The Maine Bound Outdoor Adventure Center in collaboration with Hirundo Wildlife Refuge presents the second of two canoe clinics at the Refuge. The first clinic is on June1 at 1PM in the same location. Your instructor, Jimmy Haller, will focus on paddling strokes, rescue techniques, canoe dynamics and canoeing safety. ...

Castine Kayak Adventures and Hirundo Wildlife Refuge collaborate to offer a Kayak Skills Clinic at the Refuge. Jump start your summer of kayaking! In this workshop Karen Francoeur will cover the basics of kayak technique from getting into and out of your craft gracefully, choosing the right kayak, paddle and ...

Do you really know what to do if your kayak capsizes??? Get ready for a season of safe paddling. Come prepared to get wet! Discover what your options are for re-entering your kayak from the water. Learn how to respond to your own capsize or your paddling partner’s. We’ll cover ...

The Maine Bound Outdoor Adventure Center in collaboration with Hirundo Wildlife Refuge presents the first of two canoe clinics at the Refuge. The second clinic is on July 13 at 1PM in the same location. Your instructor, Jimmy Haller, will focus on paddling strokes, rescue techniques, canoe dynamics and canoeing ...

Project Learning Tree (PLT) in collaboration with Hirundo Wildlife Refuge www.hirundomaine.org is offering this one-day educator workshop for area teachers and community leaders. PreK to grade 8 teachers, formal and nonformal educators, college students and after school program leaders will experience activities that bring the PLT interdisciplinary curriculum outdoors. Cost ...

The program explores the use of native tree & shrub species, and flowering plants as sustainable food source for birds. Reservations and cancellations requested by May 18; call 207-944-9259. Program is free and open to all ages. Suggested donations are $5 for adults, school-aged children are free. For more information, ...

Join us to explore Hirundo early in the morning. We will paddle up Pushaw Stream and, water level permitting, meander along Mud Stream. Meet at Gate 3 (35 Hudson Road). Reservation or cancellation requested by May 11, please call 207-944-9259. Suggested donation $5, school-aged children are free. Directions: From the ...

Join us for Annual Trail Day at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, April 27 from 10AM – 3PM. Bring a friend, lunch, clippers, pruners and/or lopping shears if you have them, and dress for the weather. Enjoy the day at Hirundo with other outdoor enthusiasts and get exercise! We meet ...

How do you easily identify a bird you have been watching? Are you curious about the fascinating hobby of birding but are unsure where to begin? Join local bird guide and Hirundo volunteer Paul Markson on April 24 at 6:30PM at the Parker Reed Shelter in Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, to ...

Trail Walk with Hirundo Naturalist in search of spring. Yes, we are hopeful! Meet at the Parker Reed shelter. Bring snowshoes if needed or reserve a pair with us. Reservations and cancellations requested by March 23; call 207-944-9259. Program is free and open to all ages. Suggested donations are $5 ...

Explore Hirundo’s seven-mile trail network and the wildlife communities it supports. Hirundo Naturalist. Suggested donations are $5 for adults, school-aged children are free. Reservations requested by March 9, call 207-944-9259. Meet at Gate 1, next to Hudson Road (Rt. 43). Directions: From the South – Take the I-95 N to ...

Join Gudrun Keszöcze, local naturalist and Hirundo volunteer, exploring Hirundo off the beaten track from 1-2:30pm. Reservations requested by Saturday, March 2nd, call 944-9259. Bring snowshoes or reserve a pair with us. Suggested donations are $5 for adults, school-aged children are free. Directions – FROM THE SOUTH: Take the I-95 ...

Local birder Paul Markson guides you through the field and forest, listening and looking for Barred, Saw-whet and Great Horned Owls. Grab your flashlight, dress warm, bring a snack and enjoy this evening out. The same event will also be scheduled for March 20 th. Reservations and cancellations requested; call ...

Local birder Paul Markson guides you through the field and forest, listening and looking for Barred, Saw-whet and Great Horned Owls. Grab your flashlight, dress warm, bring a snack and enjoy this evening out. Reservations and cancellations requested; call 207-944-9259. Limited space available. Program is free and open to all ...

Winter Photography Workshop with Mary Hartt, February 10, 9:30 am. Dress to go outside. Reservations requested by Saturday, February 9 call 944-9259. Suggested donations are $5 for adults, school-aged children are free. Mary is a native to Bangor and longtime resident of Dixmont, Maine. She first became seriously interested in ...

Join Paul Markson, local birder and Hirundo volunteer, exploring Hirundo off the beaten track. Reservations requested by Saturday, February 16 call 944-9259. Bring snowshoes or reserve a pair with us. Suggested donations are $5 for adults, school-aged children are free. Directions – FROM THE SOUTH: Take the I-95 N., use ...

Spend Sunday afternoon with Steve Sader, Professor of Forest Resources at University of Maine, learning how to identify deciduous trees and shrubs in winter. Hand lenses and magnifying glasses will be helpful. Bring snowshoes if necessary or reserve a pair at Hirundo. Reservations requested by Saturday, February 23 call 944-9259. ...