TUESDAY
Learn to Tie Flies, 6:30 p.m. in North Yarmouth
An introductory fly-tying course will be taught by instructor Rod McGarry for the Maine Women Fly Fishers. The class will be at the First Parish Congregational Church in North Yarmouth. Reservations required by emailing Evelyn@evelynking.net.
SATURDAY
Adventure Race, 8 a.m. in Danforth
Join the students of East Grand School for an annual adventure race that will involve a 1.5-mile off-trail compass run, a 10-mile mountain bike race, 8 miles of paddling, and some obstacles. Competitors can race in pairs, groups or individually. The entry fee is $20 per person, which includes a T-shirt, lunch and prizes for youth divisions. Proceeds benefit the school’s outdoor education program. The registration deadline is May 13. Go to eastgrandschool.org/adventure-race, write to dave@canoethewild.com or call 551-8729 for more information.
UPCOMING
Wildflower Walks, 1 p.m. May 22 in Bangor
The Bangor Land Trust will have free monthly wildflower walks through the summer. Find lady slippers and black-eyed susans at preserves. For more information, write to info@bangorlandtrust.org or go to bangorlandtrust.org.
Bird Photography, 7 p.m. May 17 in Wells
Join York County Audubon as photographer Michael Milicia presents a selection of bird images with commentary to inform, entertain and inspire. Milicia will demonstrate the importance of head angle, catch lights, in-camera composition, knowing your subject and being proactive in the field. Free and open to all. The talk will be in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd. Visit yorkcountyaudubon.org or call 646-8589 for more information.
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