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Winter Birding at Fort Foster
with Dave Tucker
Raptors, sea ducks, and wintering songbirds. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. Class will meet at the entrance gate of Fort Foster. Additional fee may be required for entrance to Fort Foster.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 8:00-10:00am *rain date 2/2
Sailboat Racing - NEW RULES FOR 2025!!
with Tom Brown
Principal Race Officer Tom Brown brings his 20+ years in the Committee Boat to this course covering yacht racing and the the New, Updated Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2025-2028. Sail handling, trim, and choices are discussed. Tactics, Conduct of a Race, Scoring and the Appendices are also on the table. New and seasoned racers alike will benefit from lively discussions and on-the-race-course examples. The course is geared to the sailors in the classroom.
4 Tuesday sessions
April 29-May20, 6:00-8:00pm
Fix-a-Bike
with Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Be your own mechanic! Learn how to maintain your bike, fix a flat, pump up a tire, change a chain or cable, make shifting adjustments, and more in a hands-on learning experience. Please bring your bike and be willing to get their hands dirty. Class may take place outside, weather permitting.
Thursday, May 1, 5:00-7:00 pm
Registration Fee: Free, prior registration required, class limited to 15
Bird walk at Rustlewood Farm
with Dave Tucker
Let’s look for spring migrants in a rural setting. Meet at parking lot. Bring binoculars. Footing may be uneven and/or damp. Limit 12. Rustelwood Farm is located at 110 Wilson Road. There is a small parking area approximately 1/4 mile past the Johnsons farm on the right if you're coming from Kittery. The parking lot is just before the Purple Heart Town sign.
Sunday, May 4, 7:30-10:00 am
Spring Birding at Fort Foster
with Dave Tucker
Let’s work on bird identification with spring migrant field marks. Limit 15. Bring binoculars. Class will meet at the entrance gate of Fort Foster. Additional fee may be required for entrance to Fort Foster.
Saturday, May 24, 7:30-9:30am *rain date 5/25
Lighthouse Photo Workshop
with Steve McGrath
PLEASE NOTE: NEW dates for this class - different from brochure
July 10 Online 5:30-7:00
July 12 On the Cruise meet at 2:30 Cruise leaves at 3:30-7:30
July 17 Online Critique Class 5:30-7:00
In the first live online class, we'll start by learning camera settings, aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance and other compositional techniques critical to lighthouse photography. The following Saturday! During the Cruise, we’ll focus on photographing the wildlife and lighthouses, sharing techniques and approaches. Finally, we’ll meet online the following week to share, learn and critique our images. Limited to 15 students. This workshop is for beginner and intermediate photographers. Students must purchase their own Cruise Ticket.