offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

In this edition: 1) Birding, paddling, walking, running, learning, playing – there is so much to do in Aroostook County this weekend!. 2) Paddle to Presque Isle in a fun – but serious – race in Washburn. 3) Test your mettle on the Madawaska River in Stockholm. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, May 18 ORIENT: Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Guided Bird Watching Walk. Meet at 6:50 a.m. at Orient Rest Area on east side of U.S. Route 1. Exploration near the headwaters of the St. Croix Waterway in Amity, an area supporting multiple bird species. Contact WWLT (207-448-3250) or wwltoffice@gmail.com FMI PRESQUE ISLE: 12th Annual Aroostook River Fun Run. 8 miles; flat water. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Washburn boat landing. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Also choose to Paddle It, Bike It, Run/Walk It; all activities end at PI Fish & Game Club with free BBQ lunch, awards, prizes. Cost: $10/adult, $5/child 13 and under; Visit www.presqueislerotary.com FMI MADAWASKA: Northern ...

In this edition: 1) Prowl for owls in Caribou. 2) Run the rapids in Houlton. 3) Wobble around the water’s edge looking for warblers in Caribou. Plus lots more! Events: Tuesday, April 30 CARIBOU: Cary Medical Center/Caribou Rec./Aroostook Birders Owl Prowl & Night Sounds Field Trip. Listen for owls using audio enhancement tools while exploring a local forest. Meet at Caribou Wellness Center at 6:45 p.m. Open to all ages. Rain or shine. Cost: FREE! Includes transportation. Headlamps/flashlights strongly recommended. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI Saturday, May 4 HOULTON: Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race. 8 miles; whitewater. Finish in downtown Houlton. 2018 Maine Downriver Championship Series Point Race. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Wellington's on Station Rd., New Limerick. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $15/adult; $10/youth. T-shirt to first 60 registrants. Awards, door prizes, lunch provided! Contact Jane Torres (207-53...