Cumberland County offers Final Week to see Radient Peak Foliage Season
- At October 18, 2013
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(October 16, 2013, AUGUSTA, MAINE) – The Maine foliage season is coming to a close this week with a beautiful swash of color throughout the southern part of the state in Cumberland County, which reports peak conditions and moderate leaf drop of less than 50% in Zone 1. Other parts of the state are now past peak with high or near total leaf drop according to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry.
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October 9, 2013 AUGUSTA, Maine – The southeast of Maine is now experiencing peak foliage just in time for the Columbus Day weekend according to the fifth Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry. Leaf drop is low at 30% to 50%.
Read More»Maine Foliage Report for October 2, 2013
October 2, 2013 AUGUSTA, Maine – The foliage color is gradually reaching peak perfection throughout the state, according to the fourth 2013 Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Maine Foliage Color Spreading Through Northern, Western Regions
Time to Get Out and Enjoy the View
Week 3: Maine Fall Foliage Report
September 25, 2013 AUGUSTA, Maine – The foliage color has begun to appear in the northernmost regions of Maine, according to the third 2013 Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Read More»Meet Game Warden Stars of North Woods Law at The Maine Wildlife Park This Saturday!
- At September 28, 2013
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Meet the Maine Game Wardens featured on the popular Animal Planet TV show North Woods Law at the Maine Wildlife Park, off Route 26 in Gray; on Saturday, September 28th, National Hunting and Fishing Day, from 9:30am – 11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm!
Read More»Maine Park Rangers offering Free Guided Fall Foliage Tours in northern part of the state beginning Friday, Sept. 28th
Augusta, Maine – September 18, 2013 In anticipation of one of the brightest seasons yet for Fall Foliage, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Division of Parks and Public Lands has announced that it is offering free guided fall foliage tours at several state parks and public reserved lands beginning Friday, September 28th.
Read More»Maine’s Fall Foliage Season on Tap to be One of the Best Ever
Augusta, ME (September 11, 2013) The official start of the fall foliage season begins today in Maine. The 2013 Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry reports that the northernmost part of the state is experiencing subtle color changes of less than 30% with very low leaf drop at less than 10%. However, the state anticipates an outstanding foliage season according to the Maine Forest Service.
“The native maples, particularly the red and sugar maples, which are considered to provide the great backdrop of seasonal color, have vigorous, healthy foliage with no notable problems. Given our moderate summer weather, and allowing for this trend into the fall, I expect an outstanding vibrant show, overall,” said Bill Ostrofsky, forest pathologist for the Maine Forest Service.
Town of Castine to offer Free Waterfront Concerts this Summer
- At June 30, 2013
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Come to Castine for great live music on the Town Dock! Every Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm, July 10th through August 21st enjoy a free concert presented by Castine Community & Economic Development (CED). This year’s lineup includes:
July 10th – Danny and the Bluetones (Jazz/Blues)
July 17th – Juke Rockets (Blues)
July 24th – Retro Rockerz (60s Rock & Roll)
July 31st – Atlantic Clarion Steel Drum Band
August 7th – Mike & Susie Fay (Celtic/Folk) and Shades of Blue (Jazz)
August 14th – Queen City Big Band
August 21st – Jump City Jazz (Eclectic Mix)
The series is generously sponsored by Castine Realty, Danny Murphy’s Pub, Saltmeadow Properties, and TradeWinds Marketplace.
See you in Castine!
A MID SUMMER’S NIGHT SNACK – An almost full moon, almost summer solstice evening at the Maine Wildlife Park
- At June 19, 2013
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On Thursday June 20th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray will be hosting a brand new and unique event featuring local specialty foods as a fund-raiser for a new Canada Lynx exhibit, in conjunction with the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park.
Tickets may be pre-purchased at the Wildlife Park’s admissions gatehouse to stroll through the park on an exclusive ‘almost solstice/almost full moon’ evening; & so you can become a ‘local-vore’ sampling scrumptious snacks & specialties from area stores, farms & restaurants. Local businesses including Chipman Farms, Cole Farms, Connemara Farm, Cyndi’s Dockside, Friends of the Wildlife Park, Harvest Hill Farm, New Gloucester Village Store, Pineland Farms Creamery, Poland Spring Water & Sabbathday Shaker Village will be stationed at tables around the park providing samples of their delicious specialty foods.
Non-refundable advance tickets are only $12.50 – a bargain – & may be purchased only at the wildlife park admissions gatehouse. Tickets will be sold at the gate on the day of event as well, but will be $15.00. Due to the nature of this event, it will go on Rain or Shine! Food will be served from 6:30pm to 8:00pm; visitors may stay in the park until 8:30pm.
In addition, visitors will meet Lawrence, the park’s resident bald eagle; have photos taken with Park mascots Kennebago Bear and Moxie Moose; learn about threatened Canada Lynx research and management in Maine; and/or take a short guided tour with a wildlife park volunteer. Many thanks to all of the participating local businesses for their support of this worthy project.
BASIC MAINE WILDLIFE PARK INFORMATION
The Maine Wildlife Park is owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The park exists to promote an understanding and awareness of the wildlife, conservation and habitat protection programs and projects of MDIFW
The Maine Wildlife Park has over 30 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails, a fish hatchery and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park is open daily from April 13th through November 11th from9:30am-4:30pm; visitors must leave the premises by 6:00pm.
Other new programs and special events throughout the summer will include Outdoor Safety and Survival, a night visit with Northern Stars Planetarium, a Maine Authors Day, an all-new Pow Wow and a meet and greet with the stars of Northwoods Law!
See www.mainewildlifepark.com for details about these and all our other scheduled 2013 events! Plan to purchase your family pass now so you don’t miss any of the fun; and be sure to pick up an Event Calendar!
Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $5.00 ages 4-12; $7.00 for adults, and $5.00 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3.50 per person. Bring a picnic and spend the day! Family and Community Season Passes are available, and are an incredible bargain for families and groups that visit the park several times over the course of the summer.
Remember that Family Passes make a great gift; and are available for purchase in the Department of Fish & Wildlife’s online store @www.mefishwildlife.com.
For more information about any of these programs, please call the Maine Wildlife Park at 207-657-4977; or visit us online at www.mainewildlifepark.com ,www.mefishwildlife.com or on Facebook!
Cheap Thrills on the Kennebec River
Magic Falls Rafting Co. in West Forks, Maine has designed a rafting trip for Maine vacationers who want to experience the white water excitement of Maine’s wilderness rivers unhurried and inexpensively. Many Maine vacationers place whitewater rafting on their “must-do” activities list but often find that the early arrival time of 8:30 to 9 am at an outfitter’s base camp requires a very early departure time from their camping or lodging location. An all day rafting trip usually means an early morning wake-up call that doesn’t fit the visitor’s idea of a leisurely vacation.
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