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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!
Enjoy the first colors of fall with a hike out to the pinnacle at Lake George Regional Park. It will be about a 3 mile hike. We’ll meet by the boat launch on the East side of the park. All ages and abilities welcome. Be sure to bring water!
Join us for a walk with your dogs! Meet us at the walking bridge behind M. Thai, and we’ll check out Coburn Park (total walk: about 1.5 miles). You’ll get some fresh air and meet new people and pets. All ages and abilities welcome. Be sure to bring some water and a poop bag!
Join us for a scavenger hunt along the Debe River Walk and the Philbrick Trails. We will be going for a walk (about 1.5 miles) and exploring nature along the way. This is a great, fun, and adventurous way to start your weekend with your family!
Join us every Saturday in front of The Miller's Table at Maine Grains for a run. All ages and experience levels are welcome. The run will be approximately 3 miles. We will run to the Heselton Street trails, through the trails, and back. Make sure to check out the Skowhegan Farmers' Market when we return!
Ever gone camping and wished you had a delicious, fresh, homemade dessert after dinner? If so, join us to learn how to bake in the backcountry! While our treat is baking, we’ll discuss different methods of cooking for your trips! All ages are welcome.
Join us for a walk with your dogs! Meet us at the walking bridge behind M. Thai, and we’ll check out Coburn Park (total walk: about 1.5 miles). You’ll get some fresh air and meet new people and pets. All ages and abilities welcome. Be sure to bring some water and a poop bag!
Join us every Saturday in front of The Miller's Table at Maine Grains for a run. All ages and experience levels are welcome. The run will be approximately 3 miles. We will run to the Heselton Street trails, through the trails, and back. Make sure to check out the Skowhegan Farmers' Market when we return!
Join us for nature art and walk along the Debe River Walk and Philbrick Trails. We’ll meet behind M. Thai at the walking bridge. We will walk the trail (about 1.5 miles) and collect items along the way. After, we will stop at a picnic table on the trail and use the materials gathered to …
Join us for a game of kickball right in town! Come kick your heart out and bring a friend or two! We'll meet at Pat Quinn Field located behind the Memorial Field Complex. Please sign up here so we can make sure we have enough for two teams. We will need at least 8 people …
Join us for a walk with your dogs! Meet us at Lake George Regional Park (East Side), and we’ll check out the trail to the pinnacle (total walk: about 2 miles). You’ll get some fresh air and meet new people and pets. All ages and abilities welcome. Be sure to bring some water and a …
Free outdoor programming is made possible thanks to these generous partners:
