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Tenth Annual Stars Over Katahdin Event Returns October 14th
By Sarah Andre • September 18, 2023Patten, ME – Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Stars Over Katahdin, presented by Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters on Saturday, October 14th. The event celebrates the darkest skies east of the Mississippi River with opportunities to explore the night sky guided by expert astronomers, state-of-the-art telescopes, and National Park Service Night Sky… -
January eNewsletter
By Sarah Andre • January 6, 2022Happy New Year to you and yours! As 2022 begins, we make an important transition together. This Weds, Jan 5th we will be hosting the 12th webinar in the New Moon Teachings series. While this will be the last webinar, we invite you to join us as we gather one more time and consider how our learning will… -
December eNewsletter
By Sarah Andre • January 6, 2022Welcome our new Superintendent, Mark Wimmer! This week, we’re excited to welcome Superintendent Sheldon “Mark” Wimmer as the new superintendent of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. We look forward to working with Superintendent Wimmer, the fantastic park service staff, and a diverse community of partners to preserve and protect these woods, waters, and dark skies…. -
November eNewsletter
By Sarah Andre • November 4, 2021Here in November nearby Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, the change within the fall season is plain to see. Leaves are all but gone from the trees, two gates to the park are closing on the 8th, and you can feel a first snowfall looming in the air. The story of this year continues… -
Stars Over Katahdin Follow-up
By Sarah Andre • November 1, 2021Thank you to all those who signed up for the 8th Annual Stars Over Katahdin, hosted by Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters and Dark Sky Maine in a virtual format for the second year in a row. Thank you also to our generous presenters for providing entertaining, educational, and inspiring programs this year: Nancy… -
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Celebrated 5th Anniversary
By Sarah Andre • August 24, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, August 21, 2021 Contact: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Email: andrew@friendsofkww.org Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Celebrated 5th Anniversary Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, the official philanthropic partner of the national monument, hosted the celebration of community, the land, and notable developments since its designation in 2016. Patten, ME —… -
Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Highlighting Darkest Skies East of the Mississippi with Stars Event and New Dark Sky Guide
By Sarah Andre • September 19, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 19, 2019 Contacts: Andrew Bossie, Executive Director Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters (207) 899-9983 Kala Rush, Education Coordinator Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters (406) 728 – 5692 Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Highlighting Darkest Skies East of the Mississippi with Stars Event and New Dark Sky Guide… -
Community Gathers to Celebrate Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument at 3rd Anniversary Celebration
By Sarah Andre • August 23, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 23rd, 2019 Contacts: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Cell: (207) 899 – 9983 Molly Ross Board President Cell: (703) 819-2643 Community Gathers to Celebrate Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument at 3rd Anniversary Celebration This year’s festivities take place as the Monument makes progress improving infrastructure and the visitor experience and… -
Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters lending free equipment at Head North Ski Days
By Sarah Andre • March 15, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 14th, 2019 Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters lending free equipment at Head North Ski Days The sixth annual Head North Ski Days will offer free cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment to the public at the north end of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Patten, ME — Friends of… -
Save the Date for Head North Ski Days: March 16 – 22, 2019
By Sarah Andre • December 17, 2018This winter, we hope to guide you to exceptional experiences in the snowy Monument. If you’re a XC skier or snowshoer, you’ll want to save the dates of Saturday, March 16th to Friday, March 22nd, 2019 for the sixth annual Head North Ski Days. Head North Ski Days is a weeklong event with free ski…
