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FREEPORT — Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, one of Maine’s popular coastal state parks, is offering nature programs at 2 p.m. each Sunday through the winter.

Park visitors are invited to enjoy the park with their families and learn something new from the park’s knowledgeable and dedicated staff.

Programs start at the circle of benches at the end of the second parking lot and may include walks, talks and activities. The programs will last about one hour, weather permitting.

No reservations needed except for group use, and the nature programs are free with park admission. Admission is $1 for ages 5-11; $3 for Maine residents ages 12-64; $4.50 for nonresidents ages 12-64; $1.50 for nonresidents 65 and older. Children under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free. For more information or to arrange for group visits, call 865-4465.

Dec. 9, Mammals of Maine: Add to your knowledge and appreciation of the ways in which the park’s mammals survive winter.

Dec. 16, Winter Birds at Wolfe’s Neck: Discover the needs and adaptations of the park’s birds and the ways in which people can help birds around their homes survive winter.

Dec. 23, Winter in the Woods: Increase your understanding and appreciation of some of the ways in which plants and animals survive winter.

Dec. 30, Plants Alive in a Cold World: Learn the strategies of the park’s plants for surviving winter.

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