BELFAST — The Belfast Bay Watershed will host several programs in June, an on the water nature outing in Frankfort and an outdoor event focused on conservation in Belfast. All programs are free and open to the public.

Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Paddle Mendall Marsh Wildlife Refuge. Join BBWC on a paddle of the Marsh River in Frankfort/Prospect. The group will paddle the rising tide up the river through Mendall Marsh Wildlife Management Area, with an opportunity to watch ducks, eagles, ospreys, and kingfishers, with scolding marsh wrens in the marsh grasses. The outing will include stopping for lunch at the head of tide. When the tide turns (1 p.m.), the group will paddle back to the boat launch with the help of the tide. Participants should meet at 11 a.m. at the Frankfort Boat Launch on Rt. 1A and should bring their own boat, paddle, PFD, water, lunch, protection from sun, rain, bugs, binoculars if possible. For more info contact Cloe 338-1147. Phone calls only.

Saturday, June 22 (rain date 23rd) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Walk and Roll for Conservation. Join BBWC for a community “Walk and Roll for Conservation” along the Belfast Harbor Walk. Participants will start from either the Boathouse or the Footbridge.

The event will include food, music, children’s activities, and learning about many ways to get involved in conservation efforts to improve water in the bay, mitigate climate change, gain appreciation for nature, and make a better world for us and future generations to live in. BBWC welcomes participants of all ages, regardless of race, ability, gender, religion, economics, or origin. An interpreter will be provided for Deaf people. Volunteers are also being sought for the event. For more info, please email cloechunn@gmail.com

To learn more about the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, please visit belfastbaywatershed.org