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Desert of Maine

At the Desert of Maine students can explore marked nature trails and sand dunes, view an assortment of butterflies in the Butterfly Room, participate in sand designing and mining for gems, discover antique farm tools in the Farm Museum, and more. The Desert offers Narrated Coach Tours in addition to walking tours of the site. Tours incorporate History, Geology and Ecology to explain the Glacial Wash Plain to students. For overnight trips, the Desert Dunes of Maine Campground is located in a pine forest adjacent to the Desert.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, History.

topics covered:
Animals, Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environmental Science, Farming, Geology, Hiking, Natural History, Colonial American History.

contact info
Phone: 207-865-6962
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

Desert of Maine

The Desert of Maine is comprised of sand and mineral deposits left behind by a glacier during the last Ice Age. Veins of hundreds of shades of sand run through the Desert floor. A haven for indigenous fora and fauna, the Desert offers visitors a chance to see trees half covered in sand, wild flowers, mushrooms, wild blueberries, and much more. The Farm Museum, housed in a barn that dates to 1797, is from a time when a 300 acre farm covered the Desert. The Desert also features a butterfly room and campground. The entertaining, educational, and unique experiences of the site make it a great place for groups of all ages.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Nature Exploration Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.

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Desert of Maine

At the Desert of Maine groups can explore marked nature trails and sand dunes, view an assortment of butterflies in the Butterfly Room, participate in sand designing and mining for gems, discover antique farm tools in the Farm Museum, and more. The Desert offers Narrated Coach Tours in addition to walking tours of the site. Tours incorporate History, Geology and Ecology to explain the Glacial Wash Plain. For overnight trips, the Desert Dunes of Maine Campground is located in a pine forest adjacent to the Desert.

supports scout badges in:
Science, Camping.

topics covered:
Animals, Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environmental Science, Farming, Geology, Hiking, Natural History, Colonial American History.

contact info
Phone: 207-865-6962
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

Desert of Maine

The Desert of Maine is comprised of sand and mineral deposits left behind by a glacier during the last Ice Age. Veins of hundreds of shades of sand run through the Desert floor. A haven for indigenous fora and fauna, the Desert offers visitors a chance to see trees half covered in sand, wild flowers, mushrooms, wild blueberries, and much more. The Farm Museum, housed in a barn that dates to 1797, is from a time when a 300 acre farm covered the Desert. The Desert also features a butterfly room and campground. The entertaining, educational, and unique experiences of the site make it a great place for groups of all ages.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Nature Exploration Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.

View Lesson Plan>>

Desert of Maine

At the Desert of Maine campers can explore marked nature trails and sand dunes, view an assortment of butterflies in the Butterfly Room, participate in sand designing and mining for gems, discover antique farm tools in the Farm Museum, and more. The Desert offers Narrated Coach Tours in addition to walking tours of the site. Tours incorporate History, Geology and Ecology to explain the Glacial Wash Plain to campers. For overnight trips, the Desert Dunes of Maine Campground is located in a pine forest adjacent to the Desert.

topics covered:
Animals, Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environmental Science, Farming, Geology, Hiking, Natural History, Colonial American History.

contact info
Phone: 207-865-6962
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

Desert of Maine

The Desert of Maine is comprised of sand and mineral deposits left behind by a glacier during the last Ice Age. Veins of hundreds of shades of sand run through the Desert floor. A haven for indigenous fora and fauna, the Desert offers visitors a chance to see trees half covered in sand, wild flowers, mushrooms, wild blueberries, and much more. The Farm Museum, housed in a barn that dates to 1797, is from a time when a 300 acre farm covered the Desert. The Desert also features a butterfly room and campground. The entertaining, educational, and unique experiences of the site make it a great place for groups of all ages.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Nature Exploration Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.

View Lesson Plan>>

Desert of Maine

At the Desert of Maine groups can explore marked nature trails and sand dunes, view an assortment of butterflies in the Butterfly Room, participate in sand designing and mining for gems, discover antique farm tools in the Farm Museum, and more. The Desert offers Narrated Coach Tours in addition to walking tours of the site. Tours incorporate History, Geology and Ecology to explain the Glacial Wash Plain. For overnight trips, the Desert Dunes of Maine Campground is located in a pine forest adjacent to the Desert.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, History.

topics covered:
Animals, Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environmental Science, Farming, Geology, Hiking, Natural History, Colonial American History.

contact info
Phone: 207-865-6962
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

Desert of Maine

The Desert of Maine is comprised of sand and mineral deposits left behind by a glacier during the last Ice Age. Veins of hundreds of shades of sand run through the Desert floor. A haven for indigenous fora and fauna, the Desert offers visitors a chance to see trees half covered in sand, wild flowers, mushrooms, wild blueberries, and much more. The Farm Museum, housed in a barn that dates to 1797, is from a time when a 300 acre farm covered the Desert. The Desert also features a butterfly room and campground. The entertaining, educational, and unique experiences of the site make it a great place for groups of all ages.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Nature Exploration Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.

View Lesson Plan>>