Wells Chili-Fest starts Saturday
16th Annual Chili-Fest will be at the Wells Junior High Campus, put on by the Wells Chamber of Commerce from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The winner of this event will represent the Maine in the World Championship in Reno, Nevada. The cook-off will feature three categories: Red Chili (traditional), Green Chili (verde) and Salsa. Cash prizes and plaques are given to the winners along with bragging rights. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wells Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. There is free parking and free admission.
August programs at Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Friday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m.
Life Between the Tides Walk. Explore the intertidal zone at Laudholm Beach on a walk that covers about 1 mile. Free with admission.
Monday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.
Secrets of the Salt Marsh Walk. Learn what is special about these productive ecosystems, nestled between seashore and uplands, on a docent-led walk that covers about 1 mile. Free with site admission.
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 7-11 a.m.
Bird Banding Demonstration. Visit the bird banding station at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, where bird studies have been ongoing for more than 25 years. Scientists from the Biodiversity Research Institute and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute are contributing to knowledge of bird migration, breeding activities, life spans, and vector ecology. Free with site admission.
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