Program Calendar
On-site and online activities for education and enjoyment.
Featured Event
Bare Trees & Naked Shrubs: Woody Plant ID
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 10:00am – 12:30pmJoin naturalist Jeff Adams to explore the identification, natural history, and folklore of woody plants and winter weeds in winter!
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Apr 1
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Apr 6
Between the Sea & ME: A Grief Ritual for Modern Humans
A new and very old way to gather community in times of need, presented by Hogfish arts company.
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Apr 9
Rewilding Your Lawn
Join Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Grenfell to explore the benefits of native plants and less lawn!
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Apr 11
Woodcock Watch
Walk at sunset with Reserve Director Paul Dest to watch the aerial courtship sky dance of the famed timberdoodle!
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Apr 12
Wild Wonder Forest Bathing
Join certified Forest Therapy Guide Jennifer Comeau for an immersive sensory experience in Nature!
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Apr 14
Signs of the Seasons Community Science Training
Learn how to easily turn your nature observations into valuable research data.
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Apr 16
Estuary Discoveries
Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at Wells Harbor and learn about estuaries.
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Apr 17
Woodcock Watch
Walk at sunset with Reserve Director Paul Dest to watch the aerial courtship sky dance of the famed timberdoodle!
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Apr 19
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Apr 22
Laudholm Beach Earth Day Cleanup
Come lend a hand as we comb Laudholm Beach in search of trash to clean up!
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Apr 22
Earth Day Newspaper Pot Making and Seed Sowing
Come plant a sunflower to take home in celebration of Earth Day!
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Apr 29
Public Meeting, Wells Reserve Federal Performance Evaluation
A meeting to receive public comments regarding the operation and implementation of the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.
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Apr 30
Species on the Move: Invasions and Expansions from Texas to Maine
Join coastal ecologist Janelle Goeke for an exploration of how species invasions and expansions are reshaping coastal ecosystems.