SPECIAL EVENT: Coastal Sensory Exploration and Picnic with Nature Education Opportunities

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Join us at Short Sands Beach for a coastal sensory exploration for dogs and their people with Kelly Dwyer of Nature Education Opportunities.

Walking your dog on the beach offers countless opportunities to engage your senses (and your dog’s, too) and experience the joys and surprises along this unique Maine seacoast habitat.

Join us for an afternoon of sensory fun as we explore:

• Fascinating tidepool inhabitants visible only during low tide
• Shorebirds migrating along the tideline as well as gulls and loons riding the waves
• Unexpected gifts from the sea such as driftwood, shells, and seaweed

In addition to our nature program, we will enjoy a picnic dinner on the beach (no glass bottles) and take a leisurely walk into town with a stop at the York Fire Department to see if they have biscuits.

Depending on the weather and interest, we will all meet up at Dunne’s after for ice cream (cash only) and watch the sunset happening at 6:38pm.

TRAIL RATING:
This beach program is rated as Level 1 Stroll. See an explanation of our Trail Rating System.

COST: Tickets are limited to 20 people. No more than 2 dogs/person. Scroll down to purchase. Does not include picnic supper or ice cream.

• Members: $25/person. Your special pricing will be reflected in the CART.
• Non-members: $35/person

Full refund issued if cancellation received 72 hours prior to event start time, otherwise no refund if canceled after.

ABOUT KELLY DWYER:
Kelly Dwyer, founder of Nature Education Opportunities, is an award-winning environmental educator and certified NH elementary teacher. She has been creating and delivering engaging programming for audiences of all ages for over 15 years.

As a certified wellness coach, Kelly also brings a deep understanding of the numerous benefits of connecting with the natural world to reduce stress, improve health and embrace a more mindful approach to life and learning.

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
Short Sands Beach is located at 14 Ocean Ave., York, ME.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING AN EVENT:
Please review our Club Guidelines, sign our Liability Waivers & Release Forms, and read our covid guidelines on our Events & Activities page.

CANCELLATIONS:
If weather or covid conditions make gathering and walking unsafe, the event will be cancelled and announced in the Event section of the Facebook Group and on this Calendar page.

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@goldendognh.com.