APRIL PROGRAMS, WELLS RESERVE AT LAUDHOLM | Arts & Culture

Tuesday, April 10, 10:30 to 11:30 am

Preschool Story Hour: A House for Hermit Crab. An introduction to animals through a book reading, a short trail walk, and an activity. For ages 3 to 5. Free. Meet in the library. Wells Reserve at Laudholm 207-646-1555 wellsreserve.org

Thursday, April 12, 4 to 8:30 pm

Workshop with Randall Arendt: "Strengthening Town Centers and Transforming Commercial Corridor Strips." People who care about the future economic vitality and livability of their community will get great ideas from renowned conservation planner Randall Arendt. In this workshop, Arendt will focus on transforming commercial corridors and downtowns with multistory mixed-use buildings, affordable housing, efficient public transit, native landscaping, improved circulation patterns, stormwater infiltration, night-sky protection, solar features, and more. By using the strategies outlined in this workshop, communities can increase the viability of businesses, service providers, and public transit. $35 includes light dinner. Registration required. Wells Reserve at Laudholm 207-646-1555 ext 157 wellsreserve.org

Thursday, April 12, 7 to 8:30 pm

Woodcock Watch I. Commune with the famed timberdoodle, a sandpiper that lives in the forest and boasts an amazing aerial display, at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Paul Dest will be your guide. $7/$5. Registration required. 207-646-1555 wellsreserve.org

Friday, April 13, 7 to 8:30 pm

Woodcock Watch II. Commune with the famed timberdoodle, forest denizen and aerial acrobat, at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Paul Dest will be your guide. $7/$5. Registration required. 207-646-1555 wellsreserve.org

Monday, April 16, 9 am to 3 pm

Vernal Pool Party. Investigate insects, search for salamanders, listen for frogs, and make a frog puppet in this Just For Kids program at the Wells Reserve. For ages 6 to 9. $50/$40. Scholarships available. Registration required. 207-646-1555 wellsreserve.org

Tuesday, April 17, 9 am to 3 pm

Endangered Neighbors Art Day. Discover Maine's endangered species, learn how to protect them, and create art in this Just For Kids program at the Wells Reserve. For ages 6 to 9. $50/$40. Scholarships available. Registration required. 207-646-1555 wellsreserve.org

Wednesday, April 18, 9 am to 3 pm

Migration Exploration. Uncover the secrets of animal migration, listen to whale song, and try life as an eel in this Junior Researchers program at the Wells Reserve. For ages 9 to 12. $50/$40. Scholarships available.  Registration required. 207-646-1555 wellsreserve.org

Thursday, April 19, 9 am to 3 pm

Beach Keepers. Explore barrier beaches, investigate ocean pollution, and do a beach scavenger hunt in this Junior Researchers program at the Wells Reserve. For ages 9 to 12. $50/$40. Scholarships available. Registration required. 207-646-1555 wellsreserve.org

Thursday, April 19, 12 to 1 pm

Lunch 'n' Learn: Earth Day Stewards

Play Biodegradation Bingo, recite a stewardship pledge, and join a cleanup on Laudholm Beach. suggested donation. Bring your lunch. Wells Reserve at Laudholm 207-646-1555 wellsreserve.org

Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells ME 04090