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Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolf Neck Road
Freeport, Maine 04032
www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods
Contact: Andy Hutchinson
Phone/FAX: (207) 865-4465
Date: August 28th,
2014
(Please
run daily through September 30th, 2014)
Freeport,
Maine:
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs on weekends and holidays
at 2:00 pm through September 30th. Most programs start at the circle
of benches at the end of the second parking lot unless otherwise noted, and may
include walks, talks, and activities in a beautiful natural setting. Come enjoy
the park with your family and learn from our knowledgeable and dedicated staff!
Programs last about one hour, weather permitting.
No
reservations needed except for group use, and the nature programs are free with
park admission. Admission is $1.00 for ages 5-11; $3.00 for Maine residents
ages 12-64; $4.50 for non-residents ages 12-64; $1.50 for non-residents 65 and
older. Persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free. For more
information or to arrange for group visits, please call 865-4465.
9/1 In the Pines* - Tour the pine forest on our
accessible path and see why Maine is the Pine Tree State. 2:00 PM, meet at circle of benches by second
parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Wheelchair accessible. Free
with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.
9/6 Steamer
Dig - Learn about the life and times of the soft-shell clam. Then
try your hand at digging this delicacy of the deep mud with an experienced
guide. Registration is required, please contact the park. (Bring mud
sneakers or high boots, gloves, and clam hoe or spading fork, and bucket.) 2:00
PM, meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour, weather
permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport.
865-4465.
9/7 Secrets
of the Shore -
Discover the secrets of life in the salt marsh, mud flat, and rocky shore. 2:00
PM, meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot, 1hour, weather
permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport.
865-4465.
9/13 Dragonflies &
Damselflies – Learn
about these amazing insects in fact and folklore. 2:00 PM, meet at the
semicircle of benches by the second parking lot, 1hour, weather permitting.
Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.
9/14 Stroll
with the Ranger - Take a relaxed tour with the ranger on our
wheelchair-accessible path. Wheelchair accessible. 2:00 PM, meet at circle of benches by second
parking lot, 1 hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck
Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.
9/20
Hike with the Ranger – Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this
season on a hike with a knowledgeable guide.
2:00 PM, meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program,
weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park,
Freeport. 865-4465.
9/21 Tide
Pools - Visit this informal program on the rocky shore near Googins Island
to discover the secrets of a tide pool. 2:00 PM, meet on the shore across from
Googins Island. 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with Park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods
State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.
9/27 Ready,
Set, Sleep! - Discover how nature prepares for winter in this
program for children and fun-loving adults. 2:00 PM, meet at circle of benches
by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with park
admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.
9/28 Welcome
Tour - Get to know the things that live in the park's forest and on its
shores on this eye-opening tour. 2:00 PM, meet at circle of benches by second
parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission.
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.
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