Program Calendar
On-site and online activities for education and enjoyment.
Featured Event
Center for Wildlife: Birds of Prey
Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pmJoin Center for Wildlife and their live animal ambassadors to explore birds of prey!
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Jul / Aug 27-7
Summer Camp: Naturalist Camp
Spend two weeks (Monday-Friday) of summer camp experiencing nature by foot and kayak!
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Aug 4
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Aug 4
Wildlife Out Your Window: Amazing Secrets of the Creatures Around You
Join wildlife ecologist, author, and educator Brad Timm to explore the wildlife right outside your window!
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Aug 4
Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
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Aug 5
Family Tidepooling Adventure!
Join Carol Steingart of Coast Encounters for a morning of romping in tide pools!
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Aug 5
Laudholm's Farming Past
Delve into the stories of what these historic buildings were and are today!
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Aug 6
Eyes on the Estuary: A Visit to the Research Marsh
Explore current field research projects happening along the trail and out on the salt marsh!
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Aug 6
Preschool Story Hour: Octopus, Oyster, Hermit Crab, Snail
Join us for a storybook reading, craft activity, and outdoor discovery time!
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Aug 6
Film Screening: Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong
As America’s aging wastewater systems begin to fail, this film showcases one plant and its motley crew of unlikely heroes doing all they can to stay afloat.
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Aug 7
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Aug 8
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Aug 8
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Aug 10-14
Summer Camp: Critter Camp (August)
Spend a week on a wildlife safari, in search of insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals! For kids ages 6 to 8.
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Aug 10
Estuary Discoveries
Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at Wells Harbor and learn about estuaries.
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Aug 11
Secrets of the Salt Marsh Walk
Learn the secrets of this special ecosystem, nestled between the forest and seashore.
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Aug 11
Summer's Here: Walk Among Wildflowers, Shrubs, and Trees
Explore the plants of the Reserve with naturalist Jeff Adams!
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Aug 12
Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
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Aug 13
French Conversation Trail Walk
Join us to practice your French language skills while exploring the trails!
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Aug 13
Laudholm Live: Magical Landscapes of Violin, Marimba and Vibraphone
An evening of music in the barn featuring classical and modern works for violin, marimba and vibraphone, directed by the Wells Reserve's "composer in residence" Shirish Korde
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Aug 14
Center for Wildlife: New England Natives
Join Center for Wildlife and their live animal ambassadors to explore native wildlife of Maine!
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Aug 15
Mushroom Identification Walk
Join us to explore the the world of mushrooms with Louis Giller of North Spore!
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Aug 17-19
Summer Camp: Alumni Aquatic Adventures
Spend three days investigating stream, salt marsh, and beach habitats, exploring the homes of fascinating creatures along the way! For kids ages 7 to 12.
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Aug 17
Laudholm's Farming Past
Delve into the stories of what these historic buildings were and are today!
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Aug 19
Les Secrets du Marais Salé
Apprenez les secrets de cette place unique,nichée entre la forêt et le bord de la mer. Learn the secrets of this special place, nestled between the forest and seashore.
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Aug 20
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Aug 21
Sunset Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Paddle the salt marsh at sunset with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
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Aug 24
Histoire de la Ferme Laudholm
Revivez les histoires de ces bâtiments historiques du passé au aujourd’hui! Delve into the stories of what this place was and is today!
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Aug 25
Drawing Together
Join artist and creative wellness educator Laura Jaquays for a morning of plein air drawing!
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Resilience in Action: Library Speaker Series
Join us at the Wells Public Library to hear from local leaders on Maine's Community Resilience Partnership.
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Aug 26
Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
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Aug 27
Secrets of the Salt Marsh Walk
Learn the secrets of this special ecosystem, nestled between the forest and seashore.
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Aug 29
Saturday Morning Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.