Invite 104 // Oct 1

Hey all, a reminder that starting this week, the newsletter moves to an every-other-week cadence until early summer. The event calendar slows down significantly in the winter, allowing me time to make small improvements.

You'll still receive a full batch of events every other Wednesday, including a mix of upcoming and future activities to bookmark.

Enjoy the week and get outside! See you in two weeks.

✌️ Max

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Nature Walk: Beavers

Sat, Oct 4 | Kennebunk | Free

Discover the role of beavers as ecosystem engineers during a fall nature walk at Oxbow Preserve, where you'll explore their impact on biodiversity, fall preparations, and signs of their activity.

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Drawing Nature

Sun, Oct 5 | Portland | Donation Based

Observe and sketch autumn scenes in the Evergreen Woods with local printmaker Jordan Kendall Parks as part of the Portland Trails creative paths series.

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Fall Outdoor Skills Day

Sun, Oct 5 | Mount Desert | Paid

Learn new outdoor skills at Camp Beech Cliff with a variety of workshops, including archery, wilderness survival, and lake ecology, led by experienced instructors.

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Deering Oaks Pop Up Disc Golf

Sun, Oct 5 | Portland | Free

Test out the new 18-hole pop-up disc golf layout at Deering Oaks Park for a casual round of outdoor fun in Portland.

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Sunset Moonrise Hike

Tue, Oct 7 | Bridgton | Free

Hike to the summit of Bald Pate to see the sun set in the west and the full moon rise a few minutes later in the east. Headlamps or flashlights required.

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Fall Foliage 5K

Sat, Oct 11 | Holden | Paid

Register today for this scenic trail run through the Holden Land Trust trail system, followed by family-friendly activities and food at Fields Pond.

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Hirundo Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 11 | Old Town | Paid

Celebrate autumn with a day of activities, food, and vendors at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, featuring nature crafts, paddling, and a jack o' lantern contest.

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Coming Up (Previously Featured)

​Slow Leaf Peeping Class | Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Nov 2 | Paid​

​Pumpkin Patch Trolley | Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 19 | Paid​

​Goods from the Woods | Sat, Oct 4 | Paid​

​Fall Trail Rally | Sat, Oct 4 | Paid​

​Flagstaff Foliage & Historical Weekend | Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12 | Paid​

​Crooked River Rambler | Sun, Oct 12 | Paid​

​Run MDI: Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay | Sun, Oct 19 | Paid​

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Trail Log: Share your Experience

Have you attended any of these recent activities? Use the quick check-in links(30 seconds or less) to log your attendance and share your experience.

📝 Naturalist Adventure Series: Guided Hike of Smelt Brook Preserve - Thu, Sep 25​

📝 Harvest at the Huts - Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 28​

📝 Mushroom Walk at Fields Pond - Sat, Sep 27​

📝 Stars Over Katahdin - Sat, Sep 27​

📝 Open Farm Day - Sun, Sep 28​

📝 Spud Spin Gravel Ride - Sun, Sep 28​

📝 Trail Fest at Longwoods Preserve - Sun, Sep 28​

📝 Leaf Peeping Paddle - Sun, Sep 28​

📝 Blackstrap Group Ride - Sun, Sep 28​

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👋 I'm Max. I created the Maine Outsider to help people connect with organizations offering outdoor events and experiences around the state.

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Thanks for reading. Now, get out there!

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