WELLS — The Wells Reserve at Laudholm announces the following upcoming programs scheduled to take place this month:
Ӣ On Wednesday, Aug. 6, 7 a.m. to noon: Bird Banding Demonstration. Visit the bird banding station at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm with master bander June Ficker, who has been studying birds at the reserve for more than 25 years and has banded thousands of birds during that time. Free with site admission.
Ӣ On Wednesday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to noon: Kayaking on the Little River Estuary. Paddle the quiet waters of a Maine estuary, watching for wildlife and learning about the habitat from a registered Maine Kayak Guide. For ages 12 and up; some restrictions apply. Registration is required.
Ӣ On Wednesday, Aug. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.: Tar Sands Invasion: Realities of Extreme Energy. Sarah Kasprzak Lachance of Campaign Earth and 350 Maine will bring information about tar sands oil, from its extraction out of sites in Canada to the proposed means of bringing it to market. Lachance will explain how tar sands oil differs from traditional oil, both through its effects on climate and its toxicity. She will also relate the South Portland tar sands story of how a tight-knit community has stood up for clean air.
Ӣ On Thursday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to noon: Yankee Woodlot Tour. Walk a 36-acre woodland being managed over the long term for high-value timber production, water protection, wildlife habitat and light recreation. Learn how a woodland responds to active management while providing economic benefits. Registration is required.
Ӣ On Friday, Aug. 8, 9-11 a.m.: Secrets of the Salt Marsh Walk. Learn what is special about these productive ecosystems, nestled between seashore and uplands, on a docent-led walk that covers about one mile. Free with admission.
Ӣ On Saturday, Aug. 9, 7:30 a.m.: Join a birder from York County Audubon to look and listen for the many kinds of birds found in summer at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.
For more information or to register for any of these programs, contact the Wells Reserve at 646-1555 or visit the website at wellsreserve.org.
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