offugo... Outdoor Calendar 05.22.14
*Friday, May 23
After The Bell Mud Run, Mars Hill. 1-mile; not
timed. 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Bigrock. Come dressed for a mess! Fee: $10. Contact
Jamie Guerrette jamielguerrette@yahoo.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 24-Monday, May 26
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
Workshop: How to Not Get Lost In The Maine Woods,
Forest City. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. each day. Retired educator and Master Maine
Guide Al LaPlante will teach the fundamentals of GPS and geocaching; provides
essential skills for navigating the Northern Forest. Contact Patty Michaud
(207-448‐3250)
or pattywwlt@gmail.com
FMI
*Thursday, May 29
Gathering of the Scots
Festival Scottish Athletics Skills Workshop,
Perth-Andover, NB. 5:30 p.m. (Atlantic) at Veteran’s Field, Perth. Open to all
comers! Try stone toss, hammer throw, weight for height, and caber toss.
Supervised by professional instructors. “Com’on, dunna’ be a-frade...come and
be Scottish for the weekend!” Contact Dirk Bishop at (506-273-3102) 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
*Sunday, June 1
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 the Village of
Pohénégamook (418 859-2222 ext. 106) or visit www.routedesfrontieres.com 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
*Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8
Fresh Trails Adventures French
Acadian Randonnee of Maine Ride, Fort Kent. Aptly
called “The F.A.R.M. Ride;” scenic stops in New Brunswick and Quebec. Challenging
cycling on paved/dirt roads; 60k or 120k options. Cost: $80; includes
breakfast, festive Acadian lunch, beverages, snacks, and more. Contact Mark
Rossignol info@MakeFreshTrails.com
FMI
*Saturday, June 7
11th Annual Friends of
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Children's Fishing Derby,
Limestone. For children 16 & under. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Fishing start:
9:00 a.m. Awards: 12:30 p.m. Cost: FREE! Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634)
or visit www.friendsofaroostooknwr.org
FMI
Saturday, June 7
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
Vernal Pools Field Trip, Forest City. 9:00 a.m.;
rain or shine. Maine IF&W Biologist Amanda Shearin discusses life in vernal
pools, followed by a field trip; bring rubber boots. Cost: $10/adult; $5/child.
Meet at the WWLT Center. Contact Patty Michaud (207-448‐3250)
or pattywwlt@gmail.com
FMI
Saturday, June 7
Tri Aroostook Kids Swim Training, Presque Isle. Designed for youth triathlon
participants; parents are encouraged to participate with their children. 1:00
p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Visit www.competitorme.com FMI
Thursday, June 12-Friday, June 13
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
Workshop: Wild Plants of Maine, Forest City.
Maine naturalist Tom Seymour discusses his new book Wild Plants of Maine: A
Useful Guide on Thursday; 7:30 p.m. at the WWLT Center. Field trip on
Friday; 9:00 a.m.‐Noon.
Cost: $10/adults; $5/child. Contact Patty Michaud (207-448‐3250)
or pattywwlt@gmail.com
FMI
Saturday, June 14
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
Bird Watching Field Trip, Forest City. 7:30
a.m. An avid birder for over 40 years, forest ecologist Marion Bates spends
much of her time learning new ways to identify and describe bird vocalizations;
ring binoculars and lunch. Cost: $10/adults; $5/child. Contact Patty Michaud
(207-448‐3250)
or pattywwlt@gmail.com
FMI
*Friday, June 20
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Canoe Trip,
Forest City. Join us as we paddle from Spednic Lake Landing to the Booming Out
Ground. Mud Lake Falls is within a 488‐acre ecological reserve. Bring canoe or kayak and
lunch; 9:30 a.m. at the WWLT Center. Cost: $10/adult; $5/child. Contact Patty
Michaud (207-448‐3250)
or pattywwlt@gmail.com
FMI
*Saturday, June 21
2014 Tour de Houlton Farms
Dairy, Caribou to Houlton. Join us as we ride from
the Caribou dairy bar to the Houlton dairy bar. Depart Caribou: 8:30 a.m.;
brief stop at Presque Isle dairy bar; estimated arrival at Houlton: 12:30 p.m.
Riders are invited to enjoy a pint of HFD chocolate milk and a frosty treat!
Contact Brad Baker brad@teamhfd.com
FMI
*Saturday, June 21
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Seminar: The Paddler’s Perspective on the Lost
Maliseet Trail, Forest
City. Dino Kubik and Beth Johnston talk about their 2005 trip on the historical
St. John/Penobscot watershed trail; 7:30 p.m. at the WWLT Center.
Contact Patty
Michaud (207-448‐3250)
or pattywwlt@gmail.com
FMI
Saturday, June 21
Tri Aroostook Kids Bike and Run
Training, Presque
Isle. Designed for youth triathlon participants; parents are encouraged to
participate with their children. 1:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Visit www.competitorme.com
FMI
Sunday, June 22
SW Collins Co. 5k Run/Walk, Caribou. Aroostook
Musterds Challenge Series Race #3. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run: 9:00 a.m.; 5k
Walk: 9:45 a.m.; 5k Run: 10:00 a.m. Contact Lea Stedt (207-496-6723)
or leas@swcollins.com FMI
Sunday, June 22
REDY…Set…Let’s Go! Youth
Triathlon Training, Presque Isle. 1:00
p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Led by Shawn Berry, this session will focus
on the bike portion of the youth triathlon. Parents are encouraged to
participate with their children. Visit www.redyyouthtriathlon.org
FMI
Saturday, June 28
Tri Aroostook,
Presque Isle. USAT sanctioned sprint distance triathlon
for ages 16 and up. Compete as an individual for the full sprint triathlon
or as a member of a relay team of two or three. Event components: 525-yard
swim in an indoor pool; scenic 10.25-mile bike; 3.1-mile (5k) off road run.
Visit www.competitorme.com
FMI
Saturday, June 28
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. Visit
www.competitorme.com
FMI
*Sunday, June 29
6th Annual Grand Falls Charity Run, Grand Falls, NB. Distances: 10k & 5k; 1k for
kids under 12. Start times: 1k: 8:30 a.m.; 5k & 10k: 9:00 a.m. (all times
Atlantic) at E.P. Senechal Center; race kit pick up begins at 7:30 a.m.
Registration: online ONLY. Cost: $25; $30 after June 15. Contact Jacques Dube
(506-475-3325) or jacques.dube@mccluretoyota.com FMI
Sunday, June 29
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, and finishing medal (cow’s ear
tag). Contact Jami Badershall jami@drinkmainemilk.org FMI
Sunday, June 29
Le Petit Sault 30/60 MTB Endurance
Race,
Edmundston, NB. Race start: 10:30 a.m. (Atlantic). Mountain bike race with
distances of 20, 40 or 60k. Cost: 20k: $25 pre-reg.; 40k and 60k: $35 pre-reg.
Race day registration: add $10. Non-licensed racers are required to pay a $10
day license fee. Contact Marco Levesque (506-735-0918) or mdlque@hotmail.com
FMI
*Sunday, June 29
Appalachian Hiking Club Trail Hike, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided tours to exceptional
nature, islands, and magical scenery; offered 4th Sunday each month. Cost:
FREE! Meet at Brissette Pied-du-Lac (Long Lake) trailhead. Contact Alain Dumont
(418 893-2859) or visit www.riviere-bleue.ca FMI
Ongoing Programs:
Three Week
Triathlete Program, Presque Isle. For
youth aged 7-12; two practice sessions will cover swim, bike, and run portions
of triathlon. Final week sessions to be held on different days; each portion
timed and awards presented. Sessions begin June 2. Contact PI Rec
(207-764-2545) FMI
Caribou Rec
Xtreme Youth Outdoor Adventure Program, Caribou. Weekly, beginning June 20. Exciting opportunities include
Whitewater Rafting, Allagash Canoeing, Bar Harbor Hiking, and two trips to
Baxter State Park. Register now! Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) FMI
10th Mountain
Outdoor Club 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. 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 info@triaroostook.com FMI
MOJO Monday Meander, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. Easy road bike group ride.
Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike
Ride, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center Welcome Center. All abilities welcome. Contact Tom
Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com
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
Boreal Outdoor Club Road
Bike Ride, Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. at SW Collins
on Washburn St. Moderate 18-19 mph group ride. Contact Brent Jepson
(207-492-2222) 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
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
MOJO Good Times Ride,
Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. Moderate road bike group ride. Contact Mark
(207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike
Ride, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at
Nordic Heritage Center Fort Road trailhead. All abilities welcome. Contact Tom
Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com FMI
10th Mountain Outdoor Club
Mountain Bike Ride, Fort Kent. Wednesdays;
6:00 p.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails on Forest St. June-September.
Moderate-difficult rides; 2+ hours. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net
FMI
Come Pet A Horse: Open
House for Veterans and Families, Van Buren.
Monthly: 3rd Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Perfect Ponies Learning Center on
Main St. Find out how veterans all over the USA are benefitting from horse
time. Contact Nancy Dumond Violette (207-868-5324) FMI
Velo Edmundston Hiking
Poker Run, Edmundston, NB. Thursdays; 6:30 p.m.
(Atlantic) at Nadeau St. Trailhead. Hikers carry a toonie; winner of the best
poker hand wins the total amount. Hiking followed by a meeting at The Deck
Restaurant. Visit www.veloedmundston.ca FMI
NHSC Group Road Bike Ride,
Presque Isle. Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. at SW Collins on Rice St. 25-40 miles; 18-22
mph average. Contact Gregg Collins greggc@swcollins.com FMI
Eureka Rides, Stockholm. Thursdays; 6:00 p.m. at Stockholm Town
Office on School St. Easy road bike and mountain bike group ride. Alternating
weeks; start with road bikes June 19, then mountain bikes June 26,
etc. Relax at Eureka Tavern after. Contact Brent Jepson
(207-492-2222) FMI
Bike Board and Ski Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Saturdays; 8:00 a.m. behind Bike,
Board, and Ski on State St. Two groups: easy and moderate pace; 20-30 miles.
Contact Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or andrew@bikeboardandski.com FMI
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