Upcoming Events
Life Happens Outside® Challenge
The Life Happens Outside® Challenge provides a way for a whole middle school to spend as much time as possible outside for one whole week.
Every minute outside counts — from sports practice to dog walking, camping in the yard, or doing homework in the park!
It’s best when the whole school takes part and the community supports them. And most importantly, the challenge provides an outlet for kids to be unplugged outside and engaged in real life.
Dates: May 9-16, 2025
Participants: Students, faculty, and staff at Maine Middle schools (grades 5-8)
The prize: The top 3 schools with the most outdoor minutes will win $1,000 to use towards outdoor activities for your school.
Maine Canoe Symposium
The Maine Canoe Symposium encourages participants of all ages to develop an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of North American canoeing heritage and to develop canoeing and related skills through educational workshops, presentations, and hands-on instruction.
Partners for the Outdoors
Partners for the Outdoors party with Teens to Trails! More information on a date and time to come.
Maine Outdoor Film Festival
CONSERVATION. ADVENTURE. CONNECTION.
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival curates and presents film experiences related to the beauty, interactivity and complexity of our planet. MOFF asks questions and shares stories about how the power of our planet influences human experience and conversely, human’s impact on the planet. We believe top-notch storytelling and imagery has the potential to broaden perspectives, strengthen relationships, and to foster change within ourselves and our communities. And there’s never been a more important time than now to provide these educational and interactive opportunities to connect, explore and learn about the outdoors.
Each year since 2013, MOFF has donated a portion of its proceeds to Teens To Trails.
Bow Ties & Bean Boots
2025 Bow Ties & Bean Boots: 10th Anniversary
Lace up your boots and get ready for a night of fun! We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Bow Ties & Bean Boots on April 3 in the beautiful courtyard at L.L.Bean’s headquarters in Freeport, and you won’t want to miss it!
This year’s theme is "Wicked Sharp", so get ready to dress to impress—pair your favorite boots with a sharp bow tie or stylish outdoor gear, and don’t forget to bring the bling!
This fun-filled evening will feature:
A LIVE auction
Live music from talented Maine musicians
Delicious food and beverages from local favorites
Exciting raffle prizes
Proceeds will support our mission to connect Maine students with life-changing outdoor experiences.
Interested in sponsoring the event or donating an outdoor product for the raffle? Contact Julie Guerette for more details. We look forward to seeing you on April 3!
We are deeply grateful to our current sponsors for helping make this event possible:
Boston Outdoor Expo
Teens to Trails will be exhibiting at the 2025 Boston Outdoor Expo, which takes place March 1-2, 2025 at the Boston Exhibition Center. The nonprofit organization offers outdoor programming for Maine middle and high school students statewide.
MPHA Pollinator Series: Penobscot River Trails
Join Us at MPHA's First Pollinator Event!
Teens to Trails is excited to co-sponsor the first event in Maine Public Health Association’s Pollinator Series, a new regional networking series designed to bring together public health students, professionals, and community members from across Maine. Each event will feature a brief presentation on a relevant topic, followed by a fun group activity.
Kick things off with us on Saturday, February 22nd at 10am at Penobscot River Trails in Grindstone. This is a free event with classic ski rentals available by donation to Penobscot River Trails. Bring your family and come XC ski, snowshoe, and see a beautiful part of Maine!
Register Here.
Welcome to Winter
Join WinterKids and Teens to Trails at Welcome to Winter on December 19th, an evening of fun outdoor activities at Lost Valley in Auburn. Try snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and more while enjoying hot chocolate and s’mores! This family-friendly event is free to all!
11.20.24 Brews for our Cause (+ crazy baseball)
A fun family night (no cooking, no clean up, lots of outdoor time) at Brunswick’s Flight Deck Brewing. We will have fire pits, cornhole contests, a GIANT game of Alaskan Baseball, and Southern Maine Astronomers will have their telescopes out so we can search for Jupiter in the night sky.
10.26 Evergreen Credit Union Member Appreciation Night with Travis Mills
USM’s Hannaford Hall 88 Bedford St., Portland
Delight in Desserts and Refreshments Bar: Indulge in delicious treats and raise a glass to being part of Evergreen!
Meet and Mingle: Connect with fellow Evergreen members, make new friends, and discover the power of our community.
Engage with Our Partners: Learn how Evergreen Business, Lending, and Community Partners support us in making your financial journey a success.
Gain Inspiration and Knowledge: Our keynote speaker, S.S.G. Travis Mills, is an inspiring U.S. Army veteran, author, and advocate. His incredible story of resilience and positivity is one you won’t want to miss!
10.25 Moon Fire
These monthly fires have become a ritual, replicating what people have done on this land for thousands of years. Gathering around a fire, telling stories, sharing food, connecting to the land and each other. I hope you will join us.
Maine Outdoor Film Festival - Camden
Doors: 7:00PM Films: 7:45PM
Admission: Suggested donation of $5 to $10 split between the Camden Public Library and Teens To Trails
Program Notes: The film program will last about two hours, including a 10-minute intermission.
Please bring your own chair for comfort and safety. THERE WILL BE NO ACCESS TO RESTROOMS IN THE LIBRARY AFTER 8 PM.
Film List HERE (they are great!)