Dog Days of Summer

Summer isn't over friends just yet! Although school bells will soon ring, and our college students return - summer's last songs, colors, and smells are still here. We are a great spot to have a picnic while watching planes, birds, butterflies and more. Our Palmer Pond Pails are available to explore creatures great and small at the waters edge. Binoculars, guides, and nets in our Allagash Packs provide a fun trailside adventure. In our library, visit our bees in our indoor observation hive as they prepare for the season to change. Finally, look for our new Get Outside Education Series (for Grown-Ups) with our Education Horticulturist beginning September 20th. Catch the last days of summer with us. See you soon.

Sincerely,

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Executive Director, Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve

Thanks for a Great

Summer Camp Season!

Birds, Bugs, and STEM...oh my!

Family campers at WPNR had the chance to get out in the field with experts, test their brains with structural challenges, compete in Olympic-style events, study live birds and bugs up close, and more during our Bird, Bug, and STEM Summer Family Camps! It was great to see moms, dads, siblings, cousins, grandparents, aunts, and uncles working and learning together in nature! See you next year for Summer Camp 2025!

Autumn Nature Story Time Series

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Get Outside for 5 With Us

The Movement Continues...

Calling all teachers, administrators, non-formal educators, parents,

and more! Sign the OutsideFor5 Pledge and commit to:

Spend at least 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week, or any meaningful amount of time learning outside with students.
Support outdoor learning efforts in schools
Connect with other local educators and outdoor professionals.

Take the Pledge Here

Wild Ones Returns!

Registration Available September 2nd at 10:00 am

Nature Play Days

Get Outside (for Grown-Ups!)

We’re branching out to draw the grown-ups into our learning circle! The first Friday of (almost) every month, starting in September we will meet in the Learning Center Barn for some plant-focused fun, exploring topics on herbal medicine, nature aligned gardening practices and more. Bring a friend or three and kick off your weekend right!

Refreshments provided - $5 material fee (except 9/20) - no registration required.

Celebrate the Sanctuary Garden

Gather round and let’s celebrate the summer solstice in our newest garden at WPNR! Learn about our role as part of the United Plant Saver’s National Botanical Sanctuary Network, which plants are at risk in our region, and what you can do to help support our crucial allies. Our Education Horticulturist will be on hand to answer your questions and offer up some cool plant swag to celebrate!