Aroostook Outdoor News: 7.12.19 edition
In
this edition: 1) Learn about bugs in Caribou. 2) Get out on the
water in Fort Fairfield. 3) Help count loons in all corners of The County. Plus
lots more!
Events:
Monday, July 15-Saturday, July 27
CARIBOU:
Nylander Museum Bugging You Program. Daily at Nylander
Museum, 657 Main St. All are welcome! We will have lots of educational
activities for kids from 4th to 8th grade, as well as speakers who will visit
to speak about insects in the area. Come join us and learn about some of the
most misunderstood species on the planet! Contact Nylander Museum
(207-493-4209) FMI
Monday, July 15
CARIBOU:
Nylander Museum Bugging You Mini Camp. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at
Nylander Museum, 657 Main St. We're kicking off our Bugging You theme weeks
with a Mini Camp for grades 4-8. Join us and learn all kinds of interesting
facts about bugs, as well as take part in some really fun learning activities! Contact
Nylander Museum (207-493-4209) FMI
CARIBOU:
Caribou Public Library Elementary Telescope Program - What is a telescope? 3:00-3:45
p.m. at Caribou Public Library, 30 High St. Come learn about telescopes! Guests
from the Aroostook County Astronomy Club will be here to teach us all about
telescopes. Come see different types of telescopes, how to use them and how
they work! Contact Caribou Public Library (207-493-4214) FMI
Tuesday, July 16
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Canoe & Kayak Fun Day.
3:00-6:00 p.m. at Frontier Fish and Game Club, Monson Pond, 550 Dorsey Rd. Some
canoes and kayaks available with life vests, or bring your own. Paddlers must
wear life vest; children must be accompanied by adult. Cost: FREE! Hotdog
B.B.Q. to follow. Contact Garrett Martin (207-356-7781) FMI
EASTON:
Maine Potato Blossom Festival Planetarium Shows. 6:00
and 7:00 p.m. at Francis Malcolm Science Center, 776 Houlton Rd. Easton. Shows
include “Dawn of the Space Age” in memory of 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong
and “one small step” on the moon. Reservations required. Contact FMSC (207-488-5451)
FMI
Thursday, July 18
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Cary/Pines Inflatable Adventure Park. 5:00-8:00
p.m. at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Athletic Complex. Inflatables and
vendors on site. Sponsored by: Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services.
Friday, July 19
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Bike Rodeo.
9:00 a.m. at CP Station Park. For kids ages 12 and under. Bring your bike and
helmet and join in the fun! Visit www.fortfairfield.org FMI
Saturday,
July 20
AROOSTOOK
COUNTY: Maine Audubon Loon Count Project. Be a citizen
scientist; go to your favorite lake or pond to count loons and help protect
them and their lake habitat. The count occurs between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.; the
early morning provides an excellent snapshot of our loon population.
Registration required. Contact Susan Gallo (207-781-6180 x216) or sgallo@maineaudubon.org
FMI
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Potato Blossom Poker Run. 8:00-11:00
a.m. at Festival Headquarters, Village Square. Walk or drive to checkpoints to
collect poker hand, finishing at the Rec. Center. Buy more hands for more
chances to win! Monetary prize to 1st-3rd place hands. Proceeds benefit FFMHS
Varsity Cheerleaders
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival 5-Miler. Registration:
7:30 a.m. at CP Park across from Hillside IGA, Main St. Walk start: 8:30 a.m.
Run start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $15/person; t-shirt to first 70 registrants. Contact
Rob Langner (207-227-6075) or langnerrob@yahoo.com FMI
CARIBOU:
Nylander Museum Guest Speaker Randy Legasse. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at
Nylander Museum, 657 Main St. Randy will join us at the Museum to tell us all
about the Emerald Ash Borer and how it's affecting the environment. Contact
Nylander Museum (207-493-4209) FMI
Sunday,
July 21
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Potato Blossom Tough Tater 5k and
Tough Tater Tot 1-mile Obstacle Course. Each course has 10 challenging
and fun obstacles; you don't have to be a fitness fanatic to achieve success!
Spectators welcome. Food vendors. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Fort Fairfield
Middle High School. Tough Tater Tot start: 9:00 a.m. Tough Tater start: 10:00 a.m.
Visit www.fortfairfield.org
FMI
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Flotilla of Fun.
2:00 p.m. at Forbes Landing, 6 mi. north of Fort Fairfield on Rt. 161. Ends at
Giggey’s Landing just after FF Bridge. Bring your kayaks and canoes and
lifejackets; join us on the Aroostook River for an afternoon of fun. Canoe and
kayak rentals available by calling Kayak Country (540-6573). Cost: FREE!
Contact Fort Fairfield Parks and Recreation (207-472-3882) FMI
Monday, July 22
CARIBOU:
Caribou Public Library Elementary Planetarium Trip. 3:30–4:30
p.m. at Caribou Public Library, 30 High St. Come enjoy one full hour of
engaging programs titled HUBBLEVision 2, Summer Stargazing, Losing the Dark,
and Solar Quest!
Cost: FREE to elementary students ages 6-13.
Registration limited to 40 individuals, including children and adults. Contact
Caribou Public Library (207-493-4214) FMI
CARIBOU:
Nylander Museum Bee Mini Camp. 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Nylander
Museum, 657 Main St. Local beekeeper Randy Martin teaches us all about bees!
He's bringing a bee suit and hive for kids to check out, along with some fun
bee and insect activities, like making flower seed bombs to help out our local
pollinators! Grades 4-8, though we will take younger students as well! Contact
Nylander Museum (207-493-4209) FMI
Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27
WESTON:
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Bats of Maine Walk and Talk. Please
join small mammal biologist Shevenell Webb for a presentation at 10:00 a.m. Saturday
at First Settlers Lodge, 341 US Route One. After an introduction, venture to a
nearby site to perform a bat survey. Those interested are also invited to join
an echolocation survey on Friday at 6:00 p.m. Contact WWLT (207-448-3250) or wwltoffice@gmail.com FMI
Sunday,
July 28
ISLAND
FALLS: 15th Annual Island Falls Lakes Association SummerFest Around the Pond Canoe/Kayak
Race. Paddle around Pleasant Pond while helping a local
high school student fund their college dreams. Registration: 12:00 p.m. at
Birch Point Campground, 33 Birch Point Lane. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Visit www.islandfallslakesassociation.com
FMI
Saturday, August 10
ISALND
FALLS: Island Falls Lakes Association SummerFest Paddle on Mattawamkeag. 10:00
a.m. at the Fish and Game dock (off of US Route 2), paddle to the IFLA private
islands, and tour around. Enjoy the beauty and explore the untouched nature of
this spectacular lake. Following the adventure on the water, we will have a
picnic at the Fish and Game club. Visit www.islandfallslakesassociation.com
FMI
Sunday, August 11
HOULTON:
SFC Aaron Henderson Memorial 5k Run/Walk. Cross country style
race; may be muddy, contain rough terrain, tree roots, small river bed
crossing. Registration: 10:30 a.m. at Houlton Community Park, 94 Randall Ave.
Run/Walk start: 12:00 p.m. Cost: $20/person; t-shirt to first 50 registrants.
All proceeds to Green Beret Foundation. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/Houlton/AaronHendersonMemorial5K
FMI
Ongoing Programs:
CARIBOU: C.R.X. Outdoor Adventure Program Open
Registration. Weekdays. Exciting
outdoor activities for youth entering grades 5-11. Cost/age: varies by program.
Open to all area youth. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org
FMI
EASTON: Francis Malcolm
Science Center Walk-in Tours. Weekdays;
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Experience our planetarium’s full-dome, digital projection
system, featuring a 30-minute activity; 15 minutes in the star theater, 15
minutes to visit the facility at large. Cost: $5/visitor;
reservations requested. Contact FMSC (207-488-5451) FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Bike Board & Ski Group Mountain
Bike Ride. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at
Nordic Heritage Center Welcome Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Year-round,
conditions permitting. All abilities, no-drop ride. 7-10 miles; 6-8 mph avg. Focus
on technical riding skills, group riding, having fun. Contact Tom Chasse
(207-694-5222) or info@bikeboardandski.com FMI
CARIBOU: Bike Board & Ski Group Road Bike Ride. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. at SW Collins, 6 Washburn St. All
abilities welcome; multiple groups/routes depending on abilities. Casual ride
of 20-30 miles; 12-18 mph avg. Focus on improving group riding skills, safety,
etiquette, having fun. Contact Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or info@bikeboardandski.com
FMI
MADAWASKA: Four Seasons
Trail Association Walking Group. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St.
Bring lunch. Contact Jacqueline Soucy (207-728-7047) FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Women's Trail Night. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center,
450 Fort Fairfield Rd. May-June. Beginner and advanced groups depart from the
parking lot at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Cost: FREE! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/823219364374296
FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Bike Board & Ski Group Mountain
Bike Ride. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at
Nordic Heritage Center Welcome Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Year-round, conditions
permitting. Faster group ride for intermediate to advanced riders. 10-13 miles;
8-10 mph avg. Focus on shredding the trails, group riding, having fun. Contact
Tom Chasse (207-694-5222) or info@bikeboardandski.com FMI
PRESQUE
ISLE: Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Fairmount Cemetery Tour. Second
Friday of the month May 10-September 13. at 5:30 p.m. at Central Aroostook
Chamber of Commerce, 3 Houlton Road. 1.5-hour guided walking tour; discuss
origins, Victorian influences, 30 local historic figures. Many hills on tour.
Cost: $5. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
PRESQUE
ISLE: Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour. Fourth
Saturday of the month April 27-September 28 from 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Guided
two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16 Third
Street, and covers over 30 historic sites and individuals. Reservations
suggested. Fee: FREE. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org
FMI
