offugo... Outdoor Calendar 05.01.14

Thursday, May 1

UMPI Outing Club High Ropes Course Open House, Presque Isle. **CANCELLED**
Contact UMPI Outing Club (207-768-9401) FMI

Friday, May 2

Aroostook Birders Grimes Road Field Trip, Caribou. Meet at Caribou Wellness Center at 7:00 a.m. Bird watching at the Caribou Waste Water treatment ponds. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

Saturday, May 3

Fresh Trails Adventures Spring Cycling Clinic, Caribou. 7:30 a.m. at County Physical Therapy. Sessions: Cycling Fitness/Nutrition, What’s New, Basic Bike Care/Maintenance, Q & A Roundtable, and optional group rides. Great food, information, companionship, door prizes and giveaways to jump start the 2014 bike season! Cost: FREE! Contact CPT (207-498-6334) FMI

Saturday, May 3

420 Run, Fort Kent. 5k run/walk for all ages and abilities. Start/Finish: FKCHS. Registration: 9:00 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run start: 9:45 a.m. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Proceeds to support Community Voices substance abuse prevention programs. Contact Mark Shea mark@powerofprevention.org FMI

Saturday, May 3

Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race, Houlton. 10:00 a.m. at Wellington's on the Station Road in New Limerick. Course: approximately 8 miles. Register at the starting line from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Fee: $15 adult, $10 youth. Pre-register by 4/28 and get a free T-shirt. Benefits Dollars for Scholars. Contact Jane Torres (207-532-4216) or Peter Blood (207-532-2577) FMI

Sunday, May 4

2nd Annual Safe Homes 5k Run/Walk, Presque Isle. Join the “Move to End Homelessness.” Registration: 12:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Fee: $15. There will also be activities in the gym for the children to enjoy. Contact Bryan Thompson (207-768-9459) or bryan.thompson@umpi.edu FMI

Thursday, May 8

Aroostook Birders Mantle Lake Park Field Trip, Presque Isle. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the park for a casual bird watching stroll. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

Friday, May 9

Aroostook Birders Collins Pond Field Trip, Caribou. Meet at 7:00 a.m. for a light walk around the pond area. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

*Saturday, May 10

Sleeper’s Hoka Running Shoe Expo, Caribou. 8:00 a.m. If you have never heard of Hoka, they are like running with pillows on your feet. A sales rep will have a fleet of shoes for you take for a test ride and will answer questions. Cost: FREE! Contact Sleeper’s (207-498-8181) FMI

Saturday, May 10

East Grand Adventure Race, Danforth. Teen and Adult divisions; Relay teams welcome in open division. Entry fee: $20 per person; includes trophies, t-shirts, lunch, and $1,000+ in prizes for youth. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or visit www.eastgrandschool.org FMI

Saturday, May 10

Baskahegan Stream Canoe/Kayak Race, Danforth. 33 miles, flat water. Runs in conjunction with East Grand Adventure Race as a paddle-only option. Pre-registration required. Minimum age: 16 unless accompanied by an adult. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or dave@canoethewild.com

Saturday, May 10

UMPI Outing Club Outdoor Rock Climbing in Acadia, Bar Harbor. Climb real granite at the beautiful Otter Cliffs! No experience required; some experience at an indoor wall suggested. Cost: $40 UMPI Students; $50 non-students. Transportation, guide services, gear, snacks provided. Pre-registration required. Contact UMPI Outing Club (207-768-9401) FMI

Saturday, May 10
PIHS Skills USA Spring Fever 5K, Presque Isle. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Presque Isle Middle School. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run (free, up to age 11), 9:00; 5K walk, 9:15; 5K run, 9:30. Free T-shirts to pre-registrations received by April 30. Contact Amy White amy.white@sad1.org or Lisa McKenna lisa.mckenna@sad1.org FMI

Saturday, May 10-Sunday, May 18
Wilderness First Responder Course, Presque Isle. Held at Nordic Heritage Center, this nationally-recognized program trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote locations. Fee: $625. Camping fee (optional): $100. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

*Saturday, May 10

Friends of ANWR Vernal Pool Workshop, Limestone. 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge 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

Thursday, May 15

Aroostook Birders Woodcock Walk Field Trip, Limestone Meet at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Visitors’ Center at 7:30 p.m. to search for Woodcock doing their spectacular courting dance. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

Friday, May 16

Aroostook Birders Caribou Bog Field Trip, Caribou. Meet at the Aroostook Valley Rail Trail parking Lot on Washburn Rd. at 7:00 a.m. for a short walk on level ground along the trail and some excellent birding! Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

*Saturday, May 17
Aroostook River Fun Run Canoe and Kayak Race, Washburn to Presque Isle. 8 miles, flat water; family oriented. Registration: 8:00-9:30 a.m.; race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $10/advance; $15/race day; t-shirts to first 75 registered. Contact Mark Putnam (207-551-9573) or editor@nepublish.com FMI

Saturday, May 17

Ashland Logging Museum Spring Logging Games, Ashland. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Ashland Trotting Park. Fee: $7. Come see what logging equipment is all about! Skidder, Loader, and Forwarder Operators’ competitions; logging equipment displays; kids’ activities. Hot dogs & French lunch available. Contact Amanda Barker (207-435-4870) or search "Ashland Logging Museum" on Facebook FMI

*Saturday, May 17

After The Bell Mud Run, Mars Hill. 1-mile; not timed. 10:00 a.m. at Bigrock. Come dressed for a mess! Fee: $10; includes t-shirt if registered by May 9. Contact Jamie Guerrette jamielguerrette@yahoo.com FMI

Sunday, May 18

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 18

REDY…Set…Let’s Go! Youth Triathlon Training, Presque Isle. 1:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Led by Amanda Cushman, this session will focus on the run portion of the youth triathlon. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. Visit www.redyyouthtriathlon.org FMI

*Sunday May 18

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. Visit www.meduxnekeag.org FMI

*Monday, May 19

Meduxnekeag River Association Canoe Float, Woodstock, NB. This year's Meduxnekeag slow canoe float down the river is planned for Victoria Day, weather permitting. Visit www.meduxnekeag.org FMI

Thursday, May, 22

Aroostook Birders Mantle Lake Park Field Trip, Presque Isle. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the park for a casual bird watching stroll. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

Friday, May 23

Aroostook Birders Owl Prowl & Night Sounds Field Trip, Caribou. With audio enhancement tools, we will explore a mature local forest. Transportation provided. Meet at Caribou Wellness Center at 6:45 p.m. Limited to 15 participants. Bring a flashlight and expect moderate walking. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

Saturday, May 31

Malcolm Science Center Spring Open House, Easton. 12:00-3:00 p.m. Join us for hands-on science activities, planetarium shows, a scavenger hunt in the woods, model rocket launches, and an ocean touch tank demonstration. Contact Malcolm Science Center (207-488-5451) FMI

*Saturday, June 7

Northern Maine Bird Festival, Limestone. 6:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge. Features: guided bird walks, netting and banding demonstrations, falconry demonstration, hands-on activities for kids, plus a special Owls of Maine live-bird presentation by the Chewonki Foundation. Cost: FREE! Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

*Guided Aroostook River Tour, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m. at Perception of Aroostook. Paddle from Washburn to Presque Isle. Trip includes instruction. Shuttle Fee: $10; Kayak rental and shuttle: $35. Contact Leo Freeman (207-764-5506) FMI

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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 info@triaroostook.com FMI

Tuesday Track Workouts, Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. Join runners of all abilities at CHS 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

Women's Trail Night, Presque Isle. Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. May-June. Leaders will take you on hiking, trail running, and mountain biking adventures; beginner and intermediate groups. Equipment rentals available. Visit www.nordicheritage.com FMI

After the Bell Triathlon Club, Mars Hill. Wednesdays; 2:30 p.m. Students will run, bike and swim together under the direction of a coach and a dietician. Current training is for a local youth triathlon on June 28. Contact Jamie Guerrette (207-694-1320) FMI

Walking Group, Madawaska. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. Meet at Four Seasons Lodge to walk a 45- or 90-minute trail. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join the group and learn the path. Contact Jackie Soucy (207-728-7047) FMI

Got info on an outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle event that you would like to share with others? Please contact Mark Shea mwscshea@gmail.com to list your event!

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