offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

With warmer temps, lots of #runners and #bikers will be out on the roads. #BeAware, #BeSeen, #BeSafe. In this edition: 1) Family fun on snow in Van Buren by day and Madawaska by night. 2) Kids can try ice fishing (for free!) at Madawaska Lake. 3) End-of-the season soiree, just for kids, in Fort Kent. Plus lots more! offugo... Thursday, March 26 UMPI Science Seminar Series, Presque Isle 12:15-1:30 p.m.; 201 Folsom Hall, featuring research conducted by UMPI students, faculty, other scientists. Wildlife Biologist Derek Woods presents Conservation of Wood Turtles from Maine to Virginia: A Coordinated Regional Approach. Contact Dr. Jason Johnston (207-768-9652) or jason.johnston@umpi.edu FMI Thursday, March 26 Valley Outdoor Centre Waxing Clinic, Centerville, NB 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at Valley Outdoor Centre on Upton Road. Get tips and techniques on how to wax, types of wax, and when to wax to make you ski faster than ever. Fee: $5. Hope to see you there! Visit www.val

First #SpringForward now #FirstDayOfSpring! Days getting longer and temps getting warmer. #ItsHappening #SpringItOn In this edition: 1) Fun on snow in Ashland and Madawaska. 2) The annual Sportsmen’s Show is back in Presque Isle. 3) Kids can try ice fishing (for free!) at Madawaska Lake. Plus lots more! offugo... Thursday, March 19 Aroostook Birders March Annual Meeting/Talk, Presque Isle "Seabirds of Maine" presentation by Bill Sheehan; 6:30 p.m. At UMPI Campus Center. Maine is famous for diverse and abundant seabird life; learn about birds found along the coastline and on the open ocean. All are invited! Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI Saturday, March 21 Ashland Area XC Ski Club Family Fun Day, Ashland 10:00 a.m. at Chase's Ski Trails, 267 Garfield Rd. Self-guided family activities will include: ice cube hunt, snowshoeing, and ski trails to explore. Skis available for use. Contact Amanda Barker (207-712-8552) ran

#Snow on the way? Don’t let that stop you; there’s lots to do #outdoors this weekend! #SpringSkiing #Snowshoe #Running #Birding In this edition: 1) Get lucky at the Lucky Leprechaun 5k in Mars Hill. 2) Get lucky again at Irish Fest in Presque Isle. 3) Triple your luck with free lift tickets in Edmundston, NB. Plus lots more! offugo... Saturday, March 14 Aroostook Birders Duckbox Cleanout Day, Limestone 8:00 a.m. at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. Give back to the birds on this one-mile snowshoe hike and morning of conservation work. Clean out and prep duck boxes for the upcoming season. Bring snowshoes, water, snacks. Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI Saturday, March 14 After The Bell/Araya Wellness Lucky Leprechaun 5k, Mars Hill Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Fort Street Elementary. Fee: $5/runner; $20/family. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-425-6711) or ryanguerrette@skibigrock.me FMI Saturday March 14 2nd Annual

#SpringForward Sunday! Don’t forget to turn clocks ahead 1 hour & test smoke alarm batteries & #GetOutside too! In this edition: 1) A long-time winter tradition lives on in Stockholm. 2) The final Aroostook Cup race of the season takes place in Presque Isle. 3) Have some outdoor and indoor winter fun in St. Agatha. Plus lots more! offugo... Thursday, March 5 UMPI Outing Club Full Moon Snowshoe, Presque Isle Meet at 6:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Equipment available to borrow. Fee: FREE! Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI *Saturday, March 7 Community Sno Carnival, Stockholm Events and activities for children and adults. 9:00 a.m. at Stockholm Community Center/Snowy Mountain Trails; snowshoeing, XC skiing, sledding and more! Breakfast and lunch items available for purchase. Contact Mrs. Spooner or Mrs. Ferland (207-896-5541) FMI Saturday, March 7 Himie Towle Memorial Ski Frolic – Aroostook Cup #6, Presque Isle Mass-