UPCOMING

Myths About Bats, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 in Wells

There are more than 1,300 known species of bats, comprising nearly a quarter of all mammal species. David Yates, the mammal program director at the Biodiversity Research Institute in Portland, will give a presentation at Wells Reserve at Laudholm, sharing some of the research he has done on bats. The event is sponsored by York County Audubon. All welcome, no cost.

Ragged Mountain Scuttle, 10 a.m. Sept. 18 in Camden

The Ragged Mountain Scuttle at Camden Snow Bowl is a 3.1-mile obstacle challenge featuring 20 obstacles on a cross-country course. It’s a fundraiser for the Camden Snow Bowl and Go! Malawi, which supports education, health and the well-being of orphans in Malawi. Individuals or teams can compete. Cost is $55, or $30 for 18 and under. To learn more, email raggedmountainscuttle@gmail.com.

Appalachian Trail Workday, all day Sept. 18 in Caratunk

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The Maine Appalachian Trail Club is looking for volunteers to help on a trail work day. The MATC manages and maintains the 267 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Volunteers are needed to help bring materials to the trail for the upcoming installation at Pleasant Pond campsite near Caratunk. Contact campsite@matc.org.

Hawk Workshop, 9 a.m. Sept. 25 in Cape Neddick

York County Audubon is collaborating with the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region to present a workshop in the Learning Lodge at the Mount Agamenticus summit, a great vantage point to see the raptor migration. The workshop will run for two hours, then after lunch the group will look for hawks from the summit. Bring a bag lunch and binoculars. Space is limited and registration is required. Cost is $10. Go to yorkcountyaudubon.org.

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