offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

#VernalEquinox in 3 weeks but #freezing temps persist. Need a #WinterWarmUp? #Ski #Snowshoe #Skijor #Birding #Running In this edition: 1) Four awesome ski event in one wild ski weekend in Caribou. 2) Indoor rock climbing in Presque Isle. 3) CanAm Crown Sled Dog Race 2015 has skijoring races, too. Plus lots more! offugo... Thursday, February 26 Aroostook Birders February Meeting/Talk, Presque Isle 6:30 p.m. at UMPI Campus Center Alumni Room. Dr. Jason Johnston, ornithologist and associate professor of wildlife ecology will present “Forest, Food and Phenology: Research on Northern Maine Birds,” highlighting area birds and habitats. Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI Saturday, February 28–Sunday, March 1 February Frolic Ski Festival – Aroostook Cups #4 & #5, Caribou Get ready for one big weekend of winter fun! Planned events include Aroostook Youth Ski Festival, Aroostook League Middle School Ski Sprints, Maine State Ski Sprints (

It’s #TourneyTime! Good luck to all the #AroostookCounty teams still playing hoops! See you outside when the season’s over! In this edition: 1) A ski (and more) day just for women. 2) An outdoor fun day for the whole family. 3) Several seminars to help you learn more about our great outdoors. Plus lots more! offugo... www.offugo.bangordailynews.com Saturday, February 21 Fort Kent Outdoor Center Winter Women’s Day, Fort Kent 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Skiing and snowshoeing lessons, yoga or other fitness programs, food and snacks, and a guest speaker. Fee: $20/club members; $25/non-members. Contact Laura Audibert la4568@roadrunner.com  FMI Saturday, February 21 Aroostook State Park Winter Family Fun Day, Presque Isle 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating (bring skates), sliding, snowmobile tote-rides, nature walks, warming hut, bonfire, hot food, and Smokey the Bear. Fee: $1.50/person ages 12-64; all others FREE. Contact Aroostook State Pa

It’s #ValentinesDay! #GetOutside with your #sweetie, revel in the cold weather, go back inside and warm up together! In this edition: 1) LOTS of new stuff! 2) Great Maine Outdoor Weekend events in Baxter, Madawaska, Limestone, and Fort Kent. 3) Outdoor adventures for adults with Caribou Rec. in March. Plus lots more! offugo... Thursday, February 12-Sunday, February 15 Katahdin Communities Outing Club Head North Ski Weekend, Mt. Chase 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. each day at Matagamon Ski Trails, end of Matagamon Rd. Join us for groomed trails along the East Branch of the Penobscot and fun activities. Ski equipment available. Cost: $5/day suggested donation. Contact Susan Adams (207-852-1291) or lunksoos@gmail.com  FMI Saturday, February 14 River Valley Runners Cupid Run for Haiti, Woodstock, NB Registration: 9:30 a.m. at St. Gertrude’s Hall, 111 St. Gertrude St. Cost: donation. Contact River Valley Runners rvrunners@gmail.com  FMI Saturday, February 14 NMMC/FSTA Rall

#GroundHogDay: six more weeks of winter, but we know better. Spring snow showers bring June flowers. #LoveWinter! In this edition: 1) The first official 5k of the year is this weekend. 2) Explore the Katahdin region in winter next weekend. 3) Great Maine Outdoor Weekend events are coming up in mid-February. Plus lots more! offugo... Friday, February 6-Sunday, February 8 Moosestompers Weekend, Houlton Activities include: Moonlight Snowshoe Hike, Giant Sliding Hill, Family Snowman Building Contest, Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run, Cross-country Skiing, Cardboard Derby Race, Giant Bonfire, and more! Visit www.moosestompers.com  FMI Saturday, February 7 31st Annual Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run, Houlton First race in the Aroostook Musterds County Challenge Series. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Millar Arena. 2-mile walk start: 10:45 a.m. 5k run start: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $12. T-shirts to first 50 registrants. Contact Larry Tonzi  tonzimaine@gmail.com  FMI Saturday, February 7