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  • Salt Marsh by Canoe
    • Monday May 6, 2013 – Monday Sep 30, 2013
      9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    • Daily by registration only
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Price: $$11/person with a 10 person minimum
    • Grades 7 and up

    This 1 1/2 hour program provides a special opportunity for students to explore the salt marsh. During this unique paddle adventure participants become a part of the dynamic Dunstan River habitat, observing its inhabitants in their natural setting. We will see crabs, fish, feeding birds, edible plants and more!
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  • Moonlight Canoeing
    • Thursday May 23, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    • Fields Pond
    • Members: $10.00 - Non-members: $15.00

    moonlight-canoeing-fields-pondFloat along the lake shore, as waning day becomes moonlit night. Loons, eagles, and bats may grace your trip. Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent one of ours.

  • Full Moon Canoe Tour
    • Friday May 24, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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
    • Saturday May 25, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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

  • Paddle on the Little and Presumpscot Rivers
    • Saturday Jun 1, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    • South Windham
    • Members: $30.00 - Non-members: $40.00

    presumpscot-river Join naturalists George Libby and Gary Roberts for a flat water paddle on the Little and Presumpscot Rivers. George and Gary will discuss the natural and human history of these rivers and the surrounding land as you enjoy the scenic beauty.

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  • Canoe Tours
    • Saturday Jun 15, 2013 – Monday Sep 2, 2013
      10:00 am – 11:30 am
    • Daily
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Adult Members: $10.00 Child Members: $9.00
      Adult Non-members: $12.00 Child Non-members: $9.00

    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.

     

  • Moonlight Canoeing
    • Thursday Jun 20, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    • Fields Pond
    • Members: $10.00 - Non-members: $15.00

    Float along the lake shore, as waning day becomes moonlit night. Loons, eagles, and bats may grace your trip. Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent one of ours.

  • Full Moon Canoe Tour
    • Saturday Jun 22, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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
    • Sunday Jun 23, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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.

  • Sunset Canoe Tour
    • Friday Jul 5, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11 - Non-members: $13

    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.

  • Moonlight Canoeing
    • Friday Jul 19, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    • Fields Pond
    • Members: $10.00 - Non-members: $15.00

    Float along the lake shore, as waning day becomes moonlit night. Loons, eagles, and bats may grace your trip. 

    Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent one of ours.

  • Full Moon Canoe Tour
    • Saturday Jul 20, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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
    • Sunday Jul 21, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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
    • Monday Jul 22, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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

  • Sunset Canoe Tour
    • Friday Aug 2, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11 - Non-members: $13

    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.

  • Full Moon Canoe Tour
    • Sunday Aug 18, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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
    • Monday Aug 19, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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
    • Tuesday Aug 20, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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.

  • Moonlight Canoeing
    • Wednesday Aug 21, 2013 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Fields Pond
    • Members: $10.00 - Non-members: $15.00

    Float along the lake shore, as waning day becomes moonlit night. Loons, eagles, and bats may grace your trip. 

    Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent one of ours.

  • Full Moon Canoe Tour
    • Wednesday Sep 18, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    • Scarborough Marsh
    • Members: $11.00 - Non-members: $13.00

    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