Program Calendar
On-site and online activities for education and enjoyment.
Featured Event
Preschool Story Hour: Hi Harry!
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:30am – 11:30amCome join the preschool fun as we explore a storybook and engage in outdoor discovery together!
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Sep 5
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Sep 5
Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
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Sep 6
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Sep 9-10
35th Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival
The 2023 Laudholm show promises seaside hospitality and professional vitality on the Maine coast, with new and returning artists welcoming faithful shoppers. It's at the top of things-to-do lists for the weekend after Labor Day.
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Sep 12
Laudholm's Farming Past
Delve into the stories of what these historic buildings were and are today!
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Sep 12
Mindful Experience
Practice mindfulness with Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Grenfell!
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Sep 13
Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
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Sep 13
Postponed Winter 2024: Risk Communication
This training provides insights into how and why people respond to risk, and helps participants develop new skills to better connect with a variety of audiences
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Sep 13
Postponed: subMerge
September 2023 artist-in-residence Krisanne Baker discusses her paintings and sculptures.
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Sep 14
The Climate Benefits of Healthy Salt Marshes
Join Bev Johnson of Bates College to explore carbon sequestration in Maine salt marshes.
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Sep 15
Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
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Sep 16
CANCELED: Explore PORTAL Portal of Awareness Walk
Explore awareness and compassion in nature with author, therapist, compassion educator, and grief worker Elizabeth Straka.
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Sep 18
Cancelled due to the weather--Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
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Sep 20
Estuary Discoveries
Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at Wells Harbor and learn about estuaries.
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Sep 21
Secrets of the Salt Marsh Walk
Learn the secrets of this special ecosystem, nestled between the forest and seashore.
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Sep 21
Maine Calling, Live
Jennifer Rooks and the Maine Calling team bring the show to Wells for a conversation about citizen science and marine invasive species.
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Sep 21
Rescheduled for November 29: Preschool Story Hour: Heads and Tails Underwater
Join us for a story reading, related craft, and trail walk!
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Sep 21
Protected Landscapes of Southern Maine: Branch Brook Watershed
A 1-mile walk offered by the Branch Brook Watershed Coalition to learn about the watershed, its plants and animals, and threats posed to water quality due to erosion and human activities.
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Sep 23
Explore PORTAL Portal of Awareness Walk
Explore awareness and compassion in nature with author, therapist, compassion educator, and grief worker Elizabeth Straka.
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Sep 23
Intro to Foraging
Join forager and expert naturalist Dan Gardoqui to connect with wild plants, trees, and fungi with all your senses!
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Sep 27
subMerge: An Oceanic Adventure
September 2023 artist-in-residence Krisanne Baker discusses her paintings and sculptures.
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Sep 27
Let's Go Tidepooling!
Join Carol Steingart of Coast Encounters for an afternoon of romping in tide pools!
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Sep 28
Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
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Sep 30
Explore PORTAL Portal of Awareness Walk
Explore awareness and compassion in nature with author, therapist, compassion educator, and grief worker Elizabeth Straka.