For all boaters on inland and coastal waters.This all-ages course is approved by the State of Maine and meets the requirements of the new law requiring boater education for operators between 16 and 25 years of age on inland and coastal waters out to the three mile line. This is the National Association of Boating Law Administrators approved course, honored in all states, on inland and coastal waters, where boater education is required. Course ID Card must be carried when operating on the water. Please bring a notebook/writing utensil.

James Katz, holds a BA from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. He has been a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary since 1996 and currently holds certification as a Navigation Specialist, Instructor, Vessel Examiner and Safety Patrol Boat Coxswain.

Discover how birds overcome the various difficulties, like locating food and water, that winter weather can present to our feathered companions. We will also look at the different kinds of birds that come to Maine, such as ducks and raptors.

Linda Woodard, an avid bird watcher, has been the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center director for 32 years. She teaches at Maine Audubon and USM on various environmental topics.

Join us for an informative session on our upcoming America’s Music Cities and London/Paris tours. Collette Travel, one of the most highly regarded tour companies world wide, is just waiting for you to get on board. Get all the info on both tours and all your questions answered. Most importantly, get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Collette Guided Travel treats you like their guest, and this is evident in their itinerary! Because it matters to you, every minute matters to them as well. This can be as a result of the fact that they are a family-run firm with a 100-year history. The advantages of using Collette will elevate your guided trip experience. With our all-inclusive excursions, you get more for your money and experience more of what makes travel unique.

McArthur Public Library was originally a local church but became a public library in the early 1900s. Explore modern resources while touring this historic building. You can borrow snowshoes from your local library, start studying your family tree there and learn about Biddeford's past by looking through old images and newspapers. Additionally, libraries provide you at-home access to tens of thousands of ebooks and audiobooks - all free of charge!

Melanie Taylor Coombs has an undergraduate dual degree in history and education and a Master's in library and information science. She has been a professional librarian for 30 years and has taught many classes and offered tours throughout her career to everyone from Boy Scouts to Gold Leaf Senior College.

Join us for a presentation outlining the threat that invasive aquatic species (IAS) pose to our lakes. Mary will give an overview of the different invaders found in Maine waters and the ones right on our borders! Discuss ways we can prevent this issue from getting bigger. Participants are invited to view live invasive and native plant species and ask questions. 

Mary Jewett graduated from Unity College with a degree in ecology. For almost ten years, she has been employed at the Lakes Environmental Association, where she teaches adults and K–12 students about a range of environmental subjects. She has also worked with the Department of Environmental Protection on their IAS program and annually instructs hundreds of boat inspectors and boaters on lake safety.

How do birds get ready for a season of having and raising young? Do they relocate? Do they alter their diet and appearance? Discuss how you can prepare your home and yard for a season of birds returning from their winter habitats with topics like when to take down the suet and put up the hummingbird feeder. Learn what tools are available, or new food resources you can use, that will draw our fine feathered friends to your yard! Tuition includes a voucher for a free bird walk at Scarborough Marsh.

Linda Woodard, an avid bird watcher, has been the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center director for 32 years. She teaches at Maine Audubon and USM on various environmental topics.

Take a journey of New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville, three of America's most famous musical places, and experience finger-snapping, toe-tapping fun. Discover New Orleans, where laughter, delicious food, and jazz are always on the menu. Learn about Mardi Gras World, where enormous parade floats are built. Stay two nights in Memphis, the "birthplace of the blues." Either take a tour of Elvis Presley's Graceland or participate in MLK's final march to learn more about Memphis' past. Take advantage of the Grand Ole Opry's reserved seating. Visit RCA Studio B to see the locations of famous country music recordings. A chocolate-making class will allow you to make your own Goo Goo Cluster Candy. You’ll be hummin’ and strummin’ long after you’ve returned home.

See more info at https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1213893 (The fee noted is for 2 travelers. Charges may vary based on your choices upon registration.) 

Collette Guided Travel treats you like their guest, and this is evident in their itinerary! Because it matters to you, every minute matters to them as well. This can be as a result of the fact that they are a family-run firm with a 100-year history. The advantages of using Collette will elevate your guided trip experience. With our all-inclusive excursions, you get more for your money and experience more of what makes travel unique.

Are you up for a fantastic adventure? Travel by train across the English Channel and experience the best of these renowned cities, from cosmopolitan London to romantic Paris. Take a walking tour of Westminster and visit Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace to see the Changing of the Guard. Choose to enjoy an exciting dinner and cabaret performance at the Paradis Latin Theatre or luxuriate in a traditional brasserie dinner before sliding into the backseat of a vintage Citroen classic automobile for a drive through the city's fashionable boulevards to make your trip to Paris uniquely yours. Dine at the Eiffel Tower and spend an evening cruising the River Seine. For more info or to register: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1213877 (The fee noted is for 2 travelers. Charges may vary based on your choices upon registration.) 

Collette Guided Travel treats you like their guest, and this is evident in their itinerary! Because it matters to you, every minute matters to them as well. This can be as a result of the fact that they are a family-run firm with a 100-year history. The advantages of using Collette will elevate your guided trip experience. With our all-inclusive excursions, you get more for your money and experience more of what makes travel unique.