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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 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 on the east side of Lake George Regional Park for a full moon moonlight paddle around the lake. We’ll put in at the East Side Beach. This is a great event for all ages and experiences. Please bring your own boat and water to drink. If you need to borrow a kayak please …
Join us at the Skowhegan Library to learn all about bees. The Somerset Beekeepers Association is coming to teach us all about bees in our world!
Join us for a walk with your dogs! Meet us at Walking Bridge behind M. Thai, and we’ll check out the Debe River Walk and Philbrick trails (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 …
Join us for a bike ride (about 2 miles) through the trails in Coburn Woods. Bring your bike and water! If you need to borrow a bike please fill out this form so we can make prior arrangements by September 10th.
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 a scavenger hunt along the Debe Trail 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!
It's knot your average class! Learn the basics of knot tying and how to tie different knots for camping and outdoor adventures. You don't want to miss this! All ages are welcome, and bring a friend or two.
Join us for a walk with your dogs! Meet us at Walking Bridge behind M. Thai, and we’ll check out the Debe River Walk and Philbrick trails (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 …
Join us for nature art and walk along the Debe 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 and explore along the way. After, we will stop at a picnic table on the trail and use the materials gathered to …
Free outdoor programming is made possible thanks to these generous partners:
