Author: Mount A Conservation Program

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

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 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 so our Park Rangers can close the gate.

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!

Thursday, April 23, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Mount Agamenticus Summit
$8-$12 per person. Register online.

The greater Mount Agamenticus region is home to some incredible plant and animal communities and supports the highest concentration of vernal pools in the state of Maine. Join the Center for Wildlife and the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program to meet the species who call this special habitat home.

We’ll start the evening with a live animal presentation featuring some of the Center’s Ambassadors, and then embark on a ½ mile hike to visit one of Mount A’s vernal pools. As we explore the area, we’ll learn about conservation and community science efforts surrounding these seasonal habitats, and ways you can get involved locally. All ages. Please be prepared for muddy conditions. Sneakers or hiking boots are a must. Activity level: moderate.

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.

Sunday, May 10, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Mount Agamenticus Summit
$25 per person. Register online.

Please note: the date of this program has changed since its original publication and will be held Sunday, May 10.

Make art in nature at the summit of Mount Agamenticus! In this workshop, participants will learn multiple printmaking techniques to make their own nature prints. We’ll explore making collagraphs, cyanotypes (aka sun prints), and block prints using foam plates.

Recommended ages 12+, though interested younger participants are welcome with adult supervision. If you would prefer to pay by cash in person the morning of the event, please email [email protected] to reserve your spot. Cost is per person and includes admission fee. Participants will be given a parking pass valid for the full day. All materials provided.

Saturday and Sunday, May 30 & 31, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mount Agamenticus Lodge – 21 Mount Agamenticus Road, York ME
$225 per person. Register online.

SOLO is the longest continuously operating wilderness medical school in the country and their WFA courses are a great tool for anyone who wants to spend time outside.

This 16 hour, 2 day program will introduce you to patient assessment, treatment and management of injuries in backcountry conditions. You will learn to improvise splints and litters, stop bleeding, and other potentially lifesaving skills.

Learn more about SOLO here.