Wells Reserve at Laudholm

Wells Reserve at Laudholm A place to discover nature, science, history, and promising ways to protect the coast. Trails open every day, 7 am to sunset. Find exhibit hours on our website.
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Advancing coastal stewardship through science, education, and conservation. Office open weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Member supported.

09/04/2026

Marsh, fields, woods, and beach. Come see it all on a walk around the Wells Reserve this weekend.🌿

Before you get too caught up in your Labor Day Weekend plans... a reminder of the best thing to do the weekend after Lab...
09/02/2026

Before you get too caught up in your Labor Day Weekend plans... a reminder of the best thing to do the weekend after Labor Day! ✨The 38th Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival: September 12-13, 10am-4pm ✨ Do you have your tickets yet? Lots of details on our website and more to come! In the meantime, another peek at some of the 150+ artists particpating.

Featured Artists:







a.eldridge
James Takaki Iron Arts

We're not ready to say goodbye to August yet, but there's much to look forward to as September rolls in. Plus, this beau...
09/01/2026

We're not ready to say goodbye to August yet, but there's much to look forward to as September rolls in. Plus, this beautiful day and a good swim make for a pretty nice send-off. 🌞 Find upcoming program details and reserve your spot at wellsreserve.org/calendar to join us!

🧘‍♀️Tuesday, September 1, 8–9:15am: Morning Yoga Series
🛶Tuesday, September 1, 12:30–3:30pm: Kayaking on the Little River Estuary (2 spots left!)
🐄Wednesday, September 2, 10–11:30am: Laudholm's Farming Past
🌊Friday, September 4, 10am–12pm: Explore the Shore
🌿Tuesday, September 8, 10am–12pm: Fern Walk
🦀Wednesday, September 9, 1:30–3:30pm: Eyes on the Estuary: Research Walk

Somehow, it's the last Saturday of August! Hop on over and soak up this summer weekend at Laudholm Beach.
08/29/2026

Somehow, it's the last Saturday of August! Hop on over and soak up this summer weekend at Laudholm Beach.

National Estuarine Research Reserve Association has a great feature on one of the Reserve System's most important partne...
08/28/2026

National Estuarine Research Reserve Association has a great feature on one of the Reserve System's most important partners YSI, Inc.. For nearly 30 years, Reserves have partnered with YSI to test and advance estuary monitoring technology, helping create a national standard for data collection and positioning the NERRS to track water quality conditions in U.S. estuaries for years to come.

In the words of the Wells Reserve's own System-Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP) King, Jeremy Miller (pictured here with two of his babies), "SWMP would not be SWMP without YSI, and we're lucky to have them in our corner."

Read more: www.nerra.org/a-partnership-that-delivers-for-the-coasts

Does the thought of fall put a spring in your step? Time to hit the trails, start training, and more importantly, start ...
08/28/2026

Does the thought of fall put a spring in your step? Time to hit the trails, start training, and more importantly, start planning your costume for our inaugural Trick or Trail 5K held this year on Halloween!
👻 Only 4 days left to lock in early bird pricing! Find details and sign up at wellsreserve.org/5k.

Join us in soaking up this last week of August! A little something for everyone this week ~ take a look and join us: 🎨Tu...
08/25/2026

Join us in soaking up this last week of August! A little something for everyone this week ~ take a look and join us:
🎨Tuesday 8/25, 10am-12pm: Drawing Together
🌊Tuesday 8/25, 6-7pm: Resilience in Action: Library Speaker Series
🌿Thursday 8/27, 10-11:30am: Secrets of the Salt Marsh
🛶Tuesday 9/1, 12:30-3:30pm: Kayaking on the Little River Estuary
Reserve your spot at wellsreserve.org/calendar.

Three weeks out! Meet 10 more of the makers who will bring the 38th Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival to life. Tickets are...
08/22/2026

Three weeks out! Meet 10 more of the makers who will bring the 38th Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival to life. Tickets are available online in advance and day of at the festival gates. September 12-13th, 10am-4pm! Find more at wellsreserve.org/crafts.

Artists featured:






Edgar Reims




Join us at the Wells Public Library for the final installment of our Resilience in Action speaker series! This time we'l...
08/21/2026

Join us at the Wells Public Library for the final installment of our Resilience in Action speaker series! This time we'll hear from local experts on preparing for extreme weather in a climate-changed world. Speakers will include the Reserve's own Jeremy Miller, presenting the Tide Tracker tool he has developed, as well as representatives from the Town of Wells Fire Department and York County Emergency Management Agency. Food and refreshments provided.

📆Tuesday, August 25, 5:30-7pm
📍Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Rd, Wells, Maine

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/287p5rpc
📸: Geoff Payson

08/20/2026

Come with us on a walk down the Saw-Whet Owl Trail, ending at one of our Farley overlooks with a view over the marsh!🌲🦆

Address

55 Skinner Mill Road
Wells, ME
04090

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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