offugo... Outdoor Calendar 04.24.14

Saturday, April 26

Aroostook Birders Waterfowl Walk, Fort Fairfield. 7:30 a.m. at the Aroostook River boat landing. Explore favorite birding sites for returning waterfowl and other early spring migrants. Non-strenuous series of short drives; a great way to discover some excellent birding spots. Visit www.aroostookbirders.com FMI

Saturday, April 26

Cary Donor Dash 5k, Caribou. Cary Medical Center is holding its first Walk/Run for Organ and Tissue Awareness. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Griffeth Ford. Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Run start: 9:30 a.m. First 100 registrants get a t-shirt; refreshments at Cary following the event. Contact Ann King (207-498-1282) aking@carymed.org FMI

Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27

Wilderness First Aid & CPR Training, Presque Isle. This course is being held at the Nordic Heritage Center and is affiliated with Landmark Learning and the Wilderness Medical Institute of NOLS. Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day. Cost: $250 for tuition and course materials. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

Saturday, April 26

Kappa Delta Phi Color Run, Fort Kent. Help raise money for Homes For Our Troops, an organization that builds and donates custom homes to disabled veterans. Location: 10th Mountain Center. Time: 11:00 a.m. Fee: $10; $20 with t-shirt. Visit www.kappacolorrun.eventzilla.net FMI

Sunday, April 27

Autism Challenge 5k, Presque Isle. Fully supported running race with awards. Run start: 10:30 a.m. Walk start 12:00 p.m. Fee: $20/adults; $10 18 and under. Proceeds benefit Aroostook Autism Support Group. Visit www.competitorme.com FMI

Sunday, April 27

REDY…Set…Let’s Go! Youth Triathlon Training, Presque Isle. 1:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Led by Erica Hemphill, this session will focus on the swim portion of the youth triathlon. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. Visit www.redyyouthtriathlon.org FM

Monday, April 28

Caribou Rec. Hershey Track & Field Program, Caribou. Open to 9-14 year olds. Meets bi-weekly; pre-registration required. Fee: $7/t-shirt, plus $10/residents; $25/non-residents. Participant must provide birth certificate. Contact Caribou Rec. (207-493-4224) FMI

Thursday, May 1

UMPI Outing Club High Ropes Course Open House, Presque Isle. No experience required. Directions: follow the bike path past the tennis courts; ropes course is on the right. Time: 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. Contact UMPI Outing Club (207-768-9401) FMI

*Friday, May 2

Aroostook Birders Grimes Road Field Trip, Caribou. Meet at Caribou Wellness Center at 7:00 a.m. Bird watching at the Caribou Waste Water treatment ponds. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

Friday, May 2

After The Bell Mud Run, Mars Hill. Come dressed for a mess! Start time: 3:00 p.m. at Bigrock. Fee: $10; includes t-shirt if received by April 25. Contact Jamie Guerrette jamielguerrette@yahoo.com FMI

*Saturday, May 3

Fresh Trails Adventures Spring Cycling Clinic, Caribou. 7:30 a.m. at County Physical Therapy. Sessions: Cycling Fitness/Nutrition, What’s New, Basic Bike Care/Maintenance, Q & A Roundtable, and optional group rides. Great food, information, companionship, door prizes and giveaways to jump start the 2014 bike season! Cost: FREE! Contact CPT (207-498-6334) FMI

Saturday, May 3

420 Run, Fort Kent. 5k run/walk for all ages and abilities. Start/Finish: FKCHS. Registration: 9:00 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run start: 9:45 a.m. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Proceeds to support Community Voices substance abuse prevention programs. Contact Mark Shea mark@powerofprevention.org FMI

Saturday, May 3

Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race, Houlton. 10:00 a.m. at Wellington's on the Station Road in New Limerick. Course: approximately 8 miles. Register at the starting line from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Fee: $15 adult, $10 youth. Pre-register by 4/28 and get a free T-shirt. Benefits Dollars for Scholars. Contact Jane Torres (207-532-4216) or Peter Blood (207-532-2577) FMI

*Sunday, May 4

2nd Annual Safe Homes 5k Run/Walk, Presque Isle. Join the “Move to End Homelessness.” Registration: 12:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Fee: $15. There will also be activities in the gym for the children to enjoy. Contact Bryan Thompson (207-768-9459) or bryan.thompson@umpi.edu FMI

*Thursday, May 8

Aroostook Birders Mantle Lake Park Field Trip, Presque Isle. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the park for a casual bird watching stroll. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

*Friday, May 9

Aroostook Birders Collins Pond Field Trip, Caribou. Meet at 7:00 a.m. for a light walk around the pond area. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

Saturday, May 10

East Grand Adventure Race, Danforth. Teen and Adult divisions; Relay teams welcome in open division. Entry fee: $20 per person; includes trophies, t-shirts, lunch, and $1,000+ in prizes for youth. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or visit www.eastgrandschool.org FMI

Saturday, May 10

Baskahegan Stream Canoe/Kayak Race, Danforth. 33 miles, flat water. Runs in conjunction with East Grand Adventure Race as a paddle-only option. Pre-registration required. Minimum age: 16 unless accompanied by an adult. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or dave@canoethewild.com

Saturday, May 10

UMPI Outing Club Outdoor Rock Climbing in Acadia, Bar Harbor. Climb real granite at the beautiful Otter Cliffs! No experience required; some experience at an indoor wall suggested. Cost: $40 UMPI Students; $50 non-students. Transportation, guide services, gear, snacks provided. Pre-registration required. Contact UMPI Outing Club (207-768-9401) FMI

Saturday, May 10
PIHS Skills USA Spring Fever 5K, Presque Isle. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Presque Isle Middle School. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run (free, up to age 11), 9:00; 5K walk, 9:15; 5K run, 9:30. Free T-shirts to pre-registrations received by April 30. Contact Amy White amy.white@sad1.org or Lisa McKenna lisa.mckenna@sad1.org FMI

Saturday, May 10-Sunday, May 18
Wilderness First Responder Course, Presque Isle. Held at Nordic Heritage Center, this nationally-recognized program trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote locations. Fee: $625. Camping fee (optional): $100. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

*Thursday, May 15

Aroostook Birders Woodcock Walk Field Trip, Limestone Meet at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Visitors’ Center at 7:30 p.m. to search for Woodcock doing their spectacular courting dance. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

*Friday, May 16

Aroostook Birders Caribou Bog Field Trip, Caribou. Meet at the Aroostook Valley Rail Trail parking Lot on Washburn Rd. at 7:00 a.m. for a short walk on level ground along the trail and some excellent birding! Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

Saturday, May 17
Aroostook River Fun Run Canoe and Kayak Race, Washburn to Presque Isle. 8 miles, flat water; family oriented. Registration: 8:00 a.m.; race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $15/adults; $12/seniors; $10/youth; includes lunch and awards. Contact Gretchen Morse (207-764-0802) or gretchen.morse@edwardjones.com FMI

*Saturday, May 17

Ashland Logging Museum Spring Logging Games, Ashland. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Ashland Trotting Park. Fee: $7. Come see what logging equipment is all about! Skidder, Loader, and Forwarder Operators’ competitions; logging equipment displays; kids’ activities. Hot dogs & French lunch available. Contact Amanda Barker (207-435-4870) or search "Ashland Logging Museum" on Facebook FMI

*Sunday, May 18

Madawaska River Run, Stockholm. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at the bridge on the Little Madawaska Lake Road in Westmanland. Race start: 11:00 a.m. $12 entry fee includes t-shirt. Visit “Madawaska River Run” on Facebook FMI

Sunday, May 18

REDY…Set…Let’s Go! Youth Triathlon Training, Presque Isle. 1:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Led by Amanda Cushman, this session will focus on the run portion of the youth triathlon. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. Visit www.redyyouthtriathlon.org FMI

*Thursday, May, 22

Aroostook Birders Mantle Lake Park Field Trip, Presque Isle. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the park for a casual bird watching stroll. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

*Friday, May 23

Aroostook Birders Owl Prowl & Night Sounds Field Trip, Caribou. With audio enhancement tools, we will explore a mature local forest. Transportation provided. Meet at Caribou Wellness Center at 6:45 p.m. Limited to 15 participants. Bring a flashlight and expect moderate walking. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

*Saturday, May 31

Malcolm Science Center Spring Open House, Easton. 12:00-3:00 p.m. Join us for hands-on science activities, planetarium shows, a scavenger hunt in the woods, model rocket launches, and an ocean touch tank demonstration. Contact Malcolm Science Center (207-488-5451) FMI

Ongoing Programs:

Sunday Saunter Running Group, Presque Isle. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at UMPI's Gentile Hall. Open to all abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends! Contact Jonathan Kelley info@triaroostook.com FMI

*Tuesday Track Workouts, Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. Join runners of all abilities at CHS to do predetermined intervals, your own workout, or just run with others and forget the workout. Average distance: 5-9 miles; can be adapted per individual. Contact PJ Gorneault pgorneault@rsu39.org FMI

*Women's Trail Night, Presque Isle. Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. May-June. Leaders will take you on hiking, trail running, and mountain biking adventures; beginner and intermediate groups. Equipment rentals available. Visit www.nordicheritage.com FMI

After the Bell Triathlon Club, Mars Hill. Wednesdays; 2:30 p.m. Students will run, bike and swim together under the direction of a coach and a dietician. Current training is for a local youth triathlon on June 28. Contact Jamie Guerrette (207-694-1320) FMI

Walking Group, Madawaska. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. Meet at Four Seasons Lodge to walk a 45- or 90-minute trail. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join the group and learn the path. Contact Jackie Soucy (207-728-7047) FMI

Got info on an outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle event that you would like to share with others? Please contact Mark Shea mwscshea@gmail.com to list your event!

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