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SUMMARY:Barnard Mountain Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Age group: Youth entering 6th through 11th grades. \n\n\n\nTake on a moderately challenging 4-mile hike up Barnard Mountain for sweeping views of Katahdin and the surrounding woods and waters. This steeper climb follows an old logging road\, offering a chance to talk about the region’s history as a working forest and its transformation into public land. Students will challenge themselves\, build resilience\, and experience one of the monument’s best summit views.  \n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/event/barnard-mountain-day-hike/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Canoe & Camp Overnight
DESCRIPTION:*This trip is full. Fill out the registration form to be added to the waitlist* \n\n\n\nAge group: Youth entering 8th through 11th grades. \n\n\n\nExplore the East Branch of the Penobscot River on our Canoe & Camp backcountry trip. This river is the homelands of the Penobscot people and a river traveled and famously written about by Henry David Thoreau. It’s a special place that will offer a chance for students to slow down\, reflect and build their own connection. Along the way we’ll see wildlife\, fish\, swim\, hike and spend quiet evenings at camp by the rivers edge. \n\n\n\nThis is an approachable backcountry trip\, and although we recommend some paddling experience\, it is not required. We will spend our first day practicing canoe skills\, safety\, and strokes on flat water before setting out. From there\, students build confidence on the river while learning how to travel and camp as a team. The focus is on developing canoeing skills\, understanding the significance of the Penobscot River\, and gaining comfort in a wilderness setting while also having a great time outside! \n\n\n\nJoin Waitlist
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/event/canoe-camp-overnight/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Barnard Mountain Hike
DESCRIPTION:Age group: Youth entering 4th and 5th grades. \n\n\n\nReady for a challenge? Join us for a hike up Barnard Mountain\, one of the Katahdin region’s most rewarding summit hikes. This approximately 4-mile round-trip trek is geared toward adventurous students who are ready to tackle steep sections\, build confidence\, and enjoy incredible views from the top. While this is our most challenging elementary-aged trip\, no previous hiking experience is required. Pick-up and drop-off are available in Millinocket and Sherman. \n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/event/barnard-mountain-hike/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Trek & Tent Overnight
DESCRIPTION:*This trip is full. Fill out the registration form to be added to the waitlist* The Trek & Tent trip is all about fun\, adventure\, and building confidence outdoors. Students will learn how to read a map\, explore trail options\, and help choose hikes that match their group’s interests and ability. Along the trail\, we’ll focus on simple skills like what to pack and how to reduce our impact. \n\n\n\nBack at camp\, we’ll practice skills like how to cook nutritious meals and properly stretch to avoid injuries but we’ll make sure there is plenty of time to relax\, play games\, and enjoy the outdoors together. This trip is a great mix of skill-building and classic camp fun\, helping participants feel more confident while creating awesome memories with their group. \n\n\n\nOpen to students in rising grades 8-11. Sign up for the waitlist here!
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/event/trek-tent-overnight/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Orin Falls Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a moderately challenging 6-mile hike to Orin Falls\, one of the hidden gems of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This hike follows the East Branch of the Penobscot River through beautiful forest before reaching a series of cascading waterfalls and pools perfect for cooling off on a summer day. Open to students entering grades 6-11. Register for day trips here!
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/event/orin-falls-day-hike/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Camping 101 Overnight 
DESCRIPTION:**TRIP FULL** \n\n\n\nOur Camping 101 Course is designed to give participants the confidence and skills needed to enjoy the outdoors safely and comfortably. Whether someone is brand new to camping or looking to build on their experience\, this program walks through the essentials step by step. Participants will learn campsite basics like how to pitch a tent\, cook outdoors\, what to pack\, and how to responsibly build and manage a fire but most importantly\, we’ll have fun! In addition to hands-on lessons and activities\, we’ll hike easy trails\, go swimming\, camp by the river and make s’mores. It’s summer at its best! \n\n\n\nOpen to students in rising grades 6-8. Register here!
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/event/camping-101-overnight/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Teacher Camp - June 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:“Across the nation\, educators are finding that rooting their educational programming deeply in the local community\, both physically and thematically\, is an effective strategy for achieving many of their highest priority goals. In schools\, neighborhoods\, forests\, and parks\, when students are studying and responsibly addressing relevant local issues the results can be increased engagement\, stronger community support for education and conservation\, and a renewed pride of place.” -US Forest Service \n\n\n\n\nTeacher Camp 2026Stacyville\, MEJune 23\, 2026 | 9:00am-4:00pm\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nTeacher Camp\, an annual professional development opportunity through Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters\, invites educators of all types to join us for a day of learning and connecting. Teacher Camp connects the following principles to the annual focus: grounded in place\, real\, empowering\, collaborative\, integrated\, and rigorous. \n\n\n\nTeacher Camp 2026 will focus on strengthening ongoing efforts at Tekαkαpimək to engage students\, educators\, and visitors through authentic Penobscot-led learning experiences. Instructors and educators will share in a commitment to provide meaningful\, place-based education guided by Penobscot knowledge and connection to this homeland through purposeful exploration of Tekαkαpimək and the connected curriculum. (Credit: Lee Francis) \n\n\n\nOrganizers and presenters include Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department and Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters. \n\n\n\nEducators of all types are invited to attend. Nontraditional educators\, field teachers\, and classroom teachers can all benefit from participating and are encouraged to register. \n\n\n\nFor more information about shared lodging\, available at the Katahdin Region Basecamp in Stacyville\, email Steve at resurgamforestland@gmail.com to book directly. The cost is $30 per person for shared yurt accommodations at a Hipcamp site. \n\n\n\n*We do not want cost to be a barrier to participation\, so we’re offering a range of registration fees determined by financial mobility. Please choose the option that best fits your situation. \n\n\n\n$0 – Individuals not affiliated with an organization and have less financial mobility$20 – Individuals not affiliated with organizations and who have financial resources$50 – Individuals with more financial resources or individuals participating via organizations or schools
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/teachercamp/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Teacher Camp
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SUMMARY:Member Meet Up – May 28th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:4:30pm – 6:00pm Katahdin Brew Works\, 10 Katahdin St.\, Patten
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/member-meet-ups/
LOCATION:Katahdin Brew Works\, 10 Katahdin Street\, Patten\, Maine\, 04765\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meet Ups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T163000
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SUMMARY:Member Meet Up - May 21st\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:4:30pm – 6:00pm Knife Edge Brewing\, 200 Katahdin View\, Millinocket
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/member-meet-ups/
LOCATION:Knife Edge Brewing\, 200 Katahdin View\, Millinocket\, Maine\, 04462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meet Ups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T163000
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SUMMARY:Member Meet Up - May 11th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:4:30pm – 6:00pm Fogtown Brewing Company\, 25 Pine St.\, Ellsworth
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/member-meet-ups/
LOCATION:Fogtown Brewing Company\, 25 Pine Street\, Ellsworth\, Maine\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meet Ups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T163000
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SUMMARY:Member Meet Up - May 7th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Friends is hitting the road and bringing the monument to you for Membership May! Drop in anytime between 4:30-6 p.m. and join Friends’ staff\, board members\, and volunteers at the beautiful Maine Beer Company tasting room at 525 US Rte 1 (Exit 20 from I-295) in Freeport for a casual gathering to meet members\, ask questions\, pick up a map and a copy of our annual impact report\, and learn how to make the most of your next visit to Katahdin Woods and Waters. Oh\, and the pizza is on us!
URL:https://www.friendsofkww.org/member-meet-ups/
LOCATION:Maine Beer Company\, 525 US Rte. 1\, Freeport\, Maine\, 04032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meet Ups
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