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 June 19 TIM SAMPLE & Fish and Wildlife Day: Widely acknowledged to be New England’s premier native humorist, Tim Sample’s books, albums, and videos (including four albums and a video for the Bert and I company) have sold well over a million copies. Over the years, Tim has performed thousands of shows in venues as diverse as the Los Angeles Convention Center, the Mall of America, the New York Yacht Club and the Caribou Performing Arts Center. These days, he averages 50 -70 concert and after-dinner appearances per year. In addition, come talk with the professionals that preserve, protect and manage Maine’s wildlife for you! Join Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife fisheries & wildlife biologists, game wardens, safety and hatchery staff with a variety of special fish & wildlife exhibits and displays. 9:30am-3:30pm www.timsample.com www.mefishwildlife.com
Saturday June 26 Learn about the Ancient Art of Falconry: Did you know that falcons are nature’s fastest flyers? Or that these birds have been known to migrate over 10,000 miles? Join Larry Barnes, a licensed Maine Master Falconer, with an exhibit featuring Peregrine Falcons. Meet a live Peregrine Falcon up close, and learn about their life history and ecology. Do they mate for life? How long do they live? Why are they an endangered species in Maine? You will be able to take photos of this magnificent raptor. www.longwingeducation.com 
Saturday July 3 Meet a Live Bald Eagle: Join Maine Wildlife Park staffers Pam and Nikki Richardson with live Bald Eagle ‘Lawrence’ from 11am - 12noon, & at 1:30pm, to learn about eagles in Maine. (Show times subject to change depending upon the eagle’s comfort) This native Maine bald eagle is now 5 years old, and has the white head and tail of an adult bird. He is impressive to see and photograph up close!
Saturday July 10 Ducks Unlimited is the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, conserving, restoring and managing wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people too. Learn more about ‘DU’ in Maine and get the latest information on habitat conservation projects and membership opportunities. www.ducks.org/states/47
Saturday July 17 Maine Warden Service Day: District game wardens will be on hand with the Wall of Shame mobile exhibit, K-9 teams, representatives of the Dive Team and Search and Rescue Team. Learn what it takes to become a Maine Game Warden, and come with your questions for the men and woman charged with the protection of the wildlife, woods and waters of the state. www.mainegamewarden.com
Saturday July 24 Wear Your ‘PJ’s’ Night Visit: 7:30-9:30pm What do you do to get ready for bed? You’re invited to wear your pajamas to a night visit at the park; play nocturnal wildlife games and take a short learning tour about how our animals prepare for and survive during the hours between dusk and dawn. Special owl, big cat and bat exhibits. Regular admission fees. (Call office FMI 657-4977 if raining) The Nature Store & Snack Shack will be open for snacks & souvenirs!
Saturday July 31 Biodiversity Institute: ‘BRI’ is a leader in creative, interactive education and works to personalize wildlife issues among students, educators, scientists and the public. By harnessing the power of state-of-the-art technology, people are connected to wildlife and ecological science through the use of BRI webcams with 24hr live streaming video of nesting eagles, loons, osprey and peregrine falcons. www.briloon.org
Sat/Sun. Aug. 7-8 Native American POW WOW - Honor the Animals! Representatives of several Maine & New England tribes will be at the park for two full days with native dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers and traditional food booths. Special events will be presented throughout each day. Grand Entry both Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about Maine’s Native American culture and heritage. (All day, rain or shine).
Saturday Aug. 14 Maine Bow Association Youth Archery: Join Jerome Richards, certified Firearm, Bow & Crossbow Hunter Safety Instructor, and his wife Jean for some hands-on fun with archery! The Richards will provide instruction, set up archery targets, and have a variety of bows for you to try out. This is great way for you and your kids to try your hands at a new and increasingly popular sport. www.mainebowhunters.org
Saturday Aug. 21 Freeport Wild Bird Supply: Enjoy birds? Enjoy feeding birds? Enjoying watching birds? Enjoy backyard birds and wildlife? Then this is the program for you! Locally owned and operated by Jeannette and Derek Lovitch, Freeport Wild Bird Supply strives to be more than a place to buy seed, but a place to make friends, exchange information, and enjoy birds and nature together. Jeannette and Derek have developed careers working with birds as biologists and naturalists. They’ll bring their knowledge and passion for birds to share with you today! www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com
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