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Evening stroll planned along Coburn Woods’ trails
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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 offers ‘Camping 101’
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Skowhegan Outdoors will offer “Camping 101” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 10, at Coburn Park, 419 Water St.
Participants can learn the skills and knowledge necessary to have a fun and be safe while camping. Equipment from the free outdoor gear library will be used to teach the basics: tent and tarp pitching, staying warm and dry, camp stove use, keeping food safe from critters, and creating an itinerary.
People should arrive 15 minutes early to check in, dress warmly, wear boots appropriate for snow or mud, bring water and snacks, and wear a face mask.
Those who have their own tent, stove, or other camping equipment can bring it along. If needed, participants will have the opportunity to request warm clothing ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Stroll planned along Skowhegan art walk April 9
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Author and photographer Jane Woodruff and Skowhegan Outdoors will lead a casual stroll from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, along the Bernard Langlais Art Walk through downtown Skowhegan.
Participants can meet at the Main Street Skowhegan offices, 48 Court St., then set out to discover and admire the pieces held by the town of Skowhegan.
Woodruff will lead a discussion about the artist and his work as well as offer her own perspective and personal history with Langlais. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
Dress warmly, wear boots appropriate for snow or mud, bring water and snacks, and wear a face mask. If needed, people will have the opportunity to request winter clothing ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.