OWL Outing Club

What life exists in the field vs. the forest, especially in early spring? These two ecosystems provide different things to the variety of birds, mammals, insects, and plants in the […]

April is the perfect month to learn a new bird by song or sight because they seem to show up one by one this time of year, giving us a […]

Spring has sprung, so let’s get outside together! Join Haley Estabrook, a Registered Maine Guide from Maine Outdoor School, for a morning of outdoor fun and exploration for the whole […]

"Crepuscular" is the word 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 […]

This mellow paddling outing 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]