Events and Programs
Stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga
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.
If you have questions please reach out to Sarah Plummer at sarah@maineoutdooryoga.com.
Full Moon Paddle
Enjoy an evening illuminated by the glow of the full Buck 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.
Rain date: July 30
This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required.
Stewardship & Sauna: give back and feel good
A Collaborative Day with Waterstruck Wellness.
Midcoast Conservancy and Waterstruck Wellness have collaborated to bring you a day of work and wellness, a day to volunteer your time and energy at Hidden Valley before heading to Waterstruck to sauna, plunge, rest and repeat. In the morning we will get our hands dirty with a variety of projects from trail work to woodchip raking and drainage improvement. Projects will wrap up at 12pm giving everyone time to enjoy the lunch they brought or go out to lunch before heading to Waterstruck Wellness to relax with a sauna experience starting at 1pm.
Bring work gloves, sturdy footwear, plenty of water and a positive attitude for the morning of volunteering at Hidden Valley. Meet at 9am at the Welcome Center before heading out on trails to get work done. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic at the end of the morning or plan to grab lunch out when the work ends at 12pm. The group will reconvene at Waterstruck Wellness, 600 River Rd, Newcastle, ME, at 1pm to enjoy a sauna, cold plunge, and relaxation.
Waterstuck Wellness has generously offered to collaborate for this day of work and wellness by offering their sauna and cold plunge experience by donation to all work day participants. These donations will then be given back to Midcoast Conservancy to support all our conservation efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to give back twice!
Pricing: There are many ways to give, whether with your time and energy or through a monetary donation. This day provides an opportunity for both. Offer a monetary donation when you register and enjoy a sauna experience at Waterstruck Wellness after a morning of volunteering with Midcoast Conservancy at our Hidden Valley. Learn more about Waterstruck Wellness.
This is an 18+ event.
Full Moon Paddle
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.
Stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga
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.
If you have questions please reach out to Sarah Plummer at sarah@maineoutdooryoga.com.
Full Moon Paddle
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.
Introduction to Timber Framing
Join us for this four-day hands-on timber framing course.
Students will have the opportunity to work with two expert instructors while participating in every step of the process, from laying out joinery and cutting timbers to raising the finished timber frame structure.
Timber framing is a traditional approach to building using hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery. Instead of connecting 2x’s with nails and screws, as is typical in modern construction, hardwood pegs lock the hand-cut joinery together to create structures that are rugged and beautiful.
Anyone that has wandered into a New England barn has experienced the quiet power of these stoic timbered structures, and many of Maine’s historic timber frames have been standing for over two hundred years.
Timber frame construction can be a satisfying and ecological way to make use of trees harvested from local woodlots or sourced from local sawyers to build your own house, barn, or outbuilding.
Pricing: $675.00/per person
Full Moon Hike- Canceled
This program has been canceled. Please consider joining us for future Full Moon Hikes!
Join us for a full moon hike (or snowshoe) at Hidden Valley Nature Center.
Enjoy an evening illuminated by the glow of the full Snow Moon. Discover a new way of being in the woods, when sounds become more pronounced and sight takes a backseat to our other senses. The group will take moments of silence to listen for owls and nocturnal foragers along the trail, chat as we hike and revel in the brightness of earth's closest celestial friend.
Meet at the Welcome Center at Hidden Valley; hikers should wear shoes with good grips and bring a hiking stick if desired, along with a snack, drink, and flashlight or headlamp. Your guide will lead the group on a moderate hike of 2-3 miles along some of the many trails at Hidden Valley. We will be out for 2 hours.
In the case of inclement weather which prevents us from running the hike on you will be notified by noon that the hike has been canceled.
All are welcome, youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a free event; registration is required so we can stay in touch with participants and know how many to expect.
