| EVENTS AT HVNC |
| DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT Spend 2 days and 1 night with your family or friends in a yurt located in the middle of 800 secluded acres. Hike, fish, canoe, or just relax in nature with no power, gadgets, phones or hassles. All while enjoying home cooked meals prepared by a Registered Maine Guide. |
Contact Gary Hayward, Director, for event
registration and other scheduling opportunities.
207-586-6752, waywards@hotmail.com or
gary@hvnc.org.
Membership and other Donations mail to:
Gary Hayward
P.O.Box 135
Alna ME04535
registration and other scheduling opportunities.
207-586-6752, waywards@hotmail.com or
gary@hvnc.org.
Membership and other Donations mail to:
Gary Hayward
P.O.Box 135
Alna ME04535
| Unless otherwise noted, all walks begin at 9:00AM and end at the yurt for lunch. Directions to each event will be given to registrants. |
| Rock Climbing at HVNC |
HIDDEN VALLEY NATURE
CENTER - a very special
place year round
CENTER - a very special
place year round
Hidden Valley Nature Center
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Moose teeth scrapings on
maple saplings
maple saplings
| Fisher Tracks |
DONATIONS AND FEES: For many activities, we have a
suggested donation. Some activities are fee based. Ask
Director Gary Hayward.
YURT RENTAL: Yurt is accessed by foot - 1/4-1/2 mile
from parking, depending on weather. Sleeps 6 in bunk
beds, additional people must bring sleeping pads.
Outhouse and wood stove.
Minimum $50.00 per night for two people
Additional persons $15.00 each
Maximum 10 people
Day Use $50. for the day
Campsite at pond $ 15 per night
suggested donation. Some activities are fee based. Ask
Director Gary Hayward.
YURT RENTAL: Yurt is accessed by foot - 1/4-1/2 mile
from parking, depending on weather. Sleeps 6 in bunk
beds, additional people must bring sleeping pads.
Outhouse and wood stove.
Minimum $50.00 per night for two people
Additional persons $15.00 each
Maximum 10 people
Day Use $50. for the day
Campsite at pond $ 15 per night
| Ermine without snow |
WALKS, HIKES & BIKES
Schedule a walk, hike or bike with your group, family, friends. And with winter snows,
enjoy x-country skiing and snowshoeing, too.
Hidden Valley Nature Center is located in the Jefferson-Whitefield State Wildlife
Sanctuary where No Hunting is allowed. There is an extensive 20+ mile trail system
within a 7000 acre roadless area.
Enjoy a crisp morning outing in a Maine Wildlife Sanctuary followed by lunch at the
Hilltop Yurt.
Schedule a walk, hike or bike with your group, family, friends. And with winter snows,
enjoy x-country skiing and snowshoeing, too.
Hidden Valley Nature Center is located in the Jefferson-Whitefield State Wildlife
Sanctuary where No Hunting is allowed. There is an extensive 20+ mile trail system
within a 7000 acre roadless area.
Enjoy a crisp morning outing in a Maine Wildlife Sanctuary followed by lunch at the
Hilltop Yurt.
| Guide Services Available For Day and Overnight Activities Canoeing, Fishing, Camping, Kayaking and Rock Climbing Fully or partially guided to meet your family or group enjoyment by our own local Registered Maine Guides. For Details: Gary Hayward (see address below) Chris Hayward, wwwmainetrips.org., mainetrips@yahoo.com |
"This is way better than TV !"
Birding at HVNC
Children on Nature Walk
| Compass and Navigation Course Saturday, May 10, 8:30AM - 4:00PM Rain or Shine Limited to 8 participants, $85. per person incl. lunch (HVNC Members $75. per person) Register by May 7 (A second class may be scheduled Sunday, May 11, if Sat.class full) INSTRUCTORS Chris Hayward, Registered Maine Guide and Adventure Racer, of "Maine Trips Guide Service" 207-836-2157, mainetrips@yahoo.com AND Gary Hayward, Registered Maine Guide, of "Just For The Fun Of It" Guide Service, 207-586-6752, waywards@hotmail.com Beginning with basics of navigation, compass parts, taking and following bearings, map features, participants will progress to handrails, backbearings, offshooting and triangulation. After lunch, learned skills will be used by navigating through an orienteering course. |
| Ask about HVNC Hiking Sticks $20 Each |
| Canoe & Fish a secluded 100 acre Maine Pond Venture into meanduring inlets and outlets |