BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Women for Healthy Rural Living : Milbridge, Maine - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://whrl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Women for Healthy Rural Living : Milbridge, Maine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000 DTSTAMP:20260607T144716 CREATED:20260121T010211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T180632Z UID:10000993-1781344800-1781359200@whrl.org SUMMARY:Long Pond Paddle DESCRIPTION:This mellow paddling outing\, departing from the Black Woods Road just west of Cherryfield\, offers the opportunity to develop canoeing skills and observe the unique insects and plants that call this spring-fed pond home in late spring. This is a flatwater paddling experience where we can choose how far we want to paddle and tack on an optional short walk from a beach to another pond if we choose. In OWL outings\, frequent stops are built into the program to discuss elements of the natural world that we learn about on the way. The pace is always determined by the needs and desires of the group\, with a primary goal of going slow to enhance our connection with nature and each other. \nCanoes\, paddles\, and life jackets available to the first 6 people who need them; otherwise\, BYO boat! In addition to canoes and kayaks\, we welcome paddleboards on this outing\, though note that they tend to go much slower than canoes and kayaks. Helpers are available to assist with unloading/loading your gear at the boat launch; you will not have to unload by yourself. \nOWL Outings are led by Registered Maine Guides at Maine Outdoor School who all hold a minimum of a Wilderness First Aid certification. To learn more about MOS’s guides\, visit https://www.maineoutdoorschool.org/staff. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens on May 18. \n \n Click here to Register URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/long-pond-paddle/ LOCATION:Hancock CATEGORIES:OWL Outing Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/canoe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260607T144716 CREATED:20260121T011643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203954Z UID:10000994-1784223000-1784228400@whrl.org SUMMARY:Entomology 101 (Bugs)\, Milbridge Commons DESCRIPTION:Flower and vegetable gardens are the perfect place to build your insect identification skills. Optional sitting or standing activities will help you connect with the beauty and mystery of the insect world\, learn to categorize them\, and consider how humans could possibly survive without them! This program is low-movement\, and you can enjoy it seated or standing. Wheelchairs welcome! For this outing\, you will need to move from your car in the parking lot to the grassy park area of the Milbridge Commons Wellness Park. The park is ringed by a 6′-wide trail with a deep gravel base topped with stone dust\, which makes it easier on the joints than pavement. For people who use wheelchairs\, Maine Trail Finder’s Accessibility Ambassador\, Enock Glidden\, has created a rating system in Wheelies. This outing qualifies as “Wheelie Easy.” See here for more information. For those who would like to move around more\, you will also have the opportunity to do so. Wear clothing and footwear to keep you warm and dry during this slower-paced program\, and a lawn chair if you’d prefer not to sit on a stone bench or the ground. Please reach out to Lizzie at 413-717-7827 with any further questions. \nOWL Outings are led by Registered Maine Guides at Maine Outdoor School who all hold a minimum of a Wilderness First Aid certification. To learn more about MOS’s guides\, visit https://www.maineoutdoorschool.org/staff. \nGear Library \nWHRL and MOS have a gear collection for OWL outings. Please reach out directly to Lizzie at 413-717-7827 or by email at lizzie@whrl.org if you are interested in using any of the items below. Use is first-come\, first-served. Need something that you don’t see on the list below? Reach out! \nAvailable Gear \n\nTrekking poles (6 sets)\nLayers: rain ponchos\n\nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens on June 15.  URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/entomology-101-bugs/ LOCATION:Milbridge Commons Wellness Park\, Main Street\, Milbridge\, ME\, 04658\, United States CATEGORIES:OWL Outing Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bee-on-flower.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T144716 CREATED:20260121T005301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183818Z UID:10000992-1786041000-1786046400@whrl.org SUMMARY:Twilight Crawl DESCRIPTION:During this twilight crawl\, we’ll be looking for animals that are most active during dawn and dusk. This mellow hike will focus on observing the signs of wildlife that love this cooler time of day during summer. In OWL outings\, frequent stops are built into the program to discuss elements of the natural world that we learn about on the way. The pace is always determined by the needs and desires of the group with a primary goal of going slow to enhance our connection with nature and each other. Bring comfortable close-toed shoes for walking in\, like sneakers or hiking boots\, and a backpack for extra layers\, water\, and snacks. This will be a moderate*\, short hike with minimal elevation change over mostly flat terrain. More information about the trail here (we don’t do the full 1.5-mile lollipop trail). \nOWL Outings are led by Registered Maine Guides at Maine Outdoor School who all hold a minimum of a Wilderness First Aid certification. To learn more about MOS’s guides\, visit https://www.maineoutdoorschool.org/staff. \n*To determine the difficulty level of outings\, we use Maine TrailFinder’s difficulty rating system. For more detailed information about these difficulty levels\, including visual examples\, explore the rating system here. \nGear Library \nWHRL and MOS have a gear collection for OWL outings. Please reach out directly to Lizzie at 413-717-7827 or by email at lizzie@whrl.org if you are interested in using any of the items below. Use is first-come\, first-served. Need something that you don’t see on the list below? Reach out! \nAvailable Gear \n\nTrekking poles (6 sets)\nLayers: rain ponchos\n\nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens April 13. \n \n Click here to Register URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/twilight/ LOCATION:Frances B Wood Preserve\, Gouldsboro CATEGORIES:OWL Outing Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/wood-preserve.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000 DTSTAMP:20260607T144716 CREATED:20260526T202516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T180803Z UID:10001029-1786784400-1786806000@whrl.org SUMMARY:OWL Stewardship Day with the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to partner with MITA again this year to offer an OWL Stewardship Day on a local island!  Volunteers will work together using hand tools to de-bark locally harvested spruce poles that will become the framework for traditional tent structures supporting future community gatherings and youth programming on the island. It’s a chance to spend a meaningful day outdoors\, learn practical skills\, connect with others\, and help build something lasting in an extraordinary natural setting. \nMeeting Place: Jonesport Town Dock \nDifficulty: Moderate. Participants should feel comfortable climbing in and out of small skiffs\, and using hand tools (draw knives\, axes – skills teaching will be provided!) \nRequired Gear \n\nPFD: If you do not have a USCG-approved life jacket\, reach out to Lizzie at lizzie@whrl.org as MITA has life jackets that can be borrowed.\nClothing: Even if it is sunny\, it can get cool and wet on the water! Make sure to bring sunglasses\, a hat\, sunscreen\, and non-cotton layers for the boat ride. Depending on the weather\, we may also recommend rain gear (top & bottom).Work Gloves (MITA has some they can provide\, but if you have a personal pair you prefer\, please bring them!)\nFootwear: Hiking boots\, sneakers\, or rubber rain boots are all appropriate for this outing. You will be climbing in and out of a skiff\, so plan for the possibility of getting your feet wet! If you don’t have waterproof shoes\, consider bringing a second pair of shoes for getting in and out of the boat.\nLunch and drinking water\nSmall backpack for keeping your lunch/water/supplies with you on the island.\n\nEncouraged Gear (but not required) \n\nInsect repellent for ticks\n\n \n Register Now URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/mita/ CATEGORIES:OWL Outing Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mita-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T144716 CREATED:20260122T171510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203809Z UID:10000995-1789819200-1789833600@whrl.org SUMMARY:Narraguagus Paddle\, Cherryfield DESCRIPTION:This mellow paddling outing offers opportunities to learn canoeing skills and see a variety of wildlife\, including beavers\, river otters\, muskrats\, a variety of birds\, and maybe\, if we’re really lucky\, a moose or bear! We will meet in Cherryfield and paddle upstream\, so the way back will be even easier. This is a flatwater paddling experience\, and the current on this stretch of the river is usually quite minimal—you’ll hardly notice you’re paddling upstream. In OWL outings\, frequent stops are built into the program to discuss elements of the natural world that we learn about on the way. The pace is always determined by the needs and desires of the group\, with a primary goal of going slowly to enhance our connection with nature and each other. \nCanoes\, paddles\, and life jackets available to the first 6 people who need them; otherwise\, BYO boat. \nOWL Outings are led by Registered Maine Guides at Maine Outdoor School who all hold a minimum of a Wilderness First Aid certification. To learn more about MOS’s guides\, visit https://www.maineoutdoorschool.org/staff. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens on August 17. URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/narraguagus-paddle/ LOCATION:Narraguagus River CATEGORIES:OWL Outing Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/canoeing-narraguagus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260607T144716 CREATED:20260122T172844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T173610Z UID:10000996-1792242000-1792249200@whrl.org SUMMARY:Exploring Fungi on Catherine Hill DESCRIPTION:What’s spookier than a local ghost story? Not knowing your mushrooms! Learn the story of Catherine’s ghost on this breathtaking little mountain in the Blackwoods and learn some mushroom ID while you’re at it. In OWL outings\, frequent stops are built into the program to discuss elements of the natural world that we learn about on the way. The pace is always determined by the needs and desires of the group with a primary goal of going slow to enhance our connection with nature and each other. Moderate hike.* Roots\, rocks\, and moderate elevation change. Trail info available at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/catherine-mountain–2 \nOWL Outings are led by Registered Maine Guides at Maine Outdoor School who all hold a minimum of a Wilderness First Aid certification. To learn more about MOS’s guides\, visit https://www.maineoutdoorschool.org/staff. \n*To determine the difficulty level of outings\, we use Maine TrailFinder’s difficulty rating system. For more detailed information about these difficulty levels\, including visual examples\, explore the rating system here. \nGear LibraryWHRL and MOS have a gear collection for OWL outings. Please reach out directly to Lizzie at 413-717-7827 or by email at lizzie@whrl.org if you are interested in using any of the items below. Use is first-come\, first-served.Need something that you don’t see on the list below? Reach out! \nAvailable Gear \n\nTrekking poles (6 sets)\nLayers: rain ponchos\n\nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens on September 21. URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/exploring-fungi-on-catherine-hill/ LOCATION:Catherine Hill CATEGORIES:OWL Outing Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/catherine-hill.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260607T144716 CREATED:20260122T180844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203907Z UID:10000997-1794052800-1794060000@whrl.org SUMMARY:Bold Coast Bogs\, Moss\, and Lichen at Boot Head Preserve\, Lubec DESCRIPTION:This trail is the perfect place to learn about non-vascular plants (mosses)\, symbiotic organisms (lichens)\, and meet a carnivorous plant or two (in a bog)! This is a moderate* network of trails through the woods and along the rocky coast. In OWL outings\, frequent stops are already built into the program to discuss elements of the natural world that we learn about on the way. The pace is always determined by the needs and desires of the group\, with a primary goal of going slow to enhance our connection with nature and each other. Participants will need close-toed shoes comfortable for hiking in\, like hiking boots or sneakers\, a backpack to fit warm and waterproof layers in\, water\, and snacks. More information about the preserve here https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/boot-head-preserve \nOWL Outings are led by Registered Maine Guides at Maine Outdoor School who all hold a minimum of a Wilderness First Aid certification. To learn more about MOS’s guides\, visit https://www.maineoutdoorschool.org/staff. \n*To determine the difficulty level of outings\, we use Maine TrailFinder’s difficulty rating system. For more detailed information about these difficulty levels\, including visual examples\, explore the rating system here. \nGear LibraryWHRL and MOS have a gear collection for OWL outings. Please reach out directly to Lizzie at 413-717-7827 or by email at lizzie@whrl.org if you are interested in using any of the items below. Use is first-come\, first-served.Need something that you don’t see on the list below? Reach out! \nAvailable Gear \n\nTrekking poles (6 sets)\nMicrospikes (4 sets\, two small\, two medium)\nSnow Shoes\nWarm layers: hats\, mittens\, jackets\, snowpants\, a few pairs of snow boots\, rain ponchos\, scarves\, warm socks\n\nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens on October 19. URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/bold-coast-bogs-moss-and-lichen-at-boot-head-preserve/ LOCATION:Boot Head Preserve\, Lubec CATEGORIES:OWL Outing Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220319_134032.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260607T144716 CREATED:20260122T202644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203922Z UID:10000998-1797076800-1797087600@whrl.org SUMMARY:Nature's Gifts\, Ingersoll Point\, Addison DESCRIPTION:How can we use nature to improve mental and physical health? This outing will provide guided nature-connection activities you can use anytime to regain a sense of calm and deepen a connection to place as well as show examples of how we can build survival skills by learning from the year-round species that do it best. To top it off\, we’ll learn about some nature-based crafts to inspire holiday gifts. In OWL outings\, frequent stops are built into the program to discuss elements of the natural world that we learn about on the way. The pace is always determined by the needs and desires of the group with a primary goal of going slow to enhance our connection with nature and each other. Moderate hike.* Trail info available at https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/ingersoll-point-preserve. Bring warm winter layers\, including waterproof\, insulated boots. As a base layer\, long johns (wool or synthetic) are recommended under bulky\, warm mid-layers and water- and windproof outer layers\, including mittens/gloves and a hat. Bring a comfortable backpack to carry extra layers and water in. Questions about how to prepare? Just ask! We have extra gear to share. \nOWL Outings are led by Registered Maine Guides at Maine Outdoor School who all hold a minimum of a Wilderness First Aid certification. To learn more about MOS’s guides\, visit https://www.maineoutdoorschool.org/staff. \n*To determine the difficulty level of outings\, we use Maine TrailFinder’s difficulty rating system. For more detailed information about these difficulty levels\, including visual examples\, explore the rating system here. \nGear Library\nWHRL and MOS have a gear collection for OWL outings. Please reach out directly to Lizzie at 413-717-7827 or by email at lizzie@whrl.org if you are interested in using any of the items below. Use is first-come\, first-served.\nNeed something that you don’t see on the list below? Reach out! \nAvailable Gear \n\nTrekking poles (6 sets)\nMicrospikes (4 sets\, two small\, two medium)\nSnow Shoes\nWarm layers: hats\, mittens\, jackets\, snowpants\, a few pairs of snow boots\, rain ponchos\, scarves\, warm socks\n\nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens on November 9. URL:https://whrl.org/schedule/natures-gifts-ingersoll-point/ LOCATION:Ingersoll Point\, Addison CATEGORIES:OWL Outing Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ingersoll-point.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR