August 4, 2012

Best Bets

DAILY

Learn about nature / 2 p.m. in Freeport

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park is offering free nature programs daily through Labor Day. Programs last an hour and are suitable for all ages. Meet at the benches at the park's second parking lot. Today's program is about the ecology along Casco Bay. Monday's seminar will be about tidal pools. For more information, go to www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods, or call 865-4465.

TUESDAY

Pemaquid Paddlers / 9 a.m. in Damariscotta

The midcoast paddling troupe will be checking out Biscay Pond. Put-in is at Biscay Beach off Biscay Road. Take Biscay Road at the traffic light in Damariscotta. The beach is on the right. Participants must provide their own canoe or kayak and wear a life jacket. All trips are free. Rain or shine. Call 677-6380.

SATURDAY

Family Fun Day / 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Swanville

The Bureau of Parks and Land is holding a Family Fun Day complete with refreshments, nature tours, paddle boats, kayaks and outdoor demonstrations. Swan Lake State Park is a small park located south of Bangor. To learn more call 525-4404, or go to www.maine.gov/swanlake.

SATURDAY

Marsh Adventure / 7 to 11 a.m. in Scarborough

York County Audubon is hosting a birding trip to Scarborough Marsh. Come walk the trails of the marsh and search Pine Point for early migrating birds. Meet at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center on Route 9. For more information, go to www.yorkcountyaudubon.org or call Doug Hitchcox at 671-0185.

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