NORWAY — Embark on an adventure-filled winter with Western Foothills Land Trust’s lineup of programs for 2024. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of western Maine, their programs and events offer a perfect blend of outdoor excitement, skill-building, and community engagement. From exhilarating Nordic ski clinics to heart-pounding biathlon races, family-friendly ski days, and moonlit snowshoe excursions, there’s something for everyone. All are welcome, and most programs are free—just remember to RSVP!
January
• Sat, Jan 20 /11 a.m. 1 p.m. / Skijor Clinic & Race
Roberts Farm Preserve, 58 Roberts Rd, Norway.
$15 per team. Registration required. Sign-up link: www.wfltmaine.org/programs
• Sun, Jan 21 /10 a.m.-1 p.m./ Biathlon Clinic & Race
Roberts Farm Preserve, 58 Roberts Rd, Norway
$15/adult, $5/student. Registration required. Sign-up link: www.wfltmaine.org/programs
• Fri Jan 26/ 5-7 p.m. /Full Moon Snowshoe to Hawk Mountain
Hawk Mountain Road, Waterford. Bring a headlamp, traction, or snowshoes. Email [email protected] if you need to borrow snowshoes.
Free. Registration required.
February
• Sun Feb 4 /10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m./ Nordic Ski Clinic
Roberts Farm Preserve, 58 Roberts Rd, Norway.
$15 per person. Includes boots, skis, and poles.
Registration required: www.wfltmaine.org/programs
• Sun Feb 11 /10 a.m.-1 p.m./ Biathlon Clinic & Race
Roberts Farm Preserve, 58 Roberts Rd, Norway
$15/adult, $5/student. Registration required. Sign-up link: www.wfltmaine.org/programs
• Fri Feb 16 / 4-8 p.m. / Mellie Dunham Contra Dance & Community Supper
Norway Grange, Whitman Street, Norway. Enjoy dinner at 4 p.m. put on by Fare Share Co-Op & Alan Day Community Garden with dance to follow at 6 p.m. Tickets will go on sale in mid-January. Visit www.wfltmaine.org/snowshoe-festival for details.
• Sat Feb 17 /10 a.m. – 3 p.m./ 14th Annual Snowshoe Festival
Roberts Farm Preserve, 58 Roberts Rd, Norway.
Enjoy this unique race and festival featuring Kids’-2k, 5k, and 10k snowshoe race options. $20/adult, $5/youth. Register on Runsignup.com. This year the Festival will host its first Snowshoe Festival Chili Contest featuring downtown Norway’s restaurants and cafes. Suggested donation of $5/person to try all the chilis. Beer will be for sale courtesy of Norway Brewing Company. For race times, registration, and the whole schedule of events visit: www.wfltmaine.org/snowshoe-festival
• Tue Feb 20 / 12 p.m. / Sledding Party
Shepard’s Farm Preserve, 121 Crockett Ridge Rd, Norway
A February vacation tradition, sponsored by Norway Brewing Company, bring a sled, bring a friend, and have a blast! Warm drinks and popcorn will be provided.
Sun Feb 25 /11 a.m. 1 p.m./ Skijor Clinic & Race
Roberts Farm Preserve, 58 Roberts Rd, Norway.
$15 per team. Registration required. Sign-up link: www.wfltmaine.org/programs
March
• Sun Mar 3 /10 a.m.-1 p.m./ Biathlon Clinic & Race
Roberts Farm Preserve, 58 Roberts Rd, Norway
$15/adult, $5/student. Registration required. Sign-up link: www.wfltmaine.org/programs
• Sat Mar 9 /11 a.m. 1 p.m. / Skijor Clinic & Race
Roberts Farm Preserve, 58 Roberts Rd, Norway.
$15 per team. Registration required. Sign-up link: www.wfltmaine.org/programs
• Sun Mar 10 /10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m./ Nordic Ski Clinic
Roberts Farm Preserve, 58 Roberts Rd, Norway.
$15 per person. Includes boots, skis, and poles.
Registration required: www.wfltmaine.org/programs
• Sun Mar 10 / 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Packard Trail Snowshoe
Virgil Parris Forest, 352 Sodom Road, Buckfield.
Email [email protected] if you need to borrow snowshoes. Free. Registration required.
• Sun Mar 24 / 5-7 p.m. / Full Moon Hike
Hawk Mountain Road, Waterford. Bring a headlamp. Email [email protected] if you need to borrow snowshoes. Free. Registration required.
Check out www.wfltmaine.org/programs for more details, event registration links, and to secure your spot in the upcoming winter wonderland experiences. See you there!