The Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge invites you to celebrate our commitment to deepening human connections with nature and protecting the thriving ecosystems on which we depend; let's Walk for the Wild!

Join our Self-Guided À la Carte Walk for the Wild 5K - We welcome people of all ages and abilities to sign up for FREE!

𝐀̀ 𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝟓𝐊 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
As this is a self-guided event lasting all of National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 13th through 19th, we encourage you to get out and visit the different trails of the Refuge. You can visit just one (walking the loop more than once) or visit all three to get your steps in and explore parts of the Refuge that may be new to you!

• The Carson Trail in Wells is a 1-mile loop that passes through coastal forests and offers beautiful views of the salt marsh. The Carson Trail is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Pets must be on a leash at all times and all waste must be removed. Complete this loop three times to get your 5K steps in! You can visit the Carson Trail at 321 Port Road, Wells, ME 04090.

• The Cutts Island Trail in Kittery offers 1.8 miles of easy upland hiking and scenic views of the salt marsh. Complete this loop twice to get in your 5K steps! (Please note: No dogs are allowed at this site).

• The 1.13-mile Timber Point Trail is located at the end of Granite Point Road in Biddeford and offers a scenic walk past a freshwater wetland and coastal shrubland with beautiful salt marsh, river and ocean views. Complete this loop three times to get your 5K steps in! (Please note: No dogs are allowed at this site).

Register to participate here: The 2024 Walk For The Wild - Rachel Carson - Campaign (americaswildliferefuges.org)

Can't visit us during National Wildlife Refuge Week? You can still MAKE A DONATION to support the Friends. And you're invited to COMPLETE THE 5K CHALLENGE VIRTUALLY from any national wildlife refuge or your favorite nature spot.