Already taken Hunter Ed? This course will get you certified in archery hunting, building off of the standards you've already completed.

Midcoast Conservancy and Inland Fisheries & Wildlife have collaborated to bring you this archery hunting course. This course builds on the standards that you have already met with hunter education, and focuses on bow and crossbow use specifically. The Addendum course is convenient and a great way to become certified in archery hunting with a half day class. You will then be eligible to purchase your archery hunting license and hunt with a bow or crossbow in Maine. Available to anyone 10 and over that has a valid hunter education certificate.

At the addendum class students must show proof of having previously completed a hunter safety course. We should have records and can verify after registration those who have taken the hunter safety course in Maine. Those taken from another state will need to show proof of completion. The student will also need to demonstrate to the instructor that they can safely handle a bow, and must participate in workshop and session activities, and pass a test with a score of at least 70%.

Course Outline

• Intro to Bowhunting/ Crossbow hunting

• Wildlife Conservation

• Safe and Responsible Bow hunting

• Know your Bow and Arrow

• Know your Crossbow

• Preparation Before the Hunt

• Methods of Bowhunting

• Shot Placement and Recovery

• Final review and test

Once complete, you will be eligible to purchase your Maine Archery Hunting License and begin your journey of hunting with a bow or crossbow.

This is a 10 year old and up program. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required.

Enjoy an evening illuminated by the glow of the full moon. Discover a new way of being outside, when sounds become more pronounced and sight takes a backseat to our other senses.

Hike the 1 mile to the pond and our canoes. With a little luck, the full moon will be rising on the far shore as we paddle along the shore to the North end of Little Dyer Pond.

The group will take moments of silence to listen for owls, loons and beaver tail slaps, chat as we paddle, and revel in the brightness of earth's closest celestial friend.

Make sure you are wearing water-proof or quick-dry clothing; it’s always a good idea to bring layers (a windbreaker or fleece are great options). Try to avoid both cotton and denim as they do not keep you warm once wet and do not dry quickly. Make sure you have sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and bring your own water bottle. We should be on the water no longer than an hour and a half, and land at the same location we launched from.

All equipment is provided. Be sure to bring bug repellent and a headlamp. This program is likely to run at least 2.5 hours.

All are welcome! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

In the case of inclement weather which prevents us from running the paddle on the day listed, you will be notified by noon that day and the paddle will be held on the following evening.

This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required.

Refund Policy.

Maine Outdoor Yoga and Midcoast Conservancy are thrilled to bring Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga back to Little Dyer Pond at Midcoast Conservancy’s Hidden Valley. This class caters to participants of all skill levels, particularly beginners, and focuses on fostering a supportive, judgment-free atmosphere.

The group will meet at the parking lot and hike 1.4-miles to Little Dyer Pond where participants will be given some preliminary guidance before venturing onto the water with their boards, including practicing yoga afloat. Please wear comfortable footwear for hiking, bring drinking water, and wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. We will supply the Stand-Up Paddleboard.

No experience is needed and there is no judgment passed.

Sarah Plummer has been teaching yoga and group exercise in the Midcoast region for 30 years. She believes in sharing her passion for yoga amidst the breathtaking beauty of Maine’s landscape and is dedicated to helping people experience the transformative power of yoga in nature.

Price: $50.00

If you have questions please reach out to Sarah Plummer at sarah@maineoutdooryoga.com. 

If you are new to hunting, or just curious about it, this course is an excellent way to learn more. 

Midcoast Conservancy and Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, have collaborated to offer this introduction to hunting. Hunting is a unique way to spend time outdoors in a meaningful and authentic way. For many it is a tradition, passed down by earlier generations, but for some it may be unfamiliar.  Hunting is a management tool, and a way to provide wild protein for you and your family.  If you are new to hunting, or just curious about it, this course is intended to help you learn more, figure out how to get started, and identify next steps in your journey to becoming a hunter.

In this workshop you will learn:

• Maine hunting laws and regulations: Safety course requirements, licenses, seasons, etc.

• Reasons to hunt: Wildlife management, sustainable harvest, culture

• Hunting equipment options: Firearm, archery

• Common target species: Deer, bear, moose, turkey, waterfowl, etc.

• Developing sound hunting judgment: Safe, legal, ethical

• Ways to get started: Mentors, shooting ranges, activity-specific options

• Where to hunt: Access, public lands

This workshop will be a blend of group instruction and hands-on demonstration led by Registered Maine Guide and experienced hunter, Carmen Bombeke. This is a great class for the new or aspiring hunters.

All supplies are provided, wear pants and bring water and a snack.

This is a 10 year old and up program. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required.

Maine Outdoor Yoga and Midcoast Conservancy are thrilled to bring Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga back to Little Dyer Pond at Midcoast Conservancy’s Hidden Valley. This class caters to participants of all skill levels, particularly beginners, and focuses on fostering a supportive, judgment-free atmosphere.

The group will meet at the parking lot and hike 1.4-miles to Little Dyer Pond where participants will be given some preliminary guidance before venturing onto the water with their boards, including practicing yoga afloat. Please wear comfortable footwear for hiking, bring drinking water, and wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. We will supply the Stand-Up Paddleboard.

No experience is needed and there is no judgment passed. Participants must be 16+.

Sarah Plummer has been teaching yoga and group exercise in the Midcoast region for 30 years. She believes in sharing her passion for yoga amidst the breathtaking beauty of Maine’s landscape and is dedicated to helping people experience the transformative power of yoga in nature.

Price:$50.00/pp

If you have questions please reach out to Sarah Plummer at sarah@maineoutdooryoga.com. 

Own a mountain bike and ready to hit the trails this fall? Then join us on this after school mountain bike ride.

Sarah Plummer, local yoga and outdoor adventure instructor from Maine Outdoor Yoga, will lead this group ride along the trails at Hidden Valley. Participants will learn the basics of mountain biking on this fun and challenging beginner to intermediate ride.   

Make sure your bike is trail ready, tires inflated, brakes in working condition and able to navigate trail riding. Please bring a helmet, wear sneakers and bring water in a well fitted backpack. 

The group will meet at the Welcome Center at 3:30 PM and return before 5:00 PM. Parents are welcome to join the ride if they have their own bike, bike on your own, or enjoy a walk while the kids ride.

This ride will happen rain or shine.

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.

Enjoy an evening illuminated by the glow of the full moon. Discover a new way of being outside, when sounds become more pronounced and sight takes a backseat to our other senses.

Hike the 1 mile to the pond and our canoes. With a little luck, the full moon will be rising on the far shore as we paddle along the shore to the North end of Little Dyer Pond.

The group will take moments of silence to listen for owls, loons and beaver tail slaps, chat as we paddle, and revel in the brightness of earth's closest celestial friend.

Make sure you are wearing water-proof or quick-dry clothing; it’s always a good idea to bring layers (a windbreaker or fleece are great options). Try to avoid both cotton and denim as they do not keep you warm once wet and do not dry quickly. Make sure you have sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and bring your own water bottle. We should be on the water no longer than an hour and a half, and land at the same location we launched from.

All equipment is provided. Be sure to bring bug repellent and a headlamp. This program is likely to run at least 2.5 hours.

All are welcome! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

In the case of inclement weather which prevents us from running the paddle on the day listed, you will be notified by noon that day and the paddle will be held on the following evening.

This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required.

Refund Policy.

Own a mountain bike and ready to hit the trails this fall? Then join us on this after school mountain bike ride.

Sarah Plummer, local yoga and outdoor adventure instructor from Maine Outdoor Yoga, will lead this group ride along the trails at Hidden Valley. Participants will learn the basics of mountain biking on this fun and challenging beginner to intermediate ride.   

Make sure your bike is trail ready, tires inflated, brakes in working condition and able to navigate trail riding. Please bring a helmet, wear sneakers and bring water in a well fitted backpack. 

The group will meet at the Welcome Center at 3:30 PM and return before 5:00 PM. Parents are welcome to join the ride if they have their own bike, bike on your own, or enjoy a walk while the kids ride.

This ride will happen rain or shine.

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.

Breath into a single day, let joy fill each moment and flow into the soul of the earth. 

Join us for a day of intentional wellness and gratitude. Breathe in the forest as we hike to Pond Cabin on the shore of Little Dyer Pond. Open the day with greetings to the natural world through the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. Relax the mind and enliven the body with yoga flow into shavasana with reiki energy work.  Gather around the fire, under the pines overlooking the pond, for a delicious lunch of honorably harvested local foods. Write poems of blessing and humor to offer the smoke and be taken to the realm of spirits. Raise your voice in song to the waters and land, accompanied by flute and drum. Walk the path, pausing to lay among the roots, listen to the trees, and laugh with the falling leaves. Close the day in a circle, deeply moved and ready to rejoin the world. 

Pond and Pines Retreat will be led by Sloane Lepage, Sarah Plummer, and Zoe Thomas. Sloane specializes in energy work, reiki, song, and sound. Sarah runs Maine Outdoor Yoga melding the Maine outdoors with the power of yoga. Zoe is the Community Engagement Manager for Midcoast Conservancy, bringing a deep connection to the land and compassion for the soul.     

Price: $150.00/pp.
Participants must be 16+.

Questions? Please reach out to Zoe Thomas.