Saturday, Sept. 16
FORT FAIRFIELD: Aroostook Birders Christina Reservoir Shorebirds Walk. 8-11 a.m. Meet at reservoir access point on Conant (Townline) Rd. One of the best spots to see a diversity of migrating shorebirds; almost 20 different species seen here. Walk the dike and scan the shores at a peak time for species diversity and numbers. Spotting scopes available. Rain or shine. Visit www.aroostookbirders.com FMI
HOULTON: Riverfront Harvest Festival 5K. Registration: 9 a.m. at Riverfront Park, Mill St. Race start: 10 a.m. Fee: $12. Contact Chris Rines (207-227-2813) or visit www.facebook.com/runaharvest5k FMI
FORT KENT: UMFK Jim Grandmaison Bike Tour. Enjoy beautiful scenery from Fort Kent to Soldier Pond to Eagle Lake; 16-mile or 33-mile ride options. All riders should wear blue. Registration: 9 a.m. at Blake Library, 23 University Dr. Tour start: 10 a.m. Pre-registration recommended. Cost: $10 UMFK student, $35/non-student, $100/family. Visit www.athletics.umfk.edu/biketour-pir/ FMI
PATTEN: Stars Over Katahdin 2017. Explore Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and view the amazing night sky over Maine’s tallest mountain. Activities include: guided Barnard Mountain hike, guided mountain bike ride into Orin Falls, campfire chats and s’mores, guided night sky viewing with experts. Contact Susan Adams lunksoos@gmail.com FMI
Wednesday, Sept 20.
DEBOULLIE: Caribou Rec. Take It Outside Series Adult Trip to Red River Camps. Host Jen Brophy will provide a tour and sit-down lunch; learn the history of one of northern Maine’s hidden gems; visit nearby ponds, Red River Falls. Cost: $40; includes transportation, North Maine Woods access, meal. Pre-registration required. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Ongoing program
PRESQUE ISLE: County Strides Running Group. Sundays; 10 a.m. at various locations. Open to all abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends. Visit County Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI
Looking for more info on outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle events? Please visit www.offugoaroostook.blogspot.com!
