WELLS — Upcoming events at Wells Reserve at Laudholm include:

Friday, June 10, 11 a.m.-noon
Climbing the Fish Ladder

Wells Reserve biologists who
track fish using the Branch Brook
fish ladder will explain the ladder’s features and their research
findings in this public demonstration at the site. River herring,
brook trout, and sea lamprey are
among the fish known to use the
ladder, and the science team will
check the trap during this session.

Free, but reservations required.

Saturday, June 11, 7:30-9:30
a.m.
Bird Walk
Join a birder from York County

Audubon to look and listen for
the many varieties of birds found
at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm
in late spring. Beginners welcome.
Free with site admission. Meet in
the parking lot.

Wednesday, June 15, 10 a.m.-
noon
Mindful Hike
Discover the seven points of
awareness and practice walking
like a fox, seeing like an owl, and
listening like a deer. The goal is
heightened awareness as we slow
down and connect with the life
forms around us. This is a calm,
slow hike to take time to be present in our surroundings. A peaceful spirit is helpful. Limited to
eight participants. Ages 10 and

up. $7/$5. Registration required.
Wells Reserve at Laudholm.
Wednesday, June 15, 6-7:30
p.m.

Who Owns the Beach?
The ownership of land between
the uplands and the low tide
mark has been a complex and
divisive issue in Maine for many
years. When are beach visitors
entitled to use this area? How do
landowners derive title to these
lands? Licensed surveyor Robert
Yarumian and historian Dr.
Edwin Churchill have examined
old property deeds and other legal
instruments going back to the
1600s to investigate who really
owns the beaches. They will reveal
their findings in this talk at the

Wells Reserve at Laudholm. $5
suggested donation.

Thursday, June 16, 6-7:30 p.m.
Ocean’s End: Crisis in the
World’s Seas and the Gulf of
Maine
Pulitzer Prize finalist Colin
Woodard explains why oceans
are in such trouble and what can
be done about it. Woodard is an
award-winning author and journalist whose acclaimed “Mayday”
series appeared in the Portland
Press Herald last fall. This talk
is part of the Wells Reserve’s Ted
Exford Climate Stewards lecture
series, made possible by Dave &
Loretta (Exford) Hoglund. $5 suggested donation.

Sunday, June 19, 1-3:30
p.m.
Late Spring Wildflowers
Stroll along the boardwalks
and trails of the Wells Reserve
at Laudholm with naturalist
“Boot” Boutwell, looking at
beautiful blooms in field, forest, and bog. We hope to see
dragon’s mouth and grass pink
orchids in bloom, along with
many other plants that flower
in late spring. Enjoy their beauty, learn their characteristics,
and discover wildflower lore.
$7/$5. Reservations required.
Wells Reserve Visitor Center,
Laudholm Farm Road, Wells.
Monday, June 20, 1-2 p.m.
Meet the Scientists
Researchers from the Wells
Reserve at Laudholm track
populations of migratory fish
that have lost access to much
of their historic habitat due
to dams and roads. Here is a
chance to meet the science
team, learn about the equipment they use to catch fish,
and hear the results of their
spring field work. Free with
site admission. Wells Reserve
Visitor Center, Laudholm Farm
Road, Wells.
Monday, June 20, 7-9 p.m.
Summer Solstice and Full
Moon Program
Enjoy the beauty of nature
on the first day of summer at

the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.
Weather permitting, watch the
sun set and the full Strawberry
Moon rise on the longest day
of the year. “Boot” Boutwell
celebrates the season with
solstice history and lore,
poetry and music, a solstice
story, and a brief ceremony.
$7/$5. Reservations required.
Wells Reserve Visitor Center,
Laudholm Farm Road, Wells.
Tuesday, June 21, 10:30-
11:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Hour
Kids get introduced to
animals through a storybook
reading, a short trail walk,
and a related craft project.
This month we read “Turtle
Splash” by Cathryn Falwell.
For children aged 3 to 5 and
their caregivers. Free with site
admission to the Wells Reserve
at Laudholm.
Thursday, June 23, noon-3
p.m.
Kayaking the Webhannet
Estuary
Explore the vibrant place
where a river meets the sea.
Paddle the quiet waters of the
Webhannet River while watching wildlife and learning about
estuaries. This is a bring-yourown kayak, paddle, and PFD
program led by a registered
Maine kayak guide. For ages
12+; those under 16 must be
accompanied by an adult.

$25/20. Reservations required.
See wellsreserve.org/kayak for
full details.
Saturday, June 25, 7:30-
9:30 a.m.
Bird Walk
Join a birder from York
County Audubon to look and
listen for the many varieties
of birds found at the Wells
Reserve at Laudholm in early
summer. Beginners welcome.
Free with site admission. Meet
in the parking lot.
Monday, June 27, 9 a.m.-3
p.m.
Day Camp: Stream
Scientists.
What can the tiny critters
living in streams tell us about
the health of estuaries
We’ll search for aquatic
bugs, baby salamanders, and
frog tadpoles, and build our
own perfectly adapted stream
creatures to take home. For
ages 6 to 10. $50/$40. Financial
aid available. Registration
required. Wells Reserve at
Laudholm.
Monday, June 27, 10 a.m.-
noon
Life Between the Tides
Walk
Explore the intertidal zone
at Laudholm Beach on a walk
that covers about 1 mile. Free
with admission. Wells Reserve
at Laudholm.
Tuesday, June 28, 9 a.m.-3

p.m.
Day Camp: Mucking in the
Mudflats
Grab your mud boots
and join the fun at the Wells
Reserve at Laudholm. Explore
salt marsh pools with minnows
and eels swimming to and
fro, then search for clams and
snails on the mudflat and make
a fish print to take home. For
ages 6 to 10. $50/$40. Financial
aid available. Registration
required. Wells Reserve at
Laudholm.
Tuesday, June 28, 10 a.m.-
noon
Art HOPE Creative
Wellness Walk
Artists of all ages are invited
to enjoy a gentle hike and
arts on the lawn of the Wells
Reserve at Laudholm. Art
HOPE artist-in-residence
Laura Jaquays will demonstrate
simple watercolor techniques
and discuss the benefits of
everyday creativity for health
and well-being. With nature
inspiring the senses, participants are encouraged to
observe and create. Drawing
and painting materials will be
provided or field artists may
bring their own. Dress for a
summer hike and meet at the
Visitor Center. Free with site
admission. FMI call 337-2900
or see info@arthope.org www.
arthope.org

Wednesday, June 29, 9
a.m.-3 p.m.
Day Camp: Tidepool Tales
Dive into the watery world
of crabs, snails, sea stars, and
more. Make a sea sculpture
to take home, play ocean
games, and visit tide pools
on Laudholm Beach to study
amazing saltwater creatures
up close at low tide. For ages
6 to 10. $50/$40. Financial
aid available. Registration
required. Wells Reserve at
Laudholm.
Wednesday, June 29, 10
a.m.-noon
Nature Walk
Join a Wells Reserve naturalist in a variety of coastal
habitats to discover what’s happening in the ever-changing
world of plants and animals.
Free with admission. Wells
Reserve at Laudholm.
Thursday, June 30, 9 a.m.-3
p.m.
Day Camp: Fantastic Fish
The life of a fish can be
pretty tough sometimes, especially in the ever-changing
salt marsh. We’ll meet some
fish up close in the estuary
and craft colorful fish prints
to take home. For ages 6 to 10.
$50/$40. Financial aid available. Registration required.
Wells Reserve at Laudholm.
FMI cal. 646-1555 or see wellsreserve.org.