Maine Wildlife Park ‘Summer Wildlife Days’
Route 26, Gray
2010 Event Calendar 
Open daily mid-April-November 11 9:30am-4:30pm Admission Fees
Sponsored by the ‘Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park’
‘Summer Wildlife Days’ 2010 Maine Wildlife Park Event Calendar
These special displays may be viewed from approximately 11:00am to 2:00pm
unless otherwise noted.
Saturday Aug. 28 Maine Woodsman Day: Join Maine Custom Wood Sculpture’s Bill Fournier as he uses a chain saw to create eagles, bears and more. Watch a block of wood become a work of art. Also see Ron Carlson whose lifelong chainsaw carving hobby became a business; and now thousands of pieces later, Ron specializes in carving bears and will have a variety of carvings on exhibit and for sale. Bring your cameras and your earplugs! Finished pieces will be for sale. The Streaked Mountain Wood Carvers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching, preserving and promoting the art of woodcarving, will also be on hand to display a variety of wildlife carving methods, and there will be hands-on SOAP CARVING for the kids! And Dave Bryant, member of the Ancient Ones, will be demonstrating and allowing you to try the ancient art of hatchet-throwing. www.mainewoodcarvers.org www.theancientonesofmaine.com
Saturday Sept. 4 Landscaping For Wildlife with Skillin’s Greenhouses: Expert native landscaping staff will be on hand with a wide selection of native shrubs, small trees and other plants that are hardy and attractive, while providing food and shelter for our birds and wildlife. These quality plants are on sale and ready to install into your yard or landscape. www.skillins.com
Sunday Sept. 11 Rick Charette Concert! As a singer and songwriter, Rick Charette has been capturing the hearts and spirits of young and old alike with his delightful and inspiring children’s songs. His performances blend original contemporary pop music and lyrics with imaginative activities that generate all kinds of audience participation. Many songs he will perform here will relate to Maine’s wild animals! Concert 11am-12noon rain or shine: Rick will sign autographs and sell CDs after the show.
www.pinepoint.com/rick
Saturday Sept. 12 National Grandparent’s Day: National Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day, and was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter. Free admission for Grandparents accompanied by their grandchildren; regular entrance fees for all other family members.
Friday & Saturday Nights!! October 22 & 23 HALLOWEENFEST: 6:00-9:00PM Celebrate Halloween with the Park’s native wildlife! Get into the spooky spirit! Special Halloween Displays! Haunted Hay Rides! Wear your costumes! Games and Door Prizes! Regular Admission Fees. (Call office FMI 657-4977 if raining) The Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open for spooky snacks & souvenirs!
Thursday Nov. 11 Veterans Day/Closing Day for the Park: Free admission for U.S. Military personnel and Veterans and their immediate family members on our last day of the season.
Our picnic shelters and Outdoor Classroom may be reserved for parties, special occasions, family gatherings and more!
School wildlife programs and tours are available
Consider volunteering at the wildlife park. There are opportunities for gatehouse attendants, tour guides, gardeners and store clerks in the snack shack and nature store.
FMI, please call 207-657-4977 x 0