Aroostook Outdoor News: 5.7.15 edition
Are
you ready to get #outdoors? So much to do, so little time. #GetAfterIt
In
this edition: 1) Canoe/kayak races in Danforth and Smyrna. 2) Learn about
vernal pools at a workshop in Limestone. 3) Honor veterans at a 5k run/walk in Presque
Isle. Plus lots more! offugo...
Friday, May 8
Frost Memorial Library
Astronomy Day, Limestone
3:00-4:30
p.m. at the Library, 42 Main St. Join children’s author Fran Hodgkins for a
presentation based on her book The Secret Galaxy, astronomy themed activities,
snacks, telescope demonstration. Cost: FREE! Contact Robert A. Frost Memorial
Library (207-325-4706) or rfrostml@yahoo.com FMI
Friday, May 8
PI Historical Society Guided
Historic Fairmount Cemetery Tour, Presque Isle
1.5-hour
guided walking tour; discuss origins, Victorian influences, 30 local historic figures.
Many hills on tour. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: $5; reservations required. Contact Kimberly Smith (207-762-1151) or visit
www.pihistory.org FMI
Saturday, May 9
East Grand Adventure Race,
Danforth
20
miles; compass run, mountain bike, paddle, may include river traverse, mud
crawl, tomahawk throw, log roll, cross-cut saw. 8 Divisions: High School,
Adult, Open. Fee: $20; includes trophies, t-shirts, lunch, and $1,000+ in
prizes. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or visit www.eastgrandschool.org/adventure-race FMI
Saturday, May 9
Baskahegan Stream
Canoe/Kayak Race, Danforth
34
miles; flat water. Kossuth to Bancroft. Runs in conjunction with East Grand
Adventure Race as a paddle-only option. Pre-registration required. Contact Dave
Conley (207-551-8729) or visit www.eastgrandschool.org/adventure-race FMI
Saturday,
May 9
Aroostook
Birders Outing at Nordic Heritage Center, Presque Isle
7:30-9:30 a.m. Meet in the NHC parking lot for an
easy walk on blacktop trails. Contact
Judy Roe (207-768-7271) FMI
Saturday,
May 9
10th Anniversary Tribute to
Courage Walk or Rock, Madawaska
Walk
3, 5, or 10 miles to benefit Edgar Paradis Cancer Fund. Registration: 8:00 a.m.
at Acadia Health Center, Main St. 10-mile walk start: 8:00 a.m.; 3- and 5-mile
walk start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $15; music, lunch provided. Contact Bern Pelletier (207-543-5063) or bernp54@yahoo.com FMI
Saturday, May 9
CompetitorME Run For Heroes, Presque Isle
9:00 a.m. at Riverside Park.
Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run and 5k Run/Walk to support current and past U.S. service
members. All proceeds to The Summit Project. Veterans encouraged to wear
camouflage as a symbol of their service. Fee: $7/Kids’ Fun Run; $12/Youth 5k;
$22/Adult 5k. Visit www.competitorme.com FMI
Saturday, May 9-Sunday, May
10
UMPI Outing Club Deboullie
Hiking and Overnight Camping Trip, T15 R9 WELS
Explore
Deboullie, the hidden gem of northern Maine. Cost: $50/UMPI student; $70/non-student;
includes transportation, food, camping fees. Contact Amanda Baker
(207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI
Saturday, May 9
Friends of Aroostook
National Wildlife Refuge Vernal Pool Workshop, Limestone
10:00
a.m.-Noon. ANWR 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
*Saturday, May 9
4th 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 a.m.;
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
*Monday, May 11
TAMC Community Couch to 5k Program
Kickoff, Presque Isle
5:00
p.m. outside Academy House, TAMC campus. Get off the couch; train your body to
run or walk in one of many 5k events this summer. Running program: 9 wks;
walking program: 7 wks. Participants invited to take part in Freedom 5k, July
11. Cost: FREE! Contact Sarah Caron (207-768-4169) or scaron@emhs.org or Linda Menard (207-768-4172)
or lmenard@emhs.org FMI
Friday, May 15
Caribou Rec./Healthy You
Bird Caribou Bog Watching Trip, Caribou
7:00
a.m. at Aroostook Valley Rail Trail parking lot on Washburn Rd.; short walk to
birding area. Open to all ages. Rain or shine. Cost: FREE! Includes free bird
call. Limited binoculars, bird books available. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Saturday, May 16
Aroostook Birders Perham
Bog/Salmon Brook Lake Birding Hike, Perham
7:00-11:00
a.m. Meet at Perham Town Office for a 3-mile round trip excursion
along the railroad trail. Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, May 16
Aroostook River Fun Run Canoe and Kayak Race, Washburn
Aroostook River Fun Run Canoe and Kayak Race, Washburn
8
miles; flat water. Family oriented. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Thomas Brewer
Park. Race start: 10:00 a.m.; ends at Presque Isle Fish and Game Club. Fee:
$10/advance; $15/race day; t-shirts to first 75 registered. Contact Mike
Gudreau (207-540-6142) or michaelgudreau@aol.com FMI
Saturday, May 16
Deboullie Run-Around, Fort
Kent
May
be rescheduled due to road conditions. 7.5-mile trail run in Deboullie Public
Reserved Land up and over Black and Deboullie Mountains, along Deboullie Pond. Meet
at Deboullie Pond parking area/trailhead at 8:00 a.m. Carpooling
encouraged; roads will be rough! Contact Don Eno donenoweb@me.com FMI
*Saturday, May 16 **CANCELLED**
After The Bell Mud Run,
Mars Hill
1-mile;
not timed. 10:00 a.m. at Bigrock. Come dressed for a mess! Fee: $10. Contact
Jamie Guerrette jamielguerrette@yahoo.com FMI
Saturday, May 16
Katahdin Woods & Waters
Rec. Area Fiddlers and Fiddlehead Fest, Patten
Noon-5:00
p.m. at Patten Lumbermen’s Museum. Join us for music, food, crafts, old-time
activities and games, Maine Forest Service presentation and firetruck. Rain or
shine; bring your own chair. Cost: donation. Visit www.lumbermensmuseum.org FMI
Sunday, May 17
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 17
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. Contact
Meduxnekeag River Association (506-328-8227) or meduxnekeag@nb.aibn.com or visit www.meduxnekeag.org FMI
Monday, May 18
Meduxnekeag River
Association Canoe Float, Woodstock, NB
This
year's slow canoe float down the Meduxnekeag River is planned for Victoria Day,
weather permitting. Contact Meduxnekeag River Association (506-328-8227) or meduxnekeag@nb.aibn.com or visit www.meduxnekeag.org FMI
*Tuesday, May 19
3rd Annual Color Run/Soirée
des Couleurs, Grand Falls, NB
7:00
p.m. (Atlantic) at Polyvalente Thomas-Albert School. An evening of colors, in
powder form, launched at you on a race around the school track, perfect for the
whole family! Cost: $10/person; proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Contact lavoie1266@gmail.com FMI
*Wednesday, May 20
4th Annual VA2K Walk and
Roll, Caribou
10:45
a.m. at Cary Medical Center Trails. Walk or roll 2k to benefit homeless
veterans and promote health and wellness; all fitness levels welcome. Contact
Tami Kilcollins (207-498-1158) FMI
Thursday, May 21
Caribou Rec./Healthy You
Owl Prowl & Night Sounds Field Trip, Caribou
With
audio enhancement tools, explore a local forest. Meet at Caribou Wellness
Center at 6:45 p.m. Open to all ages. Rain or shine. Cost: FREE! Includes transportation,
free bird call. Bring flashlight; expect moderate walking. Contact Neal Sleeper
(207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Friday, May 22
PI Reg. Career & Tech. Center SkillsUSA Nationals Glow 5k, Presque Isle
PI Reg. Career & Tech. Center SkillsUSA Nationals Glow 5k, Presque Isle
Registration:
8:00 p.m. at PI Middle School. Race start: 8:30. There will be refreshments
along the way. Come ready to have lots of fun and bring plenty of glow sticks
and glow in the dark gear! Cost: $20/adult; $10/youth (17 and under). Contact
Amy White whitea@sad1.org FMI
Saturday, May 23
PI Historical Society Guided
Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Presque Isle 10:00 a.m.-Noon. This guided two-mile tour
begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16 Third Street, and
covers over 30 historic sites and individuals. Fee: FREE; $2 donation
suggested. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
*Friday, May 29
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
Seminar: Wild Brook Trout, Forest City
Retired
Maine fisheries biologist discusses genetic sampling of wild brook trout,
stream surveys, habitat restoration, standardization of fishing regulations,
renewal of hatchery stock. 7:30-9:00 p.m. at WWLT Center. Contact Patty Michaud
(207-448‐3250) or pattywwlt@gmail.com FMI
*Saturday, May 30
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
Booming Out Ground Bird Watching, Forest City
Join
naturalist Marion Bates as we look for migrating and nesting warblers, rare
Black-Backed woodpeckers, and Scarlet Tanagers. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at WWLT
Center. Bring lunch. Contact Patty Michaud (207-448‐3250)
or pattywwlt@gmail.com FMI
*Saturday, May 30
CompetitorME Rachael's Run
5k Run/Walk, Presque Isle
This
is not a race; proceeds support Rachael Frinder Gagnon's medical bills and
Little Pink Houses of Hope. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Run
start: 9:00 a.m. First 50 registrants get a t-shirt. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/CT/Marlborough/RachaelsRun FMI
*Saturday, May 30
Malcolm
Science Center Spring Open House, Easton
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Join us for hands-on science
activities, planetarium shows, model rocket launches, and University of Maine ocean
touch tank demonstration. Contact Malcolm Science Center (207-488-5451) or info@francismalcolmsciencecenter.com FMI
Sunday, May 31
12th Annual Alzheimer Society of NB Walk for
Memories, Woodstock, NB
Join
families and friends across New Brunswick and walk with a purpose! Registration: Noon at Riverside Court. Walk
start: 1:00 p.m. (all times Atlantic). Contact Alzheimer Society of NB (800-664-8411) or info@alzheimernb.ca FMI
Saturday,
June 6
Northern
Maine Bird Festival, Limestone
6:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Aroostook National Wildlife
Refuge. Features: guided bird walks, netting and banding demonstrations,
hands-on activities for kids, plus a special Birds Acre presentation, "Owls
of Maine" at 11:00 a.m. Cost: FREE! Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI
*Saturday, June 6
Spring Summit Run: 2015-NT,
Baxter State Park
Run
to the top of North Traveler (NT) Mountain; 2.5 miles, 2000 foot elevation
gain. Run to the top, scramble back down to South Branch Pond Campground; cold
beer and grub will most likely be waiting! Camping an option the night before.
Hosted by Donald Eno. Visit www.facebook.com/events/1500535286861000 FMI
*Saturday, June 6
Plaster Rock Bicycle Rodeo,
Plaster Rock, NB
10:00
a.m.-Noon (Atlantic) at Plaster Rock Tobique-Plex. For youth ages 5-12. Bring
bike and helmet for inspection, take part in our obstacle course, learn safety
tips, get snacks, refreshments, certificates, and prizes! Contact Village of
Plaster Rock Recreation and Parks Department (506-356-6075) FMI
*Sunday, June 7
Community in Motion 1k/5k
Walk to Fight Arthritis, Hartland, NB
The
Walk to Fight Arthritis stretches across Canada to help the over 4.6 million
Canadians who live with arthritis every day. Registration: 1:00 p.m. at
Hartland Covered Bridge. Walk start: 2:00 p.m. (all times Atlantic). Contact:
Donna Clark (506-452-7191 ex. 103) or frederictonwalktofightarthritis@arthritis.ca 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 competitorme@gmail.com FMI
*TAMC Community Couch to 5k Program,
Presque Isle
Mondays and Wednesdays; 5:00 p.m. Get off the
couch; train your body to run or walk in one of many 5k events this summer. Running
program: 9 wks; walking program: 7 wks. Participants invited to take part in
Freedom 5k, July 11. Cost: FREE! Contact Sarah Caron (207-768-4169) or scaron@emhs.org or Linda Menard (207-768-4172)
or lmenard@emhs.org FMI
Tuesday Track Workouts,
Caribou
Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. at CHS. Join
runners of all abilities 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
Village of Perth-Andover
Walk in the Park, Perth-Andover, NB
Wednesdays; 6:30–7:30 p.m. (Atlantic
time). Meet at Perth-Andover Bandstand; weather permitting. Visit www.perth-andover.com FMI
River Valley Runners
Saturday Fun Run, Woodstock, NB
Saturdays; 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at Carleton
Civic Centre, 105 Connell Park Rd. Meet in main/front parking lot of Civic
Centre. Hope to see many runners out; spring is coming soon. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
