Maine Outdoor School

06/23/2026

There's still time to register for our Rooted Together Hike with Frenchman Bay Conservancy this Saturday!
FMI visit: https://frenchmanbay.org/event/rooted-together-a-lgbtq-naturalist-walk/

06/19/2026

The school year is officially over and we are gearing up for summer school programming, summer camps, guided hikes, canoeing, and family programs! 🌞 First up, OWLette camp for girls with WHRL in Milbridge which will include our first ever overnight camping trip during camp!

Check out maineoutdoorschool.org/events to find out how you can join us outside.

06/16/2026

Our third summer of Riverside Family Scientists with Frenchman Bay Conservancy and Ellsworth Public Library starts next week!

FMI and to register, visit: https://ellsworth.libcal.com/event/16694762,

06/15/2026

The summer solstice is less than a week away, so buzz into summer with MOS and Crabtree Neck Land Trust this Thursday! This is a family-friendly event, free to participate, but registration is required.

Hope to see you there!

FMI and to register visit: MaineOutdoorSchool.org/Events

06/12/2026

Visiting the area, or hosting folks who are? A private guided experience can take your Maine adventure from beautiful to truly awe-inspiring! 🦅 Even a group this large was able to see a bald eagle relatively close up without disturbing it (audio was added later-not from this bird).

Visit our website to learn more or ask us if you would like brochures to share with your guests!

Video taken during a field trip with Hancock Grammar School students in partnership with Crabtree Neck Land Trust

06/11/2026

We can't believe it, but there's still room to join our June canoe O.W.L. outing on Saturday!

These monthly outings, focusing on different themes and offered in different locations, are free to participate, thanks to our partnership with WHRL - Women for Healthy Rural Living.

FMI and to register visit MaineOutdoorSchool.org/events

06/05/2026

This common yellowthroat warbler wants to know which outdoor learning experience you're going to join us on soon? 🐦 We have nature programs and guided hikes and paddling for families and adults starting 6/18, with lots of options and locations. You can also book a private outing with us anytime. 🥾 Visit our Events page for more information and to register

06/02/2026

Here's a short clip of MOS owner Hazel Stark being interviewed on the Grounded in Maine podcast with Amy Bolduc: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qrRAxdCZO5k You can listen to the full podcast at:
https://www.groundedinmaine.com/1952444/episodes/19228878-the-maine-outdoor-school-is-the-coolest-thing-with-ceo-hazel-stark-ep-201

Thanks for the feature, Amy!

First, I want to give a big fat thank you to our friend Joan Kanner...

05/29/2026

We draw campers by lottery system and we will have a waitlist for all camps this year so don't miss out on your chance to register a 10-14-year-old (depending on the camp) by 6/3! 🐦 🦉 🌲 🛶

Visit MaineOutdoorSchool.org/events to learn more.

05/28/2026

When we started OWL (Outdoor Women Lead) with WHRL in 2020, we had no idea how much reach and impact it would have--look at us now! And don't forget to visit maineoutdoorschool.org/events to sign up for opportunities like this and more.