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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!
Join us for a hike on the Philbrick Trails in downtown Skowhegan. Total walk will be about 1.5 miles. We’ll meet in the parking lot by the walking bridge behind M.Thai. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and at least one article of fluorescent orange clothing! We will have extra orange if you do not …
Join us for a pizza fundraiser! $5 from each pizza purchased will be donated to the Skowhegan Americorps Outdoor Recreation Program to help us provide FREE outdoor activities for the community.
Join us for a walk for lunch! Meet us at the walking bridge behind M. Thai, and we’ll check out the Debe Trails (total walk: about 1.5 miles). You’ll get some fresh air and meet new people. Be sure to bring water. Dogs are welcomed!
Join us for a hike on the Heselton Street Trails. The total walk will be about 1.5 miles. We will meet in the Margaret Chase Smith School parking lot. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, water, and at least one article of fluorescent orange clothing! We will have extra orange if you do not have …
Join us for a bike ride through the trails (about 2 miles) at Lake George Regional Park. Bring your bike, water, and at least one article of fluorescent orange. We will have extra orange if you do not have any! If you need to borrow a bike please fill out this form by November 15th …
Wearing the right clothing is the first step to having a great time outdoors. Come learn what to wear and what not to wear on your next adventure--hiking, biking, paddling, and anything in between. This is a great intro class for all ages.
We’ll meet at the trailhead on Russell Road for a hike in the dark! We’ll guide you through Coburn Woods trails using headlamps to illuminate the way. The total walk will be about 1 mile. We’ll hike out to Taylor Field and back to view the stars during the new moon. Be sure to bring …
Come check out the Townsend Trail on the East side of Lake George Regional Park. The total hike is about 4 miles. Parking for the trailhead is in the same parking lot as the boat launch. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and at least one article of fluorescent orange clothing! We will have extra …
Begin your Sunday with a nice brisk morning walk to the park. We’ll meet at the Walking Bridge behind M. Thai in Skowhegan then walk down to coburn park and back. The walk will be about 1.5 miles. Well behaved dogs are welcome, please remember to bring poop bags. Don’t forget to dress warm!
Knot tying can be a surprisingly valuable skill when camping. From setting up a tent to tying down your kayak; you never know when you may need to tie a strong knot. Join us to learn how to tie several different knots and what situations they may be useful in. This is an interactive clinic …
Free outdoor programming is made possible thanks to these generous partners:
