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Event Series Hirundo Winter Trail Blazers Camp

Hirundo Winter Trail Blazers Camp

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town, ME, United States

Let’s go on a weeklong adventure as we travel through the Refuge exploring the wildlife that is all around us. Campers will discover and investigate the secrets of our forest and streams as we learn more about Hirundo and what inhabits the space. With our binoculars in hand we’ll look for hidden messages, build a […]

Exploring Indigenous Ceramics at Hirundo

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town, ME, United States

Ceramics recovered from past archaeological excavations at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge preserve evidence of sophisticated cordage-making skills among past Wabanaki potters. Although the cordage does not survive over time, imprints of cordage on Indigenous ceramics can provide clues to understanding past textiles. On Nov. 5 from 2–-3 p.m., Bonnie Newsom, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the […]

Hirundo Full Moon Paddle

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town, ME, United States

Hirundo's Full Moon Paddles sell out most of the time. Reserve your spot early. Experience the sound and shadows of the evening, and watch the moon beams of the full moon dance on Pushaw Stream. Hirundo provides the canoes, paddles, and life jackets. Hirundo's fleet consists of nine canoes, 12 single kayaks and three tandem […]

$18

Hirundo Fall Festival

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town, ME, United States

Have a funfilled day at Hirundo's Fall Fest on Oct. 8 from 10–3 p.m.  Hirundo Wildlife Refuge: 1107 West Old Town Road Old Town, ME 04468 Gate 1 Explore the Refuge and participate in a variety of activities, eat some delicious food, explore vendors and spend time in nature. Ticketholders can paddle on the pond, […]

Wild Edibles and Medicinal Plant Walk

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town, ME, United States

Wild Edibles and Medicinal Plant Walk with Linda Nelson, Certified Herbalist and plant enthusiast Some of our wild foods are not only nutritious but have wonderful healing properties as well. On this 2- hour walk through the various ecosystems at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge you will learn how to add vitamin and mineral rich wild plants […]

$18

Hirundo Full Moon Paddle

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town, ME, United States

Hirundo's Full Moon Paddles sell out most of the time. Reserve your spot early. Experience the sound and shadows of the evening, and watch the moon beams of the full moon dance on Pushaw Stream. Hirundo provides the canoes, paddles, and life jackets. Hirundo's fleet consists of nine canoes, 12 single kayaks and three tandem […]

$18
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