Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program
Join our AmeriCorps coaches for free, guided outdoor activities!
Check out our calendar of programs, trainings, clinics, virtual activities, and more below!
Program update – May 28, 2020
Though we initially planned to reconvene in-person programs for June, in order to ensure YOUR safety and the safety of our coaches, we have made the very difficult decision to postpone in-person activities until July. Thank you for bearing with us as we navigate these difficult times.
We are excited to rollout our summer calendar over the next few weeks! It will include local hiking adventures, paddling excursions, mountain bike rides, and more! New this year, we’ll also be leading multi-day trips to Maine destinations—and we hope you’ll plan to join in on the fun! We can’t wait to share our plans with you!
In the meantime, please like and follow the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program Facebook Page for the latest updates and access to all digital content, including a camp cooking video series (coming soon!), nature meditation videos, a virtual outdoor-themed book club, fitness challenges, tutorial videos (like how to stand-up paddleboard), and Animal Pen Pals!
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Cross-Country Ski Meet-Up
February 8, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come spend a morning with Iver, a volunteer for the Jim Browne Foundation, and he’ll give you a newfound appreciation of cross-country skiing and Lakewood Golf Course. You’ll encounter stunning views and thrilling hills on the Top of the World Trail while Picnic Loop and Forest Loops offer more tranquil scenes. It can be as relaxing or taxing as you make it! Afterward, relax and defrost in the spacious warming hut at the trailhead.
Bring your cross-country skis and plenty of water! It takes less than an hour to glide the trails, but feel free to make multiple runs. The trails are perfect for all ages and abilities; they’re even pet-friendly! Don’t forget to bring poop bags and clean up after your pet!
This program is hosted by Lakewood Golf Course, and parking fees have been graciously sponsored by the Jim Browne Foundation. However, donations are welcomed! Meet at the warming hut just across the street from the Lakewood Clubhouse.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/sfrP5dHTKMBeyPfV7
Photo By George Kroeker on Unsplash.
Free outdoor programming is made possible thanks to these generous partners:
- Maine Commission for Community Service
- Corporation for National & Community Service
- The Betterment Fund
- Onion Foundation
- New Balance
- Walmart
- King’s Kids/Sugarloaf Ski Club
