Who is Stinking Benjamin? What's the difference between wintergreen and teaberry? Are conifer needles safe to ingest? The Saco Heath is a very special ecosystem unlike many others in New England! Come and see rare and familiar plants and learn what is edible, medicinal, poisonous, touchable, smellable and best to be admired from afar! In spring time the heath shares treasures such as lady's slippers and trillium, as well as Maine favorites hemlock and bracken fern. Learn to look closely at the world beginning to bloom in this very unique place! This trail, located on beautiful Wabanaki land, is moderately flat and may be muddy in spots, depending on whether we had rain recently. Half of the trail is a wooden board walk with several stopping points with benches. Rain date Wednesday, May 22nd.

Meet in the Saco Heath parking area. Walk starts promptly at 9:30 AM.

Note: Please communicate any accessibility concerns at registration and we will ask Laura to contact you to discuss any needed accommodations.

Required: Proof of registration. Bring binoculars, if desired. Wear comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen and an optional brimmed hat or cap which helps with both sun and bugs.

Laura Grover is a plant and bird hobbyist, botanical illustrator for Fedco Seeds, and a mindfulness ambassador. She has led many plant identification and mindful foraging walks for people of all ages. She enjoys bringing people together to look closely in nature, practice mindfulness outside, and be a sensory animal in the woods.

Classes in aerial yoga include flips, tricks and inversions. By keeping the swing at hip height, it transforms into a hammock that supports you during backbends and inversions and offers a unique way to build core, arm and leg strength. You'll flow and fly in your aerial swing during these 50-minute lessons, fusing the grace of yoga with the freedom of flight. No class 5/27.

Required: Proof of registration. Please wear comfortable workout-type clothes but nothing too loose, and be prepared to go barefoot.

Ashley Jolly holds an Associates degree in Nutrition, practices as a licensed Nutrition Dietetic Technician Registered, and is certified in both barre and aerial yoga. Her main focuses are on strength, stability, and flexibility, as she finds these to be the trifecta of great fitness.

The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is designed to improve a student's defensive driving awareness. This five-hour course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine's highways. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes.

Note: Day/date change from originally published schedule (was T/Th 5/14-5/16).

INST TBA

Create three birthday cards that can stand on a mantel windowsill or table telling the receiver that you took the time to make them a personal birthday card. Using cardstock and decorative paper, you will be crafting three birthday-themed cards, including a box card, an easel card, and a z-fold card. All materials are included along with detailed instructions so that you can go home and make these same stand alone cards for other occasions or just to say you care. Registration closes at noon on 5/19.

Faith Garnett began teaching card making in 2009. She sells her original greeting cards online.

You work hard for your money. Is your money working for you? Do you have faith in your present investment plan? Learn to manage risk, use compound interest to your advantage and invest wisely to achieve your objectives.

Sarah Blondin discovered her love of assisting others through training in the financial services sector. Her main priorities are developing relationships with individuals and helping them understand how money works and how to make it work best for them.

Join other beginning and advanced students on outings to enjoy watercolor painting and build friendships with other artists. Learn to manipulate watercolor media and tonal drawing to recreate the appearance of nature with an awareness of forms and their surrounding elements. Our basis will be the study of perspective, composition, value and color. Class location will be discussed weekly.

Prerequisite: Watercolor Basics.

Required: Proof of registration. Required: 1 small tube each: cadmium yellow (light), cobalt blue, alizarin crimson, 1 paint palette (Russel says folding ones are ideal!), 1 round #10 watercolor brush; 1 inch wide flat brush, 1 drawing pencil #2H, 1 eraser, 1 light board or piece of cardboard or portable watercolor easel, a lidded jar of water, folding chair (optional); and two sheets of Arches watercolor paper, 140 lb. cold press, (approx. $80).

Note: Please purchase Arches, as the quality of watercolor paper is essential for handling the techniques you will be taught in class.

Please bring any colors you already have.

Russel Whitten, a local artist and teacher, studied at The Art Students League of New York, Heartwood College of Art, and is a member of The Ogunquit Art Association/Barn Gallery. Students adore his laid-back, encouraging demeanor.

Learn to use gelli printing plates! We will cover a variety of layering techniques in this entertaining printmaking session, incorporating found materials to add texture. Have fun experimenting and creating fun art that can be displayed on its own or used in other crafts or collages. All materials provided.

Karalyn Thayer has a BFA from the ME College of Art with a background in teaching web and graphic design. She creates her art with the use of mixed media illustrations and loves experimenting with at home printmaking.

Is Pickleball for you?

Join us for the basics for those new to the game and absolute beginners. Learn the rules of scoring, court basics, the non-volley zone, common terms, faults, hot tips, and serving—the most significant difference from tennis. Students will be notified of weather location change the morning of class.

Required: Proof of registration, pickleball paddle and ball (approx. $15–$40 on Amazon, deals for packs of 2 paddles), active wear, weather-appropriate clothing, tennis shoes, and water.

Andra Yanchenko specializes in fitness, functional movement, and racquet sports. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach, USTA, USPTA, PTR Coach, and YogaFit Instructor.