Family Field Day: Swan Island

Enjoy a fun day of hands-on learning on Swan Island in the Kennebec River!

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is hosting a family field day on Saturday, July 30 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

This event is designed to provide fun and learning for the whole family. Activities include fly fishing, archery, geocaching, orienteering, ATVs, trapping, air gun range, paddling, a working dog demonstration and more! All equipment and instruction will be provided.

The cost to attend is $5.00 per person or $20.00 for a family. Participants will be able to complete six 50-minute sessions on topics of their choosing with a break for lunch. This event is also a perfect opportunity to explore the island, a great place to hike, camp, and watch wildlife!

Ferry rides are provided to and from Swan Island. Participants are strongly urged to arrive early for the event.

Registration is required; materials are available online at http://bit.ly/swanislandfieldday16

Fore more information about Swan Island, visit www.maine.gov/swanisland