Join Mike Fahey for a bird walk with a focus on early nesters and migrants. We’ll cover the bog, counting on breeding Canada Warblers, then head over to one or both ponds, to bird the edges. $5 suggested donation. FMI or to register, please visit www.hvnc.org or email codey@hvnc.org.

Wanda Garland will lead a wildflower walk, exploring the bog and more. Wanda is a botanist, photographer, and long-time educator who aims to encourage people of all ages to get up close and personal with Maine’s native flora. Participants must be able to hike over rough terrain – please wear ...

Designed for Land Trusts, Nature Centers, Private Landowners and more. Program Objectives: • Provide overview of issues relating to siting, building, and maintaining recreational and multi-use trails • Focus on Best Management Practices and Principles to protect Water Quality • Learn from examples in the field • Learn from each ...

Two day class (April 21 & 28)for those new to chainsaws, especially designed for women who want to use chainsaws for firewood, tree felling, brush cutting, carpentry, etc. Day one starts inside with topics including an overview of chainsaw nomenclature and safety features, saw chain filing, the saw tooth, light ...

Four day Timber Frame class at Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson. Learn the basics of post and beam construction, starting with standing trees and ending with a finished handsome and rugged small building. Co-sponsored by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association which offers some scholarships (amarshall@mofga.org). Program cost is $500 ...

Join naturalist Lynne Flaccus for an owl prowl under the full moon. Lynne will lead a short hike to call, look, and listen for local owls. Bring a small flashlight, binoculars and dress for the weather. Limited snowshoes available for use. $5 suggested donation.

JEFFERSON, Maine — A Winter Camping Skills Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at Hidden Valley Nature Center. Learn how to enjoy all that winter has to offer while staying comfortable in the outdoors. Topics covered will include winter safety, travel, food, shelter and clothing. The ...

JEFFERSON, Maine — A Winter Camping Skills Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Hidden Valley Nature Center. Learn how to enjoy all that winter has to offer while staying comfortable in the outdoors. Topics covered will include winter safety, travel, food, shelter and clothing. The ...

JEFFERSON, Maine — A Winter Skills Camping Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Hidden Valley Nature Center. Learn how to enjoy all that winter has to offer while staying comfortable in the outdoors. Topics covered will include winter safety, travel, food, shelter and clothing. The ...

  JEFFERSON, Maine — A Winter Camping Skills Workshop will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, at Hidden Valley Nature Center. Learn how to enjoy all that winter has to offer while staying comfortable in the outdoors. Topics covered will include winter safety, travel, food, shelter and clothing. The workshop will ...

JEFFERSON, Maine — An Introduction to Winter Camping course will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, March 1 through 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at Hidden Valley Nature Center. This course will provide information about the skills needed to maximize a winter camping experience. Fees are $125, $100 nature center ...

JEFFERSON, Maine — An Introduction to Winter Camping course is offered at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, through 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Hidden Valley Nature Center. The course will provide information about the skills needed to maximize a winter camping experience. Fees are $125, $100 nature center members. ...

JEFFERSON, Maine — An Introduction to Winter Camping course is offered at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, through 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at Hidden Valley Nature Center. The course will provide information about the skills needed to maximize a winter camping experience. Fees are $125, $100 nature center members. ...

JEFFERSON, Maine – Hidden Valley Nature Center will host a cross-country skiing and shooting race for youth and adults 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the center, with events for all ages. A mandatory shooting and gun safety clinic will be conducted 9-11 a.m. Guns will be provided. A ...

Maine Master Naturalist Jason Chandler will lead a walk to explore the landscape of Hidden Valley Nature Center with an eye to the past. What does a large basal scar on a 100 year old oak tree tell us? What evidence of fire might we uncover? When and how was ...

Join several Maine Master Naturalist graduates as they explore the trails at HVNC for lichens, those unique organisms consisting of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and alga, a photosynthetic partner. Lichens occur in some of the most extreme environments on earth. However, they are also abundant on leaves and ...

Take a walk with Maine Master Naturalist Volunteer Jason Chandler as we explore the landscape of Hidden Valley Nature Center for wild edible plants. Possible finds include pine, acorns, cattails, Solomon’s seal, wild carrot, and others. The fall landscape of Maine holds much that can help us, including many plants ...

Explore the bog and surrounding woods for fall migrants and early winter residents with accomplished birder Mike Fahay, known for his wonderful bird photos. Suggested donation is $5.

Chuck Dinsmore will guide hikers along the trails at Hidden Valley Nature Center. Chuck knows the extensive trails well and will venture into new territory for most participants. The hike will be at a moderate pace, covering 3-4 miles.

“Race thru the Woods” at Hidden Valley Nature Center. Explore the beautiful mix of single and double-track trails over rolling terrain in this challenging race course. Enjoy hot food around the fire pit after the race. Registration fee is $30.00 ($40 after 10/1/12) – free for HVNC members. All proceeds ...