The sun is shining, and it is time to get out there and plant! (Before those weeds grow any bigger!) Get something new for the garden this year while visitin Belfast Garden Club's popular Annual Green Thumb Plant Sale, Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 9-11am at The Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast.

Swan Island takes part in Richmond Days Celebration. We will offer $5 island truck tours at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm on Saturday. Each tour will leave the Swan Island landing in the island ferry and travel across the river for a 2 hour tour and then return directly to the dock. Once back at the dock you can join in many other Richmond Days festivities. Space is limited so make sure you put your name on the list at the Friends of Swan island booth located in the Island parking lot on July 27th. For more information on Richmond Days visit www.richmondmaine.com.

Step back in time to 1755 and interact with this group of historians as they re-create living on the Kennebec Frontier during the French and Indian War. Wander through their encampment to learn and observe local history taking place. For more information on Samuel Goodwin's Company of Fort Shirley/Pownalborough Courthouse, visit www.goodwinwhite.com. Call ahead to reserve your spot for one of the passenger ferry trips to the island. Special Ferry Schedule for Saturday includes trips at 9am, 10am, 11am, 3pm, and 5pm.

Larry Barnes is a Maine Master Falconer and has a wealth of knowledge about Maine raptors. Come see Larry's live peregrine “on fist” and hear his presentation about Peregrine Falcons and American Kestrels. Larry will discuss life history, fun facts and the Kestrel Partnership - http://kestrel.peregrinefund.org/. Arrive before 430pm for the special ferry time or early and spend the day exploring. Return Ferry will be at 7pm. Space is limited so call ahead to make a reservation.

Bob Gobeil an accomplished Maine Butterfly Survey Participant will be surveying Swan Island. Join him for a discussion on Maine Butterflies and the MBS - http://mbs.umf.maine.edu/. After his presentation spend time in the field identifying butterflies with Bob. Arrive at the Mainland ferry landing before 10am. Return time will be around 1pm. Reservations are a must! Rain Date will be June 23.

Are you ready to start plotting this year's gardening pursuits? Add some excitement to your garden this year by picking up something new at The Belfast Garden Club's Annual Green Thumb Plant Sale which will take place Saturday, May 18th 9-11am, at The Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast.

This popular annual sale always draws a big crowd, so plan to arrive early! The sale will feature annuals, perennials, veggies, herbs, vines and gardening-related white elephant items.

The April meeting of The Belfast Garden Club will take place Tuesday, April 16, featuring a presentation and discussion, “Flower Foragers: Bees and Others in My Backyard and Borders “ with Amy Campbell.

The program is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The speaker will begin at 2 p.m. following a brief public club business meeting beginning at 1 p.m. The afternoon meeting and program take place at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Parish House, 95 Court St., Belfast.

Free admission for U.S. Military personnel, Veterans & their immediate family members on our last day of the season.

Friday & Saturday Nights!! October 18 & 19 HALLOWEENFEST: 6:00-9:00PM
Celebrate Halloween in 2 nights of fun with the Park’s native wildlife! Park staff & volunteers will stop at nothing to give you & your familyNEW scares & fun! Don’t miss NEW Halloween displays, Haunted Hay Rides, Games, Contests, Huge Door Prizes & more! Wear your costumes! Regular Admission Fees. (Call office FMI 657-4977 if raining) Nature Store & Snack Shack will be open for spooky snacks & souvenirs!

Meet the Maine Game Wardens of the popular Animal Planet TV show ‘NorthWoods Law’. At least 8 of this season’s wardens, some with their canines, will be on hand to sign autographs and have their photos taken with their fans. (9:30am-11:30am; 12:30pm-2:30pm) animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/north-woods-law