Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 22, 7:30-10:30 a.m., for Midcoast Conservancy’s Hidden Valley Nature Center annual pancake breakfast at the Alna Store. Everyone is invited to attend; it is a great opportunity to meet other members of the outdoor education and recreation community!

A $10 donation gets you a stack of pancakes (blueberry or plain) with coffee and a side. But, more importantly, your donation will help sustain the recreational and educational programming that Midcoast Conservancy provides. Throughout the morning local musicians Dan Townsend and Pixie Lauer will be playing some acoustic favorites. On hand will be a collection of handmade picnic tables and benches for sale, made of sustainably-harvested wood from Hidden Valley Nature Center. Each year staff and volunteers build creative, unique, and long-lasting outdoor furniture that are perfect for gardens, decks, and patios.

The Alna Store is a vibrant community hub open six days a week, where neighbors and visitors gather to enjoy great food and great company. They generously donate their time to help support Midcoast Conservancy.

For more information about HVNC or Midcoast Conservancy, go to hvnc.org, midcoastconservancy.org, or call (207) 389-5150.