offugo... Outdoor Calendar 05.29.14

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

*Thursday, June 5
PIHS Skills USA Spring Fever 5K, Presque Isle. Registration: 5:30 p.m. at Presque Isle Middle School. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run (free, up to age 11), 6:00; 5K walk, 6:15; 5K run, 6:30. 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, 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

*Wednesday, June 11

SJV Senior College Eagle Lake Kayak Outing, Eagle Lake. 10:00 a.m.; Meet at Eagle Lake Public Beach for an introductory excursion with guide Ron Guy. Bring light lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, and a life vest; kayaks provided. Cost: $10/member; $15/non-member. Contact MSAD 27 Adult & Community Education Office (207-834-3536) 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

*Wednesday, June 18

SJV Senior College Fish River Kayak Outing, Eagle Lake. 10:00 a.m.; Meet at Eagle Lake Public Beach for a trip on the Fish River from St. Froid Lake to Eagle Lake. Bring light lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, and a life vest; kayaks provided. Cost: $10/member; $15/non-member. Contact MSAD 27 Adult & Community Education Office (207-834-3536) 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

Rally in the Valley Mountain Bike Festival, Fort Kent. 8:00 a.m. at 10th Mountain Center. For kids of all ages. Pre-registrations receive a free helmet, water bottle, and cool t-shirt! Cost: $5; bag lunch provided and all participants who are present are eligible to win a brand new mountain bike! Contact Gail Lamarr (207-834-1459) or gail.lamarr@nmmc.org 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

Fort Kent Lions Club River Run, Fort Kent. 12.5 miles; Plaisted to Riverside Park, Fort Kent. Registration: 9:00 a.m. Race start: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $20/person; $30 on race day. Includes awards ceremony, entry to food/beer garden and live entertainment. Visit www.fortkentlions.org 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

*Saturday, July 5

Ashland Ski Club Adventure Challenge Race, Ashland. Run a culvert obstacle course, ford rivers, crawl ditches, and more; it’s not “Tough Mountain” but it is Ashland and we’ve always been a bit rough around the edges. Start/Finish: Ashland Logging Museum. Fee: $15; includes spaghetti supper. Contact Amanda Barker (207-435-4870) or ranger.amanda.barker@gmail.com FMI

*Friday, July 11

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 12

Midsummer’s Night 5K and 10K Glow Run/Walk, Presque Isle. Dress up in glow in the dark shirts and bring glow sticks; fun, music, laser lights, and a crazy finish! Registration: 7:00 p.m. at PIMS Track. Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run start: 7:45 p.m. Race start: 8:20 p.m. Cost: $20. Free family-friendly movie under the stars after the race. Visit www.competitorme.com FMI

Top of Form

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

*Meduxnekeag River Association Wednesday Evening Walks, Woodstock, NB. Wednesdays, beginning mid-June. Free guided nature walks in different Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserves. Visit www.meduxnekeag.org 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

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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