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night-time antics. Moonlight hike follows. Hike is recommended for<br />

ages 10+; $7 suggested donation.<br />

Hunker Down with Wildlife<br />

Sunday, December 7th from 4:30pm - 8:00pm<br />

The cold has settled in, and while we’re warmly tucked in our<br />

sleeping bags, wildlife use their adaptations to survive the cold! Bring<br />

your sleeping bags and favorite stuffed animal friends to join CFW<br />

educators and ambassadors in the Learning Lodge to learn about<br />

the different adaptations our wild animals use during the winter.<br />

Following the program, stick around for an almost “sleepover”<br />

movie screening with popcorn and pizza. (The lodge is NOT heated,<br />

so please dress warm!) Open to all ages; $7 suggested donation.<br />

Winter Wildlife Shenanigans<br />

Monday, January 5th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm<br />

There’s a full wolf moon tonight, a time when many wildlife are<br />

restless and on the move! Join CFW educators and nocturnal<br />

ambassadors inside the Learning Lodge to learn about the different<br />

critters running around at night. We’ll learn about their adaptations,<br />

natural history, and then head out to explore the trails in the<br />

moonlight to see who is out and about! Hike is recommended for<br />

ages 10+; $7 suggested donation.<br />

Great Maine Outdoor Weekend<br />

Fri - Sun, February 13th-<strong>15</strong>th, times TBA<br />

Celebrate being active outside in Maine by connecting friends and<br />

neighbors w outdoors at Mt. A and take advantage of several offered<br />

events and programs with Mount A, Center for Wildlife, and White<br />

Pine Programs. Activities will include:<br />

p Take Flight with Wildlife (Center for Wildlife)<br />

p Guided Snowshoe/Hike<br />

AAA Award Winning Domestic & Foreign Service<br />

Free Loaners<br />

M-F 7:30am - 5:30pm<br />

107 Government Street, Kittery<br />

p Do You Want to Build A Snowman?<br />

p Backtracking Bobcat (White Pines Program)<br />

Stay tuned for more details! For more info on the state-wide<br />

celebration, visit greatmaineoutdoorweekend.org.<br />

Springtime Surprises<br />

Sunday, March 29th, time TBA<br />

Spring is a time for bringing new life into the world. Join us for a<br />

presentation of a variety of baby animals with the Center for Wildlife<br />

and enjoy everything spring time in nature has to offer. There will be<br />

many outdoor opportunities for all ages to discover the wonders of the<br />

season: trail treasure search, Easter egg hunt, Storywalk, photos with<br />

the Easter bunny, prizes, and more. Come dressed for the weather<br />

and bring your own basket or bag. Stay tuned for more details!<br />

Nature’s Nesters Sunday, April 12th from 10:00am-12:00pm<br />

After a long winter, our wildlife are already preparing for nesting<br />

season! Many of our native wildlife species will utilize nesting<br />

boxes during the spring and summer to raise their young. Join CFW<br />

educators and ambassadors in the Learning Lodge to learn about<br />

local nesting wildlife, how they prepare for nesting season, and what<br />

to look out for in your own backyard. Following the presentation,<br />

Mount A and CFW staff will lead a bat box building workshop, and<br />

bring your used bat and bird nest boxes to do some spring cleaning<br />

and prepare them for a new season! Program is open to all ages; $5<br />

suggested donation; Bat Box workshop has added fee.<br />

Spring Bird Walk Sunday, May 17th from 9:30am-12:00pm<br />

Many of our birds have already jumped into nesting season and we’re<br />

hearing their calls throughout the woods. Join CFW educators and<br />

ambassadors to learn about native birds and how to identify them<br />

in the wild, go on a quick tour of our baby bird room, then hike up to<br />

the summit of Mount Agamenticus to listen for these species in the<br />

wild! Hike is recommended for ages 10+; $7 suggested donation.<br />

Additional Opportunities:<br />

p Join the Friends and come to monthly meetings to plan and<br />

advocate for the Mt. Agamenticus Conservation Program<br />

p Donations and Monetary Contributions are also always welcome<br />

and greatly appreciated!<br />

To sign up for a program or workday or to learn more about the<br />

Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program please visit our website:<br />

www.agamenticus.org or contact the Conservation Office at<br />

207/361-1102.<br />

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York Parks and Recreation Department I 363-1040

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