Aroostook Outdoor News: 11.05.15 edition
Welcome #November! Put the bikes away and #GearUp for #skiing #snowboarding #snowshoeing #skating! #WinterIsComing! #AroostookThing
In this edition: 1) A scenic #run on the #StJohnRiver
in Nackawic, #NewBrunswick. 2) A #SkiSwap in #EdmundstonNB 3) A #birding trip
to Long Lake, originating in #Caribou. Plus lots more! #offugo...
*Friday, November 6-Monday,
November 9
Northeastern Alpine
Stewardship Gathering, Millinocket. Hosted by Baxter State Park at Twin Pines Resort.
Guest speakers, panel and breakout sessions, local excursions. This is a great
opportunity to share successes, learn from others involved in stewardship and
protection of our mountains in the Northeast! Visit www.watermanfund.org 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/3k
running 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
Mont Farlagne Ski Team Ski
and Snowboard Swap, Edmundston, NB. 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) in the Avalanche Bar in
the base lodge. Contact Mont Farlagne (877-837-7669) or visit www.montfarlagne.com 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
*Tuesday, November 10
Caribou Rec. Virtual Trip
to the Serengeti, Caribou. Betty Rinehart traveled to Tanzania in 2015 and would love to share
her experience with you; questions during slide show presentation are welcome.
6:30 p.m. at Caribou Wellness Center. Cost: FREE! Contact Caribou Rec
(207-493-4224) 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 14
New Sweden Trails Work Day,
New Sweden. Please
bring clippers, chain saws, any other tools needed to clear trails for winter.
If anyone has a walk-behind bush mower to use, that would be great! 9:00
a.m.-Noon at New Sweden Consolidated School parking lot. See you there! Visit www.facebook.com/NewSwedenTrails FMI
Saturday, November 14
Friends of Aroostook
National Wildlife Refuge Second Saturday Event, Limestone. This event marks our
annual membership drive and nature store sale. We will be open from 10:00
a.m.-3:00 p.m. Come hike the trails and renew your membership or become a new
member. 5-25% discount on Nature Store purchases made that day. Visit www.friendsofaroostooknwr.org FMI
*Tuesday, November 17
Presque Isle High School
Walk For Hunger, Presque Isle. PIHS Social Studies Dept. students, realizing that
hunger is a problem for many in the community, would like to raise awareness
and collect non-perishable food items to alleviate the strain on three local
food pantries. Walk start: 8:30 a.m. at PIHS. Contact PIHS (207-764-0121) FMI
*Tuesday, November 17
Caribou Rec./Aroostook Birders
Backyard Birds Workshop, Caribou. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Caribou Wellness Center. Learn
about and build your own bird feeder or bird house with ornithologist Bill Sheehan.
Cost: $10; includes class and bird feeder, pre-registration required. Contact
Caribou Rec. (207-493-4224) FMI
*Thursday, November 19
Caribou Rec./Boreal Outdoor
Club XC Ski Rental Night, Caribou. 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Caribou Wellness Center. Seasonal
rentals available for all ages; includes skis, boots, poles, and carrier. Cost:
$70. Volunteers needed. Contact CPRD (207-493-4224) 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
*Thursday, November 26
Valley Rivers Middle School
Booster Club Turkey Trot 5k, Fort Kent. Registration: 7:30 a.m. at FKCHS soccer field. Walk
start: 8:00 a.m. Race start: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $15/person; $45/family. T-shirt to
first 50 registrants. Awards: fresh baked pie to first Male, Female finishers
per age group/category. Contact Sherri Tanguay mtanguay2@roadrunner.com FMI
*Saturday, November 28
Turkey Trot 5k, Caribou. Race start: 10:00 a.m.
at Caribou High School. Contact Evan Graves (207-226-0711) or
gravespi@gmail.com FMI
December 1-3 and December
8-10
Katahdin Region Higher
Education Center Wilderness First Responder Course, Millinocket. WFR is the definitive
course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members,
others who work or play in remote areas. Must register at least 2 weeks before
course. Contact Katahdin Region Higher Education Center (207-746-5741) FMI
*Saturday, December 5
Fort Kent Outdoor Club
Welcome Winter Social, Fort Kent. 5:30-9:00 p.m. at 10th Mountain Lodge. This will
be a social, membership drive, and fundraiser all in one; snacks, cash bar,
live music, door prizes. Let’s kick off the winter season together! Cost: $3/member;
$5/non-member. Visit www.10thmtskiclub.org FMI
Ongoing Programs:
County Strides 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 County
Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI
*Nordic Heritage Sport Club
Meeting, Presque Isle. First Tuesday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center,
450 Fort Fairfield Rd. The club promotes healthy outdoor recreation, economic
vitality in Central Aroostook County by providing first-class facilities and
programs to area residents, athletes, visitors. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI
*Four Season Trail
Association Meeting, Madawaska. First Wednesday of each month; 6:30 p.m. at
Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Non-profit organization dedicated to
promotion of healthier lifestyles for this community; participation open to
anyone interested. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI
