offugo... Outdoor Calendar 05.08.14
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
Sleeper’s Hoka Running Shoe
Expo,
Caribou. 8:00 a.m. If you have never heard of Hoka, they are like running with
pillows on your feet. A sales rep will have a fleet of shoes for you take for a
test ride and will answer questions. Cost: FREE! Contact Sleeper’s
(207-498-8181) 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
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
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
*Saturday, May 10
3rd Annual Merrill/Smyrna Canoe/Kayak
Race,
Merrill. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Merrill Millstream Park. Race start: 10:00
a.m. Cost: $10 per paddler; includes free lunch and participation gift. Lunch:
11:30; burgers, hot dogs, baked beans for $5. Awards: 1:00 p.m. Contact Ken
Bustard (207-659-2018) or Merrill/Smyrna town office (207-757-8286) 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: 8:00-9:30 a.m.; race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $10/advance; $15/race day; t-shirts to first 75 registered. Contact Mark Putnam (207-551-9573) or editor@nepublish.com FMI
Aroostook River Fun Run Canoe and Kayak Race, Washburn to Presque Isle. 8 miles, flat water; family oriented. Registration: 8:00-9:30 a.m.; race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $10/advance; $15/race day; t-shirts to first 75 registered. Contact Mark Putnam (207-551-9573) or editor@nepublish.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
*Saturday, May 17
After The Bell Mud Run, Mars Hill. 1-mile;
not timed. 10:00 a.m. at Bigrock. Come dressed for a mess! Fee: $10; includes
t-shirt if registered by May 9. Contact Jamie Guerrette jamielguerrette@yahoo.com FMI
*Saturday, May 17
Friends of ANWR Vernal Pool
Workshop,
Limestone. 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge staff will
lead a short hike to view salamanders, frogs and their egg masses, and discuss
the importance of vernal pools in northern Maine. Waterproof boots recommended.
Cost: FREE! Contact ANWR (207-328-4634) or visit www.friendsofaroostooknwr.org
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
*Sunday May 18
Meduxnekeag River
Association Wildflower Walk, Woodstock, NB. Our popular annual Wildflower Walk
will meet at Bell Forest, 200 Bell Settlement Rd, Belleville at 1:30 p.m.
(Atlantic time). Allow at least two hours. Visit www.meduxnekeag.org FMI
*Monday, May 19
Meduxnekeag River
Association Canoe Float, Woodstock, NB. This year's Meduxnekeag slow canoe float down the
river is planned for Victoria Day, weather permitting. Visit www.meduxnekeag.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
*Saturday,
June 7
Northern
Maine Bird Festival, Limestone. 6:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge. Features: guided bird walks, netting and
banding demonstrations, falconry demonstration, hands-on activities for kids,
plus a special Owls of Maine live-bird presentation by the Chewonki Foundation.
Cost: FREE! Contact
Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI
*Saturday, June 7
Tri Aroostook Kids Swim Training, Presque Isle. Designed for youth triathlon participants;
parents are encouraged to participate with their children. 1:00 p.m. at UMPI’s
Gentile Hall. Visit www.competitorme.com FMI
*Saturday, June 21
Tri Aroostook Kids Bike and Run
Training, Presque
Isle. Designed for youth triathlon participants; parents are encouraged to
participate with their children. 1:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Visit www.competitorme.com
FMI
*Sunday, June 22
SW Collins Co. 5k Run/Walk, Caribou. Aroostook
Musterds Challenge Series Race #3. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run: 9:00 a.m.; 5k
Walk: 9:45 a.m.; 5k Run: 10:00 a.m. Contact Lea Stedt (207-496-6723)
or leas@swcollins.com FMI
*Sunday, June 22
REDY…Set…Let’s Go! Youth Triathlon Training,
Presque Isle. 1:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Led by Shawn Berry, this
session will focus on the bike portion of the youth triathlon. Parents are
encouraged to participate with their children. Visit www.redyyouthtriathlon.org
FMI
Ongoing Programs:
*Three Week
Triathlete Program, Presque Isle. For youth aged 7-12; two practice
sessions will cover swim, bike, and run portions of triathlon. Final week sessions
to be held on different days; each portion timed and awards presented. Sessions
begin June 2. Contact PI Rec (207-764-2545) FMI
*Caribou Rec Xtreme Youth Outdoor Adventure Program, Caribou. Weekly, beginning June 20. Exciting opportunities include
Whitewater Rafting, Allagash Canoeing, Bar Harbor Hiking, and two trips to
Baxter State Park. Register now! Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) FMI
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
*MOJO Monday
Meander,
Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. Easy road bike group ride. Contact Mark
Fullen (207-760-9500) info@mojooutdoorsports.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
Four
Seasons 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
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
*Guided
Aroostook River Tour, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m. at
Perception of Aroostook. Paddle from Washburn to Presque Isle. Trip includes
instruction. Shuttle Fee: $10; Kayak rental and shuttle: $35. Contact Leo
Freeman (207-764-5506) FMI
*MOJO Good Times Ride, Presque Isle.
Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. Moderate road bike group ride. Contact Mark
(207-760-9500) info@mojooutdoorsports.com
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!
