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2026 #EarthDay Festival in #BrunswickME

April 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
FREE Admission

Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
44 McKeen Street, Brunswick, Maine

"Join #BicyleCoalitionOfMaine and a host of like minded partners to celebrate Earth Day in Brunswick

Bike Inspection & Tune-Up

Bring your bike for a free safety check and basic tune-up from local cycling experts.

You'll also find art, live music, dancing, educational talks, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, off-grid solar generators, and electric vehicles on display — plus much more."

Schedule:

10:00 Doors Open
10:30 All Species Parade
11:30 Nature Hikes
1:00 Fun Bike Ride
2:30 Wheelbarrow Race Finals
3:00 Doors Close

FMI:
https://earthdayinbrunswick.com/

#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #MaineEvents #BikeTuneUps #BCM #NatureHikes #Renewables #BikeTooter

2026 #EarthDay Festival in #BrunswickME

April 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
FREE Admission

Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
44 McKeen Street, Brunswick, Maine

"Join #BicyleCoalitionOfMaine and a host of like minded partners to celebrate Earth Day in Brunswick

Bike Inspection & Tune-Up

Bring your bike for a free safety check and basic tune-up from local cycling experts.

You'll also find art, live music, dancing, educational talks, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, off-grid solar generators, and electric vehicles on display — plus much more."

Schedule:

10:00 Doors Open
10:30 All Species Parade
11:30 Nature Hikes
1:00 Fun Bike Ride
2:30 Wheelbarrow Race Finals
3:00 Doors Close

FMI:
https://earthdayinbrunswick.com/

#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #MaineEvents #BikeTuneUps #BCM #NatureHikes #Renewables #BikeTooter

2026 #EarthDay Festival in #BrunswickME

April 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
FREE Admission

Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
44 McKeen Street, Brunswick, Maine

"Join #BicyleCoalitionOfMaine and a host of like minded partners to celebrate Earth Day in Brunswick

Bike Inspection & Tune-Up

Bring your bike for a free safety check and basic tune-up from local cycling experts.

You'll also find art, live music, dancing, educational talks, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, off-grid solar generators, and electric vehicles on display — plus much more."

Schedule:

10:00 Doors Open
10:30 All Species Parade
11:30 Nature Hikes
1:00 Fun Bike Ride
2:30 Wheelbarrow Race Finals
3:00 Doors Close

FMI:
https://earthdayinbrunswick.com/

#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #MaineEvents #BikeTuneUps #BCM #NatureHikes #Renewables #BikeTooter

2026 #EarthDay Festival in #BrunswickME

April 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
FREE Admission

Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
44 McKeen Street, Brunswick, Maine

"Join #BicyleCoalitionOfMaine and a host of like minded partners to celebrate Earth Day in Brunswick

Bike Inspection & Tune-Up

Bring your bike for a free safety check and basic tune-up from local cycling experts.

You'll also find art, live music, dancing, educational talks, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, off-grid solar generators, and electric vehicles on display — plus much more."

Schedule:

10:00 Doors Open
10:30 All Species Parade
11:30 Nature Hikes
1:00 Fun Bike Ride
2:30 Wheelbarrow Race Finals
3:00 Doors Close

FMI:
https://earthdayinbrunswick.com/

#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #MaineEvents #BikeTuneUps #BCM #NatureHikes #Renewables #BikeTooter

2026 #EarthDay Festival in #BrunswickME

April 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
FREE Admission

Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
44 McKeen Street, Brunswick, Maine

"Join #BicyleCoalitionOfMaine and a host of like minded partners to celebrate Earth Day in Brunswick

Bike Inspection & Tune-Up

Bring your bike for a free safety check and basic tune-up from local cycling experts.

You'll also find art, live music, dancing, educational talks, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, off-grid solar generators, and electric vehicles on display — plus much more."

Schedule:

10:00 Doors Open
10:30 All Species Parade
11:30 Nature Hikes
1:00 Fun Bike Ride
2:30 Wheelbarrow Race Finals
3:00 Doors Close

FMI:
https://earthdayinbrunswick.com/

#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #MaineEvents #BikeTuneUps #BCM #NatureHikes #Renewables #BikeTooter

#Maine - #NaturalHeritage Hikes

"Natural Heritage Hikes are narratives that guide hikers through the rich ecological, geological, and cultural elements encountered on 25 of Maine's most popular hiking trails. These descriptions provide the hiker with the what, how, and why of the natural environments they are walking through."

Link to list [includes maps and descriptions in PDF format]:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/assistance/heritage_hikes.htm

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #LearnAboutNature #MaineHikes

#Maine - #NaturalHeritage Hikes

"Natural Heritage Hikes are narratives that guide hikers through the rich ecological, geological, and cultural elements encountered on 25 of Maine's most popular hiking trails. These descriptions provide the hiker with the what, how, and why of the natural environments they are walking through."

Link to list [includes maps and descriptions in PDF format]:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/assistance/heritage_hikes.htm

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #LearnAboutNature #MaineHikes

#Maine - #NaturalHeritage Hikes

"Natural Heritage Hikes are narratives that guide hikers through the rich ecological, geological, and cultural elements encountered on 25 of Maine's most popular hiking trails. These descriptions provide the hiker with the what, how, and why of the natural environments they are walking through."

Link to list [includes maps and descriptions in PDF format]:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/assistance/heritage_hikes.htm

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #LearnAboutNature #MaineHikes

#Maine - #NaturalHeritage Hikes

"Natural Heritage Hikes are narratives that guide hikers through the rich ecological, geological, and cultural elements encountered on 25 of Maine's most popular hiking trails. These descriptions provide the hiker with the what, how, and why of the natural environments they are walking through."

Link to list [includes maps and descriptions in PDF format]:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/assistance/heritage_hikes.htm

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #LearnAboutNature #MaineHikes

#Maine - #NaturalHeritage Hikes

"Natural Heritage Hikes are narratives that guide hikers through the rich ecological, geological, and cultural elements encountered on 25 of Maine's most popular hiking trails. These descriptions provide the hiker with the what, how, and why of the natural environments they are walking through."

Link to list [includes maps and descriptions in PDF format]:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/assistance/heritage_hikes.htm

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #LearnAboutNature #MaineHikes

#AlfredME - Alfred #ElementarySchool #NatureHike

0.8mi Length
36ft Elevation gain
0.5–1hr Estimated time, Out & back

"This short trail starts in the parking lot of the elementary school. There is an #OutdoorClassroom, #VernalPonds, and #swale. Small bridges have been built over wet areas. There are small signs with information about the natural environment. Although there are blue blazes on trees, the trail is not easy to follow as it gets further from the school."

FMI:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/alfred-elementary-school-nature-hike

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #NatureBasedLearning

#AlfredME - Alfred #ElementarySchool #NatureHike

0.8mi Length
36ft Elevation gain
0.5–1hr Estimated time, Out & back

"This short trail starts in the parking lot of the elementary school. There is an #OutdoorClassroom, #VernalPonds, and #swale. Small bridges have been built over wet areas. There are small signs with information about the natural environment. Although there are blue blazes on trees, the trail is not easy to follow as it gets further from the school."

FMI:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/alfred-elementary-school-nature-hike

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #NatureBasedLearning

#AlfredME - Alfred #ElementarySchool #NatureHike

0.8mi Length
36ft Elevation gain
0.5–1hr Estimated time, Out & back

"This short trail starts in the parking lot of the elementary school. There is an #OutdoorClassroom, #VernalPonds, and #swale. Small bridges have been built over wet areas. There are small signs with information about the natural environment. Although there are blue blazes on trees, the trail is not easy to follow as it gets further from the school."

FMI:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/alfred-elementary-school-nature-hike

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #NatureBasedLearning

#AlfredME - Alfred #ElementarySchool #NatureHike

0.8mi Length
36ft Elevation gain
0.5–1hr Estimated time, Out & back

"This short trail starts in the parking lot of the elementary school. There is an #OutdoorClassroom, #VernalPonds, and #swale. Small bridges have been built over wet areas. There are small signs with information about the natural environment. Although there are blue blazes on trees, the trail is not easy to follow as it gets further from the school."

FMI:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/alfred-elementary-school-nature-hike

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #NatureBasedLearning

#AlfredME - Alfred #ElementarySchool #NatureHike

0.8mi Length
36ft Elevation gain
0.5–1hr Estimated time, Out & back

"This short trail starts in the parking lot of the elementary school. There is an #OutdoorClassroom, #VernalPonds, and #swale. Small bridges have been built over wet areas. There are small signs with information about the natural environment. Although there are blue blazes on trees, the trail is not easy to follow as it gets further from the school."

FMI:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/alfred-elementary-school-nature-hike

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #NatureBasedLearning

#OgunquitME - New #NatureAdventureBackpacks

"Thanks to a grant from the Maine State Library and their Maine Public Library Fund we have 6 new backpacks with the following themes: #Birding, #NatureHikes and #Tidepooling / Rocks of the Marginal Way. Each theme has 2 backpacks; one backpack containing contents for adults and one backpack with more child-friendly contents.

Here are the new Birding Packs!"

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/ogunquitmemoriallibrary/posts/pfbid02VzuvVobjUx8fYRge8tfKaQKi8f7ciqkQR2fJdQ7jMypsUi1tixjiLHzMvcmw8VbAl

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #PlantIdentification

#OgunquitME - New #NatureAdventureBackpacks

"Thanks to a grant from the Maine State Library and their Maine Public Library Fund we have 6 new backpacks with the following themes: #Birding, #NatureHikes and #Tidepooling / Rocks of the Marginal Way. Each theme has 2 backpacks; one backpack containing contents for adults and one backpack with more child-friendly contents.

Here are the new Birding Packs!"

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/ogunquitmemoriallibrary/posts/pfbid02VzuvVobjUx8fYRge8tfKaQKi8f7ciqkQR2fJdQ7jMypsUi1tixjiLHzMvcmw8VbAl

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #PlantIdentification

#OgunquitME - New #NatureAdventureBackpacks

"Thanks to a grant from the Maine State Library and their Maine Public Library Fund we have 6 new backpacks with the following themes: #Birding, #NatureHikes and #Tidepooling / Rocks of the Marginal Way. Each theme has 2 backpacks; one backpack containing contents for adults and one backpack with more child-friendly contents.

Here are the new Birding Packs!"

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/ogunquitmemoriallibrary/posts/pfbid02VzuvVobjUx8fYRge8tfKaQKi8f7ciqkQR2fJdQ7jMypsUi1tixjiLHzMvcmw8VbAl

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #PlantIdentification

#OgunquitME - New #NatureAdventureBackpacks

"Thanks to a grant from the Maine State Library and their Maine Public Library Fund we have 6 new backpacks with the following themes: #Birding, #NatureHikes and #Tidepooling / Rocks of the Marginal Way. Each theme has 2 backpacks; one backpack containing contents for adults and one backpack with more child-friendly contents.

Here are the new Birding Packs!"

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/ogunquitmemoriallibrary/posts/pfbid02VzuvVobjUx8fYRge8tfKaQKi8f7ciqkQR2fJdQ7jMypsUi1tixjiLHzMvcmw8VbAl

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #PlantIdentification

#OgunquitME - New #NatureAdventureBackpacks

"Thanks to a grant from the Maine State Library and their Maine Public Library Fund we have 6 new backpacks with the following themes: #Birding, #NatureHikes and #Tidepooling / Rocks of the Marginal Way. Each theme has 2 backpacks; one backpack containing contents for adults and one backpack with more child-friendly contents.

Here are the new Birding Packs!"

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/ogunquitmemoriallibrary/posts/pfbid02VzuvVobjUx8fYRge8tfKaQKi8f7ciqkQR2fJdQ7jMypsUi1tixjiLHzMvcmw8VbAl

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #PlantIdentification

#Maine #StatePark #FirstDayHikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, and virtual visits for 2026.

Guided Program Listings:

#CamdenHills State Park, #CamdenME - 9:00 a.m. Meet at the visitor center. Join us for a scenic 2.6-mile hike on the #Megunticook and #Adams Lookout Trails with Park Ranger Erik Hallsey to ring in 2026. The Megunticook Trail is a moderately difficult hike that leads to the easy Adams Lookout Trail. Both trails provide scenic points that include excellent views of #PenobscotBay. Leashed pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 236-0849.

#HolbrookIsland Sanctuary, #BrooksvilleME - 1-4:00 p.m. Meet at the Backshore Trail parking lot on Indian Bar Road. Join us for a leisurely 2.85 mile walk for all ages to ring in the New Year! Meet and Greet at 1:00 - Warm beverages, water, and snacks will be on hand at the start and finish of our walk. The guided hike will begin at 1:30 or explore on your own anytime during the afternoon. Please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Leash pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 326-4012.

#SebagoLake State Park, Campground Side of Park, #Naples<E. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the campground booth. Join us for a leisurely 1-mile walk for all ages on January 1 to ring in the New Year! Meet at campground booth on the Naples side of the park, for snacks and beverages, which will be provided. This will be an easy to moderate 1- mile hike around Horseshoe Bog; a mostly flat, and slightly rocky trail. All ages are welcome, but parents should be prepared to carry their children if they tire. Parents must accompany children under 12 years old. No pets on this hike, please. Park entry and program are free to First Day Hikers. Read all the details and view the First Day Hike flyer. FMI: (207) 693-6231.

#TwoLights State Park, #CapeElizabethME - 6:30-9:00 a.m. The park is off Route 77. Meet at High Head at the rose garden. Arrive at 6:30 for the sunrise. Hike begins at 7:30. This is a leasurely 3/4-mile loop hike along the shoreline and woodland paths. Parents must accompany children under 12 years old. Leashed pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 799-5871.

Self-guided Hike Guides:
#BradburyMountain State Park, #FreeportME
Camden Hills State Park, Camden
#PophamBeach State Park, #PhippsburgME
#ReidStatePark, #GeorgetownME
#WolfesNeck Woods State Park, Freeport
Share your self-guided hike photos and comments with us by tagging @mainedacf to Instagram and Facebook.
Stay Informed with Safety Updates.

FMI (includes link to guides):
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/first-day-hikes.shtml

#MaineParks #NatureEvents #NatureHikes #NewYearsHikes #SpendTimeInNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #MaineEvents #SolarPunkSunday

#Maine #StatePark #FirstDayHikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, and virtual visits for 2026.

Guided Program Listings:

#CamdenHills State Park, #CamdenME - 9:00 a.m. Meet at the visitor center. Join us for a scenic 2.6-mile hike on the #Megunticook and #Adams Lookout Trails with Park Ranger Erik Hallsey to ring in 2026. The Megunticook Trail is a moderately difficult hike that leads to the easy Adams Lookout Trail. Both trails provide scenic points that include excellent views of #PenobscotBay. Leashed pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 236-0849.

#HolbrookIsland Sanctuary, #BrooksvilleME - 1-4:00 p.m. Meet at the Backshore Trail parking lot on Indian Bar Road. Join us for a leisurely 2.85 mile walk for all ages to ring in the New Year! Meet and Greet at 1:00 - Warm beverages, water, and snacks will be on hand at the start and finish of our walk. The guided hike will begin at 1:30 or explore on your own anytime during the afternoon. Please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Leash pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 326-4012.

#SebagoLake State Park, Campground Side of Park, #Naples<E. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the campground booth. Join us for a leisurely 1-mile walk for all ages on January 1 to ring in the New Year! Meet at campground booth on the Naples side of the park, for snacks and beverages, which will be provided. This will be an easy to moderate 1- mile hike around Horseshoe Bog; a mostly flat, and slightly rocky trail. All ages are welcome, but parents should be prepared to carry their children if they tire. Parents must accompany children under 12 years old. No pets on this hike, please. Park entry and program are free to First Day Hikers. Read all the details and view the First Day Hike flyer. FMI: (207) 693-6231.

#TwoLights State Park, #CapeElizabethME - 6:30-9:00 a.m. The park is off Route 77. Meet at High Head at the rose garden. Arrive at 6:30 for the sunrise. Hike begins at 7:30. This is a leasurely 3/4-mile loop hike along the shoreline and woodland paths. Parents must accompany children under 12 years old. Leashed pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 799-5871.

Self-guided Hike Guides:
#BradburyMountain State Park, #FreeportME
Camden Hills State Park, Camden
#PophamBeach State Park, #PhippsburgME
#ReidStatePark, #GeorgetownME
#WolfesNeck Woods State Park, Freeport
Share your self-guided hike photos and comments with us by tagging @mainedacf to Instagram and Facebook.
Stay Informed with Safety Updates.

FMI (includes link to guides):
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/first-day-hikes.shtml

#MaineParks #NatureEvents #NatureHikes #NewYearsHikes #SpendTimeInNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #MaineEvents #SolarPunkSunday

#Maine #StatePark #FirstDayHikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, and virtual visits for 2026.

Guided Program Listings:

#CamdenHills State Park, #CamdenME - 9:00 a.m. Meet at the visitor center. Join us for a scenic 2.6-mile hike on the #Megunticook and #Adams Lookout Trails with Park Ranger Erik Hallsey to ring in 2026. The Megunticook Trail is a moderately difficult hike that leads to the easy Adams Lookout Trail. Both trails provide scenic points that include excellent views of #PenobscotBay. Leashed pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 236-0849.

#HolbrookIsland Sanctuary, #BrooksvilleME - 1-4:00 p.m. Meet at the Backshore Trail parking lot on Indian Bar Road. Join us for a leisurely 2.85 mile walk for all ages to ring in the New Year! Meet and Greet at 1:00 - Warm beverages, water, and snacks will be on hand at the start and finish of our walk. The guided hike will begin at 1:30 or explore on your own anytime during the afternoon. Please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Leash pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 326-4012.

#SebagoLake State Park, Campground Side of Park, #Naples<E. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the campground booth. Join us for a leisurely 1-mile walk for all ages on January 1 to ring in the New Year! Meet at campground booth on the Naples side of the park, for snacks and beverages, which will be provided. This will be an easy to moderate 1- mile hike around Horseshoe Bog; a mostly flat, and slightly rocky trail. All ages are welcome, but parents should be prepared to carry their children if they tire. Parents must accompany children under 12 years old. No pets on this hike, please. Park entry and program are free to First Day Hikers. Read all the details and view the First Day Hike flyer. FMI: (207) 693-6231.

#TwoLights State Park, #CapeElizabethME - 6:30-9:00 a.m. The park is off Route 77. Meet at High Head at the rose garden. Arrive at 6:30 for the sunrise. Hike begins at 7:30. This is a leasurely 3/4-mile loop hike along the shoreline and woodland paths. Parents must accompany children under 12 years old. Leashed pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 799-5871.

Self-guided Hike Guides:
#BradburyMountain State Park, #FreeportME
Camden Hills State Park, Camden
#PophamBeach State Park, #PhippsburgME
#ReidStatePark, #GeorgetownME
#WolfesNeck Woods State Park, Freeport
Share your self-guided hike photos and comments with us by tagging @mainedacf to Instagram and Facebook.
Stay Informed with Safety Updates.

FMI (includes link to guides):
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/first-day-hikes.shtml

#MaineParks #NatureEvents #NatureHikes #NewYearsHikes #SpendTimeInNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #MaineEvents #SolarPunkSunday

#Maine #StatePark #FirstDayHikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, and virtual visits for 2026.

Guided Program Listings:

#CamdenHills State Park, #CamdenME - 9:00 a.m. Meet at the visitor center. Join us for a scenic 2.6-mile hike on the #Megunticook and #Adams Lookout Trails with Park Ranger Erik Hallsey to ring in 2026. The Megunticook Trail is a moderately difficult hike that leads to the easy Adams Lookout Trail. Both trails provide scenic points that include excellent views of #PenobscotBay. Leashed pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 236-0849.

#HolbrookIsland Sanctuary, #BrooksvilleME - 1-4:00 p.m. Meet at the Backshore Trail parking lot on Indian Bar Road. Join us for a leisurely 2.85 mile walk for all ages to ring in the New Year! Meet and Greet at 1:00 - Warm beverages, water, and snacks will be on hand at the start and finish of our walk. The guided hike will begin at 1:30 or explore on your own anytime during the afternoon. Please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Leash pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 326-4012.

#SebagoLake State Park, Campground Side of Park, #Naples<E. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the campground booth. Join us for a leisurely 1-mile walk for all ages on January 1 to ring in the New Year! Meet at campground booth on the Naples side of the park, for snacks and beverages, which will be provided. This will be an easy to moderate 1- mile hike around Horseshoe Bog; a mostly flat, and slightly rocky trail. All ages are welcome, but parents should be prepared to carry their children if they tire. Parents must accompany children under 12 years old. No pets on this hike, please. Park entry and program are free to First Day Hikers. Read all the details and view the First Day Hike flyer. FMI: (207) 693-6231.

#TwoLights State Park, #CapeElizabethME - 6:30-9:00 a.m. The park is off Route 77. Meet at High Head at the rose garden. Arrive at 6:30 for the sunrise. Hike begins at 7:30. This is a leasurely 3/4-mile loop hike along the shoreline and woodland paths. Parents must accompany children under 12 years old. Leashed pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 799-5871.

Self-guided Hike Guides:
#BradburyMountain State Park, #FreeportME
Camden Hills State Park, Camden
#PophamBeach State Park, #PhippsburgME
#ReidStatePark, #GeorgetownME
#WolfesNeck Woods State Park, Freeport
Share your self-guided hike photos and comments with us by tagging @mainedacf to Instagram and Facebook.
Stay Informed with Safety Updates.

FMI (includes link to guides):
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/first-day-hikes.shtml

#MaineParks #NatureEvents #NatureHikes #NewYearsHikes #SpendTimeInNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #MaineEvents #SolarPunkSunday

#Maine #StatePark #FirstDayHikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, and virtual visits for 2026.

Guided Program Listings:

#CamdenHills State Park, #CamdenME - 9:00 a.m. Meet at the visitor center. Join us for a scenic 2.6-mile hike on the #Megunticook and #Adams Lookout Trails with Park Ranger Erik Hallsey to ring in 2026. The Megunticook Trail is a moderately difficult hike that leads to the easy Adams Lookout Trail. Both trails provide scenic points that include excellent views of #PenobscotBay. Leashed pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 236-0849.

#HolbrookIsland Sanctuary, #BrooksvilleME - 1-4:00 p.m. Meet at the Backshore Trail parking lot on Indian Bar Road. Join us for a leisurely 2.85 mile walk for all ages to ring in the New Year! Meet and Greet at 1:00 - Warm beverages, water, and snacks will be on hand at the start and finish of our walk. The guided hike will begin at 1:30 or explore on your own anytime during the afternoon. Please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Leash pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 326-4012.

#SebagoLake State Park, Campground Side of Park, #Naples<E. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the campground booth. Join us for a leisurely 1-mile walk for all ages on January 1 to ring in the New Year! Meet at campground booth on the Naples side of the park, for snacks and beverages, which will be provided. This will be an easy to moderate 1- mile hike around Horseshoe Bog; a mostly flat, and slightly rocky trail. All ages are welcome, but parents should be prepared to carry their children if they tire. Parents must accompany children under 12 years old. No pets on this hike, please. Park entry and program are free to First Day Hikers. Read all the details and view the First Day Hike flyer. FMI: (207) 693-6231.

#TwoLights State Park, #CapeElizabethME - 6:30-9:00 a.m. The park is off Route 77. Meet at High Head at the rose garden. Arrive at 6:30 for the sunrise. Hike begins at 7:30. This is a leasurely 3/4-mile loop hike along the shoreline and woodland paths. Parents must accompany children under 12 years old. Leashed pets are welcome. Read all the details and view the flyer. FMI: (207) 799-5871.

Self-guided Hike Guides:
#BradburyMountain State Park, #FreeportME
Camden Hills State Park, Camden
#PophamBeach State Park, #PhippsburgME
#ReidStatePark, #GeorgetownME
#WolfesNeck Woods State Park, Freeport
Share your self-guided hike photos and comments with us by tagging @mainedacf to Instagram and Facebook.
Stay Informed with Safety Updates.

FMI (includes link to guides):
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/first-day-hikes.shtml

#MaineParks #NatureEvents #NatureHikes #NewYearsHikes #SpendTimeInNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #MaineEvents #SolarPunkSunday

#FirstDay Hikes at Select #MaineStateParks with Guided and Self-guided Options

"Maine State Park First Day Hikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, as well as virtual visits to help you kick off 2026.

Join in on the fun and start out your New Year within the beauty and solace of a Maine State Park. Program listings are provided below. You can also download materials for self-guided hikes and view the virtual visits at BPL's First Day Hike page.

Program Listings - Join Us on January 1, 2026:

#CamdenHills State Park, #CamdenME
#HolbrookIsland State Park, #BrooksvilleME
#SebagoLake State Park - Campground side of park, #NaplesME
#TwoLights State Park, #CapeElizabethME

Enjoy the free park entry and program for First Day Hikers!"

FMI: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/first-day-hikes.shtml

#MaineParks #NatureEvents #NatureHikes #NewYearsHikes #SpendTimeInNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #MaineEvents #SolarPunkSunday

#FirstDay Hikes at Select #MaineStateParks with Guided and Self-guided Options

"Maine State Park First Day Hikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, as well as virtual visits to help you kick off 2026.

Join in on the fun and start out your New Year within the beauty and solace of a Maine State Park. Program listings are provided below. You can also download materials for self-guided hikes and view the virtual visits at BPL's First Day Hike page.

Program Listings - Join Us on January 1, 2026:

#CamdenHills State Park, #CamdenME
#HolbrookIsland State Park, #BrooksvilleME
#SebagoLake State Park - Campground side of park, #NaplesME
#TwoLights State Park, #CapeElizabethME

Enjoy the free park entry and program for First Day Hikers!"

FMI: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/first-day-hikes.shtml

#MaineParks #NatureEvents #NatureHikes #NewYearsHikes #SpendTimeInNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #MaineEvents #SolarPunkSunday

#FirstDay Hikes at Select #MaineStateParks with Guided and Self-guided Options

"Maine State Park First Day Hikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, as well as virtual visits to help you kick off 2026.

Join in on the fun and start out your New Year within the beauty and solace of a Maine State Park. Program listings are provided below. You can also download materials for self-guided hikes and view the virtual visits at BPL's First Day Hike page.

Program Listings - Join Us on January 1, 2026:

#CamdenHills State Park, #CamdenME
#HolbrookIsland State Park, #BrooksvilleME
#SebagoLake State Park - Campground side of park, #NaplesME
#TwoLights State Park, #CapeElizabethME

Enjoy the free park entry and program for First Day Hikers!"

FMI: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/first-day-hikes.shtml

#MaineParks #NatureEvents #NatureHikes #NewYearsHikes #SpendTimeInNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #MaineEvents #SolarPunkSunday

#FirstDay Hikes at Select #MaineStateParks with Guided and Self-guided Options

"Maine State Park First Day Hikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, as well as virtual visits to help you kick off 2026.

Join in on the fun and start out your New Year within the beauty and solace of a Maine State Park. Program listings are provided below. You can also download materials for self-guided hikes and view the virtual visits at BPL's First Day Hike page.

Program Listings - Join Us on January 1, 2026:

#CamdenHills State Park, #CamdenME
#HolbrookIsland State Park, #BrooksvilleME
#SebagoLake State Park - Campground side of park, #NaplesME
#TwoLights State Park, #CapeElizabethME

Enjoy the free park entry and program for First Day Hikers!"

FMI: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/first-day-hikes.shtml

#MaineParks #NatureEvents #NatureHikes #NewYearsHikes #SpendTimeInNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #MaineEvents #SolarPunkSunday

#FirstDay Hikes at Select #MaineStateParks with Guided and Self-guided Options

"Maine State Park First Day Hikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, as well as virtual visits to help you kick off 2026.

Join in on the fun and start out your New Year within the beauty and solace of a Maine State Park. Program listings are provided below. You can also download materials for self-guided hikes and view the virtual visits at BPL's First Day Hike page.

Program Listings - Join Us on January 1, 2026:

#CamdenHills State Park, #CamdenME
#HolbrookIsland State Park, #BrooksvilleME
#SebagoLake State Park - Campground side of park, #NaplesME
#TwoLights State Park, #CapeElizabethME

Enjoy the free park entry and program for First Day Hikers!"

FMI: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/first-day-hikes.shtml

#MaineParks #NatureEvents #NatureHikes #NewYearsHikes #SpendTimeInNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #MaineEvents #SolarPunkSunday

#Fungi & #waterfalls seen & admired 😊🥾🌲💗

Golden fairy spindle.
Waterfalls.
Some sort of russula.

#VancouverIsland #GetOutside #nature #Wsanec #Saanich #DisabledPhotographers #YYJphotographers #PacificNorthwest #BritishColumbia #Canada #photography #VictoriaBC #NatureLovers #YYJ #PNW #CoastalBC #VanIsle #NatureHikes #Forest #WorldInMyEyes #NaturePhotos #Hiking #Westcoast #biodiversity #mushrooms #Woodlands #HighlandsBC

My first #Mosstodon toot 🥰 I LOVE mosses & lichens ❤ We're #blessed on #VancouverIsland to have lots of magnificent #forests filled with lovely mosses - year round! Endless #gratitude for #green filled #ecosystems 🌲

#moss #Saanich #Wsanec #nature #HikingSights #WorldInMyEyes #biodiversity #naturalWorld #OneEarth #WildFirst #ProtectTheWild #ProtectNature #environmentalist #NatureLover #NatureAppreciation #RespectForNature #ProtectWhatYouLove #PlanetBeforeProfits #NatureHikes #vanisle #PNW