Author David Spahr has an extensive native farming project. In this class he will discuss and illustrate the hows and whys of farming with native plants, trees, and bushes. No discounts.

This one day on-water workshop will introduce you to the basic skills of canoeing and SUP's, taught by Master Maine Guide Alice Bean Andrenyak and future Registered Maine Guides. Great for parents, someone who used to canoe or is interested in SUP's and Canoes. Learn how to transport canoes and SUP's properly, how to launch and recover your canoe, strokes for solo and tandem paddling, rescues and emptying filled canoes (capsizing is practiced). Learn the basics of SUP's and practice solo paddling a canoe. Site will be determined within a week of the event in the greater Brunswick area. You should provide your own lifejacket and paddle, but they will be available. If you own a canoe or SUP, please bring it. You will need to wear a wetsuit or drysuit to participate. Limited rentals are available with advance notice. You will bring your own lunch.

This one day on-water workshop will teach you proper transport of a sea kayak, strokes for most efficient paddling in different conditions, proper boat launch etiquette, safety on the water, where you should and shouldn't paddle, using a chart while paddling, common rescues and tows. There will be capsizing involved so you are required to wear a wetsuit or drysuit to participate. Limited rentals are available with advance notice. You will bring your own lunch. Site will be determined within a week of the event in the greater Brunswick area. You should provide your own lifejacket and paddle, and sea kayak at least 14' long with two bulkheads. Rentals will be available with advance notice. Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak

This walk in the woods to search for edible wild food will also include detailed descriptions of habitat and structure of the plants. David Spahr has been foraging since 1955. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Assoc. ***Walk will be shorter than advertised. David gives an outdoor talk first, followed by the walking portion.

Travel to mysterious Malaga Island where indigenous people summer camped and there was a colony in the late 1800's that was evicted by the state of Maine. We'll meet at 8:10 am at a public boat launch, get outfitted for our paddling trip and go over paddling safety rules and basic sea kayak paddling strokes. We'll paddle 1.5 miles to Malaga Island. While paddling, be on the lookout for harbor seals, sea gulls, great blue herons, snowy egrets, sea ducks, osprey and possibly bald eagles. After landing we'll hike the 1.2 mile trails of the island. We'll be having the lunch/snacks that you brought, at the southern tip of the island. After finishing our hike, we'll paddle back and return by 2 pm. Kayaks, life jackets, paddles are provided. You need to bring a very small backpack with your lunch, extra clothing layers, two 20 - 22 ounce bottles of water, snacks, and possible change of shoes for walking the island. If you are unable to walk unaided over tree roots and rocks, do not join the trip. Instructor: Alice Bean Andrenyak

Please meet Alice at the Boat Launch on Holbrook Street in Cundy's Harbor at 8:10. Please do not be late, we will start at 8:10 am.

This course will include walking in the woods to find edible mushrooms along with detailed descriptions of habitat and structure of mushrooms. Your instructor, David Spahr, has collected edible mushrooms for 46 years and is a member of the Maine Mycological Association and the North American Mycological Association. Every walk bears a different bounty depending on the season, the weather and location. The majority of mudrooms found in nature are often not edible, and learning this element is even more important than knowing which ones you can eat. Require Supply List: Notebook and pen to take notes, sensible clothing and footwear, water, snack and bug repellant. A basket or bags are optional. Children 8 to 15 are allowed to register only with a parent who is also registered. These hikes can be moderate in difficulty. No discounts. ***Walk will be shorter than advertised. David gives an outdoor talk first, followed by the walking portion.