Calendar of Events

Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association sponsors activities throughout the year to educate local residents about the watershed, encourage healthy recreation and have fun. The following is a list of events that may be of interest to area residents. For additional information please contact the office at 207-549-3836. If you would like to post an event to this calendar, send an email to Julia@dlwa.org.

January

Snowshoe Hike

Saturday, January 16, 10 a.m.

Join Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association (DLWA) staff for a snowshoe hike to hunt for tracks and other signs of animals on DLWA land. Meet at the DLWA office at 38 Lake Farm Circle in Jefferson. Families welcome! The length of the walk will be determined by participants. For more information, contact Julia Davis at 549-3836 or Julia@dlwa.org.

February

Animal Tracks and Signs: Free Family Event

Saturday, February 13, 10-11:30 a.m.

Snow cover offers a window into the activities of many animals through the tracks they leave behind. In this first of three fun, hands-on and free family events, children will look for animal tracks, create some of their own and make a mini book to take home. The activities will begin at Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association's office at 38 Lake Farm Circle in Jefferson. Children of all ages are welcome with parents or other adults. Please bring warm clothing to spend some of the time outdoors. For more information, contact Julia Davis at 549-3836 or Julia@dlwa.org.

DLWA Winter Party

Saturday, February 13, 1-3 p.m.

Join us for a winter sledding and skating party! Bring your skates, snowshoes, cross-country skis and/or sleds for an afternoon of fun at DLWA's new office at 38 Lake Farm Circle in Jefferson. Inside the office everyone will have the chance to contribute to a winter mural. Snacks and hot drinks will be provided. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held on Feb. 14. Check the website if you're unsure whether or not it will be canceled.

March

A Natural Scavenger Hunt: Free Family Event

Saturday, March 13, 10-11:30 a.m.

Join Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association educator, Julia Davis, for the second in a series of free, nature-oriented games and activities for children and their families. During this March morning, we will use all of our senses to search for natural objects along the Davis Stream Trail in Jefferson. Afterwards we will return indoors to play games and use our creativity to document what we found. Meet at Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association's office at 38 Lake Farm Circle in Jefferson. Children of all ages are welcome with parents or other adults. Please bring warm clothing to spend some of the time outdoors. For more information, contact Julia Davis at 549-3836 or Julia@dlwa.org.

DLWA Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, March 23, 7 p.m.

April

The Amazing World of Trees: Free Family Event

Saturday, April 10, 10-11:30 a.m.

Did you know that trees are the longest living organisms on earth? Did you know that they absorb carbon dioxide and improve water quality? During this free family event, children can learn about how trees work and how to identify common trees, all while having fun and meeting other families. The activities will take place at Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association’s office at 38 Lake Farm Circle in Jefferson. Children of all ages are welcome with parents or other adults. Please bring warm clothing to spend some of the time outdoors. For more information, contact Julia Davis at 549-3836 or Julia@dlwa.org.

Open House/Ice-Out Celebration

Sunday, April 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Come learn about the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association in a fun and informal atmosphere. Food and drink will be provided. All are welcome.

May

Alewife Run             

The Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association, Damariscotta River Association and other members of the Alewife Initiative will host an educational booth at the Damariscotta Mills for the three weekends of the alewive run in late May and early June. To volunteer, or for more information, contact DLWA.  

Courtesy Boat Inspector training

Saturday, May 22, 9-11 a.m.

Protect Damariscotta Lake from invasive plants by volunteering as a Courtesy Boat Inspector at the state boat launch on Rt. 213 in Jefferson. Contact Julia to sign up.

June

Water Wonder Day

Monday, June 7

Sixth-grade students from Jefferson, Washington, Somerville, and Nobleboro gather at Wavus Camp for a day of fun and learning about lakes, aquatic plants and more!

Hooked on Fishing Event

Saturday, June 12, 10 a.m.

DLWA will host its first annual Hooked on Fishing event at Damariscotta Lake State Park. Children and parents or other adults are welcome to come learn how to fish and learn about the lake. All equipment will be provided, including boats to bring children out to the best fishing spots.

July

Miles Memorial Hospital League House and Garden Tour

Thursday, July 8, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

DLWA will educate tour goers about our programs at Meadow Lark Farm in Newcastle, a property on which DLWA holds a conservation easement.

DLWA Annual Meeting

Saturday, July 17

August

Jefferson Day

DLWA sets up a booth to educate community members about the watershed during this community celebration.

September

Pemaquid Oyster Festival

In the parking lot of Schooner Landing Restaurant, Damariscotta

DLWA sets up a booth to educate community members about the watershed and our programs.

October

November

December

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