About Us
Hidden Valley Nature Center
offers a wide range of recreational
and educational opportunities.
We are located in the Town of
Jefferson, Lincoln County, Maine, in
the Jefferson-Whitefield State
Wildlife Sanctuary.
HVNC offers 800 acres of diverse
habitat, many small ponds and
vernal pools, 20+miles of trails, and
a range of low-impact sustainable
forestry projects completed and
underway.
Look for announcements of Hidden
Valley Nature Center’s many
educational events throughout the
year. We have a leadership pool of
members offering a wide array of
skills/experiences.
Choose from any of the listed
activities or create your own
program, from hours to days.
Contact Gary Hayward, Director, to
arrange the perfect outing.
Unless otherwise noted, all of the
walks will start at 9:00 AM and will
end around noon with a light lunch
at a Hilltop Yurt.
offers a wide range of recreational
and educational opportunities.
We are located in the Town of
Jefferson, Lincoln County, Maine, in
the Jefferson-Whitefield State
Wildlife Sanctuary.
HVNC offers 800 acres of diverse
habitat, many small ponds and
vernal pools, 20+miles of trails, and
a range of low-impact sustainable
forestry projects completed and
underway.
Look for announcements of Hidden
Valley Nature Center’s many
educational events throughout the
year. We have a leadership pool of
members offering a wide array of
skills/experiences.
Choose from any of the listed
activities or create your own
program, from hours to days.
Contact Gary Hayward, Director, to
arrange the perfect outing.
Unless otherwise noted, all of the
walks will start at 9:00 AM and will
end around noon with a light lunch
at a Hilltop Yurt.
Gary Hayward, Director
Gary is a Registered Professional Maine Guide.
He can be reached at 207-586-6752 or
waywards@hotmail.com
He can be reached at 207-586-6752 or
waywards@hotmail.com
Map & Compass
Instruction
Instruction
Yurt Overnites - Meals
can be provided
can be provided
Creative Writing & Art
Cross Country Skiing
WInter Tracking
Ice Skating
Canoeing and Fishing
a remote Maine Pond
a remote Maine Pond
Birding
Rock Climbing
Snowshoeing
Ice Fishing
Yoga in the Yurt
Nature Walks
ACTIVITIES -
Maine Guide
Service available
Maine Guide
Service available
Hidden Valley Nature Center
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Hiking & Biking
Low Impact Sustainable
Forestry Education and
Demonstrations
Forestry Education and
Demonstrations
| BECOME A MEMBER Be part of our community supported effort by joining HVNC MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS |
Individual Annual Membership $50
Family Annual Membership $75
Equestrian Annual Membership $100
Corporate or Group ASK
WHAT YOU GET:
Family Annual Membership $75
Equestrian Annual Membership $100
Corporate or Group ASK
WHAT YOU GET:
- Trail Map - 20+ mile trail system
- Unlimited hiking, x-country skiing, snowshoeing
- Equestrian and mountain bike use of designated trails
during designated periods - $10 off each use of yurt (canoe use included)
- $5 off use of canoe
- $5 off HVNC Hiking Sticks
- Notice of special events
Day Use Contribution:
$5 per person per Day
$10 for horse and rider
Donation Box located at Kiosk
Membership Donations mail to:
Gary Hayward
P.O. Box 135
Alna ME 04535
$5 per person per Day
$10 for horse and rider
Donation Box located at Kiosk
Membership Donations mail to:
Gary Hayward
P.O. Box 135
Alna ME 04535
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