Bobby Cleveland in Concert with Ron Corl

Enjoy an engaging musical hour played on tenor saxophone, wind synthesizer, and drums. Expect patriotic Americana, jazz, Latin standards, rock favorites and classical selections.

Location: Meet at the end of Indian Bar Road. The concert will be on the lawn.

Bring a chair or blanket for the performance on the lawn.

FREE! - The program is free and no entry fee is charged.

172 Indian Bar Road Brooksville, Maine 04617

Spend a summer evening in the Sanctuary with the Stillwater Serenaders, a bluegrass quintet from Old Town, with members from Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts and Texas. We’ll hear jam bluegrass, original pieces, Irish jigs and reels, and American folk standards. The Stillwater Serenaders are committed to preserving authentic sounds while respectfully exploring creative bounds. This will be a musical adventure!

Please welcome Susan Hand Shetterly, author of Seaweed Chronicles, Notes on the Landscape of Home and other titles, and Jessica Muhlin, Professor of Marine Biology and chair, Corning School of Ocean Studies, Maine Maritime Academy, for an in-depth discussion on the vital roles of seaweed followed by a visit to the shoreline. Meet at the end of Indian Bar Road.

Join former Holbrook assistant ranger Kiera Luu and her partners at the University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research as they lead you on an intertidal exploration of our beach. They will have an interactive touch tank on site to interpret the living creatures we encounter. This program is suitable for all ages! We will gather at the end of Indian Bar Road. For additional Information, call Park headquarters at 207-326-4012.

Relax during a delightful musical hour featuring Bobby Cleveland and his tenor sax. His diverse program features Patriotic Americana, Jazz and Latin Standards, Rock Favorites, and Classical selections.

Location: Meet at the end of Indian Bar Road. The concert will be on the lawn.

Bring a chair or blanket for the performance on the lawn. Attendance is Free!

Join Maine forager and author Tom Seymour as he leads a walk along groomed trails in search of early wild edibles. Tom will identify common forest, meadow, and seaside plants that have medicinal or nutritional value.

Water is provided. The walking session will last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours and cover a total distance of ¾ mile. Wear sturdy shoes.

Meet at the Backshore Trailhead parking area along Indian Bar Road on Cape Rosier in Brooksville. (Three Miles Off Route 176)

Join us for a leisurely 1.5 mile walk for all ages (leashed pets welcome) and start the year hiking in the coastal woods, a great way to ring in 2023! We will meet at the Backshore Trail parking area and walk easy trails toward Goose Falls village with the option of hiking the shoreline trail that provides wonderful views of Islesboro and beyond (conditions permitting). We will pause at Goose Falls bridge and the historic renovated John & Christina Bakeman Cemetery, before returning via Back Road to the trailhead. Meet & Greet at 1:00pm: Warm beverages, water, and snacks will be on hand at the start and finish of our walk. The guided hike will begin at 1:30. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Free program and entry.

Come join park staff Ariana Edwards and Jack Fontaine as we explore and learn about the features and creatures of the shoreline and waters of Penobscot Bay. An hour long informal and educational Q & A will feature hands-on experience suitable for all ages. Meet at the main beach area below park headquarters with proper footwear.

Enjoy a delightful hour with Bobby Cleveland; he’s played tenor sax for many decades. His program will be diverse, featuring Patriotic Americana, Jazz and Latin Standards, Rock Favorites and Classical selections. Meet at the end of Indian Bar Road and bring a chair or blanket for the performance on the lawn. See the park map here: http://tinyurl.com/jy466srd

Want to make a birdhouse and learn about Hancock County’s Bluebird Trail? Join us for a fun event at the Blue Hill Heritage Trust office Friday, May 20th at 3:30pm. Holbrook Island Sanctuary Park Manager Charlie Cannon will help your kids build a birdhouse to bring home. Sue from Downeast Audubon will share stories about the bird blue trail and how you can help create habitat for our avian friends. There will also be a giant birdhouse for kids to play in! This event is free but we do ask you to preregister as we have a limited number of bird house kits. Email landere@bluehillheritagetrust.org.