GRAY — On Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26 in Gray, Donn Fendler, the author of “Lost on a Mountain in Maine,” that tells his story of spending nearly two weeks lost on Mount Katahdin, in the July of 1939, will speak about his experience on the mountain and sign copies of his book.

Fendler joined the U.S .Navy in WWII as a Sea Bee, then graduated from Benedictine College. He returned to serve his country, retiring after 30 years as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army.

He now divides his time between Clarksville, Tenn., and Newport, Maine. Over the years, he has written countless letters answering questions about his experience on Mount Katahdin. He still gives talks at schools, libraries, for Scout troops and others about his survival experience on the mountain.

Additionally, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife instructors will offer information about safety and survival in the outdoors. There will be  demonstrations of fire building and starting; survival shelter construction, map and compass reading and must-have equipment.

Admission to the park is $5.50 for ages 4-12; $7.50 for ages 13 to 59; and $5.50 for over 60. No credit or debit cards are accepted for admission payment; checks and cash only.