location: MCC Office in Augusta
Event Type: Volunteer
Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking a videographer and video editor(s) who can create a few short film projects to help us in our marketing and recruitment endeavors.
MCC is an AmeriCorps program that provides opportunities for people to get outdoors and contribute to the greater good. Our mission is to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities, and that's what we've been doing since our establishment in 1983.
Every year, we place almost 100 individuals throughout the entire state of Maine to conserve and protect our natural resources. They participate in trail maintenance and erosion control, water quality and wildlife monitoring, invasive plant removal, outdoor education and outreach, and so much more.
In addition, we provide people with an opportunity to learn valuable life skills, gain confidence, and become lifelong advocates of the environment.
We need your help to spread the word about the awesome things we are getting done!
Responsibilities
- Produce short marketing videos 30, 60, or 90 seconds in length
- Ensure our key messages and goals are incorporated into the videos
- Possession of necessary film equipment, including camera, editing software, lighting, or sound equipment
- Travel with or without an MCC staff person to project sites to get footage of members and projects
- Edit footage and collaborate with MCC staff to create the final product
- Input music, dialogues, graphics, and effects
- Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
- Collect appropriate consent from persons interviewed, photographed, etc.
- Ensure final products are accessible (e.g., audio descriptions, closed captions, etc.)
- Receive express written consent from MCC before disseminating products
- Check-in regularly with MCC staff for updates and communicate any needs through email or face-to-face meetings
Qualifications
- Professional or personal experience in video production: filming, image, and sound editing (samples of past work would be very appreciated)
- Professional, energetic, creative, and self-motivated
- Effective communicator and troubleshooter
- Ability to make decisions and follow through with minimal supervision
- Ability to follow through and meet deadlines and possess a strong sense of responsibility
To Get Involved
If you're interested in this, or other volunteer projects, please fill out our quick interest form!
Contact Phone: (207) 624-6085
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: December 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: August 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: September 2, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: December 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: August 27, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Remote Only - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Soils: Truth, Myth, and Snake Oil
Bureau / Program: Maine Healthy Soils Program, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road, Camden, ME 04843
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Dr. Matt Boucher, the State Soil Scientist at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, for an open-ended discussion about soils. Discern fact from fiction, learn about what soils need to be a fully functioning ecosystem, and talk through how you can build soil health on your own.
Contact Email: matthew.boucher@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Bangor, ME
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Tree ID and Woods Walks Series - Dallas Plt
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: August 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Saddleback Spur of Fly Rod Crosby Trail, Dallas Plt.
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Maine Forest Service District Forester Julie Davenport, a second-generation forester passionate about forest health and education, will lead participants. The walks are designed to connect community members with Maine's forests and provide practical knowledge about tree identification and land stewardship. These walks are perfect for nature enthusiasts, landowners, and families looking to deepen their connection to the forest. Participants will gain valuable skills in tree identification, learn about the benefits of active forest management, and discover resources available for landowners through the Maine Forest Service.
REGISTER - limit 20 people
Tree ID and Woods Walks Series - Madrid Twp
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Perham Stream Birding Trail. Madrid Twp.
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Maine Forest Service District Forester Julie Davenport, a second-generation forester passionate about forest health and education, will lead participants. The walks are designed to connect community members with Maine's forests and provide practical knowledge about tree identification and land stewardship. These walks are perfect for nature enthusiasts, landowners, and families looking to deepen their connection to the forest. Participants will gain valuable skills in tree identification, learn about the benefits of active forest management, and discover resources available for landowners through the Maine Forest Service.
REGISTER - limit 20 people
Invasive Plant Educational Workshop - Houlton
Bureau / Program: Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service
Date: August 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Houlton High School, 7 Bird Street, Houlton, Maine 04730
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Participants will learn about Invasive plant biology, ecological impacts, identification, fundamental concepts of invasive plant management and related state and federal programs in classroom and field settings.
Each participant will receive an Invasive Plant Field Guide and lunch
(Outdoor Identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.)
Register (Registration is required and will close on July 29, 2025.)
Contact Name: Nick Rowley
Contact Phone: 207-778-4650
Contact Email: nicholas.rowley@maine.edu
Cost: $30 (Includes a copy of the Invasive Plants Field Guide and lunch.)
Co-Sponsor: University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Natural Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), and the Maine Forest Service (MFS)
Invasive Plant Educational Workshop - Dayton
Bureau / Program: Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Andy's Agway/Cole Farm Maple, 13 Cole Farm Road, Dayton, Maine 04005
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Participants will learn about Invasive plant biology, ecological impacts, identification, fundamental concepts of invasive plant management and related state and federal programs in classroom and field settings.
Each participant will receive an Invasive Plant Field Guide and lunch
(Outdoor Identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.)
Register (Registration is required and will close on September 2, 2025.)
Contact Name: Nick Rowley
Contact Phone: 207-778-4650
Contact Email: nicholas.rowley@maine.edu
Cost: $30 (Includes a copy of the Invasive Plants Field Guide and lunch.)
Co-Sponsor: University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Natural Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), and the Maine Forest Service (MFS)
Bald Rock Trail Rehabilitation at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 10, 2025 - August 22, 2025
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Volunteer, Workshop/Training
Most weekdays starting the second week in June. Time to be determined. Join Camden Hills State Park Trails Supervisor Erik Brooks to learn ways of correcting trail erosion. No experience necessary. FMI and to sign up contact camdentrails@gmail.com
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Contact Email: camdentrails@gmail.com
Cost: Free for pre-registered volunteers.
Related Documents: July Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 152 KB)
Ash Tree Woodland Walk - Union
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pool Preserve, Sennebec Road, Union
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Georges River Land Trust, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, and Maine Forest Service for an ash tree focused woodland walk. Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will provide instructions on identifying ash species. Maine Forest Service Entomologist Colleen Teerling will present ways to identify emerald ash borer, management strategies for ash forests, and treatment options. Woodland stewards and appreciators should leave with a knowledge of Maine's ash species trees, practical tree identification skills, an understanding of emerald ash borer, treatments, and insights into stewarding a healthy ash forest. Please come prepared for a mile hike. Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and bring your insect repellent of choice. Join us for a woodland walk!
Directions & Parking: From Route 17 in Union, travel one mile north on Sennebec Road to a dirt road on the left (see map). Drive down the dirt road to its end and park beyond the entrance to the driveway into the small gravel pit. At times, the dirt road is chained, so please park on the shoulder there and walk down the dirt road to the property.
REGISTER
Tree ID Walk - Appleton
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Appleton Preserve, 265 Camden Road, Appleton, Maine 04862
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Georges River Land Trust and Maine Forest Service for an exploration of Appleton Preserve. Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will lead tree identification on this guided hike. Participants will learn to identify tree species by looking at form, branching arrangement, buds, bark, and present foliage. Woodland appreciators should leave with a knowledge of Maine's native trees, practical tree identification skills, and insights into forest stewardship. Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and bring your insect repellent of choice. Join us for a guided tree identification walk!
REGISTER
Directions & Parking: From the intersection of Routes 131 and 105 in Appleton, go east on Route 105 for mile. Parking is available at the ME Inland Fisheries & Wildlife gravel lot on the right, just before the bridge across the Georges River. Please do not park in the Blue Crow Studio driveway or use it as a turnaround!
Kids Dig at Colonial Pemaquid
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 28 Colonial Pemaquid Drive, New Harbor, ME 04554
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical
Come one, come all to become a history detective and experience archeology first hand at Colonial Pemaquid Historic Site. Each participant will unearth and assemble mysterious artifacts, and then determine their use and history while learning the skills of an archaeologist. Participants will also receive a Junior Archaeologist certificate and photograph of their completed find. The program is designed for youth, ages 5 to 14, but all ages are welcome.
Rain date is August 10.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-677-2423
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $3.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $4.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Kids Dig Colonial Pemaquid (PDF 634 KB)
Looking for Sasquatch at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 22, 2025
Time: 8:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Learn about the search for Sasquatch by cryptozoologists and how they search for unverified animal species, known as cryptids. A night hike in search of evening creatures will follow, led by a park ranger. Will a Sasquatch appear? Who knows? Bring a red-lens headlamp or red-lens flashlight.
Meet at the Sagamore picnic shelter, east of Route 1.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Bird Walk at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Calling all birders! Join us for a guided "bird walk" through the park, led by Assistant Ranger Arzu Pahl. Participants will learn the basics of birding, including how to identify some of the many bird species native to Maine by sight and sound during this 1-2 hour walk. All skill levels are welcome, but beginners are especially encouraged to join. Be sure to wear shoes comfortable for both walking and standing. Binoculars will not be provided, but a few pairs will be available for sharing. Please bring binoculars.
Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Bird Walk at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 22, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Calling all birders! Join us for a guided "bird walk" through the park, led by Assistant Ranger Arzu Pahl. Participants will learn the basics of birding, including how to identify some of the many bird species native to Maine by sight and sound during this 1-2 hour walk. All skill levels are welcome, but beginners are especially encouraged to join. Be sure to wear shoes comfortable for both walking and standing. Binoculars will not be provided, but a few pairs will be available for sharing. Please bring binoculars.
Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Full Moon Observation on Mt. Battie
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy the Full "Sturgeon" Moon from the top of Mount Battie. The gate will be open until 9:30 PM, so arrive early and bring your binoculars and telescopes. This is a self-guided viewing.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Junior Ranger Program at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Ranger Arzu and Julia for this fun and hands-on program that will earn you your Junior Ranger Patch! Bring a dollar to get the required Junior Ranger activity booklet that comes with crayons.
Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: AugustPrograms at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Junior Ranger Program at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Ranger Arzu and Julia for this fun and hands-on program that will earn you your Junior Ranger Patch! Bring a dollar to get the required Junior Ranger activity booklet that comes with crayons.
Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Life Under Logs at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 22, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Come join us for this short nature walk, where we will learn about the creatures that make their homes in the dirt and under logs.
Meet at the nature center. Bring sturdy shoes and bug spray. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program may be canceled in the case of rain.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Life Under Logs at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 15, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Come join us for this short nature walk, where we will learn about the creatures that make their homes in the dirt and under logs.
Meet at the nature center. Bring sturdy shoes and bug spray. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program may be canceled in the case of rain.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Life Under Logs at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Come join us for this short nature walk, where we will learn about the creatures that make their homes in the dirt and under logs.
Meet at the nature center. Bring sturdy shoes and bug spray. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program may be canceled in the case of rain.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Wildlife Olympics at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Can you jump as high as a red fox, not blink as well as a barred owl, or hold your breath as long as a beaver? Test your skills against some of Mount Blue State Park's amazing wildlife species. Kids will compare and contrast differences between park animals and themselves, gaining new insights into how specific adaptations help animals survive. Let the games begin!
Meet at the nature center. Bring sturdy shoes and bug spray. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program may be canceled in the case of rain.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Wildlife Olympics at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Can you jump as high as a red fox, not blink as well as a barred owl, or hold your breath as long as a beaver? Test your skills against some of Mount Blue State Park's amazing wildlife species. Kids will compare and contrast differences between park animals and themselves, gaining new insights into how specific adaptations help animals survive. Let the games begin!
Meet at the nature center. Bring sturdy shoes and bug spray. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program may be canceled in the case of rain.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF PDF 571 KB)
Wildlife Olympics at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Can you jump as high as a red fox, not blink as well as a barred owl, or hold your breath as long as a beaver? Test your skills against some of Mount Blue State Park's amazing wildlife species. Kids will compare and contrast differences between park animals and themselves, gaining new insights into how specific adaptations help animals survive. Let the games begin!
Meet at the nature center. Bring sturdy shoes and bug spray. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program may be canceled in the case of rain.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Fishing at the Beach at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 17, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Come learn to fish with us!
Meet at the beach. Bring sturdy shoes and bug spray. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program may be canceled in the case of rain.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (571 KB)
Fishing at the Beach at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 10, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Come learn to fish with us!
Meet at the beach. Bring sturdy shoes and bug spray. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program may be canceled in the case of rain.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Junior Ranger Program at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Come learn the outdoor skills used by the Rangers! Kids will learn about the wilderness, Maine ecology, reading their surroundings, environmental care, weather alertness, and much more. Fun activities included. Kids will receive a Jr. Ranger Badge at the end of the session.
Meet at the nature center. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Program may be canceled in the case of rain.
This program will be repeated at 1:30 p.m. this same day.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Junior Ranger Program at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Come learn the outdoor skills used by the Rangers! Kids will learn about the wilderness, Maine ecology, reading their surroundings, environmental care, weather alertness, and much more. Fun activities included. Kids will receive a Jr. Ranger Badge at the end of the session.
Meet at the nature center. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Program may be canceled in the case of rain.
This program will be repeated at 1:30 p.m. this same day.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Forestry Field Day - Orono
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: August 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Caribou Bog Outdoor Center located at 153 Taylor Road, Orono, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Agenda
- 9:00am-9:15am Check in and coffee
- 9:15am-12pm will be invasive ID and Control Measures
- 12-12:30pm Lunch (Will be Moe's BBQ on us)
- 12:30pm-2pm Closing the Loop Alternatives
The workshop is FREE but will require registration.
Credits:
- 4 credits - Licensed Forester
Contact Email: amy.polyot@penobscotswcd.org
Co-Sponsor: Penobscot County Soil & Water Conservation District
Public Comment for Chapters 2 and 10: Miscellaneous Revisions
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Comment
Date: July 2, 2025 - August 11, 2025
Event Type: Public Comment
The Maine Land Use Planning Commission is proposing miscellaneous revisions to Chapter 2 and Chapter 10. The proposed revisions include replacing an existing definition of "campsite" with minor campground in Chapter 2 to align with recent statutory changes, and creation of a new definition of campsite to maintain continuity with the Commission's other existing rules. The proposed revisions would also change the deadline for filing a development permit following establishment of a Planned Development (D-PD) or Planned Recreational Facility Development (D-PR) subdistrict from 18 months to 5 years to allow for better planning outcomes. Three documents incorporated by reference would be updated to more recent available versions, and the rule changes would clarify how the public can access these documents. Other proposed changes would improve rule alignment with other recent changes to the LUPC statute and rules, and would improve formatting, consistency, clarity, and readability. All proposed revisions are routine in nature.
Public hearing: none scheduled
Public noticed: July 2, 2025
Comment deadline: August 4, 2025
Contact Name: David Ludwig
Contact Phone: 207-441-2175
Contact Email: David.Ludwig@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml
Public Comment for Chapters 2 and 10: Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Comment
Date: July 2, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Event Type: Public Comment
The Land Use Planning Commission is proposing these amendments to improve efficiency and clarity in siting, evaluating, and permitting solar energy generation facilities and battery energy storage system facilities. The primary objectives of this rulemaking are to clarify definitions for solar energy generation facilities, define battery energy storage system facilities, specify which Land Use subdistricts will allow battery energy storage system facilities, add an additional subdistrict that will allow small scale solar energy generation facilities, introduce standards for solar energy generation facilities and battery energy storage system facilities, and introduce standards for decommissioning these facilities.
Public hearing: None scheduled
Public noticed: July 2, 2025
Comment deadline: August 18, 2025
Rebuttal comment deadline: September 2, 2025
Contact Name: Megan Lamb
Contact Phone: (207) 446-8823
Contact Email: megan.lamb@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml
Bog Walk at Quoddy Head State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 973 S Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652
State Park: Quoddy Head
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Take a walk through the natural history of the West Quoddy Head bog on this 1.5 mile interpretive hike. Rain or shine - bring water and appropriate foot wear.
Meet at the kiosk in the lower parking lot.
Wear sturdy hiking/footwear and be prepared for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-733-0911
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $3.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $4.00 non residents age 12-64, $1.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: July and August Nature Programs at Quoddy Head (128 KB)
Bog Walk at Quoddy Head State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 973 S Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652
State Park: Quoddy Head
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Take a walk through the natural history of the West Quoddy Head bog on this 1.5 mile interpretive hike. Rain or shine - bring water and appropriate foot wear.
Meet at the kiosk in the lower parking lot.
Wear sturdy hiking/footwear and be prepared for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-733-0911
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $3.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $4.00 non residents age 12-64, $1.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: July and August Nature Programs at Quoddy Head (128 KB)
History of the Lighthouse at Quoddy Head State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 973 S Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652
State Park: Quoddy Head
Event Type: History/Historical
The West Quoddy Head Lighthouse has guided fishermen and mariners for centuries. Learn the Who, What, Where, When and Whys regarding this important historical landmark.
Meet at the Lighthouse.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-733-0911
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $3.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $4.00 non residents age 12-64, $1.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: July and August Nature Programs at Quoddy Head (128 KB)
Seaweeds of Maine at Quoddy Head State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 10, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 973 S Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652
State Park: Quoddy Head
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Get a hands-on introduction to the seaweed species of Maine, and learn about their importance to our day-to-day lives, as well as marine ecology as a whole.
Meet at the Lighthouse.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-733-0911
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $3.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $4.00 non residents age 12-64, $1.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: July and August Nature Programs at Quoddy Head (128 KB)
Seaweeds of Maine at Quoddy Head State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 973 S Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652
State Park: Quoddy Head
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Get a hands-on introduction to the seaweed species of Maine, and learn about their importance to our day-to-day lives, as well as marine ecology as a whole.
Meet at the Lighthouse.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-733-0911
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $3.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $4.00 non residents age 12-64, $1.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: July and August Nature Programs at Quoddy Head (128 KB)
Public Hearing: Chapter 1 - Fee Schedule
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Hearings
Date: August 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting and in person at, Jeff's Catering, 15 Littlefield Rd, Brewer
Event Type: Public Comment, Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Tim Beaucage
Contact Phone: (207) 287-4894
Contact Email: Timothy.Beaucage@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml
Public Comment for Chapter 1 - Fee Schedule
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Comment
Date: July 23, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Event Type: Public Comment
The Land Use Planning Commission's current fee schedule works well for complex and multi-faceted projects but has adversely impacted the time needed to process residential development permits. The Commission is proposing to revise its fee schedule to simplify the application fee structure for residential development. Proposed revisions also include clerical edits.
Public hearing: August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Hearing location: Jeffs Catering, 15 Littlefield Road, Brewer, Maine. The hearing will be conducted in hybrid format. Oral public comments on the proposed revisions will be accepted in-person or using the Microsoft Teams meeting platform. Information on attending and participating in the hearing is posted at: Calendar and Meeting Materials
Public noticed: July 23, 2025
Comment deadline: September 2, 2025
Rebuttal comment deadline: September 16, 2025
Contact Name: Tim Beaucage
Contact Phone: (207) 931-6974
Contact Email: Timothy.Beaucage@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml
Maine Harness Racing Commission Notice of Hearing: Annual Horse Supply Hearing
Bureau / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: August 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
On August 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101 in the Deering Building of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission Office located at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine. The Maine State Harness Racing Commission ("Commission") will conduct a hearing under the authority of 8 M.R.S. 263-A, 268, and 271(7) to determine whether the horse supply in the State of Maine has been adequate for the number of dashes conducted on assigned race dates.
The hearing will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, 5 M.R.S. 9051-9064 and Chapter 21 of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission rules. All parties have the right to be represented by counsel and will be allowed to present evidence, call witnesses, and present oral or written testimony and arguments to the Commission. Applications for intervention pursuant to 5 M.R.S. 9054 will be accepted until the commencement of the hearing. Applications for intervention presented after the commencement of the hearing will be denied.
Any questions or inquiries should be directed to: Shane Bacon, Executive Director, Maine State Harness Racing Commission, 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0028 or call (207) 287-3221.
Contact Name: Carol Gauthier
Contact Phone: (207) 287-3221
Contact Email: carol.gauthier@maine.gov
Related Documents: Notice of Hearing (PDF)
Castlebay Concert - Broadsides and Ballads - Pemaquid Point Learning Center
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 17, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Pemaquid Lighthouse Park, 3115 Bristol Road, New Harbor 04554
State Park: Other Location
Event Type: History/Historical, Special Event
Whether you are a sailor, a singer, or just a lover of New England lore, join us for the free Castlebay Concert - Broadsides and Ballads! The event is being held outside the Pemaquid Point Learning Center, so bring a lawn chair or cushion. If it rains, the event will be moved inside. For more information about Castlebay visit: www.castlebay.net
Website: www.castlebay.net
Cost: Free
Related Documents: Musical Performance by Castlebay (PDF 201 KB)
Movie Night - Pemaquid Point Learning Center - Archaeological Film Series
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Location: Pemaquid Point Learning Center in Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park, 3115 Bristol Rd, New Harbor, ME 04554
State Park: Other Location
Event Type: History/Historical
Come and join us as Colonial Pemaquid cohosts with the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department a series of films that cover a variety of historical and archaeological topics that cut across the globe. August 12 = Song of the Drum: the Petroglyphs of Maine. A brief discussion will follow the film. Admission is free.
Contact Name: Neill DePaoli
Contact Phone: (207) 677-2423
Contact Email: Neill.DePaoli@Maine.gov
Website: https//:www.parksandlands.com
Cost: Admission is free.
Co-Sponsor: Bristol Parks and Recreation Department
Related Documents: Song of the Drum (PDF 229 KB)
LUPC Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Meetings
Date: August 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting and in person at, Jeff's Catering, 15 Littlefield Rd, Brewer
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The meeting agenda summarizes the administrative, planning, permitting, and compliance matters that the Commission is scheduled to hear. It is posted approximately one week before the meeting date. A record of the meeting, which includes audio files of Commission discussions and slide shows of staff presentations, is usually posted within two weeks of the meeting date. Meeting minutes, summarizing the outcomes of and Commission actions on scheduled items, are posted approximately six weeks after the meeting date.
Contact Name: Kiana Green
Contact Phone: 2072872631
Contact Email: kiana.green@maine.gov
Wildlife that Lives Here at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 10, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join the Park Manager as he shares the secrets of all the animals he gets to encounter living in the park year round. The park is more than just the beach and playgrounds, it's truly a wild place where many different animals chose to live. Join Park Manager Chris for a one-hour chat and share your wildlife sightings at the park.
Meet at 3:45 at the flagpole near the park bath-houses. Please dress for the weather and use tick and black fly protection. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 165 KB)
Wildlife that Lives Here at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 24, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join the Park Manager as he shares the secrets of all the animals he gets to encounter living in the park year round. The park is more than just the beach and playgrounds, it's truly a wild place where many different animals chose to live. Join Park Manager Chris for a one-hour chat and share your wildlife sightings at the park.
Meet at 3:45 at the flagpole near the park bath-houses. Please dress for the weather and use tick and black fly protection. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 165 KB)
Forest Walk Meditation at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 6, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Yes, we know it's a funny name, but here generations of Mainers have called it "Going up to Camp". In Japan they say "shinrin-yoku," which literally means "forest bath." Make time for yourself, life is hectic. Come over to slow down and connect with Range Pond's forest and wildlife. Enjoy an hour of quiet. Do's: Prepare to be outside, which means black fly & tick precautions. Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. Don'ts: Leave those bars of soap at home and please leave your phone in your car. Ranger Lori, a retired educator and lifelong outdoor enthusiast will facilitate this program.
Meet at 10:45 AM at the parking lot across from the Range Pond State Park gate. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 165 KB)
Forest Walk Meditation at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Yes, we know it's a funny name, but here generations of Mainers have called it "Going up to Camp". In Japan they say "shinrin-yoku," which literally means "forest bath." Make time for yourself, life is hectic. Come over to slow down and connect with Range Pond's forest and wildlife. Enjoy an hour of quiet. Do's: Prepare to be outside, which means black fly & tick precautions. Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. Don'ts: Leave those bars of soap at home and please leave your phone in your car. Ranger Lori, a retired educator and lifelong outdoor enthusiast will facilitate this program.
Meet at 10:45 AM at the parking lot across from the Range Pond State Park gate. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 165 KB)
Forest Walk Meditation at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Yes, we know it's a funny name, but here generations of Mainers have called it "Going up to Camp". In Japan they say "shinrin-yoku," which literally means "forest bath." Make time for yourself, life is hectic. Come over to slow down and connect with Range Pond's forest and wildlife. Enjoy an hour of quiet. Do's: Prepare to be outside, which means black fly & tick precautions. Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. Don'ts: Leave those bars of soap at home and please leave your phone in your car. Ranger Lori, a retired educator and lifelong outdoor enthusiast will facilitate this program.
Meet at 10:45 AM at the parking lot across from the Range Pond State Park gate. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 165 KB)
Forest Walk Meditation at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 27, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Yes, we know it's a funny name, but here generations of Mainers have called it "Going up to Camp". In Japan they say "shinrin-yoku," which literally means "forest bath." Make time for yourself, life is hectic. Come over to slow down and connect with Range Pond's forest and wildlife. Enjoy an hour of quiet. Do's: Prepare to be outside, which means black fly & tick precautions. Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. Don'ts: Leave those bars of soap at home and please leave your phone in your car. Ranger Lori, a retired educator and lifelong outdoor enthusiast will facilitate this program.
Meet at 10:45 AM at the parking lot across from the Range Pond State Park gate. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 165 KB)
Book Swap at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type:
Have books that you love that you want to share with others? Attend one of our monthly Book Swaps. There is no charge for the program, regular park entrance fees do apply. Please bring lightly used books for all ages.
Meet Ranger Lori at 3:00 at the flagpole near the park bath-houses. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 165 KB)
Book Swap at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type:
Have books that you love that you want to share with others? Attend one of our monthly Book Swaps. There is no charge for the program, regular park entrance fees do apply. Please bring lightly used books for all ages.
Meet Ranger Lori at 3:00 at the flagpole near the park bath-houses. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 165 KB)
Adopt a Tree at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 16, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
In this activity, families will "adopt" a tree at the park, deepening their awareness of individual trees over time and encouraging a greater understanding and appreciation of their local environment. On your next trip to the Park, visit your tree and write down how the tree looks, feels, and smells to describe how your tree is changing. Ranger Lori, a retired educator and lifelong outdoor enthusiast will facilitate this one hour program. Printed Adoption Certificates and Tree Journal pages will be provided.
Meet at 2:45 at the flagpole near the park bath-houses. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Range Pond State Park (165 KB)
Outdoor Adventure Day at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event
This fun-filled day includes horse carriage rides, Mtn. bike demos and rides, guided hikes, games and activities, an appearance by Smokey Bear, the Maine Search & Rescue Dogs, and outdoor organization activity and information booths. The Hold My Cone Ice Cream truck will be on site, and the Lincolnville Fire Department will be selling burgers and hot dogs. For all the details, see the attached flyer.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-0849
Website: https//www.maine.gov/camdenhills
Cost: Event is free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Outdoor Adventure Day 2025 flyer (PDF 722KB)
Audubon Shore Bird Walk at Reid State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, ME 04548
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Learn about Piping Plovers and other shore birds during this presentation and beach walk.
Meet at the Todd's Point greenspace. Bring binoculars if you have them. Please wear sturdy shoes and note that the program may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-371-2303
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Reid State Park (PDF 203 KB)
Seals! at Reid State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, ME 04548
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Park Manager Haylee Parsons as she reads Andre The Famous Harbor Seal, then make your own seal mask afterwards.
Meet at the picnic tables at the lagoon. Please note that the program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-371-2303
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Reid State Park (PDF 203 KB)
Lobsters! at Reid State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, ME 04548
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Bureau Naturalist, Jocelyn Hubbell, for this fun-filled program about Maine's famous lobsters. Someone will even be turned into a lobster!
Meet at the pavilion. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-371-2303
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Reid State Park (PDF 203 KB)
Jellyfish of Maine at Reid State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, ME 04548
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Did you know that jellyfish are not fish? In this hands-on program with Jessica Weller of the Friends of Reid State Park you'll learn about the jellyfish of Maine, what they eat, their life-cycle, why they are important, and what to do if you encounter one.
Meet at the pavilion. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-371-2303
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Co-Sponsor: Friends of Reid State Park
Related Documents: August 2025 programs at Reid State Park (PDF 203KB)
Naturalist Walk
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 172 Indian Bar Road, Harborside - meet at the end of the road.
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Maine Master Naturalists Kelly Lunt and Judy Walker for a two-hour stroll to look at the flora and fauna along one of the Park's most accessible trails. Please RSVP by calling 207-326-4012; this walk is limited to 15 people.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: 207- 326-4012
Website: https://www.maine.gov/holbrookislandsanctuary
Cost: Programs are free; no entry fee is charged.
Related Documents: August 2025 Program Flyer (PDF 169KB)
Penobscot Artist and Historian Maria Girouard Presents: History Through Art
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: On US Route 1 between Belfast and Searsport
State Park: Moose Point
Event Type: History/Historical, Special Event
Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to spread out on the lawn by the gazebo, where Maria Girouard will showcase her art and share Penobscot history, stories, and lore.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 548-2882
Website: https://www.maine.gov/moosepoint
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Moose Point Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $3.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $4.00 non residents age 12-64, $1.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Program flyer (PDF 535KB)
Nature at Nightfall at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Nature at Nightfall at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 15, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Nature at Nightfall at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 22, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (PDF 571 KB)
Junior Ranger Program at Mount Blue State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld, Maine 04285
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Come learn the outdoor skills used by the Rangers! Kids will learn about the wilderness, Maine ecology, reading their surroundings, environmental care, weather alertness, and much more. Fun activities included. Kids will receive a Jr. Ranger Badge at the end of the session.
Meet at the nature center. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Program may be canceled in the case of rain.
This program will be repeated at 1:30 p.m. this same day.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-585-2347
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $5.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $7.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: Summer Programs at Mount Blue State Park (571 KB)
Hike With the Ranger to Ocean Lookout at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join a park ranger to hike the Megunticook Trail to Ocean Lookout. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, bug repellent, and bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Junior Ranger Program at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Ranger Arzu and Julia for this fun and hands-on program that will earn you your Junior Ranger Patch! Bring a dollar to get the required Junior Ranger activity booklet that comes with crayons.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Owl Prowl at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 10, 2025
Time: 8:30 PM - 9:35 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Look and listen for Owls with Ranger Arzu Pahl. Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Hike With the Ranger--Nature Trail to Mt. Battie at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join a park ranger to hike the Nature Trail to Mt. Battie. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, bug repellent, and bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Hike With the Ranger-Nature Trail to Mt. Battie at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join a park ranger to hike the Nature Trail to Mt. Battie. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, bug repellent, and bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: August Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 142 KB)
Soil Health Field Day: Water Dynamics and Reducing Tillage
Bureau / Program: Maine Healthy Soils Program
Date: August 6, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Dooryard Farm in Camden, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
The community is invited to join Matt Boucher, State Soil Scientist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, and Knox-Lincoln SWCD for the second of three Soil Health Field Days featuring the theme Water Dynamics and Reducing Tillage.
The Soil Health Field Day Series features on-site soil health training to support farmers in implementing best practices. Workshops will cover not only how soil health practices improve soils from a scientific perspective, but also how to approach building these practices into general farming plans. Matt will discuss different strategies for implementing practices and host farmers will share their experiences establishing and maintaining soil health practices as part of their operation. Come with your questions!
Thanks to support from Real Maine, this program is offered free of charge. Registration is required and a family-style meal will be provided. For more information, contact Knox-Lincoln SWCD at (207) 596-2040 or info@knox-lincoln.org
Contact Phone: (207) 596-2040
Contact Email: info@knox-lincoln.org
Cost: Free
Soil Health Field Day: Erosion and Winter Cover
Bureau / Program: Maine Healthy Soils Program
Date: October 1, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Sheepscot General Store & Farm 98 Town House Road, Whitefield, ME, 04353
Event Type: Workshop/Training
The Soil Health Field Day Series will feature three hands-on soil health trainings to support farmers in implementing best practices. Workshops will cover not only how soil health practices improve soils from a scientific perspective, but also how to approach building these practices into general farming plans. Matt will discuss different strategies for implementing practices and host farmers will share their experiences establishing and maintaining soil health practices as part of their operation.
Thanks to support from Real Maine, this program is offered free of charge. Registration is required and a family-style meal will be provided. For more information, contact Knox-Lincoln SWCD at (207) 596-2040 or info@knox-lincoln.org
Contact Phone: (207) 596-2040
Contact Email: info@knox-lincoln.org
Cost: Free