Maine Outdoor School

08/21/2026

Our summer programming is almost over, but you can still catch us at the Land & Garden Preserve on MDI this weekend and at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival in Ellsworth on Wednesday!

We've had a great summer with all of you at camps, O.W.L. Outings, stargazing, and so much more!!

*Photos from Woods & Wetlands Camp with Bangor Land Trust.*

08/21/2026

We're looking forward to joining Heart of Ellsworth at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival next week.

See you there!

08/14/2026

Thanks to Maine Coast Heritage Trust for making this camp possible for the third year! And to Cobscook Shores for sharing your equipment 🛶

08/07/2026

Summit for a Cause 2026 with WHRL was a wild success! We had clear skies on the summit of Maine's highest mountain, Katahdin, and hardly any wind. It doesn't get better than that. And, this crew of women raised over $30,000 for nursing scholarships!

If you are interested in this experience, applications typically open in January so stay tuned by signing up for our e-newsletters.

08/03/2026

There's still room available to join our O.W.L. outing this Thursday!

Led by a Registered Maine Guide and MOS Naturalist Educator, Outdoor Women Lead (O.W.L.) outings are for women ages 16+ and free to participate.

Register today at: https://forms.gle/EQWhWgrKW8pfD2Sk8

𝗢𝗪𝗟 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟲𝘁𝗵: 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗹 - 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗕. 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 / 6:30 - 8 pm / Gouldsboro, Maine / Moderate

Join us for an evening outing as we search for signs of the animals that become more active at dawn and dusk. Whether discovering tracks or listening for evening bird calls, it's a great opportunity to experience nature from a different perspective!

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗪𝗟 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀. Visit https://whrl.org/programs/owl/ to learn more or to register. Please let us know if the gas prices prevent you from participating or if you are interested in carpooling.

*New this year!* Be sure to check out the information on our available gear collection for OWL outings. Don’t let a lack of the right equipment stand in your way of getting outdoors!

Maine Outdoor School

07/31/2026

Come learn about bugs in this Outdoor Women Lead (O.W.L) program with WHRL - Women for Healthy Rural Living rescheduled for Thursday, August 20th!

Why is learning about bugs important? It will help you improve gardening choices to support your local ecosystems and also better manage pest control.

This program is for all abilities, with both standing and sitting activities. Wheelchairs and walkers are welcome!
O.W.L outings are for women ages 16+ and free to participate. Register here: https://forms.gle/beCZpkraSs9TCqjXA

*Rescheduled from July*

𝗢𝗪𝗟 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬: 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝟭 (𝗕𝘂𝗴𝘀)
5:30 - 7 pm / Milbridge, Maine / Wheelchair Friendly

Led by a Registered Maine Guide at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park, this outing is designed to connect you with the beauty of the insect world while building your insect identification skills. Optional sitting or standing activities in a venue that is wheelchair accessible and features step-free access for all mobility devices.

OWLouting groups are reserved for women and girls 16+. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. Visit https://whrl.org/schedule/entomology-101-bugs/.

Maine Outdoor School

07/28/2026

If your idea of a great day is exploring woods and wetlands with a group of 10-13-year-olds, then volunteering for our Woods & Wetlands camp in Bangor between August 11-14 could be a great opportunity for you! Join Naturalist Educator Pascal from MOS and Stephanie from Bangor Land Trust for some fun and outdoor learning! Interested? Please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm5Du-d5Gvrsss1fCd6RjRrkogOYEB3DZFpbEHG4CvWW8C8Q/viewform

Photo from our Bird Camp with Downeast Audubon and Birdsacre last week.

07/26/2026

Bird Camp was so much fun this past week!

07/21/2026

Registration is still open for next week's Jordan Homestead Field Trip with Frenchman Bay Conservancy and Ellsworth Public Library. Sign up today!

For more information and to register, visit: MaineOutdoorSchool.org/Events

07/17/2026

Maine Outdoor School will be hosting our first Nature Detectives session, a pilot program for homeschooling families in the Ellsworth area, on Thursday, August 6th.

This program is designed based on feedback we received from our Homeschool Survey in the spring.

Space is limited, so please register ASAP at: https://forms.gle/BPoBDYMV793stdGV7

For more information, visit our website: MaineOutdoorSchool.org/Events