Aroostook Outdoor News: 10.15.15 edition
#Snow in the #forecast! Who’s excited? We are!
#offugo #WinterIsComing #AroostookThing
In this edition: 1) A #WildGooseChase in
#Caribou. 2) Awareness runs and walks in #Houlton and #PresqueIsle. 3) #DayHikes
that explore the #MaineWoods originating from Presque Isle and Caribou. Plus
lots more! #offugo...
Saturday, October 17
Aroostook Birders Wild
Goose Chase, Caribou. 7:30-11:00 a.m. at Collins Pond Park. Join us for this
traditional, non-strenuous fall favorite; 3-hour excursion around Caribou,
Limestone, and Fort Fairfield in search of geese, plus other waterfowl, shorebirds
and lingering migrants. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI
Saturday,
October 17
Strong
Tower Orphanage Love Run/Walk 5k, Houlton. Event is designed
for the whole family to help orphans in Caracol, Haiti. Registration: 7:30 a.m.
at Military Street Baptist Church. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $20; includes
bib, t-shirt, light refreshments, t-shirts guaranteed to those who register by
Sept. 25. Visit www.houltonmsbc.org FMI
*Saturday,
October 17
Ark
Animal Sanctuary Strut Your Mutt Walkathon, Houlton. Walk
in memory of Linda Severson to the new sanctuary site; approx. 4 miles. Pledge
sheets available online. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Hollywood Pet Salon. Walk
start: 10:00 a.m. Contact Ark Animal Sanctuary (207-532-7387) or visit www.arksanctuary.com FMI
Saturday,
October 17
Fort
Kent Outdoor Center Trail Work Day, Fort Kent. 8:30-11:30
a.m. Many hands needed to update our trail system. We hope you can come and
help out and have a fun morning with us and see some new changes to the stadium
and some of the trails! Contact Laura Audibert la4568@roadrunner.com FMI
Saturday,
October 17
American
Council of the Blind-Maine White Cane Walk, Presque Isle.
Celebrate White Cane Awareness Day. Walk start: 10:00 a.m. in parking lot near
Wilder’s Jewelry, Main St. Contact Bruce Archer (207-764-3360) FMI
*Saturday,
October 17
Chewonki
Live Owl Presentation, Presque Isle. 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Mark
& Emily Turner Memorial Library, 39 Second St. See live owls up close and hear
a presentation about the Chewonki Foundation. This program is open to everyone.
Bring your cameras and prepare for a really fun hour-long learning experience.
Contact Sonja Plummer Eyler (207-764-2571) FMI
*Saturday,
October 17
Bigrock
Mountain Aroostook County's Toughest Mile, Mars Hill.
**Cancelled**
Sunday,
October 18
Caribou Rec. Adult Take It
Outside Series
Deboullie Day Hike, Caribou. Deboullie Reserve offers
rugged terrain, numerous ponds, spectacular views. Preregistration required;
program restricted to those in excellent shape. Cost: $20; bring bag lunch. Contact Neal
Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Sunday, October 18
UMPI Outing Club Gulf Hagas
Day Hike, Presque Isle. Gulf Hagas is a gem of a trail; don’t miss this opportunity to see for
yourself the deep gorge, waterfalls, old growth timber. Cost: $15/UMPI Student,
$25/non-student; includes transportation, lunch, guide service. Contact Amanda
Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI
*Sunday, October 18 &
Sunday, October 25
Nordic Heritage Center Fall
Work Bee, Presque Isle. 12:00 p.m. until dark. Cutting brush, clearing trails, other
maintenance tasks; a great way to get outdoors and have fun. Report to the
Welcome Center and we'll give you a job. If you've got tools, please bring them.
Otherwise, we'll provide them. Rain or shine. Contact Chad McPherson: trailetr@gmail.com FMI
Monday, October 19
MSAD1 Adult Ed. Hunter
Safety Class, Presque Isle. 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Mondays & Tuesdays for 2 weeks. Required for those
16 and up seeking first time hunting license. Learn firearms safety, hunter
ethics, map & compass, first aid, survival, game ID and proper care,
hunting laws. Students build survival kits. Cost: $5. Contact MSAD1 Adult Ed.
(207-764-4776) FMI
Tuesday, October 20
Caribou Rec. Adult Take It
Outside Series Bradford Camps Trip, Munsungan Lake. For over a century,
sportsmen and tourists have traveled to North Maine Woods to embrace nature. Learn
about the history of the camps from the owners while being treated to lunch in
a wilderness lodge. Cost: $40. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Tuesday, October 20
Patten Women’s Club Book
Talk: Robert Louis DeMayo, Patten. 7:00 p.m. at Patten Lumberman’s Museum. The author
reads excerpts from his novels “The Making of Theodore Roosevelt,” “The Legend
of Everett Ruess,” and “The Wayward Traveler,” comparing Roosevelt and Ruess in
his talk. Pie and beverages served. Contact Patten Lumberman’s Museum (207-528-2650)
FMI
Friday, October 23 &
Saturday, October 24
Presque Isle Historical
Society Haunted Lantern History Tours, Presque Isle. Guided "slightly
scary and kinda creepy" nighttime walking tours of historic downtown by
lantern light. Tours begin at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. each night at Historic Fire
Station, 11 Church St. Cost: $5. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or pihistoricalsociety@hotmail.com FMI
*Friday, October 23 &
Saturday, October 24
Limestone Rec. Twisted
Wonderland Interactive Haunted Woods Walk, Limestone. 6:00-9:00 p.m. each
night at Trafton Lake Campground. Follow Mad Hatter through the rabbit hole...
Not recommended for the very young; parental discretion advised. Cost: $5/age 13
and older, $3/age 7-12. Contact Limestone Rec. (207-325-4791) or limestonerec@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, October 24
Unite Against Bullying Walk,
Run, or Roll and Family Fun Fair, Caribou. 2-mile Unite Against Bullying Walk, competitive
5k race, 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run, bouncy house, vendor booths; something for
everyone in the family to enjoy! Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Caribou Rec.
Center. Contact Jasmine DeRier (207-551-9997) or visit www.uniteagainstbullyingme.org FMI
Saturday, October 24
Woodland PTA Haunted
Halloween Walk, Woodland. 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Woodland School, 844 Woodland Center Rd. Snack Shack
will feature apple cider, coffee, hot chocolate, and goodies. Cost: $2.
Proceeds benefit Woodland PTA. Contact Woodland School (207-496-2981) FMI
Wednesday, October 28
UMPI Distinguished Lecturer
Series: Biologist/Ecologist Dr. Bernd Heinrich, Presque Isle. 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Campus
Center. Author of nearly 20 books on nature, behavior, biology and ecology, Dr.
Heinrich’s talk will focus on physiological ability of insects and birds to
adapt to various environments. Cost: Free. Contact Gayla Shaw gshaw@maine.edu FMI
Thursday, October 29
Caribou Rec. Adult Take It
Outside Series North Maine Woods Trip, Ashland. Meet with NMW Director and
an Irving Woodlands representative at proposed Bald Mountain mining site to
discuss development, followed by luncheon seminar at picturesque Hewes Brook Lodge.
Cost: $30; includes lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Thursday,
October 29
Woodstock
Rec. Zombie 3k Run, Woodstock, NB. Registration: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
at AYR Motor Centre, 105 Connell Park Rd. Zombies come out at 6:30 p.m. (all
times Atlantic)! Cost: $10/adult; $5/student with ID. Zombies needed. Contact
Jill Dunnett jill.dunnett@town.woodstock.nb.ca FMI
Saturday, October 31
TAMC Monster Dash Aroostook
5k & Little Monsters Fun Run, Presque Isle. Halloween-themed costume
event starts/ends at TAMC. Proceeds benefit County Dialysis Center. Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Fun Run start: 9:00 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 9:30 a.m. Cost: $20. Contact County
Dialysis Center (207-768-5863) FMI
Sunday, November 1
Fort Kent Outdoor Center Halloween
10km Trail Race, Fort Kent. 10k Trail Race, 5k Fun Run/Walk, 1k Kids’ Race (12 and
under). Runners in costume receive time bonus in 5k, 10k races. Registration: 11:30
a.m. at FKOC. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $15; no fee for 1k participants
running in costume. Contact Jeff Dubis jdubis@maine.edu FMI
*Sunday, November 1
Quoggy Jo Ski Club Ski
& Winter Sports Sale, Presque Isle. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Presque Isle Rec. Center. Consignments
accepted from 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Area ski shops will be on hand with new and used
gear! Contact Gene Cronin (207-540-1496) or gene@skiquoggyjo.org FMI
*Monday, November 2
Baxter State Park Winter
Reservations Opening Day, Millinocket. Any winter overnight use, or any winter
above-treeline travel, including day-use, requires a winter registration form.
Reservations must be received in the BSP office at least 7 working days before
your trip; office opens at 8:00 a.m. Visit www.baxterstateparkauthority.com FMI
*Saturday, November 7
UMPI Outing Club Deboullie
Day Hike, Presque Isle. More info coming soon. Cost: will cover cost of transportation, guide
service, etc. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI
Saturday, November 7
Run The River, Nackawic,
NB. 10k/5k/3krunning
races and 1k Kids’ Fun Run. Race start: 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic) at Race Central,
Nackawic Shopping Mall, 135 Otis Drive. Register online only by Nov. 6 at www.atlanticchip.ca. Contact Greg MacFarlane (506-575-2075) or greg@liv9.ca or visit www.facebook.com/runtheriverNackawic FMI
Saturday, November 7
Aroostook Birders Long
Lake/St Agatha Outing, Sinclair. Explore the area, looking for birds; 8:30 a.m.-1:00
p.m. Meet the group at Caribou Tim Horton’s at 7:45 or Sinclair boat landing at
8:30. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI
*Saturday, November 14
Bigrock Ski Swap and Sale,
Mars Hill.
Old ski gear taking up space in your home? Looking for rock-bottom prices on
ski stuff for the upcoming season? Then you better get to Bigrock! Last day to buy
early bird season passes! Consignment intake: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sale: 11:00 a.m.-3:00
p.m. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-425-6711) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.com FMI
*Saturday, November
21–Sunday, November 22
Lonesome Pine Trails Ski
Swap and Sale, Fort Kent. Ski sale registration: Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-Noon. Ski sale: Sunday,
Noon-4:00 p.m. Discounted season passes available both days. Contact LPT
(207-834-5202) or visit www.lonesomepinetrails.org FMI
Ongoing Programs:
*Sunday Saunter Running
Group, Presque Isle. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at various locations. Open to all
abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends! Visit
Sunday Saunter at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI
Walking Group, Caribou. Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays;
6:00 p.m. at Downtown Mall parking lot. Open to the public; weather permitting.
A good way to exercise and meet new friends. Contact Pauline or Renee (207-492-2079)
evenings 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
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
*Valley Outdoor Centre
Volunteer Days, Centreville, NB. Saturdays; 8:30-11:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) on October 17,
31 at Valley Outdoor Centre, 133 Upton Road. Come ready to haul brush; wear
heavy boots, long pants and shirt, work gloves, and eye protection, bring
plenty of water and some snacks. Visit www.valleyoutdoor.ca 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
