The camp is more than just a place for outdoor experiences; it helps disadvantaged kids learn life skills for successful careers.
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Deirdre Fleming: Maine Outdoor Challenge is a charity event that teaches skills
The event, held at L.L. Bean’s Discovery School campus, is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine.
It’s Worth the Trip: Cycling tours come in all packages
From free to expensive, anything can be arranged.
What’s up in June: Solstice is coming after a heavenly treat in May
A celestial event provides a wonderful opportunity to truly study the sun.
Birding: Red-eyed vireos are here and are heard
The species makes it back to Maine for spring.
Sea-run brook trout study finds coveted fisheries
The third year of work on the Coastal Stream Survey Project proves fruitful.
Hunting: The game is on and the dogs are loving it
There’s nothing that excites them more than trying to tree a bear.
Leg Work: Trails lead to wild and peaceful Portland
The Portland Trails system reduces the use of cars and gives walkers, bicyclers and skaters easy access to nature.
Anglers wanted for brook trout survey in Maine
Anglers are needed to survey remote ponds and coastal streams in Maine, which are believed to be home to 97 percent of the wild brook trout habitats in the eastern U.S.