Maine Outdoor School

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.

05/22/2026

Yesterday Hazel led a full day of teacher training at UMM to educators from all across Washington County about how to take learning outside, thanks to the Washington County Education Consortium. 🍎 We're already booking out for in-service days and conferences next year so reach out to schedule some fun outdoor education training!

05/15/2026

We are quickly wrapping up the school year with some final field trips to conclude program series, such as this 3rd grade field trip in the moss at Ice Pond Preserve and this 6th grade field trip along the shores of the Union River. 🌞

If you are getting ready for summer like we are, check out our website to find out how you can keep coming outside to learn with us after the school year ends! We still have openings for summer school programming and guided adventures.

Thanks to and for making these programs possible.

05/08/2026

Did you know that over 177,000 birds migrated into Hancock County just last night? Ovenbirds always arrive on teacher appreciation week and they make themselves known! 🐦 Remember to turn off outside lights (always, but especially) this time of year so you don't confuse the many birds on their long journey here to breed.

05/01/2026

Teachers have a hard job and we are so grateful for all the teachers that partner with us to take their students outside to learn and grow! Don't forget to appreciate your local teachers on Tuesday!

04/24/2026

Today is all about celebrating trees and the ecosystem services they provide! 🌲 These Hancock 8th graders were working together to identify individual trees using only their sense of touch last week (no looking!)

If you know a young person who loves making friends and playing games outside, check out our Events page for info on our free summer day camps.

Hancock program made possible by

04/24/2026

Interested in Forest School training? Registration is open for a course with Maine Early Childhood Outdoors Network and Under the Hazels. For more information, visit: https://www.maineeco.org/forest-school

In-person training takes place July 20-29, in Waldoboro Maine.
Register here >> https://secure.everyaction.com/jzJ4d2_x5keI1o4eHpaY5g2
Learn more >>
https://www.maineeco.org/forest-school

04/22/2026

What are you doing for our planet today? 🌎