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Oyster Farm and Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Jul

Next session: July 28th, 2025

$95 More Info

Join Master Maine Guide Alice starting early morning to avoid the winds on Mere Point Bay. While we’re paddling in solo and tandem sea kayaks, you’ll learn about aquaculture in Maine – fishing, clamming, scallop and oyster farming. You’ll learn about the area’s natural and human history. We’ll be visiting an oyster farm and then land on an island where you’ll learn to shuck oysters and then taste your success. This tour is beginner and family friendly. Sea kayaks, life jackets, and paddles are provided. You provide water and snacks. We meet at 8:15am and return about noon.

Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms of New England

with David Spahr

May

Next session: May 8th, 2025

$35 More Info

Join author David Spahr for an indoor presentation and discussion of edible and medicinal mushrooms, identification, tools and equipment for harvesting, as well as books, materials, and other resources. David has collected edible mushrooms for 50 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Association and the North American Mycological Association.

Farming with Native Plants

with David Spahr

Jun

Next session: June 12th, 2025

$35 More Info

Author David Spahr has an extensive native farming project. In this class he will discuss and illustrate the hows and whys of farming with native plants, trees, and bushes.

Chaga Mushrooms

with David Spahr

Jun

Next session: June 26th, 2025

$35 More Info

*NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE: The June session of this class will now run on 6/26 (not 6/19).

Join author David Spahr for an indoor presentation and discussion of Chaga Mushrooms. This class will detail all aspects of chaga (Inonotus Obliquus) including where to find them, how to use, and current science. Many aspects are shown, including those most have never seen. David has collected edible and medicinal mushrooms for 50 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Association and the North American Mycological Association.

Emergency First Aid Fundamentals For Outdoor Emergencies

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

$75 More Info

This hands-on class requires you to evaluate a situation and apply the correct first aid for sprains, fractures, open chest wounds, hyperthermia, hypothermia, severe bleeding, stroke, allergic reactions, and more. Bring your first aid kit and learn what else you may need to add to it. $35 textbook included. Two sessions.

Foraging Walk

with David Spahr

May

Next session: May 18th, 2025

$45 More Info

Crave the forest's bounty? Join David (65+ years of experience!) for an immersive foraging adventure. Learn to identify edible treasures, from berries to mushrooms, and uncover the secrets of plant ecology. This isn't just a walk, it's a transformative experience that fills your basket and your soul! Limited spots, register today! David is a member of the Maine Mycological Assoc. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.