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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How to Make Pine Needle Tea
March 7, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Yes, the common conifer tree can be used to make a tasty drink! Did you know pine needles contain five times the Vitamin C found in a lemon? It’s also a natural remedy for a sore throat and chest congestion! At this program, you’ll forage for pine needles along the Warren Trail and create a tea to your liking in Lake George’s spacious warming hut. Coaches will provide foraging expertise, as well as tips for making the perfect brew. Come meet new people and warm your soul while learning to make pine needle tea!
If you have your own drinking vessel, we encourage you to bring it, but it is not necessary! All materials will be provided. Meet us at the last parking lot on the West Side.
This is a free community event of the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/iruSs5U4BgLzz5ev7
Photo by Marta Jastrzebsk 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
