by Rolf Olsen | Jun 14, 2017 | Education and Outreach News, Explore, FOSI News, General, News, Upcoming
Here’s our schedule of upcoming events for summer 2017! Geology, archaeology, medicinal plants and more, plus games and exploration for children! Be sure to check back for details as they become available. Click to download our Summer Events Flyer...
by Rolf Olsen | May 22, 2017 | Education and Outreach News, Explore, FOSI News, Upcoming
In 2016 Sears Island began a program to eradicate invasive plant species, monitor sensitive habitats, and to engage island visitors as citizen scientists on the island. On Saturday, June 10th, from 10am-12pm, Aleta McKeage will lead a nature walk that will teach walk...
by Rolf Olsen | May 4, 2017 | Education and Outreach News, Explore, FOSI News, News, Upcoming
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition offers several free outings for birders this month, including a morning bird walk on Sears Island. Saturday, May 20 at 7:00 am Join Maine Master Naturalist Cloe Chunn for an early morning bird walk on Sears Island. Park along the...
by Rolf Olsen | Apr 24, 2017 | FOSI News, General, News, Upcoming
Starflower blooming on Sears Island Celebrate the debut of spring on a wildflower walk with Friends of Sears Island and program leader Grace Bartlett, on Friday, May 5th from 10:00am-12:00pm. Like other species, wildflowers go through a cycle of life. We will look for...
by FOSI Outreach | Jul 1, 2016 | FOSI News, News, Upcoming
Join Friends of Sears Island for a nature walk titled “Sears Island: A Summer Sojourn” on Saturday, July 9th from 10:00am-12:00pm. This program will be led by Mike Shannon, a master naturalist, former ornithology teacher at Unity College, Registered Maine Guide, and...
by FOSI Outreach | Jun 13, 2016 | FOSI News, News, Upcoming
Friends of Sears Island to Offer Guided Beach Walk Join University of Maine, School of Marine Sciences Biologist Sara Lindsay in an exploration of the intertidal on Sears Island on Monday, June 27th from 10am-12pm. Participants will walk the shore around low tide to...