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 21, July 2 and 23, and August 20 – 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 9, 10:30 – 11:30 AM: Intro to Traveling Sketchbook at Jakeman Hall. Registration required by June 27.
July 10, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Traveling Sketchbook Workshop on the Library lawn (Jordan Hall if rain). Showcase/meet the artist is 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
July 30, 10:30 – 11:30 AM: Introduction to Traveling Sketchbook at Jakeman Hall. Registration required by July 25.
July 31, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: 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 25 – 27, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
July 9 – 11, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
July 16 – 18, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
July 30 – August 1, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
August 6 – 8, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
August 13 – 15, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
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 16 participants, so please register in advance at the OPA office.
July 7, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
July 8, 9:00 – 10:30 AM
July 14, 9:00 – 10:30 AM
August 11, 9:00- 10:30 AM
August 11, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
August 12, 9:00- 10:30 AM
Forest Management Plan for Guild Park
The OPA was awarded a $7,500 grant by the State of Maine Forest Service, and we have already begun a forestry management plan for Guild Park. So come to Jordan Hall for a presentation on the long-term stewardship, wildlife habitat, invasive species control, water quality protection and other issues being assessed for the future of Guild Park. Presented by members of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. No cost.
July 10, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
July 17, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
July 24, 7:00 – 8:30 PM