In-Person

Each session will involve a walk/hike at one of the several meadows, woodlands, or mountains near Farmington. In general, we will travel between 20 to 30 minutes to the selected spot, ramble a trail for 45 to 90 minutes, and return to start. We will attempt to avoid difficult terrain.

A make-up date will be explored if we encounter inclement weather. Individual emails will note the selected site, a brief description of what to expect, and suggestions of items to bring along.

4 sessions

March 27, 2025,

April 17, 2025,

May 22, 2025,

June 26, 2025

9 am -12 pm

Location:  TBD

Ray has conducted similar trips in past sessions and is an avid hiker & outdoorsman.

In-Person

Come join us for an afternoon in Phillips, Maine. Meet new friends, enjoy a delightful potluck meal together, and learn some Maine History in beautiful downtown Phillips.

Phillips is known for the beautiful Sandy River as well as the historical train station. It's the birthplace of Fly Rod Crosby, as well as the home of Daggett Rock and numerous other things.

June 12, 2025

12 pm - 2 pm

Location:  11 Pleasant Street, Phillips, ME

Sharon is an artist in residence and is knowledgeable about Phillips, ME history.  She bought the Fly Rod Crosby House where the class is being held.

In-Person

This will be a short hike and geological overview of Daggett's Rock, Maine's largest glacial erratic. The hike is about 0.3 miles up an old logging road, and the rock itself can be examined from several ground-level spots on a short loop that goes around it. There is some uneven footing on the access trail. I will bring maps and hand lenses to share with the participants.

Please wear appropriate clothing/footwear and a bug hat.

June 13, 2025, June 14 Rain Date

1 pm-4 pm

Location: TBD

Julia Daly is a professor of Geology at UMF.