Renewing connections to the earth & deepening awareness of place through nature-based learning
Founded in 1999, we're a non-profit educational organization in the Mount Agamenticus region of southern Maine. Our facilities include a nature museum & classroom, 16 acres of forests and trails that back up to a large wilderness area.
Dawn Paddlers - Our Annual West Branch Canoeing Expedition for Teens
Sign-Up Now for Fall Programs, including:
Wilderness Skills for Homeschoolers (Wed. 9am-3pm; 6-16 yrs old)
Young Naturalists (Thurs. 1-4pm; 6-10 years old)
Forest Scouts (boys 10-15; one Sat/month)
Outdoor Girls (girls ages 8-14; one Sat/month)
Click here for more information on all of our youth programs
UPCOMING LOCAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
S E P T E M B E R
The Nature of York Village: An Evening Walk
Dates : Wednesday, September 10th 5:30-7:30
Description: Many know of the human history of York Village, but what about its Natural History? This 2‐mile nature walk will include stops at: record‐setting trees, downtown wetlands, the Wiggly Bridge, Steedman Woods, riverside areas, and other hidden gems. Learn about York’s wildlife, trees, plants, and ancient past. This program is designed for adults.
Location: Meet in front of the York Town Hall.
Cost : $20
Intro. to Wilderness Bushcraft with special guest Steven Hanton
Dates: (Sign up for one or both days - see below)
Day One: Saturday, Sept. 13th 9am-3pm / Day Two: Sunday, Sept 14th 9am-3pm.
Description: This course will provide a blend of modern survival skills with traditional knowledge and techniques which make life in the outdoors safe, comfortable and enjoyable! Learn realistic survival principles that will keep you alive in the outdoors. Learn how to use nature's materials to enrich your wilderness experiences. You will get most if you attend both days, but feel free to attend for one or the other. Day one will focus on tools, advanced carving, water, importance of body temperature, shelter and backwoods cookery. Day two will cover fire including by friction, traditional trapping and fishing and the use of natural materials for backwoods projects.
Location: White Pine Programs - 330 Mountain Rd. in Cape Neddick (York) Maine.
Cost: $50 per day or $100 for both days. (cost includes insturction, a high carbon steel knife, oilstone, and free camping. Bring your own food). This course is a great deal!
Staff: Steven Hanton is an instructor for Woodsmoke Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival in the United Kingdom where shares his passion and enthusiams for the wilderness across Europe and in Southern Africa. Steven spent a few seasons in the Maine woods working on wildlife tracking and conservation projects while entertaining locals with his skilled musicanship and Scottish sense of humor. To learn more about Steven, click here.
Ages: This program is for adults and interested teens.
Community & Nature Awareness Program: A Discussion
Date: Sunday September 14th 4:30pm
Location: White Pine Programs - 330 Mountain Rd. Cape Neddick (York) Maine.
Description: Have you a longing in your soul for a deeper connection to self, to community, to nature, to Spirit? Have you yearned to do the Art of Mentoring program, but have been unable to make that happen? Have you done the Art of Mentoring and long for more? The Community Nature Awareness Program is an opportunity to answer those desires. This is an opportunity to find out more about this program, and to talk about the power of connection and what it can mean to you, to your family, and to the world.
Host: Deb Marcotte is an alumni of the Community Nature Awareness program's debut year. Deb served as staff on White Pine's day camps, she is committed to personal work, meets regularaly with women's groups, and has raised two young men. Deb invites you to spend a little time exploring what engaging in this unique process could bring to your life. Please send questions and RSVP to Deb via email: debmarcotte@hotmail.com
Cost: This is a free program open to the public (please RSVP).
Wildlife Track & Sign Evaluation with Mark Elbroch
Dates : September 19-20 (Friday & Saturday) ONE SPACE OPEN!
Description: Join renown author and tracking expert Mark Elbroch on this two-day intensive field evaluation of wildlife track and sign identification and interpretation. Participants achieving 70% or greater will receive certification fromCyberTracker Conservation . This is a rare opportunity to spend two days learning with one of the best wildlife trackers in the country. Space is limited to 10 and fills fast.
Who Can Register? Open to the public.
Location: North-central Massachusetts
Cost: $225 per person (cost does not include food and lodging)
Seacoast Science Center BioBlitz
Date: Saturday, September 20th (sunrise to sunset)
Description: Join us as scientists, field naturalists and backyard enthusiasts come together to conduct our sixth annual BioBlitz! We will scour 135-acres to record data on as many different species in the park as possible in one day. Come and help us add to our record of 1,450 species! White Pine Staff will lead the Mammals/Tracking team during the event.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public. For more info, Contact the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorine Point in Rye, New Hampshire.
The Common Ground Country Fair
Date: September 19,20,21
Description: MOFGA celebrates its 32nd Common Ground Country Fair on September 19, 20 & 21, 2008, in Unity, Maine. The Fair allows fairgoers to make connections with a rapidly expanding base of organic farms in the state of Maine. Hundreds of vendors, exhibitors and demonstrators, more than 1,000 volunteers, and roughly 50,000 fairgoers will gather to: share knowledge about sustainable living; eat delicious, organic, Maine-grown food; buy and sell beautiful crafts and agricultural products; compete in various activities; dance; sing and have a great time. Drop by the White Pine will table this year!
Cost: Visit the fair website for details
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