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Skowhegan has one new Eagle Scout, Connor Files received Scouting’s highest rank during a ceremony at the Skowhegan Federated Church on Sept. 25. “My Eagle Scout project included mapping trails in the Coburn Woods and installing an informational kiosk for the Somerset Woods Trustees,” Files said a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman […] ....
Evening stroll planned along Coburn Woods’ trails Share Skowhegan Outdoors and Somerset Woods Trustees will lead a Friday stroll from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 16, along the trails in Coburn Woods on Russell Road. This walk, about three miles over easy/moderate terrain, will start at dusk to reach Taylor Field in time for sunset, then use headlamps for the walk back. This trail is accessible for all ages, and people are asked to arrive 15 minutes early to check in, dress warmly, wear boots appropriate for snow or mud and practice tick safety (long pants, socks), bring water and snacks, and wear a face mask. ....
Skowhegan Outdoors to offer January activities Share Skowhegan Outdoors has announced its activities for the month of January. • Lakewood Cross-Country Clinic & Ski, a back-to-the-basics clinic on cross-country skiing, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Lakewood Golf Course, 803 Lakewood Road, Madison. The clinic will include technique, healthy warm-up activities, and games to practice getting comfortable on skinny skis. This clinic will be great for those on skis for the first time, and those looking for a refresh. This clinic is currently full but participants are being accepted on a waitlist. • Family Nature Scavenger Hunt, a family-friendly event in Coburn Woods, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Jan. 16. The scavenger hunt is appropriate for all ages and will teach how to identify local, natural elements as a Skowhegan Outdoors facilitator guides participants through the Coburn Woods trail system, Russell Road, Skowh ....
Skowhegan Outdoors to offer activities Dec. 19-30 Activities include winter survival clinic, pine needle tea clinic, ugly sweater stroll and more. Share Skowhegan Outdoors in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park is offering the following free community December activities, according to a news release from Main Street Skowhegan: • The Winter Survival Clinic with Coach Mara Kavanaugh is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Lake George Regional Park West at 10 Main St. in Canaan. The clinic will focus on how to keep yourself safe while camping or traveling in the cold weather. Kavanaugh has a sick passion for sleeping in the snow, she will teach you the tips and tricks for keeping yourself cozy and comfortable in cold weather. She will cover topics of thermoregulation, proper layering, preventing cold-related injuries, shelter building and much more. ....