Events & Programs: Scarborough Marsh
136 Pine Point Road [map]
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-5100
The Center will reopen May 1 for group tours and then Memorial Day weekend and the weekend thereafter until June16, after which it is open 7 days a week though Labor Day. The ground and river are still OPEN for you to explore.
- Canoe Tours
Saturday Jun 15, 2013 – Monday Sep 2, 2013
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Daily - Early Morning Birding
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013 – Wednesday Aug 28, 2013
7:00 am – 8:30 am
Wednesdays - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Wednesday Sep 18, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Sunday Jul 21, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Tuesday Aug 20, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Monday Aug 19, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Sunday Aug 18, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Sunday Jun 23, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Saturday Jun 22, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Saturday Jul 20, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Monday Jul 22, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm - Salt Marsh Nature Explorations
Wednesday May 1, 2013 – Monday Sep 30, 2013
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Daily by registration only - Salt Marsh by Canoe
Monday May 6, 2013 – Monday Sep 30, 2013
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Daily by registration only - Family Nature Walk: Mummichogs and Marsh Muck
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013 – Wednesday Aug 28, 2013
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesdays - Sunset Canoe Tour
Friday Aug 2, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Nature Art via the Marsh
Tuesday Aug 6, 2013 10:30 am – 12:00 pm - Nature Art via the Marsh
Tuesday Jul 23, 2013 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday - Nature Art via the Marsh
Tuesday Jul 9, 2013 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday - Tiny Tot Tour
Thursday Aug 15, 2013 10:30 am – 11:30 am - Tiny Tot Tour
Thursday Jul 11, 2013 10:30 am – 11:30 am - Introducing the Salt Marsh Through Pottery
Tuesday Jul 16, 2013 10:30 am – 12:00 pm - Scarborough Marsh Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza
Saturday Aug 31, 2013 – Monday Sep 2, 2013
9:00 am – 8:00 pm - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Friday May 24, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Saturday May 25, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm - Snowy Egret 5K Run/Walk
Monday May 27, 2013 8:30 am – 12:00 pm - Sunset Canoe Tour
Friday Jul 5, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Nature Art via the Marsh
Tuesday Aug 20, 2013 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
- May
- Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 7:30
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100
- Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 7:30
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100
- Snowy Egret 5K Run/Walk
Run or walk at one of the most scenic and special places in Maine and support the Scarborough Marsh.
The race starts at 9 a.m. at the Nature Center on Route 9. A 1K Fun Run for kids started at 8:30 a.m.
Entry fee:
• $14 preregistration
• $17 race day registration
• $4 Kids 1K Fun Run (12 and under) - June
- Canoe Tours
Discover the wildlife and plants of Scarborough Marsh as you paddle the Dunstan River. Gliding through the marsh, you will be exposed to its many inhabitants, from the snowy egret catching fish along the edge of the river to the mummichugs swimming in the water. A trained naturalist will show you the numerous marsh plants and even give you a taste of an edible one. This tour is suitable for both novice and experienced paddlers.
- Early Morning Birding
The best birding is often early morning when birds are busy feeding. Look and listen for snowy egret, glossy ibis, herons, willet, sparrows and more. We start our tours at the nature center and carpool to birding “hotspots” in the immediate area. Birders of all levels and abilities are welcome to join.
Free for volunteers.
- Family Nature Walk: Mummichogs and Marsh Muck
Explore the marsh for plants and animals through discovery-oriented, fun-filled activities that use all five senses. Participants will touch the marsh fish, the mummichug, look for the many migrating and resident birds, and look through algae to discover the minute creatures living there. This program is for “children” of all ages.
- Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 7:30
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100
- Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 7:30
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100.
- July
- Sunset Canoe Tour
Experience the marsh at this beautiful time of day. See the reflection of the setting sun on the calm waters of the Dunstan River, observe the herons and shorebirds flying back to their roosts, and enjoy the sounds of the evening marsh.
- Nature Art via the Marsh
Through various art forms we will discover some of the secrets of the marsh. Children will explore the marsh and then participate on a craft activity. All sessions are different.
- Tiny Tot Tour
Introduce your wee folk to this unique habitat through interactive hands-on activities (an adult needs to accompany each child). They will experience the marsh first hand, looking through algae for small critters, jumping in the mud, looking at insects and more.
- Introducing the Salt Marsh Through Pottery
Explorers search the marsh for natural artifacts, shells, grasses and flowers from the salt marsh then incorporate these treasures into their own handmade pottery.
- Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 7:30
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100
- Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 7:30
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100
- Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 7:30
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100
- Nature Art via the Marsh
Through various art forms we will discover some of the secrets of the marsh. Children will explore the marsh and then participate on a craft activity. All sessions are different.
- August
- Sunset Canoe Tour
Experience the marsh at this beautiful time of day. See the reflection of the setting sun on the calm waters of the Dunstan River, observe the herons and shorebirds flying back to their roosts, and enjoy the sounds of the evening marsh.
- Nature Art via the Marsh
Through various art forms we will discover some of the secrets of the marsh. Children will explore the marsh and then participate on a craft activity. All sessions are different.
- Tiny Tot Tour
Introduce your wee folk to this unique habitat through interactive hands-on activities (an adult needs to accompany each child). They will experience the marsh first hand, looking through algae for small critters, jumping in the mud, looking at insects and more.
- Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 6:30
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100
- Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 6:30
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100
- Nature Art via the Marsh
Through various art forms we will discover some of the secrets of the marsh. Children will explore the marsh and then participate on a craft activity. All sessions are different. - Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 6:30
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100.
- Scarborough Marsh Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza
Join us for fun on our last full weekend and help the center out! We will have an end of the season sale in the store, door prizes, a used book sale, crafts for the kids, a bake sale on Saturday, a yard sale on Sunday and much more.
- September
- Full Moon Canoe Tour
Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for black-crowned night heron along the bank or snowy egret flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water.
Arrive no later than 6:00
Advanced Registration Necessary. Call (207) 883-5100
