FARMINGTON – A Wounded Heart Ministry women’s conference will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Farmington Baptist Church on the Whittier Road, said ministry director Connie Durrell. Five Maine women will share their experiences of God’s transforming power as they journeyed from woundedness to wholeness, a celebration of recovery. As they give their testimonies, each speaker will bring a unique facet of God’s love. Marilyn Hardy of Glenburn, Hollis Smith of Hinckley, Shirley Bragg of Sidney, Carol Ouellette of Lyman and Jill Moreau of Auburn are the featured speakers. Each attendee is being asked to bring a potluck luncheon salad, such as tossed salad, pasta salad, bean salad, fruit salad or coleslaw. Beverages, rolls and cookies will be provided. A love offering will be collected.

Nature programs

RANGELEY – The Wilhelm Reich Museum on Dodge Pond Road in Rangeley announces nature-related workshops and presentations in its Sunday series of the Natural Science Program. The outdoor workshops are free and take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the sheltered classroom and on the museum trails and fields.

July 11: Wildlife biologist Chuck Hulsey will present “Wild Turkeys in Maine.” There will be a demonstration of the “rocket net” device used to capture turkeys for relocation and research.

July 18: Naturalist and Maine master guide Ray Reitze Jr. presents “Wilderness Survival.” Ray and his wife, Nancy, also an experienced guide, naturalist and herbalist, run the Earthways Guided Canoe Trips and School of Wilderness Survival in Canaan.

July 25: Ecologist Lisa St. Hilaire will guide a “Moss Walk.” She will give an overview of mosses, then guide a walk on the museum trails to look at a variety of mosses first-hand and describe their growing habits and ecological niche.

Participants are reminded to dress for weather and bug conditions. Sturdy shoes, bug spray, and bottled water are recommended. Workshops are held rain or shine. The Natural Science Program is funded by the Wing-Benjamin Trust, Friends of the Wilhelm Reich Museum, and individual donors. For information phone 864-3443.

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