Over the weekend we had the opportunity to lead a birding expedition to an area north of Millinocket known by many as the proposed national park lands. It was exciting to be birding an area that…

A new kind of mountain running race is coming to Maine this September — one that finishes at the summit of the Sunday River mountain resort in Newry. The winding course includes single-track…

The Central Lincoln County YMCA and Boothbay Region YMCA announce their summer camps have partnered to offer more opportunities for youth this summer. The CLC Y…

Save the date for Saturday, Sept. 6, to celebrate with Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson.

The Tree Farm Field Days on Sept. 6 will feature live music, great food, kids and…

Like many a Mainer, we have awoken each morning in recent weeks to the squeaky songs of a gray catbird echoing around our neighborhood. Gray catbirds are a common summer bird in Maine and indeed…

The 2014 North East Region Outstanding Tree Farm award will be going to the same place the…

Late this winter Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson embarked on a capital campaign to build two unique buildings that will sustain current programming and enable more collaboration…

The warblers are coming, the warblers are coming. Spring migration is well underway and the warblers are the stars as they make their way from their tropical homes to their breeding grounds in the…

Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson is known for its trees. There are a lot of them spread out across 1,000 acres of diverse terrain and habitat. Some big, some small, but all of them are…

The Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association (SVCA) invites volunteers to join our “Green Workout Team” to help with general trail clean-up, painting kiosks, marking trails and bridge building at…

There is only one day left to apply for the 2014 Maine Moose Hunt Lottery.

Online applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on May 14. You can apply online now at…

If the tall fir outside Wiscasset's town office poses a visibility issue when emergency vehicles are heading onto Route 1, removing the lower branches might remove the problem, a…

FREEDOM — For many who care deeply about wildlife, the recent headlines have been depressing: the ivory hunter's senseless killing of African elephants; poaching of India's remaining Bengal tigers…

Teens To Trails, or “T3,” is teaming up with the Cony High School Outing Club for the second annual Maine Outdoor Film Festival in Augusta on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.…

If you haven’t heard it yet, chances are pretty good that you soon will. We’re talking about that rapid-fire rapping that arrives every spring. You may hear it from…

The Maine Wildlife Park, located on Route 26 in Gray opened for the 2014 season on Saturday, April 19 — just in time for school vacation.

Even though there is still some snow on the ground,…

Bath Trails needs help to prepare the Whiskeag Trail for use by residents and visitors this spring and summer! Join Bath Trails for the Community Trail Clean-up on Saturday, May 3 for spring…

Interested in getting outside this spring? Join Lands Manager Michael Warren from the Boothbay Region Land Trust to help spruce up the trails this April.

Feel free to meet at the following…

More rain is on the way for all of Lincoln County late Monday night, April 7, through at least early afternoon on Tuesday, meteorologist Stacie Hanes of the National Weather Service’s Gray office…

Habitat 7 Rivers’ 21st annual Spring Walk will take place Sunday, May 4 in Brunswick at 2 p.m.

The organization’s largest fundraiser will begin at St. Charles…

All programs meet at the DRA Great Salt Bay Farm Heritage Center (110 Belvedere Road), Damariscotta, unless otherwise indicated.

Birch Bark Etching with David Moses Bridges
When:…

We were talking with one of our next-door neighbors recently, on one of the recent nine degree “spring” mornings, when he expressed his surprise that…

This spring, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson will once again offer monthly guided walks to visitors. With 1,000 acres and nearly 30 miles of trails, it can be a little intimidating…

Many of us are ready for spring to show its milder side. But in Woolwich, few may be more pleased when the snow disappears than the Woolwich Rough Riders.

The all-…

Since its recent inception in 2007, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) has been filling a much needed niche in the Midcoast region, combining outdoor recreation…

The White House selected Teens To Trails Founder Carol Leone as a "Champion of Change: Engaging the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders" for her efforts to engage communities and youth in…

People think of doves as peaceful. In some cultures, they’re considered a symbol of peace. Maybe that’s because they typically occur together in groups and can sometimes be seen roosting together…

A lot could happen to Wiscasset's shot at public access on Gardiner Pond. The land could be lost to another buyer or the town might decide it doesn't want it, Wiscasset Parks and…

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is inviting volunteers, ages 18 and older, to join…

With spring knocking at our door, what better way to spend a day than at the 34th annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show? This year’s event jam-packs the Augusta Civic Center with everything…

Living in a coastal area where open ocean water is always nearby and where, for us humans, freshwater is available anytime at the kitchen sink, it is…

After one of the recent snowstorms, we woke up to see our bird feeding area covered in 10 inches of snow. But, before we could get out to clean it…

Throughout the month of March, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson is offering great deals on the yurt, huts and campsite reservations. Make the most of this winter, or come out to…

Winter is a special time of year during which we get to observe the patterns and habits of our animal neighbors as they hunt, breed, nest and struggle to meet the demands of winter. Their tracks…

Boothbay Region Land Trust has scheduled another year of exciting events to get you outside and enjoying the natural areas of our region.

This year’s theme is “…

Monthly walks with graduates of the Maine Master Naturalist Program resume on February 21 at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. The focus of the walk changes…

On January 26, more than 160 participants and an equal number of volunteers and spectators ignored the wind and cold to join in the fun at Hidden Valley Nature Center’s third annual Biathlon. The…

The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend is being held February 14-16 throughout the state. Hidden Valley Nature Center, a proud participant, invites you to several fun family events. Or just get out on…

There is nothing I like better in the winter than to don my skis and take some turns on one of Maine's many mountains.

But the equipment and the lift ticket for my favorite sport both come…

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has embarked on an intensive 5-year moose research project that will give department biologists an even greater understanding of the health of…

Sochi, Russia is a long way from Jefferson, Maine.

Make that 4,974 miles, to be exact.

But, despite…

Like guns? How about skiing? Most importantly; looking for some off-the-wall outdoor entertainment?

The third annual Liberal Cup…

Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to discover the joy of the outdoors at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center February 18-21 in…

The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) announced that they are offering several guided nature walks focusing on winter wildlife. On Thursday, Jan…

Teens to Trails, also known as T3, has launched the Association of Maine Outing Clubs or AMOC.

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Islands have a mysterious draw to many people. Certainly the idea of isolation is central to the fascination. Birders may share this fascination, but we also layer on some of our own particular…

On December 14, 17 hardy observers set about counting the birds of the Pemaquid-Damariscotta area as part of the 114th annual National Audubon Christmas Bird Count…

On January 26, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) will host the third annual Liberal Cup Biathlon. Racers from the age of 8 up are encouraged to register. Don’t be intimidated by this Olympic…

Winter in Maine can be a dark time. If the short cold days aren’t enough to drive one inside, then the bitter biting wind and driving snow might be.

For that reason, the Maine State Parks…

GRAY — Word of a late-week storm has been swirling around for days, but it wasn't until 3:20 p.m. on New Year's Day that the National Weather Service pulled the Midcoast into the mix. It had been…