Alpine Tour at Mt. Abrams
2025-02-19 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Dust off your climbing skis, bring your helmet, skins, layers of clothes, water and food. The weather looks perfect and Meg knows the mountain and has skinned it numerous times before. We will meet at the Gray exit of 95 at 8:30AM. We will carpool to Locke Mills. Be ready for a full, fun day! My phone is 207-749-0211. Don’t miss this opportunity; we cannot take our snowy winter for granted. Feel free to join us and buy a downhill ticket–it is school vacation week.

Winter Music Jam!
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00
We’re going to get together and play some music at 6:00 Wednesday at my place at South Portland! Join us! Text me for directions!
Dan@478. Six835

Nordic Ski at Sunset at Riverside, Portland
2025-02-21 14:30 - 17:30
Sunset ski at Riverside Golf Course. Meet at the first parking lot (the one without the restaurant.) Get the weekend off to a great start! My phone is 207-749-0211.
The classic layout, rolling hills and tree-line groomed tracks and skate skiing lanes are bordered by the Presumpscot River.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-02-21 17:30 - 20:00
A new spot for us this week as recommended by sailor Sarah Jones. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at DUNN BAR IRISH PUB located at 12 Washington Street in BIDDEFORD. Good food, full bar, fireplace. Check out the excellent reviews. Easy to incorporate with some shopping off the Biddeford exit: Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Market Basket, Michaels.

XC SKI DAY - Harris Farm, Dayton Maine
2025-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Harris Farm, 280 Buzzell Rd, Dayton, 04005, United States
Join me Saturday at Harris Farm for a cross-country ski day from 10-4p Weather looks remarkable!
Rentals available – Pack a lunch – Ski and drink fresh milk before, during or after! Many flavors available!
280 Buzzell Rd, Dayton Maine
Let me know you’re coming – Nancy D
207-712-5699 / njdorran@gmail.com

Ski Sugarloaf
2025-02-23 - 2025-02-26
Let’s go again to the Sugarloaf area for downhill/cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing or for whatever is your game!
Again, we will stay at the Maine Roadhouse in Stratton which is an old-time favorite and where the owners, Jen & Jen, are most welcoming. They offer a bunkroom with beds that have privacy separations, lights and curtains and also 5 private rooms. The bunk beds go for $40 per night and breakfast is included Plus, we can use the kitchen for potluck suppers.

Dates are Sunday February 23rd to the 26th (Maine day at the ski mountain).
You make your own reservation by calling and they don’t need any money upfront! Come for some of the nights or stay more before and after. It’s a great place to call home near the mountains.
Their contact info is themaineroadhouse@gmail.com
(207) 670-4159
Let me know if you are going for more information
Marianne Hubert
2076242945

Jackson, NH XC Sunday Ski
2025-02-23 09:30 - 16:00
Meet at Gorhan Hannafords at 8 am for carpooling or at Jackson Ski Lodge at 9:30 am. Tickets are $25 for xc skiing, $10 for snowshoeing. There is a deli that serves soups and sandwiches or bring lunch to eat in the lodge. RSVP by text or call to 207-899-8518 so I know you are coming.
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is just North of N. Conway, NH and is the largest Nordic ski area in the east boasting 75 K of trails for all skill levels: classic, skate and snowshoes. I’ll be on skate but you can ski or bigfoot as you please at whatever pace suits you.

Nordic skiing at Pineland Farms
2025-02-23 10:00 - 14:00
Meet at Pineland Farms for miles of cross country skiing on beautiful groomed trails. I will be on classic Nordic skis and intermediate/expert trails – beginners are welcome and there are great easy trails to choose from. The trails are also groomed for skate skiing, and there’s a separate trail network for snowshoeing if you prefer. Tickets are $20 for xc skiing, $12 for snowshoeing. We can get lunch in the cafe after a couple hours skiing, then go back out to the trails if people want a longer workout. Meet at 10 AM with your trail pass already purchased, all geared up and ready to hit the trails. RSVP by text or call to 207-380-6008 for our meeting place so I know who’s coming.

Wolfe Neck State Park, Freeport
2025-02-24 13:00 - 15:30
Let’s hike at Wolfe Neck State Park. I don’t think snowshoes will be necessary but you might want to bring them just in case. Traction is mandatory. We will do 2 loops so you have your choice to do one or both. Meet in the first parking lot upon entry at 1PM. The address is 426 Wolfe’s Neck Road, Freeport.

Hike Cranberry Peak in Stratton
2025-02-25 08:00 - 16:00
This underappreciated side hike of the AT has stunning views and is a nice winter hike. Must have snowshoes and traction. Dress in layers, carry water and food and first aid items. I will carry a bivvy sack and fire starting stuff. Shell pants and jacket and extra mittens are a good idea. Let’s summit this gem! Views of Flagstaff Lake and surrounding mountains from Cranberry Peak are spectacular! Weather dependent, of course. Back up day in Wednesday. Please call or text me. Thank you. 207-749-0211.

Downhill skiing Mt.Abrams
2025-02-28
Come join us for a downhill ski day at Mt.Abram Friday February 28th.Let’s meet at the main lodge at 8:30 and be ready to ski when the lift opens at 9:00.Ill be wearing a bright red ski sweater that will be hard to miss.lift tickets are $39. 308 Howe hill rd. Greenwood me.
Rob Keizer 603-418-5240

Ski @ Riverside Pre-Happy Hour
2025-02-28 15:30 - 17:30
Meet at the Nine Hole/Practice parking lot at 3:30PM. Ski or snowshoe around the groomed trails and stay for the MOAC Happy Hour at the club! Next parking lot up Riverside. 207-749-0211 Eileen Whynot

HAPPY HOUR
2025-02-28 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE CLUB AT RIVERSIDE located at the Riverside Golf Course, 1158 Riverside Street in Portland. Excellent recent reviews. Good food, reasonable prices, free parking in their own lot. Website claims that they now have a fireplace.

Sail Tahiti!
2025-03-01 08:00 - 17:00
Putting together a trip to French Polynesia early March. Costs around 1,100 bucks airfare and maybe another 700 bucks for the boat and well maybe $500 for trinkets to natives. This is a feeler to see how many people would be interested so let me know!
Text Dan@478six835

Nordic or Downhill Ski at Black Mt of Maine
2025-03-01 08:30 - 16:30
Meet at the Gray Park & Ride at 8:30 AM. Carpool from there. Also, could meet up in Lewiston/Auburn area. 207-749-0211 Eileen
Leave the mountain at 2:30 or 3:00.

Cross Country ski at Pineland Farms
2025-03-01 10:00 - 15:00
Let’s meet outside the ticket desk at Pineland Farms. Ski for about 1.5-2 hours or so and then enjoy lunch at the cafe. All abilities and experience levels welcome. Faster skiers can split off if need be and meet us back the cafe. Optional ski after lunch. Note: the Ticket desk will be busy, so you may want to arrive early to buy your day pass. Pineland requires a $20 ticket to ski. If questions I can be reached at bradbury20@ gmail.com

Nordic Skiing at Jackson NH
2025-03-02 03:00 - 14:00
Join us for miles of xc skiing in Jackson, NH where there are trails for all abilities. I’ll be on intermediate trails and if there’s a big enough group we can split off beginners separately. Tickets are $25 for the day. RSVP by text or call to 207-380-6008 (not email please) for meeting place and time and to arrange carpooling. This will be a morning through lunchtime and after event. You can bring your own food or there’s a deli nearby for sandwiches/soups.

Ski Sunday River
2025-03-03 07:30 - 17:00
Ski conditions in the mountains are super right now! Powder snow in the East? Am I dreaming…Meet in Gray at 7:30AM or at The Bag at South Ridge at 9:15. On the snow by 9:45 at the Chondola. Relaxing ski day. Weather dependent. Back up day will be Tuesday March 4th. Hot tub, sauna and pool afterwards for those who are interested. Towel provided. Bring your suit! Eileen 207-749-0211.

MOAC Monthly Meeting and Presentation
2025-03-05 18:30 - 20:30
Alaska, The Last Frontier
Join us as MOACers Tammy and Peter Mullen share their trip of a lifetime to Alaska. Over the course of three weeks, the couple reached the Arctic Circle, encountered bears, camped in Denali National Park and much more in-between. It was a journey of a lifetime covering more than 2500 miles.
Come see the pictures and hear the stories from Peter’s retirement trip.
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Tammy and Peter have been MOAC members for close to 20 years. They have been involved in all aspect of the club from being on the board, to running annual events like the holiday party and leading trips. Peter has put out the monthly newsletter for years. They currently lead two large annual trips in the fall, one to Flagstaff Hut of Maine Huts & Trails, and the other is a volunteer weekend for Acadia National Park.
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In addition to the presentations, the meeting is a chance to hear about recent outings, hear about upcoming outings, and socialize with other MOACers. It’s also a chance for new or prospective members to ask questions. Meeting begins at 7:00, but come at 6:30 to socialize and meet people.
Location: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza). Here’s a Google Map link.

Music Jam!
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:30
Yep!
My place, 6, Thursday.
TextDan@four78six83 5
Another low-key event…

HAPPY HOUR
2025-03-07 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the SIDECAR PUB located at 7 Railroad Avenue in Gorham. Take the elevator to the fourth floor to check out this unique rooftop spot. Full bar, good light bites, free parking.

Winter Fest 25
2025-03-08 10:00 - 17:00
Winter Fest
March 8th 10 – 5
Orchard Ridge Farm
236 Sebago Lake Rd.
Gorham, ME
Snowshoeing | Skiing | Games
Social by the Fire pit
Soup contest
Drinks for Purchase
MOAC is excited to host this year’s Winterfest on March 8th 10 to 5, which will be presented at Orchard Ridge Farm at 236 Sebago Lake Rd, Gorham, Maine!
This year’s activities will include:
-A classic chili/soup cook off contest. (AC power is available for crock pots but gas stoves are welcome due to power limitations)
– Yard-games & brews
-A full menu of food/drink is available for purchase at the venue.
-Free hot cocoa/Coffee/tea.
-Join us skiing/ snowshoeing along the adjacent Mountain Division Trail. If there is no snow hiking and biking will be an option.
-Enjoy warming up by the fire pit. The musicians in the club usually have a jam session.
-Volunteer led winter events.

Irish Session with Member Bill Shouse at RiRa’s
2025-03-09 16:00 - 18:00
Meet at RiRa’s at 3:45 for a listening session with MOACer Bill Shouse. If you don’t know, Bill likes to get an early start on celebrating
Saint Patrick’s Day.
Walk around the Old Port for those who are interested. Eileen 749-0211

MOAC Board Meeting
2025-03-10 19:30 - 21:00
All are welcome to join us for our monthly board meeting via Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81585039517?pwd=[REDACTED]

Downhill Skiing Pleasant Mountain
2025-03-13, 2025-03-14
I would like to ski Thursday 3/13 or Friday 3/14. I have one ticket left. If you look online, there do seem to be discount tickets available for those days.
please call or txt Nancy M at 650-5024.
thanks!

Church of Cash- One Longfellow Square
2025-03-13 19:30 - 22:00 | One Longfellow Square, 181 State St, Portland, M, 04101, United States
Johnny Cash fans come to OLS to see Church of Cash- tickets are $25.00 but you can get (2) free tickets at your town library if you have a library card and if there are any left. Hope some of you will come. Seems like it will be a great show!! Email any questions .

Friday sunset OOB Beach Walk
2025-03-14 16:00 - 18:30 | Milliken Street parking
Meet at Milliken Street parking by the restrooms at 4:15 pm this Friday to walk 6 miles on the beach and enjoy sunset. Dress warm and bring water. Bad weather cancels. Show and go.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-03-14 17:30 - 20:00
Trying a new spot this week. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the COWBELL WOOD FIRE GRILL located at 185 US Route 1 in SCARBOROUGH. Quick and easy to get to: Take I295 South to the Scarborough Spur (Rt.701) which empties on to Route 1 heading south. The Cowbell appears shortly on your right at the corner of Little Dolphin Drive. Happy Hour drink specials, good pizza, free parking in their own lot. We’ve reserved a table.

Alpine Skiing Sunday River
2025-03-15 09:00 - 15:00
Looks like it might be decent spring skiing on Saturday at Sunday River. I plan to be at the base lodge (South Ridge Lodge) by 9am. I usually pack a lunch (not big on the $25 hamburgers!) and ski until 3-4.
No plans to carpool as I will be coming from Harrison.
Feel free to call or text 207.751.8257.
Darrin Lary

Jam!
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:30
Yes, Jam, my place South Portland 6 Thursday. Four7ate….sixeight35 Dan

HAPPY HOUR
2025-03-21 17:30 - 20:00
Another new spot to try this week. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE CONTINENTAL located at 170 Brighton Ave. (at St. John street) in Portland. Full bar along with some out of the ordinary beers. British/European inspired menu. Parking in their own lot and on adjacent streets.

Winter Sports in the Sugarloaf Area
2025-03-22 08:00 - 2025-03-25 17:00
Stay at the Roadhouse Hostel between Stratton and Rangeley. Private rooms and walled off bunks for privacy and soundproofing. Bring earplugs for uninterrupted sleep. Potluck dinners in MOAC style. Breakfast will be bagels and homemade muffins, fruit, coffee/tea, included. Bunks are $40/night, rooms $50-60. Cash preferred. Make your reservation directly with Jen or Jen at 207-670-4159 for one or more nights. Extend your stay, if you wish–you won’t want to leave. Questions? Call Eileen 207-749-0211.

Watch 100s of deer feeding in Rangeley
2025-03-22 14:30 - 15:30
Join the MOAC trip at the 3:00PM feeding time of hundreds of deer on Kennebago Rd., just down Rte 16 from The Roadhouse in Coplin Plantation. Power’s Deer Farm. Meet at The Roadhouse or see you there! Contact Eileen @ 207-749-0211 to hook up.

The Smith Collaboration at Sugarloaf. Potluck at 6:00 or Meet at The Rack at 8:00PM.
2025-03-22 20:00 - 23:30
Meet at The Roadhouse for HH and dinner at 6:00PM or at The Rack at 8:00. Don’t miss this nostalgic band with the pipes of Janis Joplin and the vibe of Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, etc. https://www.facebook.com/thesmithcollaboration/videos/478947686767814
Join the MOAC group at The Roadhouse between Stratton and Rangeley for some action on snow. Save your money by potlucking dinner with MOAC friends at the super friendly Roadhouse kitchen and dining room with the two Jens. Call The Roadhouse directly for a reservation. Private rooms and walled off bunks for privacy and soundproofing. Bring earplugs for uninterrupted sleep. Potluck dinners in MOAC style. Breakfast will be bagels and homemade muffins, fruit, coffee/tea, included. Bunks are $40/night, rooms $50-60. Cash preferred. Make your reservation directly with Jen or Jen at 207-670-4159 for one or more nights. You pay when you check out. Questions? Call Eileen 207-749-0211 AS OF MAR 17TH, ONLY 5 BUNKS AND 1 PRIVATE ROOM ARE AVAILABLE FOR SAT NIGHT, MARCH 22ND.

Where:
The Rack BBQ
5016 Sugarloaf Access Rd
Carrabassett Valley
ME 04047

Walk up Quill Hill in Coplin Plantation for Incredible Views!
2025-03-23 10:00 - 15:00
Meet at The Roadhouse on Rte 16 to carpool to the base of Quill Hill for a beautiful walk to the top with 360 degree views and icy streams with early lichen visible on the sunny side and birds soaring. Bring traction and/or snowshoes, lunch and water. Eileen at 207-749-0211
https://rlht.org/quill-hill/

HAPPY HOUR
2025-03-28 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RIVALRIES SPORTS PUB AND RESTAURANT located at 2 Hat Trick Drive in Falmouth. Good food, full bar, comfortable atmosphere, and free parking in their own lot.
And just a short hop up I95 to catch Kat & The Kooltones at Cadenza in Freeport (starts at 7:00PM)

Kat & the Kooltones at Cadenza
2025-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Cadenza, 5 Depot Street, Freeport, 04032, United States
Come join us in an intimate listening room as we travel through the decades in song. We shake it up with music from many genres- jazz, standards, Broadway, pop, and music from today with a variety of sounds and musicians that include synth, piano, flute, sax, guitar, drums and bass. Come check it out!
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kat-and-the-kooltones-tickets-1159513178129?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dance to Trifecta!!
2025-03-29 14:00 - 18:00
MOAC’s favorite band, playing dance tunes from 2:00-6:00 at Old Orchard Beach. Meet at the Brunswick, 39 West Grand Avenue for some fun with great people. Parking in their own lot. Walk on the beach weather permitting. I’ll be leaving the beach at 3:45. Eileen 207-749-0211

Black Cat Road at Windham Eagles Club
2025-03-29 18:00 - 21:00
Maine band and a MOAC favorite, Black Cat Road, will be playing at the Windham Eagles Club. They refer to themselves as a “swamp rock and blues” band. The listing for the evening does not include a price. They often do not charge. I will update this post if I hear different.
The club is at 456 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062 (Route 302). Continue west on 302 after the rotary in Windham and it will be about a half mile on your left.

Marketing & Development Committee
2025-04-02 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for this first meeting to get involved as an Ambassador for MOAC, as we enter our 36th year! Yes, really. Melanie Lawlor is our chair. We’ll meet in a conference room at 5:30 before the general meeting at 7:00. Social time starts at 6:30.

Carey Kish and the Triple Crown of Hiking
2025-04-02 18:30 - 21:00
7,400 Miles on Foot: Tackling the Triple Crown of Hiking
Experience the highs and lows of long-distance hiking with longtime MOACer Carey “Beerman” Kish, whose words, images and footsteps will take us over the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail. His journeys on this trifecta of big trails—in 2015, 2019 and 2024 respectively—earned him the “Triple Crown” of American hiking.
Come at 6:30 to socialize and help set up. The meeting starts with trip reports and announcements, followed by Carey’s talk.
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Location: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza). Here’s a Google Map link.

36th Year Get Together at the Great Lost Bear
2025-04-02 21:00 - 22:00
Meet up at the Great Lost Bear for a traditional gathering after the general meeting. The Bear is located at 540 Forest Avenue in Portland. Park at the service station on the north side or on the street. New members are especially welcome! Come get a glimpse of all the good friends and great times we’ve had over the last three decades!
Just show up. I’ve warned the bartenders and servers!

Presumpscot River Preserve
2025-04-04 13:00 - 15:00
Join me for a walk along the Presumpscot River. Meet at the trailhead at the end of Overset Street in Portland at 1PM. Hopefully the trail will have a chance to dry out a bit but be prepared for muddy conditions. Distance is around 4 1/2 miles.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-04-04 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE CLUB AT RIVERSIDE next to and part of the Riverside Golf Course in Portland. Inexpensive drinks, good food, and free on site parking. Very well received on our last outing here.

Sail Bora Bora, French Polynesian!
2025-04-05 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00
After much input about Tahiti, here’s the trip: Fly to Papeete, Tahiti, maybe stay a day. Then puddle jumper to Raiatea, a nearby island where charters start. The boat is a 43′ sailboat. I’ll be there early to buy provisions. Sail to several islands including Bora Bora and in many lagoons, anchoring for spectacular snorkeling. Several people including myself will tack on a week or two either side of these dates. I’m shooting for 5 crew -maybe you! – Cost will be $600 your share of the boat for a week plus food and airfare. Air looks like around $1,200 from Boston depending on your itinerary. I plan to stop in LA for a day. Round trips from there to Tahiti are about $780. I’ll need $500 commitment within a week or so to hold the boat! Now, don’t be a wimp or say …… You’re running out of time! Text/call me for more details as they become available! Dan@ four78 six835 and ask for lefty!

MOAC Board Meeting - POSTPONED
2025-04-07 19:30 - 21:00
We’ll repost for a later date.
Monthly Board Meeting via Zoom.
MOAC Event is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: MOAC Board Meeting
Time: Apr 7, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Libby River Preserve Walk
2025-04-10 13:00 - 15:00
Join me for a 1.75 mile walk at this Scarborough Land Trust site right next to Camp Ketcha. The area includes an observation deck overlooking the Libby River, part of Scarborough Marsh, and a wooded area with many skunk cabbage blooms (if you haven’t seen one, they’re very unique). Bring your binoculars if you’re a birder. There are some muddy patches, so boots are recommended and there are also multiple sections of a thin boardwalk over wet areas. If anyone is interested, we can add some more mileage with a walk at Ferry Beach, or along the Eastern Trail. Parking is limited at the Preserve, so let’s meet at Black Point Community Park (160 Black Point Rd) at 1:00pm and carpool if needed. Show and go at the Community Park.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-04-11 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THREE DOLLAR DEWEYS located at 241 Commercial Street in the Old Port. The food is good, there’s a $3.oo draft pint for Happy Hour, and the popcorn is free. Free parking can be had on Commercial up be Becky’s and also at the meters come 6:00PM.

Bald and Speckled Mountain
2025-04-14 08:00 - 16:00
Bald and Speckled Mountain is located in Woodstock. Both peaks have great views. Distance is 4.6 miles with an elevation gain of 1,375 feet. Expect spring conditions of mud, water, and snow. Microspikes are mandatory. Bring lunch, water, layers, etc. This is not a show and go. Please contact me (207) 838-0437 and we will determine a meeting place to carpool, most likely the Gary Park N Ride on Route 26A.

Bug Light to Willard Beach
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:30
Let’s take advantage of the weather and walk from Bug Light to Willard Beach and back, approximately 3.5 miles. Newcomers welcome! Meet at Bug Light in South Portland at 10:00am.

Wolfe’s Neck Volunteer Opportunity
2025-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport and MOAC have a long history. We have done trail maintanence for them, we have held Winterfest there, and we had our 20th anniversary celebration there as well.
They are holding a volunteer work day on Friday, April 18. One can either sign up for morning or afternoon times, or all day. Lunch is provided. This is the first time since before the pandemic that they have offered this opportunity. Tasks will involve cleaning up the campground and other spring-time chores.
This is not a “MOAC event” per se. This is just a way to get word out to people that might be interested. If interested, please register by clicking HERE. Don’t forget to check the YES box at the bottom of the form for this Earth Day opportunity.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-04-18 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE STOCKHOUSE located at 506 Main Street in Westbrook. It’s a comfortable and consistent spot offering Happy Hour drink prices, good food, and free parking in their lot.

7 Volunteers Needed Earth Day Trail Work in Windham
2025-04-19 10:00 - 13:00
MOAC volunteers will work with Toby Jacobs of the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust on the 105-acre Black Brook Preserve in Windham. The Black Brook Preserve trail network has rolling hills, mature trees, and brooks along with a variety of wildlife and plant life. The trails are great location for bird watching. Wear and bring clothing for the weather; work gloves would be a good idea. We will be carrying materials to build bog bridges and clipping and clearing trails from fallen twigs, etc. We’ll go out afterwards for those who are interested either Red City Ale or Smoked BBQ, both near the trails . Call Eileen Whynot to help give back to the trails on Earth Day weekend. 207-749-0211
Click for Directions to Trailhead

The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust has 20 public access preserves and 3,000 acres of conserved lands with miles of public access trails and water access. We also coordinate the Sebago to the Sea Trail a 28-mile trail from Standish to Portland. Zoom in and click on the preserves in the map below to learn more about our trails (full-screen version available here).

Volunteer at Rachel Carson Reserve – Native shrub potting for wildlife habitat
2025-04-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Greenhouse, 429 Post Road, Wells, 04054, United States
Volunteer opportunities with Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge during the week of Earth Day. This activity involves planting native shrub bare root seedlings into pots which will be later used for wildlife habitats.
Dates/Time and Location:

Location: Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge Greenhouse, 429 Post Road (Rt 1), Wells (enter via small drive located just down Route 1 from Saltwater Farm)
David D

What: Potting native shrub bare root seedlings
Where: 429 Post Road in Wells – the Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge Greenhouse
(enter via small drive located just down Route 1 from Saltwater Farm)
When: Thursday April 24th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or any portion of this day which is day 2 of this 2 day event)
PLEASE RSVP: Confirm attendance for day or portion of day to Elena at: elena_chagnovich@fws.gov
David D. (MOAC organizer) will be at Congdon’s Donuts (https://congdons.com/) at 8:30am, then proceeding to Rachel Carson Greenhouse
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is holding its annual shrub potting volunteer event a day or two after Earth Day 2025. RCNWR will be receiving a large order of bareroot native shrub seedlings and will get to work potting nearly 1500 shrubs. This is great opportunity to get your hands dirty, learn about growing container stock, and check out our greenhouse in Wells! We have selected specific native shrubs with habitat goals in mind. Many of these shrubs will be outplanted for early successional/young forest habitat restoration projects.
Bring water. Garden gloves are recommended but can be provided if need be.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-04-25 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the RUN OF THE MILL restaurant located at 100 Main Street in Saco. Full bar, very good food, good service, and free parking. Quick and easy to get to: take I95 south to the Saco exit; proceed onto the spur which will take you to Route 1; turn right on Route 1. We’ll either be at one of their hightop tables in the bar or, if we get a larger group, they have been seating us in a private room.

Friends Of Acadia - Earth Day Roadside Cleanup Registration
2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00
Please join us on Saturday, April 26 for the 24th annual island-wide Earth Day Roadside Cleanup. Local community members and visitors from around the state will gather to pick up a “winter’s worth of trash” from the roadsides of Mount Desert Island and Trenton.
Please click here for more information or contact Stewardship Manager Nikki Burtis at nikki@friendsofacadia.org or 207-288-3934.

Postponed - MOAC Earth Day Trail Maintenance Day
2025-04-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Bald Peak Trail on Pleasant Mountain, Mountain Road, Bridgton, M, 04015, United States
Postponed due to forecast for significant rain! Stayed tuned to this channel for an updated date!
Join the MOAC trail crew for the first worktrip of the season on our adopted trails on Pleasant Mountain – the Bald Peak Trail and the Sue’s Way Trail. We volunteer to maintain these trails in conjunction with the Loon Echo Land Trust, who are the stewards of all the trails on Pleasant Mountain. In the spring we have two main goals: clearing any limbs, branches, and blowdowns that have fallen on the trails over the winter. And we will clear debris from all the water bars to be sure they are draining water off the trail properly. We will also be clipping back brush, raking leaves, and picking up litter. There’s no experience necessary – trail work is not complicated. But I will tell you the trail is not flat – it’s actually a bit steep. But don’t worry – we tend to work pretty slow. If you want to join us, please wear sturdy footwear and work clothes, bring work gloves, insect repellant, lunch, plenty of water, and a day pack to carry it all. If you have any questions, you can always email me, send me a text, or hey, maybe even a phone call! 🙂 So join us for the morning, join us for the afternoon, or volunteer all day. We meet at 9am at the Bald Peak trailhead parking lot, which is on Mountain Road about a mile past the ski area. We usually end the day around 3pm-ish. See ya then ! Dana-h the Maintain-ah
Email: trails@moac.org

Hike
2025-04-28 08:00 - 17:00
Hike Gunstock, Belknap and Piper Mtn. Loop hike. ( 3 mountains in one hike!). About 5 miles with about 1850’ elevation gain. Leaving Portland 8:00 am. Contact me for carpool. Text: 207-228-5518

HAPPY HOUR
2025-05-02 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday (May 2) will be at the SIDECAR PUB located at 7 Railroad Avenue (fourth floor) in Gorham. 5:30PM to 8:00PM.
Full bar, good food, free parking.

Portland Community Chorus Spring Concert
2025-05-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-03 14:00 - 15:30
The 100+ member Portland Community Chorus presents “Requiem and Renewal: Finding Light in Life’s Journey”. Our featured work in this concert is “Requiem for the Living” for choir and chamber orchestra. Contemporary composer, Dan Forrest, has reimagined the traditional requiem by focusing on a plea for rest and mercy for the living. It is a stunning piece! We will also perform Baba Yetu, the Lord’s Prayer in Swahili, Bridge Over Troubled Water, a Leonard Bernstein selection from Candide, and Life is Beautiful by choral composer, Randall Stroope. These pieces together reflect life’s journey through its highs and lows but more importantly, the comfort of making the journey together. Performances are Friday May 2 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday May 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the South Portland High School Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the PCC website or at the door. Suggested donation $15.00. Give what you can! https://www.portlandcommunitychorus.org/events.html
This is a leaderless event, as I will be on the risers singing!

Ossippee River Class 2 Whitewater
2025-05-04
Posting a Class 2 whitewater trip for Sunday. I have run this trip annually since joining the club in 1998. Not a show and go trip. You need to contact me to discuss experience, gear and clothing. Clothing is important since unplanned swimming occurrences do happen periodically. We normally stop along the route to eat lunch. So, food, water and snacks should be part of the planning. I have extra gear such as dry bags that can be loaned for the trip if needed. If interested, give me a call. Bob Radowicz 207 653 9315

Fuller Farm Walk
2025-05-07 13:00 - 15:00
Join me for a walk/hike at Fuller Farm Preserve in Scarborough.
Meet at the parking area at 305 Broadturn Rd in Scarborough at 1pm.
Plan for wet and muddy conditions – waterproof shoes/boots with good tread. A raincoat would also be a good idea the way our weather is happening these days.
There are about 4 miles of trail consisting of dirt packed and boardwalk and a cascading waterfall which should hopefully be full with water. You can view details and a trail map here: https://scarboroughlandtrust.org/slt-trails/fuller-farm-preserve/
Elaine 207-650-7417

Monthly Meeting – Fran Leyman: Trail Angel Extraordinaire
2025-05-07 18:30 - 21:00
Fran Leyman has been a member of MOAC since she met and then married Carey Kish, a founding member. In her vows Fran said she had been looking for a companion for long walks ANYWHERE. Little did she know what this really meant, as she had married a long-distance hiker aficionado.
Fran has always loved adventure; from horseback and motorcycle riding to scuba diving, kayaking, rafting, swimming and hiking. She loves long day hikes but not the three-six month long thru hikes Carey loves.
So…starting with Carey’s hike on the Florida Trail, then the PCT and last year on the CDT, she decided to become his personal “Trail Angel.” Fran was particularly excited to follow the CDT as she had not traveled in the Rockies since the 1970’s.
Fran and Carey left Maine with Cassie, their 17-foot Casita camper, to spend time on their land in Terlingua, Texas, just outside Big Bend NP. They day hiked together as much as possible, but Carey’s writing deadlines often left her hiking alone, which she truly loves.
She made some reservations in parks and private campgrounds to get started, and on March 31 she drove Carey to Alpine, Texas, 80 miles north and sent him off to Lordsburg, New Mexico to catch a shuttle to the Mexican border to start his hike.
She then set off on her own journey, hiking, camping, sightseeing, providing help to other hikers and meeting Carey about once a week or so. This slide show will show some highlights of her trip, from gorgeous ceramic murals to grand vistas, to an underground mine visit, to crazy rock formations to her favorite treat: hot springs! So, come along for the ride.
Come at 6:30 to socialize and help set up. The meeting starts with trip reports and announcements, followed by Fran’s talk.
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Location: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza). Here’s a Google Map link.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-05-09 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the Batson River restaurant located at 82 Hanover Street in Portland. Full bar, free parking in their lot, and the food is very good. A mellow (and not too loud) blues band (“Bluz Junky”) will be playing that evening. Seating consists of booths which seat 4-6 persons. There’s also seating along the railing upstairs.

Long Walk at Laudholm Farm & Wells Reserve
2025-05-10 11:00 - 14:30
Celebrate spring in a beautiful place! New member Betsy Anderson, who lives near Wells Reserve, will take us on trails through marsh, beach and fields for about 4 miles to catch up on the changes that spring brings to this estuary. Please contact Betsy by text or phone at 207-450-6584 to let her know to expect you. Eileen will be traveling from Buxton, so Scarborugh or Saco meet-up locations will work for carpooling. Contact Eileen for carpooling 207-749-0211. Take precautions re: ticks and bring water and a lunch or snacks. Sorry, no dogs allowed due to fragile land and nesting birds and wildlife. We will go out to socialize and for food/drink after the walk for those who wish.
MEET in the public parking area at 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, Maine. We will gather at the kiosk at the East edge of the parking area, by the new “Welcome Hut.”
Sustained heavy rain will cancel, and we will plan to reschedule.

Canceled - Kayak/paddle Tunk Lake
2025-05-11 10:00 - 15:00
Too Windy – Paddle Tunk Lake in Franklin, ME (downeast). We will check out the campsites and hiking trails on the far side of the lake. Must have the usual: kayak or water craft, paddle, PFD. It looks a little windy, so we may have to adjust our destination or activity.
We will probably rendezvous in Ellsworth at T J Maxx.
Contact me if going. Text or call 207-801-1488 or send an email

Walk in Alewive Woods for Mother’s Day
2025-05-11 12:30 - 15:00
Lets meet in Alewive Woods, a 625 acre property conserved by the Kennebunk Land Trust for a 2.5 mile walk. The parcel offers a 45-acre pond in the middle of the trails. Leashed dogs are permitted and allowed to swim. Happy dogs! The site includes a red-pine plantation created after the fires of 1947. Trail head is on Cole Road, Kennebunk. Text or call Eileen at 207-749-0211, so I’ll look for you and potentially we can carpool from Scarborough Exit 42 at Cabellas. Folks from the south, meet at the trail. Non-members, invited by members to attend, are welcome!!
Directions: From the intersection of Route 1 (Main Street) and Fletcher Street (Route 35) in Kennebunk, proceed west on Fletcher Street for 1.8 miles. After crossing I-95 bear left on Alfred Road and drive 3.0 miles. Bear right on Cole Road and drive 0.7 miles. The entrance to the parking lot for Alewive Woods Preserve is on your right (Lat: 43° 25’ 50” N; Lon: 70° 37’ 19” W).
Please note: Some GPS apps indicate the trailhead is on Gardener’s Way, which is incorrect. The entrance to the parking area is off of Cole Road, by the KLT Preserve sign.

Bike the Eastern Trail
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:30
We will bike the Eastern Trail from the Scarborough Marsh to Thronton Academy. Distance is about 17 miles, pace is conversational. Helmets are required. Road bikes are not recommended. Meet in the parking lot on Eastern Road off the Black Point Road in Scarborough.

Dance Music Outdoors at Bentley’s, Arundel
2025-05-11 15:00 - 18:00
Celebrate all mothers by dancing to the old school jump music band the Juke Joint Devils. They’ll play in the outdoor patio and stage area or indoors if raining. Tables and service including seafood chowder, chili and other comfort foods with a complete bar. Bentleys is an experience only available in the summer months–don’t miss it! The band plays from 2:00-6:00. I will not arrive until about 3:30 from the walk at Alewive Woods (see Calendar for listing). Call of text Eileen at 207-749-0211, and reserve a MOAC table if you arrive before 3:30. If you enjoy harmonica music with swampy, sexy vibe, you’ll love the Juke Joint Devils!

Back Cove Walk--Portland
2025-05-14 17:30 - 19:00
Join me in walking the Back Cove. Distance is 3.5 miles. Meet at 5:30 across from Hannaford’s in front of the TempoArt of the Egrets.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-05-16 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE CLUB AT RIVERSIDE located at 1158 Riverside Street in Portland. It’s the restaurant and bar located in the clubhouse of the Riverside Golf Course. Full bar, good food, free parking.

Easy Spring Canoe Overnight Trip, Tunk Lake!
2025-05-17 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00
By this time, you’ve probably figured out it’s spring and time to explore the Maine Wilderness! Yes! Easy Canoe Trip! We have extra canoes, partners and we know how to use them! We’re going to play music around the campfire so bring an instrument if you can! All high-class cooking gear and high-class food provided! All you need is a tent (we have tents too!) and sleeping bag. ‘A great introduction to our great woods if it’s your first time! Beginners welcome! The weather looks good for the weekend. We launch at the public launch 20 miles east of Ellsworth. Some people are going up early (late) Friday, otherwise leaving the parking lot Saturday morning. ‘Returning Sunday evening. Text/email me for a spot today! We’ll be carpooling!
Spring is here!

Heavy rain will cancel. Millbrook Walk & Fish are here for Viewing
2025-05-17 14:30 - 16:30
NEWS FLASH: The Alewives are here!
The Alewive migration from Casco Bay to Highland Lake includes Mill Brook, a 130-acre preserve in Westbrook, and lasts 2-3 weeks. We will meet at the southern trail head, which is located at 55 Perry Court, and parking is allowed on both sides of this public road. More than 70,000 fish migrated up Mill Brook in 2019. Show n’ Go or call or text so I will know to expect you. Eileen 207-749-0211.

Long Walk at Laudholm Farm & Wells Reserve
2025-05-18 11:00 - 14:30
@ 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Celebrate the sun higher in the sky in a beautiful place! New member Betsy Anderson, who lives near Wells Reserve, will take us on trails through marsh, beach and fields for about 4 miles to catch up on the changes that spring brings to this estuary. Please contact Betsy by text or phone at 207-450-6584 to let her know to expect you. Eileen will be traveling from Buxton, so Exit 42 Park n’ Ride behind the Sea Dog in Scarborugh will work for carpooling. Contact Eileen for carpooling 207-749-0211. Take precautions re: ticks and bring water and a lunch or snacks. Sorry, no dogs allowed due to fragile land and nesting birds and wildlife. We will go out to socialize and for food/drink after the walk for those who wish.
MEET in the public parking area at 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, Maine. We will gather at the kiosk at the East edge of the parking area, by the new “Welcome Hut.”
Sustained heavy rain will cancel, and we will plan to reschedule.

East End Trail loop, Portland
2025-05-20 17:30 - 19:00
Join me on this 3 mile loop around Portland’s East End with views of Casco Bay and beyond. No-stress walk and newcomers welcome! Meet at Loring Memorial Park (on the Eastern Promenade at the northwestern tip of Munjoy Hill) at 5:30pm. Easy parking across from East End Community School on North Ave.

Maine Guide First Aid Certification Course
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:30
“BEYOND 911” The Registered Maine Guide School is offering a certificate in First Aid geared to the outdoors on land and water. After completing this seminar, you will be certified for the first aid portion of the Registered Maine Guide credential. To register, https://mainesoutdoorlearningcenter.com/buy-now/ols/products/maine-guide-first-aid/v/003A-MAY-22N
May 20th
– Online ZOOM
– Begins at 6:30 pm – Please log in @ 6:15 – 6:25 pm
-Cost is $45
NOTE: The doors close (even through the Matrix) at 6:35 pm. No refund or roll over will be granted.

Memorial Day Weekend Camping in Bar Harbor
2025-05-23 13:00 - 2025-05-26 12:00
Let’s keep a long-standing MOAC tradition alive by welcoming summer with a group campout on Mt. Desert Island. It’s getting harder to do but I think this will work.
For those wondering, Bonnie has family obligations and said she isn’t going to post this trip this year.
A check of both Seawall and Blackwoods in Acadia National Park show pretty much sold out already.
As of 3/22/25, Hadley’s Point Campground has 29 tent sites and 28 water/electric sites available. This is according to their website. Hadley’s Point is just off Route 3 as you head to Bar Harbor. It is 2.5 miles before Bar Harbor Campground.

Field tent sites are $36.08 per night
Wooded tent sites are $38.08 per night
Sites with water/electric are $53.08 per night

There appears to be a $3.25 campground fee, plus tax of course.
Tammy and I have reserved site C-39 (water and electric) and it is near to a pod of tent sites (13-20, 30-36, 40-42).
If you choose to go, please drop us a line at pcm25me@gmail.com so we know who to expect.
You do have to make your own reservations. Deposit amounts vary. For 1-2 nights, it is the full balance. For 3 or more it is $100. Unfortunately, they state there are no refunds for a holiday weekend.
It might be best to grab a site as soon as you can if you are interested.
We will continue the traditional experience of group happy hours and pot luck dinners on Saturday and Sunday evenings in one area to be determined to be the group hangout. Activities during the day will be up to the group. Hiking, biking, paddling, etc.

Millbrook Walk & Fish Viewing
2025-05-23 16:30 - 18:00
The Alewives are HERE! The Alewive migration from Casco Bay to Highland Lake includes Mill Brook, a 130-acre preserve in Westbrook. We will meet at the southern trail head, which is located at 55 Perry Court, and parking is allowed on both sides of this public road. More than 70,000 fish migrated up Mill Brook in 2019. Show n’ Go or call or text so I will know to expect you. Eileen 207-749-0211.

Happy Hour
2025-05-23 17:30 - 20:00
Trying a new spot this week. Happy hour this Friday will be at Noble Pizzeria and Barbecue located at 476 Stevens Avenue in Portland’s Deering area.
Friendly atmosphere, reasonable food and drink prices. Free parking is available along Stevens Ave. and Brentwood St.
Hope to see you there.

Juke Joint Devils Band at Lennys
2025-05-23 18:00 - 21:00
Catch this sexy-music band at locally-owned Lennys at Hawks Plaza in Westbrook. Come around 6:00-6:15 for a good seat. Food is home-cooked style with a contemporary flair. Precede your visit with a walk at Mill Brook, also found on the MOAC Calendar. Call/text Eileen so we can sit together. 207-749-0211. Check out their musical talent on these links. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=effja79tkj8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Kq0P1DTUE More videos on Facebook.

Evergreen Cemetery Walk — Portland
2025-05-28 17:30 - 19:00
We will walk to the rear of Evergreen Cemetery and hike the trials. Trails have some muddy spots, so be prepared.
Meet at the gate on Stevens Avenue near the Chapel across from Mayor Baxter Woods. This gate is next to New Street.
I hope to see you there.

Hiking to Pleasant Mt ledges
2025-05-29 07:30 - 09:00
Join us at 7:30 am May 29 th at Ledges parking lot for Pleasant Mt in Denmark Maine.
We are hiking to The ledges only as both my friend and I have to work after .
Starts off chilly first thing and warms up fast.

Music at Orchard Ridge Farm
2025-05-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Orchard Ridge Farm, Rt. 237, Gorham, Me., United States
Join us on the farm for the first in a series of Music events.
This week it’s the Maine Coon Katz.
Requesting a $10 donation per person for the band
Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the store.
If it’s’ cold I’ll start the fire pits!

Happy Hour
2025-05-30 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RIVALRIES SPORTS PUB & RESTAURANT located at 2 Hat Trick Drive in FALMOUTH
(behind the Walmart off Route 1). Friendly atmosphere, reasonable food and drink prices, plenty of free parking.

Help with prep for a new privy on the AT in the 100 Mile Wilderness!
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-01
Ever wondered how those great privies at sites along the Appalachian Trail got there? This is your chance to find out first hand! Join a Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC) work trip as they prepare the site at Rainbow Stream Lean-to for a brand new privy. We’ll be hauling lumber and materials in, and preparing the site. The hike in is just over a mile of easy terrain. Come take part in the hauling and digging fun! You don’t have to be an expert–just bring what skills and strengths you have. Please click on this link for additional details. Rainbow Stream Privy Haul and Site Prep – Maine Appalachian Trail Club
IMPORTANT FACTS about this trip: It’s an overnight trip, May 31-June 1, so we’ll be car camping near the work site on Saturday night. It’s roughly 3-4 hours north of Portland. Driving access involves 30 miles of gravel roads and two locked gates. You cannot get there on your own! Cell phone reception is spotty to nil. There will be bugs. You do not have to be an MATC member, but you’ll have to fill out this fast easy online volunteer form. Volunteer Service Agreement – Natural & Cultural Resources Volunteer Sign-Up Form for Groups
When you contact me about this event, I’ll forward your email to MATC volunteer Laura Flight, who is in charge of the trip. She’ll be answering questions, coordinating a meetup place to get us all through the gates together, and managing any last-minute changes. If you’ve not taken part in an MATC work trip in the past, you might be surprised at what a rich rewarding experience it is to be part of something so long-lasting and meaningful.
P.S. The privy project will be finished the following weekend. Details coming soon in a separate post. You can come to one weekend, or both. Possible car-pool from Skowhegan.

Bike the Eastern Trail in Scarborough to Saco
2025-06-01 10:00 - 12:00
Let’s meet at the Eastern Trail parking lot at Eastern Road, just south of Black Point Road in Scarborough at 10 am on Sunday, June 1.
We’ll bike southward towards Saco. The distance from the Eastern Road parking lot to Saco is about 8 miles. So for those planning to ride the full distance to Saco and back, plan on 16 miles. The trail surface is packed gravel and the trail is an abandoned railroad bed. This is a show and go. No need to sign up.

Annual MOAC BBQ and Volunteer Recognition & Gear Swap
2025-06-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Ave, Portland, 04103, United States
Rain or Shine! If it rains, we’ll be in the church.
It’s time for the traditional MOAC pot luck and BBQ. Bring a dish and something for the grill. It’s also time to recognize volunteers and board members who have helped MOAC during the year. We will set up starting at 5:30 (we always need help) and then start grilling and eating at 6.

Please bring something to grill for yourself.
Please bring something to share (appetizers, salads, deserts, etc).
Bring camp chairs if desired.
Please do not bring alcohol as we are at a church.

Also, please clean out your closets/attics/garages and contribute to our gear swap.

Sebago to the Sea Trail, Section 6 – Portland
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:00
Have you been curious about the Sebago to the Sea Trail? This is a 28 mile trail from Sebago Lake to Casco Bay. I’ve done 5 sections and would love some company on section 6 which starts at the Waste Management of Maine parking lot at 2000 Forest Avenue and ends on 9 Hope Lane off of outer Washington. The trail is about 3 miles and goes through Riverton Trolley Park (with it’s new pump track), past the golf course on Riverside, down by the Presumpscot River and then winds through some neighborhoods on paved streets. We’ll do a car shuttle so please email me at ahitzrot@gmail.com to arrange.
