Other Educational Programs
Guided Nature Walk at Guild Park
Guided Nature Walks at Guild Park to explore what is blooming, growing, and living inside the preserve, and perhaps refresh your spirit. Please join local naturalists on this leisurely paced guided walk. The walk will be approximately 2 hours and cover about 1 mile on flat, yet somewhat uneven ground.
June 26, July 10 and 24 and August 7 and 21 – You can come on any or all of the planned walks.
Meet at the kiosk in Guild Park at 10:00 AM.
There is limited parking on Temple Ave.
Traveling Sketchbook Workshops
Join renowned Maine artist, Mary Byrom, for an interactive 2-part Watercolor “Traveling Sketchbook” introduction and workshop to learn the joy of capturing your surroundings in Ocean Park through sketching and painting. Ideal for all levels of ability and all ages – families welcome. All materials provided. Sponsored by the William & Elsie Hurter Education Fund.
July 10, 10:30-11:30 am: Intro to Traveling Sketchbook at Jakeman Hall. Registration required by June 26.
July 11, 9:00am-12:00pm: Traveling Sketchbook Workshop on the Library lawn (Jordan Hall if rain). Showcase/meet the artist is 11:30 am-12:00 pm.
July 31, 10:30-11:30 am: Introduction to Traveling Sketchbook at Jakeman Hall. Registration required by July 24.
August 1, 9:00am-12:00pm: Traveling Sketchbook Workshop on the Library lawn (Jordan Hall if rain). Showcase/meet the artist is 11:30 am-12:00 pm.
Improv/Comedy Class
Children and teens can find their funny bone in these fun improvisational classes and showcases led by Tyler Paterson and held at the Rec Hall. The first hour of each session is for ages 6-12, followed by ages 13-18. The first class was building characters; this second class is building scenes; and the final showcase Friday (held at Jordan Hall) puts it all together. No cost thanks to the generous suport of the William & Elsie Hurter Education Fund.
June 26 – 28, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
July 10 – 12, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
July 17 – 19, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
July 31 – August 2, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
August 7 – 9, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
August 14 – 16, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Creating a Resin Pendant
Use glass, glitter, charms, and more to create your own unique pendant to take home. Open to all ages, but under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: local resin artist Pam Chute. Maximum 18 participants, so please register in advance at the OPA office.
July 1, 9:00am – 10:30am
July 1, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
August 12, 9:00am – 10:30am
August 12, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
August 12, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Goosefare Brook Watershed: Can It Be Restored?
Please join the Ocean Park Environment & Natural Resources Committee for an evening discussion about the health of the Goosefare Brook (aka “the creek”) and the 15-year restoration effort that is currently underway. Our guest speaker will be Melissa Brandt from the York County Soil and Water Conservation District. Over the years the water quality of the brook has deteriorated due to non-point sources of pollution which increase the levels of bacteria, chloride, toxics, and nutrients. Attendees will learn about ongoing water testing to assess the health of the watershed and steps that are being taken to bring the brook back up to a Class B water quality level.
July 15, 7:00pm-9:00pm at Jordan Hall
The Program is Free