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FREEPORT — Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs nearly every day throughout the summer beginning at 2 p.m. Nature programs start at the benches by the end of the second parking lot unless otherwise noted and may include walks, talks and activities in a beautiful natural setting. Programs last about one hour unless otherwise noted, weather permitting.
No reservations are needed, unless otherwise indicated. Nature programs are free with park admission — $1 for ages 5-11; $4 for Maine residents ages 12-64; $6 for non-residents ages 12-64; $2 for non-residents 65 and older. Persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free. Some programs are wheelchair accessible; some require pre-registration. For more information, or to arrange for group visits, call 207-865-4465.
Topics include a tree hunt, osprey watch, habitat hunt, strolling with a ranger, forest detective, dragonflies and damselflies, Maine mammals, stories in stone and hike with a ranger. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park is a five minute drive from the center of Freeport’s bustling shopping district; for a full listing of dates and topics, visit www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods.
PHOTOS: An osprey sits upon its nest on nearby Googins Island, considered an osprey sanctuary at Wolfes Neck State Park (top). Rocks provide a close-up look at Casco Bay and the osprey at Googins Island. At low tide, there is plenty of room to walk and explore their hidden treasures (center). One of many trails at the park, in Freeport (bottom). (Linda Galway photos)
