Invite 80 // Apr 2

It's not exactly prime time for outdoor activities in Maine. The next few emails might not provide immediate opportunities to get out there. However, there are a few things to plan for:
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1. Earth Day: You'll notice a lot of upcoming events related to volunteering and Earth Day (April 22nd). I'll be featuring less than 5% of what's out there. Search around you. If you love being outdoors, consider being a steward for a day or a few hours.

2. Race Season: Summer is race season, which means 5ks, marathons, bike rides, swim events, etc. About half of these events benefit a charitable cause. You can challenge yourself, be outside, connect with others, and support great organizations. WIN WIN WIN WIN (insert DJ Khaled meme). I'll feature a lot of races in the coming month. Even if they seem far in the future, I encourage you to register right away because many of these fill up quickly.

I'll see you out there.

✌️ Max

Disclaimer Time: Nature is unpredictable and events change. Always double-check the organization's event page before heading out.

Volunteer Morning

Fri, Apr 4 | Falmouth | Free

Consider this a warm-up for all Earth Day activities coming later in the month. Join the Falmouth Land Trust for a day of planting seedlings at River Point Conservation Area.

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Coastal Clean Up with Mere Point Oyster Company

Sat, Apr 5 | Brunswick | Free

Lend a hand at this collaborative coastal cleanup co-hosted by Mere Point Oyster Co., Flight Deck Brewing, BTLT, and more.

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Full Moon Hike at Hidden Valley Nature Center

Sat, Apr 12 | Jefferson | Free

I'm a sucker for any full moon activity, especially when it falls on a weekend. Head to Hidden Valley Nature Center (or any outdoor space) to enjoy it.

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Breakfast and Birding

Sun, Apr 13 | Smithfield | Free

Join Queerly ME and 7 Lakes Alliance for a group breakfast followed by a canoe / kayaking excursion to learn about birds along the water.

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Big A 50K Trail Race

Sat, May 3 | York | Donation Based

Challenge yourself on the rugged trails of Mount Agamenticus in the Big A 50K, a free-to-enter ultra with technical terrain, steep climbs, and stunning summit views—donations encouraged to support trail conservation.

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Riverlands 100 & Relay

Sat, May 10 - Sun, May 11 | Turner | Paid

There are still spaces open for the five-person Riverlands 100 relay, which features 100 miles of trail running in the Androscoggin Riverlands split into a team relay.

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Women's Spring Skills Day

Sun, May 18 | Mount Desert | Paid

Learn basic skills for hunting, fishing, trapping, outdoor preparedness, and wildlife viewing in a welcoming environment with other women.

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Teen Sailing Trip: Penobscot Bay

Sun, Jun 15 - Wed, Jun 18 | Rockland | Paid

Set sail on an unforgettable four-day teen adventure with experienced captains aboard Seabird, exploring remote islands, learning sailing skills, and discovering the magic of Penobscot Bay.

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Better with friends. Some of life's best outdoor experiences are shared with others. Share this newsletter with a friend to inspire your next group adventure by forwarding this email or sharing a link to subscribe.

Previously Featured & Upcoming

​Slow Blooming Course | Sun, Mar 30 - Sun, Jun 1 | Paid​

​Bow Ties & Bean Boots | Thu, Apr 3 | Donation Based​

​Women's Wilderness First Aid Weekend in a Backcountry Hut | Fri, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 6 | Paid​

​Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race | Sat, Apr 19 | Paid​

​Portland 10 Miler | Sun, Apr 27 | Paid​

​Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K | Sun, May 11 | Paid​

​Sail Maine: Youth Summer Camps | Mon, Jun 23 - Fri, Jul 4 | Paid​

​Maine Summer Adventure Race | Sat, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 13 | 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.

📝 Family Fun Weekend at Black Mountain - Thu, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 23​

📝 Vigorous Tenderness: Outdoor Concert - Thu, Mar 20​

📝 Maine Maple Sunday Weekend - Sat, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 23​

📝 Maine Adaptive Ski-A-Thon - Sun, Mar 23​

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