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Halloween in Nature

Programs & Events

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the summit for Halloween in Nature. It was wonderful to see you all in person again!  October 24th 4:30-6:30pm | Mount Agamenticus Summit – Ever wonder what those bumps,...

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Bingo-Style Scavenger Hunts

Programs & Events

Visiting Mount A with your family? While you’re out on the trails this fall, enjoy a bingo-style scavenger hunt! Remember to leave what you find and don’t forget that you can share your photos with us either via...

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What’s in a Name?

Conservation & History

Many of the trails here at Mount Agamenticus are named for well-known plant or animal species (like Cedar, Bobcat, Goosefoot, Porcupine). Others are named for physical features. Ring Trail, for example, is called Ring...

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Take a Hike This October with MRPA!

Let’s take a hike! From October 16th through 18th, we’re joining the Maine Recreation and Parks Association in celebrating local trails across the state! For the next two weeks, we’ll be highlighting and...

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2020 Hunting and Trapping Seasons

News & Updates

Hunting and trapping are permitted on much of the land in the Mount Agamenticus region. While hunting accidents are very rare, please note the following to keep you and your pets safe: Wear bright clothing like blaze...

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Small Group Guided Activities for Fall

Is your family, quarantine “pod,” or homeschool group looking for a fun, outdoor learning activity this fall? We have some staff-led options available at Mount A for small groups of up to twelve people. Physically...

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Fall COVID-19 Update

News & Updates

Holiday Weekend (and beyond) Update: Through the month of October, parking at Mount Agamenticus has reached capacity on weekends. The summit access road will be closed to oncoming vehicles when the lot is full. The road...

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The Newest Summit View is Here!

Summit View

The latest addition of the Friends of Mount Agamenticus newsletter, the Summit View, is hot off the presses! Remote collaboration isn’t new to the Friends, especially when it comes to putting together this...

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Registration for 4th Annual Trail Challenge is Live

The  4th Annual Mt. A Trail Challenge is going virtual! In order to put the health of our community first and in an abundance of caution, York Parks & Recreation and the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Team have...

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Kids Corner Online: Dragonflies

Kids' Corner

Greetings from the Kids’ Corner at Mount Agamenticus! For our sixth season, we’re going digital, and we hope you’ll join us! Today, Mrs. J is teaching us a little bit about dragonflies, some of our favorite...

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