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Loving a Changing World – A Reflective Workshop on Place, Care and Connection
Tuesday, August 4, 5:30–7:00 PM
Mount Agamenticus Summit & Lodge
Free. E-mail Naomi to register – [email protected]

We form connections with the places we return to through seasons, memories, and small moments of noticing. But many of the landscapes we care about are also changing.

In this free workshop, participants will slow down and explore their relationship to Mount Agamenticus through guided observation and quiet reflection. After a short experience along the accessible Big A Trail at the summit, participants will be invited to write a personal letter to the landscape. These letters are an opportunity to express what they love, what they’ve noticed, and what keeps them connected.

This workshop offers space to reflect, without pressure to have answers. It’s about paying attention, staying present, and holding care for the places that matter to us.

No artistic skill required. This workshop is about noticing, belonging, and connecting. All materials provided.

Accessibility Note: The guided walk will take place on the accessible Big A Trail. Our letter writing will take place in the summit lodge, which is accessible by stairs only. We recognize this may limit access for some participants. Ground-level outdoor workspace will be available for anyone who’d like to use it. Please contact Naomi in advance so we can best support your participation.

Free. Recommended ages 12+, though interested younger participants are invited to join with adult supervision.

On Saturday July 11, join us for a Volunteer Community Work Day here at Mount A! The focus of the day is invasive plant education and hands-on removal of buckthorn in a sensitive wetland habitat. Volunteers will hand-pull and use tools to uproot small and large plants.

Work Days are from 9 AM – 12 PM. Please bring your daypack, hiking/work boots, water bottle, insect repellent, and work gloves (we have spare gloves if you don’t have any). Tools and equipment will be provided. Light snacks and refreshments follow the event. Youth volunteers are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required. Please e-mail Ben.

Friday, August 28, 8:30 – 10:30 PM
Mount Agamenticus Base (Ring Trailhead)
$10 per person. Register online.

Join us for a nighttime hike to the summit of First Hill!

We will meet at the Base parking lot and hike west along Ring Trail to arrive at the Summit via Witch Hazel Trail. After enjoying tea or hot cocoa at the summit, we’ll return via Witch Hazel and then continue east on Ring Trail back down to the parking area. If trail condition hinders the return hike, we will walk the summit road.

Headlamps required; we have some spares. There is no minimum age requirement, but prior hiking experience is highly recommended. Moderate difficulty. Terrain varies from gentle slopes on dirt trails to rocky sections with short climbs or descents. Full distance is just over 2 miles.

The cost of this program directly supports the work of the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. If you would prefer to pay by cash in person at the event, please e-mail Naomi to reserve your spot. Please also reach out if this program is of interest, but cost is prohibitive.

Community BYO Board Game Night at the Summit of Mount A
Thursday nights in June and July – first: June 4, last: July 30
Drop in, 6 PM – sunset

Unplug and spend the evening at the Mount A Lodge. Dice Before Dark is a relaxed, drop-in game night where visitors of all ages can gather around the table to play board games, card games, and more.

Bring a favorite game to share, learn something new from a neighbor, or choose from our collection. Whether you come with family, friends, or on your own, you’re invited to slow down, enjoy some analog fun, and connect with others before the sun sets over the summit.

All ages and experience levels are welcome. Free with park admission. Donations are appreciated.

“Last call” will typically be just before 8:30 PM for those who want to head outside to enjoy the sunset. Sunset time varies, but we do ask that folks plan to leave the summit by 9 PM at the latest so our Park Rangers can close the gate. We’ll have sunset time posted at the door!

Please note: the summit Lodge is not wheelchair accessible. Easier access for individuals who can use stairs but have mobility concerns is from the back deck (stairs on the eastern side of the building). Any participant is welcome to enjoy a game outside on the grass or at one of the accessible picnic tables at the summit! Please reach out to [email protected] to coordinate or reserve a game or table. You may also call the office phone (207) 361-1102 during the drop-in hours.

Watch for occasional themed nights highlighting a featured game with time to learn and play together!

We have a growing library of in-house and staff-loaned games and puzzles. Our current game list is available here.

If you’d like to donate a game, refreshments, or help us out with a themed night please e-mail Naomi!