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Out and About in Maine, Spring Term
with Ray Stillman
In-person
As most of us know, Western Maine has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts in all four seasons. This Gold LEAF opportunity combines paddling trips, light hikes, walks and snowshoeing into one package geared to take advantage of local resources and seasonal conditions. For this term, we will focus on beginner/moderate trails to walk, hike, or snowshoe in Western Maine. Participants should have comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots, ice cleats, and snowshoes. Trekking poles are recommended but not necessary. We will keep a close eye on the weather before each event and keep participants posted about changes. Our goal is to be safe, have fun, and get outside!
February 27
March 26
April 16
May 21
10 a.m., locations to be determined.
Ray Stillman and Deb Stahler will be organizing the Out and About Group for Gold LEAF for the spring term. They both enjoy exploring the outdoors of Maine with others.
Will run
A Visit To Siesta Sanctuary 1
with Margaret Buschmann and Ray Stillman
In-Person
This is an introduction to Siesta Sanctuary which provides a permanent home for parrots that are displaced from their homes due to their owner moving or passing away, changes in a home situation, or sometimes for disruptive behavior.
While no parrot has likely lived alone and rarely with other birds, the Sanctuary has a goal of providing each new arrival the opportunity to become a part of a flock of their choosing. They can fly about when they wish, eat what they like, find a perch that looks and feels right, and find friends of their choosing. In some cases, residents of the Sanctuary are successfully adopted by other families.
April 30, 2024
Tour time: 11 am - 1 pm.
Carpool: Meet at 9:30 am, leave at 9:45 am, Park N Ride Lot next to Walgreens, Fr time: 11 am -1 pm, Farmington, ME. Also, stopping for lunch will be an option if desired.
Location: Siesta Sanctuary, 104 Brown Rd, Harmony, ME 04942
For more info: https://www.siestasanctuary.org/
Margaret & Fritz Buschmann, founders of the non-profit Siesta Sanctuary fell in love with parrots during a visit to Busch Gardens many years ago and have owned parrots for many years. After a couple of years of raising parrots for sale, they chose to establish Siesta Sanctuary in 1999. Although about 40 birds live there now some of whom are senior members, the Sanctuary has often served nearly twice that number at any one time.
A Visit To Siesta Sanctuary 2
with Margaret Buschmann and Ray Stillman
In-Person
This is an introduction to Siesta Sanctuary which provides a permanent home for parrots that are displaced from their homes due to their owner moving or passing away, changes in a home situation, or sometimes for disruptive behavior.
While no parrot has likely lived alone and rarely with other birds, the Sanctuary has a goal of providing each new arrival the opportunity to become a part of a flock of their choosing. They can fly about when they wish, eat what they like, find a perch that looks and feels right, and find friends of their choosing. In some cases, residents of the Sanctuary are successfully adopted by other families.
April 30, 2024
Tour time: 11 am -1 pm
Carpool: Meet at 9:30 am, Leave at 9:45 am, Park N Ride Lot next to Walgreen's, Farmington, ME. Also, stopping for lunch will be an option if desired.
Location: Siesta Sanctuary, 104 Brown Rd, Harmony, ME 04942
For more info: https://www.siestasanctuary.org/
Margaret & Fritz Buschmann, founders of the non-profit Siesta Sanctuary fell in love with parrots during a visit to Busch Gardens many years ago and have owned parrots for many years. After a couple of years of raising parrots for sale, they chose to establish Siesta Sanctuary in 1999. Although about 40 birds live there now some of whom are senior members, the Sanctuary has often served nearly twice that number at any one time.
Iranian Traditional & Modern Art 1
with Eric Hooglund
In-Person
This one-session class will take place in the presenter's home in Belgrade Lakes. The presenter has assembled one of the largest private collections of contemporary and traditional Iranian art, from 1966 to the present, and is a leading expert on the subject. There will be a detailed explanation of art forms and types, with many framed examples on the walls and traditional ceramic, metal, and woven fiber art to examine.
June 12. 2024
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: 116 Lakeshore Drive, Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918
Gold Leaf member and presenter Eric Hooglund is an internationally recognized scholar of Iranian political and social history, from 1950 to the present. He also has been a collector of Iranian arts: calligraphy, carpets, ceramics, fine arts, handicrafts, films, and traditional music.
Iranian Traditional & Modern Art 2
with Eric Hooglund
In-Person
This one-session class will take place in the presenter's home in Belgrade Lakes. The presenter has assembled one of the largest private collections of contemporary and traditional Iranian art, from 1966 to the present, and is a leading expert on the subject. There will be a detailed explanation of art forms and types, with many framed examples on the walls and traditional ceramic, metal, and woven fiber art to examine.
June 12. 2024
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: 116 Lakeshore Drive, Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918
Gold Leaf member and presenter Eric Hooglund is an internationally recognized scholar of Iranian political and social history, from 1950 to the present. He also has been a collector of Iranian arts: calligraphy, carpets, ceramics, fine arts, handicrafts, films, and traditional music.
Will run
Flowers and Garden Fun
with Robin Jordan
In-Person
The course will include a little history of Robin's Flower Pot and what makes us different. It will include a tour of our gardens and facilities. Robin will answer gardening questions, from pruning to seeding to planting along with any other questions you may have. The facility is park-like, so please wear comfy footwear. Creating a floral arrangement may be possible depending on the flowers available at the time of class.
June 24, 2024
11 am - 1 pm
Location: 387 Webster Rd, Farmington, ME 04938
Jim and Robin started their business over 25 years ago, with one greenhouse. Robin had worked in a greenhouse as a teenager and grew up on a farm, so she had always done gardening. Robin received her BS degree from UMF in 1980. She was employed by UMF for 20 years as a Groundskeeper and grew flowers for the campus. She has taken gardening courses over the years along with floral design and cut flower farming classes. Much of her knowledge is from experience and mentors.