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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, 6-9 PM/sunset

Play games before the sun goes down! Dice Before Dark is a drop-in, all-are-welcome gathering where friends, families, and solo visitors can play together before sunset. Participants are encouraged to bring a game they enjoy, learn something new from a neighbor, or simply relax and play as the sun fades. For all ages and experience levels. Free with park admission. Donations welcome.

“Last call” will typically be around 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!

Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14, 7 PM – 7 AM
Summit Lodge
York High School Students Grades 9-11
$10 per student. Register online.

York High School students, get a head start to summer with a special night here in the summit Lodge! Enjoy roasting marshmallows, playing board games with friends, and taking part in campout-themed activities for a cozy evening filled with indoor adventure and camp-inspired fun.

Shared Ground – A Creative Workshop on Community & Place
Tuesday, June 23, 5:30–7:00 PM
Mount Agamenticus Summit & Lodge
Free. E-mail Naomi to register – [email protected]

We share this landscape with each other, wild communities, and with the water systems that sustain us all.

In this free workshop, participants will slow down and explore their connection to the Mount Agamenticus landscape through guided observation and creative reflection. After a short walk along the Big A Trail at the summit, participants will create a small handmade zine (a DIY booklet) that expresses their personal relationship to this shared ground.

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. Zine-making will be held 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.

Saturday, June 27, 9 AM – 12 PM
Mount Agamenticus Summit
$20 per guardian/child pair, $5 for each additional person.
Register online.

This program is for beginner and first-time youth hikers, ages 4-8, and their grown-ups. Through a variety of fun games and hands-on activities in our summit Learning Lodge, new hikers will receive an overview of the 7 Principles of “Leave No Trace,” with a focus on Principle #1, learning how to “Plan Ahead and Prepare.” We’ll then work together using everything we’ve learned to plan a short group hike on First Hill trails. We’ll hit the trail with kids in the lead, taking plenty of time to explore along the way! This program is led by our Outreach and Education Coordinator, a Certified Level 1 Leave No Trace Instructor.

$20 per guardian/child pair, $5 for each additional person, all ages welcome to accompany! Parking/Admission is included in fee; all participants will receive a day pass.

This program is also available privately for small groups. Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Join our Outreach and Education Coordinator for monthly observation of two Signs of the Seasons locations at Mount Agamenticus.

Signs of the Seasons (SOS) is an environmental monitoring and education program for New England residents. Participants contribute to the program by observing and recording phenology, the seasonal changes of common plants and animals, in their communities and backyards. We’ve designated two locations at Mount A for regular monitoring of indicator/calibration species.

The public is welcome to come along monthly starting in April for a quiet walk or hike, observation, and discussion about what we’re seeing. Bring a journal or just yourself! If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer observer in your own backyard, check out available trainings.

Drop-in, free with Parking/Admission. Meet outside Learning Lodge. We will leave for spots promptly at 10:00 AM.

Shrubland Spot: Every Second Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Activity level: easy.

Forest Spot: Every Second Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Activity level: moderate.

Note: Timeframes are an estimate. Shrubland observation will likely take significantly less than an hour, but Forest observation may be longer, with time needed to hike to the spot and back.