MONDAY

How Animals Survive, 10 a.m. in Damariscotta

Homeschooled children age 5 and older can learn how animals survive winter. Classes are held at the Damariscotta River Association the second Monday of each month, and include hiking and journaling. The cost is $5 per class. To register, go to www.damariscottariver.org or call 563-1393.

WEDNESDAY

Women Fly Fishers, 6 p.m. in South Portland

Join the year-old Women Flyfishing Group at its monthly meeting at Sea Dog Brewing. Learn about the Rapid River Alder Flies, upcoming events and lessons, and meet other women learning to fly fish. To learn more, go to on.fb.me/1ZKUpvq.

UPCOMING

Nature Writing, Jan. 19 in Augusta

A six-part nature writing workshop will be held at Viles Arboretum. Instructor Andrea Lani, a certified Maine master naturalist, will teach how to write about the natural world. The cost is $45 for all six classes and a membership to the arboretum. Space is limited. To register, call 621-0031.

Tuckahoe Preserve, Jan. 23 in Berwick

Great Works Regional Land Trust board member Michael Wright will lead a ski or snowshoe trek as part of the annual tour on Beaver Dam Heath. Meet in the parking area on Hubbard Road, 4.3 miles north of Berwick center. Registration is required; the cost is $5. To learn more, go to www.gwrlt.org.

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