2023 Outreach and Education Report
Through immersive experiences, the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program aims to promote responsible use of the area, instill a greater appreciation, love, and respect for the environment and inspire...
View Article2023 Program Update
Happy New Year from all of us here at Mount Agamenticus, and what a year it was! Full Stewardship and Outreach reports are available in the web posts linked below, but here are some highlights… Read...
View ArticleNow Hiring for the 2024 Field Season
Park Ranger positions are now full for the start of the 2024 Field Season. Park Rangers perform a variety of park operational activities. Responsibilities include regulating access fee compliance,...
View ArticleFriends of Mount A: Winter 2024 Summit View
The newest seasonal edition of the “Summit View,” a newsletter from the Friends of Mount Agamenticus is hot off the digital presses! In this issue (PDF file opens in a new tab)… Nature linked to human...
View ArticleUpcoming Program: Winter Adaptations with the Center for Wildlife
Date and Time: Saturday, February 24, 10 AM – 12 PM Location: The Center for Wildlife (375 Mountain Road/Cape Neddick, ME) Join us with our friends at the Center for Wildlife for a special Winter...
View ArticleA Walk to Welcome Spring
Date: Tuesday, March 19 | 6:30 – 8:00 AM Location: Mount A Summit, 21 Mount Agamenticus Road York ME Welcome spring’s first sunrise at the summit of Mount Agamenticus with a peaceful walk around the...
View ArticleHelp Protect Trails During Mud Season
The weather is warming and we’re feeling ready to get outside in the sunshine, but spring is a sensitive time of year for trails and surrounding habitats. Here are some tips for protecting the trails...
View ArticleUpcoming Volunteer Community Work Day: Saturday, April 20
When: Saturday, April 20 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Where: 21 Mount Agamenticus Road, York In Honor of Earth Day, volunteers will divide and conquer to remove trash, and restore trails and roadways from the...
View ArticleVisiting During the Solar Eclipse
As you make plans for the 8th, check out these eclipse viewing tips from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, a few of which apply to Mount A! If you’re thinking of staying local for...
View Article2023 Visitor Use Survey Results
The Mount Agamenticus Visitor Use survey is a tool that allows for the collection and analysis of data on who is visiting the mountain along with how the trails and surrounding lands are used. The...
View ArticleSpring Birding Walks at Mount A!
Join Mount A neighbor Frank Dehler on Wednesday mornings throughout the spring for guided birding walks, May 1 through June 5. Frank is a Maine Master Naturalist and longtime bird bander for...
View ArticleUpcoming Volunteer Community Work Day: Saturday, June 1
When: Saturday, June 1 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Where: 21 Mount Agamenticus Road, York Celebrate National Trails Day and kick off Love Maine Trails Month here at Mount A by helping to build a boardwalk...
View ArticleHannaford Community Bag Supports FOMA in May!
Welcome May with a reusable bag and support the Friends of Mount Agamenticus (FOMA) with the Hannaford Bag Program! For the entire month of May, when you purchase a $2.50 Hannaford Community Bag at the...
View ArticleFriends of Mount A: Spring 2024 Summit View
Enjoy the last few weeks of spring with a fresh copy of the Summit View from the Friends of Mount Agamenticus! In this issue (PDF file opens in a new tab)… April 8th’s solar eclipse! Flying squirrels...
View ArticleUpcoming: Nature’s Nightshift with the Center for Wildlife
When: Thursday, June 27 | 5:30 – 7 PM Where: 21 Mount Agamenticus Road, York Registration: $12 ages 13+, $10 under 13 – purchase here (link opens in new tab) Join Center for Wildlife and Mt. A staff...
View ArticleUpcoming: Ring Trail Hike and Nature Journal
When: Saturday, June 29 | 9 – 11:30 AM Where: Base Parking Area at Mount Agamenticus (Ring Trailhead) Registration: $5 – purchase here (link opens in new tab) Join us for a hike from the Base to the...
View ArticleUpcoming Volunteer Community Work Day: July 13
When: Saturday, July 13 2024 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Where: 21 Mount Agamenticus Road, York The focus of this Volunteer Community Work Day is invasive plant education and hands-on removal of buckthorn in...
View ArticleGate Hours Extended for July 4!
Visitors are welcome to watch local fireworks from the summit of Mount Agamenticus on July 4th. Gate hours will be extended until 10:00 PM on Thursday night if weather allows. Regular gate hours are 6...
View ArticleRegistration is Open for the 8th Annual Trail Challenge
Join us for our 8th Annual Mt. A Trail Challenge 5K/1 Mile event on Saturday, September 21 at the summit of Mount Agamenticus. Register now! Run, hike, roll or stroll through either our 1 Mile or 5K...
View ArticleUpcoming Program: Trail Mix Mingle and First Hill Hike
On Saturday, August 31st, join us in celebrating National Trail Mix Day at Mount A! We’ll meet at the summit for a quick game to introduce Leave No Trace principles, and then create our own trail mix...
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