Welcome 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. …
Posted: January 6, 2022 by Site Admin
January eNewsletter
Happy 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 …
Posted: January 6, 2022 by Site Admin
December eNewsletter
Welcome 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. …
Posted: November 4, 2021 by Site Admin
November eNewsletter
Here 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 …
Posted: November 1, 2021 by Site Admin
Stars Over Katahdin Follow-up
Thank 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 …
Posted: August 24, 2021 by Site Admin
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Celebrated 5th Anniversary
FOR 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 — …
Posted: September 19, 2019 by Site Admin
Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Highlighting Darkest Skies East of the Mississippi with Stars Event and New Dark Sky Guide
FOR 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 …
Posted: August 23, 2019 by Site Admin
Community Gathers to Celebrate Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument at 3rd Anniversary Celebration
FOR 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 …
Posted: March 15, 2019 by Site Admin
Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters lending free equipment at Head North Ski Days
FOR 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 …
Posted: December 17, 2018 by Site Admin
Save the Date for Head North Ski Days: March 16 – 22, 2019
This 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 …
Posted: November 2, 2018 by Site Admin
Portland Monument Planning Meeting: Nov 14th
The National Park Service (NPS) will host a public meeting on November 14, 2018, to continue the conversation on the on-going management planning process at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Meeting Details: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks 200 Sable Oaks Drive, South Portland, Maine 04106 The meeting will …