FREEPORT

Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs on weekends and holidays at 2 pm through September 30th. Most programs start at the circle of benches at the end of the second parking lot unless otherwise noted, and may include walks, talks, and activities in a beautiful natural setting. Come enjoy the park with your family and learn from our knowledgeable and dedicated staff ! Programs last about one hour, weather permitting.

No reservations needed except for group use, and the nature programs are free with park admission. Admission is $1 for ages 5-11; $3 for Maine residents ages 12-64; $4.50 for non-residents ages 12-64; $1.50 for non-residents 65 and older. Persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free. For more information or to arrange for group visits, please call 865-4465.

9/6 Steamer Dig – Learn about the life and times of the soft-shell clam. Then try your hand at digging this delicacy of the deep mud with an experienced guide. Registration is required, please contact the park. (Bring mud sneakers or high boots, gloves, and clam hoe or spading fork, and bucket.) 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865- 4465.

9/7 Secrets of the Shore – Discover the secrets of life in the salt marsh, mud flat, and rocky shore. 2 p.m., meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot, 1hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.

9/13 Dragonflies & Damselflies – Learn about these amazing insects in fact and folklore. 2 p.m., meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot, 1hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.

9/14 Stroll with the Ranger – Take a relaxed tour with the ranger on our wheelchair-accessible path. Wheelchair accessible. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.

9/20 Hike with the Ranger – Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season on a hike with a knowledgeable guide. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.

9/21 Tide Pools – Visit this informal program on the rocky shore near Googins Island to discover the secrets of a tide pool. 2 p.m., meet on the shore across from Googins Island. 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with Park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.

9/27 Ready, Set, Sleep! – Discover how nature prepares for winter in this program for children and funloving adults. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.

9/28 Welcome Tour – Get to know the things that live in the park’s forest and on its shores on this eye-opening tour. 2 p.m., meet at circle of benches by second parking lot, 1 hour program, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. 865-4465.