GRAY – Bill Fournier transforms wood into wildlife.

With a chainsaw in hand and up to 7-foot-tall pieces of white and Norway pine, fir, cedar and spruce, he creates eagles, hawks, bears, wolves, mountain lions and other critters.

He will be at the Maine Wildlife Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, to demonstrate his techniques for carving animals – something he started as a hobby about seven years ago. He will have several precarved animals on display and for sale, and plans to carve a 4- to 5-foot tall standing bear for the demonstration.

A summer series of wildlife exhibits and demonstrations targeted for the general public is offered throughout the season. Presenters will be at the wildlife park on Route 26 from roughly 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on most Saturdays. Visitors are encouraged to stop by, ask questions and even participate in some activities.

In addition, Night Visits will also be offered, when the park will be open from 8 to 10 p.m. July 28 for a focus on owls and from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 for a Halloween night hike.

The park’s nature store offers wildlife and nature merchandise for all ages, and the snack shack sells ice cream, soda and light snacks – with proceeds earmarked for wildlife exhibit improvements and new construction.

The Maine Wildlife Park has more than 25 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Nov. 11. Visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m.

Admission is free for ages 3 and under; $4 for children 5-12; $6 for adults, and $4.50 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more admitted for $3 per person. Visitors are encouraged to a picnic and to spend the day. Family and community season passes are available. For more information, call the park at 657-4977; or log on to www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.