Come for a walk with local herbalist Brighid Doherty at Scott’s Landing, and learn how plants are used to nourish health and heal common ailments. Brighid will explain how to identify, ethically harvest, and prepare medicinal plants. Different plants will be addressed every month, as they reach prime harvest time. Dandelion, plantain, yarrow, hawthorn, rose, valerian and hypericum are among the many plants that will be discovered through the season. All ages welcome. For more information: 348-2455. We will walk rain or shine.

Nature treasures will be discovered as we search the forested paths of Crockett Cove Woods. We will look under uprooted trees, down holes in the ground and under rocks for things hidden from immediate view. Join the fun!

Swan’s Island is a beautiful, remote island off Bass Harbor, MDI, only 50 minutes by boat from Stonington. Once we arrive on the island we will walk to Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse, built in the late1800s. A tour of the lighthouse and keeper’s house will be followed by a picnic at Hockamock Head, with its stunning views. There will be an opportunity to hike one of many trails. Dress in layers; it can be colder on return trip. An optional brown bag lunch created by one of the locals will be available at additional cost. Inquire at sign-up. Group limited to 19. Reservations required: 348-2455. Cost: $65 per person. Rain Date July 18

Join Paul Trowbridge for an outdoor painting workshop at Scott’s Landing. Minimum of 4 students, max 12. Students need to bring their own materials. Any medium acceptable. Demo will be provided. Contact the artist for materials list: 359-8369. Rain Date July 19