Aroostook Outdoor News: 6.4.15 edition
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In this edition: 1) Lots of in motion Parks
& Trails Day events in NB this weekend. 2) A birding festival in Limestone.
3) History walks in Presque Isle. Plus lots more! offugo...
Friday, June 5
in motion Parks & Trails
Day Trail Walk, Nackawic, NB
8:00
a.m.-8:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at Nackawic Waterfront Walking Trail. Residents,
neighbours, students encouraged to get back to nature and enjoy a physical
activity that is outdoors, easy to do, and done in a pristine environment.
Visit www.sentiernbtrail.com FMI
Friday, June 5
Walking Trail Inauguration, Saint-Joseph-de-Madawaska,
NB
1:00
p.m. (Atlantic) at Saint-Joseph Community School. People of all ages welcome;
the activity is to inaugurate a walking trail created by students of the school.
Visit www.sentiernbtrail.com FMI
Friday, June 5
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,
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
Meduxnekeag River
Association Bird Walk, Woodstock, NB
9:00
a.m. (Atlantic time) at Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve at Wilson Mountain,
260 Red Bridge Rd. 35 species identified last year including a close encounter
with a Barred Owl.
Contact Meduxnekeag River Association (506-328-8227) or meduxnekeag@nb.aibn.com or visit www.meduxnekeag.org FMI
*Saturday, June 6
Woodstock Rec. in motion
Parks & Trails Day, Woodstock, NB
9:00
a.m. at Farm & Craft Market Building, King St. Everyone is invited to walk,
run, bike the beautiful NB Trail. Refreshments, door prizes provided. Cost:
FREE! Contact Woodstock Recreation (506-325-4671) 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
Saturday, June 6
Plaster Rock in motion Parks
& Trails Day, Plaster Rock, NB
10:00
a.m. at Plaster Rock Tourist Park: Sadler Nature Trail Walk and Foliage
Identification. Noon at Roulston Lake Pavilion: Twin Rivers Archery Club
Archery Clinic (all times Atlantic). Visit www.sentiernbtrail.com FMI
Saturday, June 6
Community Walk &
Medicinal Herbs Teaching, Tobique First Nation, NB
10:00
a.m. (Atlantic) at Mud-Waas Park. Walk local community trails; pick and learn
about 'medicines' and herbs. Healthy picnic after the walk. Visit www.sentiernbtrail.com FMI
Saturday, June 6
Community Walk and Flower
Seed Planting, Perth-Andover, NB
1:00
p.m. (Atlantic) at Perth-Andover Village Office. Celebrate International Trails
Day with Perth-Andover Rec. Walk the trails and scatter wildflower seeds to
beautify the trail system. Youth scavenger hunt and plant/tree identification
info. Visit www.sentiernbtrail.com FMI
Sunday,
June 7
Descent
of the St. Francis River, Pohénégamook, QC
Travel by kayak or canoe on the boundary between
Canada and the United States to Rivière-Bleue, along the scenic and historic
Border Route. Registration required. Contact Village of Pohénégamook (418
859-2222 ext. 107) or visit www.routedesfrontieres.com 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
*Wednesday, June 10
National Park Proposal Meet-and-Greet,
Medway
5:30-7:30
p.m. at Medway Middle School. Informal event for people to learn about the new
proposal, ask questions, give feedback, engage in a dialogue about the proposal
and opportunities to create jobs in the region. Contact Katahdin Woods &
Waters (207-557-5968) or visit www.katahdinwoods.org
FMI
Saturday, June 13
Woodstock Rec. Colour Me
Neon 5k, Woodstock, NB
Registration:
9:00 a.m. at AYR Motor Centre. Race start: 10:30 a.m. (all times Atlantic).
Cost: $20/adult, $15/youth 10 & under, pre-reg.; add $5/person race day. Proceeds
to Woodstock Recreation Youth Zone Program. Contact Jenna Bull (506-323-9090) jennabbull@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, June 13
Miller Fun 5k, Plaster Rock,
NB
Registration:
10:00 a.m. at Roulston Lake Tourist Park Pavilion. Race start: 11:00 a.m. (all
times Atlantic). Cost: $10/youth, $25/adult, $35/family or through pledge
collection. Contact Debbie Miller (506-356-2284) or dc.miller@hotmail.com FMI
*Saturday, June 13
Friends of Aroostook
National Wildlife Refuge Story Walk, Limestone
10:30
a.m. at ANWR Headquarters. Participants will walk the Don Lima trail and read a
story as they walk. Should be a fun time. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634)
or president@friendsofaroostooknwr.org FMI
Saturday, June 13
Allagash Tails Book Talk,
Fort Fairfield
Noon
at Fort Fairfield Public Library. Author Tim Caverly will discuss Maine’s Wild
and Scenic River and his book Allagash Tails. Look for the little red canoe and
stop in and say hi! Visit www.allagashtails.com FMI
Saturday, June 13
10th Annual New England
Outdoor Center Reel Paddling Film Festival, Millinocket
5:30
p.m. at River Driver’s Restaurant. International film tour presenting world’s
best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, paddling lifestyle films of the
year. Cost: $12/advance tickets, $15/at the door, Free/16 & under; includes
digital subscriptions to four paddlesports magazines. Contact Jami Bonitz (207-723-5438
x1007) or visit www.neoc.com FMI
Tuesday, June 16
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Mud
Lake Falls Canoe Trip, Forest City
Paddle
from Spednic Landing to the Booming Out Ground. 9:00 a.m. at WWLT Center. Bring
canoe/kayak, lunch; traditional wood/canvas canoes can be reserved. Contact
Patty Michaud (207-448‐3250) or info@woodiewheaton.org FMI
Tuesday, June 16
Spring Summit Run: 2015-NT,
Baxter State Park
Run
to the top of North Traveler (NT) Mountain; 2.5 miles, 2000 foot elevation
gain; scramble down to South Branch Pond Campground; drinks 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 20
2nd Annual Greater Grand Isle
Canoe/Kayak Race, Grand Isle
10
mi.; Madawaska to Grand Isle. Registration: 6:00 a.m. at Madawaska boat
landing, next to Central Building Supply. Race start: 8:00 a.m. Cost:
$15/adult, $7/youth under 18, $25/family boat of 4+; first 100 registrants receive
a t-shirt. Contact Grand Isle General Store (207-895-3311) FMI
Saturday, June 20
Rally in the Valley
Mountain Bike Festival, Fort Kent
8:00
a.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center. For kids of all ages. Pre-registrations
receive free helmet, water bottle, cool t-shirt! Cost: $5; includes bag lunch, all
participants present eligible to win new mountain bike! Contact Gail Lamarr
(207-834-1459) or gail.lamarr@nmmc.org FMI
Sunday, June 21
SW Collins Co. 5k Run/Walk, Caribou
Aroostook Musterds Challenge
Series Race #3. Registration: 8:30 a.m. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run: 9:00 a.m.;
5k Walk: 9:45 a.m.; 5k Run: 10:00 a.m. First 75 registrants receive
t-shirt. Contact Leslie Jackson (207-496-6723) or lesliej@swcollins.com FMI
Sunday,
June 21
Le
Petit Sault 30/60 MTB Endurance Race, Edmundston, NB
20k, 40k, 60k mountain bike races. Registration: 9:00
a.m. Race start: 10:30 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Great prizes, handmade
sprocket trophies. Cost: $35; non-licensed racers must pay $10 day license fee.
Canteen services, 3 feed stations. Contact Marco Levesque (506-735-0918) or mdlque@hotmail.com FMI
Sunday,
June 21
Maine
State Parks and Lands Maine Resident's Day, Statewide
On Father's Day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., all
vehicles bearing Maine license plates are allowed free entrance to Maine state
parks and historic sites; does not apply to Baxter State Park and some other
facilities. Contact Aroostook State Park (207-768-8341) FMI
*Sunday, June 21
Woodstock
Rec. Father’s Day Kayak Event, Woodstock, NB
Thursday, June 25
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
State of the Fishery Seminar, Forest City
7:30-9:00
p.m. at WWLT Center. Maine DIF&W regional biologist to discuss sport
fishery of East Grand and Spednic lakes, including habitats of landlocked
salmon, brook trout, togue, small-mouth bass, other species of interest. Contact
Patty Michaud (207-448‐3250) or info@woodiewheaton.org FMI
*Saturday, June 27
Woodstock Rec. Kids’ Bike
Rodeo, Woodstock, NB
8:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at AYR Motor Centre Arena. Sponsored by Big
Brothers/Big Sisters, in affiliation with Woodstock Police Department. Contact Woodstock
Recreation (506-325-4671) FMI
Saturday, June 27
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
Saturday, June 27
Tri Aroostook Kids, Presque
Isle
USAT-sanctioned
youth triathlon for ages 6-15. Athletes compete as individuals at varying
distances based on age; capped at 125 athletes. First of three youth triathlons
in a series. Race start: 1:30 p.m. Cost: $20/person. Visit www.competitorme.com FMI
Saturday, June 27-Sunday,
June 28
WMI Wilderness First Aid/CPR
Training, Millinocket
Based
at Penobscot Outdoor Center, this course is ideal for guides and trip leaders
on 1-2 day outings. Cost: $225; includes tuition and course materials. Contact
Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI
Sunday, June 28
1st Annual Fresh Trails
Classic Gentleman’s Race, Stockholm
Coed
teams of 4 work and stay together on approx. 50 miles of ATV trails, logging
roads, paved roads. Race start: 9:00 a.m. at Eureka Restaurant. Good food
pizza, drinks, laughs after the race. Cost: $20/team. First, last place teams
win free dinner at Eureka. Visit www.freshtrails.com FMI
Sunday,
June 28
Maple
Meadow Farm Fest 5k Milk Run, Mapleton
Easy to moderate 3.5-mile road race through beautiful
farm country. Open to all ages. Cost: $20, $10/under 12; includes t-shirt (while
they last), goodie bag, finisher’s medal (cow’s ear tag). Contact Jami
Badershall jami@drinkmainemilk.org FMI
Tuesday, June 30-Wednesday, July 1
ACA Swiftwater Rescue Course, Millinocket
Based at Penobscot Outdoor
Center, this 2-day course includes hands-on practice time and
advanced rescues, and is the most comprehensive training for trip leaders and
recreational paddlers alike. Fee: $225. Contact Mike
Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI
*Friday, July 3
Woodstock Rec. Zip Line
Outdoor Adventure for Adults, Woodstock, NB
A hiking
and Zip Lining adventure to see the gorge in Grand Falls; for adults 19 &
older. Meet at AYR Motor Centre at 8:30 a.m.; estimated time of return: 5:00
p.m. Cost: $45/person; includes transportation. Bring lunch, snacks, drinks. Contact
Woodstock Recreation (506-325-4671) FMI
Sunday,
July 5
7th
Annual Grand Falls Charity Run, Grand Falls, NB
Distances: 5k/10k; 1k Kids’ Run. Registration: online
ONLY. Race kit pick up: 7:30 a.m. Start times: 1k: 8:30 a.m.; 5k/10k: 9:00 a.m.
(all times Atlantic) at E.P. Senechal Center. Cost: $15/Kid's Run; $25/5k &
10k; add $5 after June 28. Contact Julie Dubé (506-479-1882) info@valleyspcalavallee.com FMI
*Friday,
July 10
Woodie
Wheaton Land Trust Monument Brook Canoe Trip, Orient
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Depart Orient border crossing in
Grand Laker canoes; paddle north to wildest place in the watershed. Great wildlife
viewing! Guide’s lunch provided. Traditional wood/canvas canoes available or
bring your own boat. Contact Patty Michaud (207-448-3250) or info@woodiewheaton.org FMI
*Friday,
July 10
Musterd
Mile, Caribou
1-mile run on Sweden Street for all ages.
Registration: 6:00 p.m. at Caribou High School Race start: 7:00 p.m. Contact
Bruce Freme (207-496-8731) FMI
*Saturday,
July 11-Sunday, July 12
Ride
Aroostook, Presque Isle
This two-day bicycle tour event benefits Camp
Adventure, a summer camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. Each day is split
into two rides with full support, rest areas, first aid, and mechanical
services. Contact Judy Holmquist (207-498-1112) or info@ridearoostook.org FMI
*Saturday,
July 11
CompetitorME
Freedom Run, Presque Isle
A patriotic summer “kick off” run unlike any other,
including The County’s only 10k! Registration: 7:00 a.m. at PI Middle School
track. 1-mi. Kids’ Fun Run start: 8:30 a.m. 5k/10k start: 9:00 a.m. T-shirt to
first 100 registrants. All finishers receive a medal! Visit www.competitorme.com FMI
*Saturday,
July 11
Easton
Field Days 5k Race/Walk, Easton
Registration: 7:30 a.m. at Easton Elementary School
Playground. Race start: 8:00 a.m. Cost: $15/person; all participants receive
t-shirt. Ribbons awarded to top 3 finishers in each category. Proceeds benefit
EHS Girls Soccer Team. Contact Rebecca Allen (207-227-0959) FMI
*Saturday,
July 11
12th
Annual Bon Coeur Run, St. Quentin, NB
Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Mgr. Martin Elementary
School, 15 Deschênes St. 1k Youth (3 to 11 years) Race start: 9:00 a.m. 2k, 5k,
10k race start: 10:00 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Contact Mireille Caron
(506-235-3389) or Stéphanie Thériault (506-235-1951) FMI
Ongoing Programs:
*Caribou Rec Xtreme Youth
Outdoor Adventure Program, Caribou
Weekly, beginning June 19.
Exciting opportunities include Allagash Canoeing, Bar Harbor Hiking, trips to
Baxter State Park. Register now! Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) FMI
*Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Road Bike Ride, Fort Kent
Sundays; 8:00 a.m. behind Irving on
Main St. June-September. Rides last 2+ hours and range 20-40 miles. All riders
welcome. Come join the fun and experience some great rides. Contact Norm Martin
njmartin@fairpoint.net 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 competitorme@gmail.com FMI
Guided Bootlegger Trail
Hike, Rivière-Bleue, QC
Sundays; fourth Sunday/month at the
end of Chemin Brissette at Pied-du-Lac (Long Lake). The Rivière-Bleue
Appalachian Hiking Club invites visitors to get acquainted with The Bootlegger
trails, which will connect you with exceptional nature, islands, animal, and a
magical setting. Cost: Free! Contact Marielle Landry (418-893-2649) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike
Ride, Presque Isle
Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center Lodge. 8-12 miles. All abilities welcome. Happy to show
visitors our amazing trail system. Contact Tom
Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com FMI
MOJO Monday Meander,
Presque Isle
Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at MOJO
Outdoor Sports. Easy road bike group ride. Average speed: 14-18 mph for 22
miles. Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
TAMC Community Couch to 5k
Program, Presque Isle
Mondays & 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 weeks; 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
Little Musterds Running
Camp, Houlton
Mondays & Wednesdays; June 15-July 3, times vary
by age group. This 3-week camp will give your child support and encouragement to
run their first race. Cost: Grade 3-4: $15/Houlton resident, $22/non-resident;
Grade 5–8: $25/Houlton resident, $38/non-resident. Contact Houlton Recreation
Department (207-532-1310) FMI
Running 101 for Adults,
Houlton
Tuesdays; 4:30 p.m. at the
Houlton Rec Center. Start date: June 16. 8-week program will teach safe and
proper running; warm-ups, group runs, cool downs, “homework assignments.” Cost:
$20/Houlton resident, $30/non-resident; must be 18 years or older. Contact
Houlton Recreation Department (207-532-1310) 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
Jessome’s Friendly Group
Road Bike Ride, Edmundston, NB
Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m. (Atlantic) at
Jessome’s parking lot. Different routes/distances from 30k to 60k! Average
speed: 25-30 kmh. Contact Marc-André Martin (506 735-6292) FMI
NHSC Women's Trail Night,
Presque Isle
Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center Lodge. May-June. Leaders will take you on hiking, trail
running, and mountain biking adventures; beginner and intermediate groups.
Equipment rentals available. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.com FMI
River Valley Runners Tuesday
Fun Run, Woodstock, NB
Tuesdays; 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock Farm &
Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy. Have fun and share the
joy of running! Visit
www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike
Ride, Presque Isle
Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center Fort Road trailhead. 8-12 miles. All abilities welcome. Happy
to show visitors our amazing trail system. Contact Tom
Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com FMI
MOJO Good Times Ride,
Presque Isle
Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at MOJO
Outdoor Sports. Moderate road bike group ride. Average speed: 15-18 mph for
20-30 miles. Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
Village of Perth-Andover
Walk in the Park, Perth-Andover, NB
Wednesdays; 6:30–7:30 p.m. (Atlantic) at
Perth-Andover Bandstand; weather permitting. Visit www.perth-andover.com FMI
River Valley Runners
Thursday Fun Run, Woodstock, NB
Thursdays; 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at
Woodstock Farm & Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy.
Have fun and share the joy of running! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
Bike
Board and Ski Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle
Saturdays;
7:30 a.m. at BB&S rear entrance behind Northeastland Hotel. 25-35 miles;
1.5-2 hours. Pace: moderate to fast; 16-18 mph early season, 18-20 mph
mid-season. Contact Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or andrew@bikeboardandski.com FMI
River Valley Runners
Saturday Fun Run, Woodstock, NB
Saturdays; 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock Farm &
Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy. Have fun and share the
joy of running! Visit
www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
