Please join MES for a field day at The Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Wells on June 13th, 2026.

We will gather at the kiosk in the parking lot at 10:00 a.m. There are several trails that lead through or near a variety of habitats, including meadows, forested lowlands and wooded swamp. Ticks are present here, so protective clothing and insect repellant is advised.

A trail map for the conservation area can be downloaded at https://wellsreserve.org/visit/trails-beach.

MES has permission to collect specimens, so bring your collecting equipment or photography gear. Also pack lunch or snacks, and water!

There are restroom facilities at this location, but none out on the trails, so please plan accordingly.

Please RSVP to Kate Wilcox at katewilcox@aol.com if you plan to attend.

Directions and other information can be found at https://wellsreserve.org/visit/helpful-info

Northbound off the Maine Turnpike:

• Take exit 19 (Wells) off the Maine Turnpike

• Follow signs to U.S. Route 1 in Wells

• Follow Route 1 north 1.5 miles to Laudholm Farm Road (just before the Maine Diner at the flashing traffic signal)

• Turn right and follow signs to the Reserve

Southbound off the Maine Turnpike:

• Take exit 25 (Kennebunk) off the Maine Turnpike

• Follow signs to Kennebunk

• Take a right on U.S. Route 1 and travel 3.3 miles to Laudholm Farm Road (just after the Maine Diner at the flashing traffic signal)

• Turn left (use caution) and follow signs to the Reserve

From Kennebunkport and Kennebunk Lower Village:

• Follow Route 9 westbound from Kennebunk toward Wells

• After crossing the Mousam River, continue 1.7 miles to Skinner Mill Road and turn left

• Cross the small bridge (use caution) and watch for the reserve entrance