#wellsme — Public Fediverse posts

#WellsME - Eyes on the #Estuary: A Visit to the Research Marsh

Explore current field research projects happening along the trail and out on the #SaltMarsh !

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free with Admission

"As visitors to the Wells Reserve explore the natural beauty along the trails, a group of scientists are working in the background to better understand these important #ecosystems. On this guided walk, we will dive deeper into these ongoing research projects to learn about the impacts of invasive plant and crab species, restoration of the endangered New England Cottontail, and participate in hands-on water quality monitoring.

"This program is about 1.75 hours and covers about 1 mile round trip. Much of the walk will be out on the salt marsh so close-toed shoes/boots that can get a little wet or muddy and long pants are recommended. This program is geared towards adult audiences, but is open to interested participants as young as middle school.

"Your guide, Gail, is a retired marine biologist and high school science teacher and current #WellsReserve volunteer. "

FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/88992/eyes-on-the-estuary-a-visit-to-the-research-marsh

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeOutdoors #SpendTimeInNature #MaineEvents #WellsReserve #WellsReserveAtLaudholm

#WellsME - #PipingPlover #BeachWalkAndTalk

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Reservations Required
Cost: Free with site admission

"Come learn about the piping plover and what makes it so special, while taking a walk on #LaudholmBeach!

"In 1981 there were only seven pairs of piping plovers in the entire state of Maine. After decades of hard work and dedication, in 2025 there was a record 174 pairs recorded! Come learn about this federally threatened and state endangered beach-nesting shorebird and what makes it so special. Helen Manning, a Wildlife Biologist from #RachelCarsonNationalWildlifeRefuge, will lead an educational walk on the Wells Reserves Laudholm Beach to discuss the biology of the piping plover and the monitoring and management efforts that have helped this species begin to make a recovery."

FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87678/piping-plover-beach-walk-and-talk

#RestoreNature #SpeciesRecovery #MaineEvents #LaudholmReserve #SolarPunkSunday #ObservingNature
#Nature #SpendTimeInNature

Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday!

#WellsME - #BirdWalk

Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:30am – 9:30am
Wells Reserve at Laudholm

Reservations Required
Cost: Free with site admission

"Search for birds with a leader from #YorkCountyAudubon!

Join York County Audubon #birders every other Saturday this summer, May 16-August 8, for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property. Beginners are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Space is limited."

FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87315/bird-walk

#MaineEvents #SpendTimeInNature #Birdwatching #Audubon #Estuary #WellsReserve

#WellsME - #Rewilding Presentation
Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Join photographer Steve Morello for a journey through the rewilding of his southern Maine property!

"For years, renown photographer Steve Morello planned on having his own personal sanctuary where he could retire and photograph in his own little space. His journey to rewild his property here in Maine was both rewarding but also a big learning experience. Join him for a conical on this journey to restore and revive what has become the teaching facility at Little River Photo in North Berwick."

Reservations Not Required
Suggested Donation: $5.00

Location:
Mather Auditorium, #WellsReserve at #Laudholm
342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells ME 04090

This event is handicap accessible.

FMI:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/82959/rewilding

#SolarPunkSunday #LearnAboutNature #MaineEvents #RestoreNature