Coastal K9 Consulting is holding a Puppy class, Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, from 6 to 7:30 pm.  This class will give a great start for those pet owners looking to learn basic household manners, social skills with other puppies, and fun activities to do with their little pup aged 10 weeks to 5 months old.  The cost for the 4 week class is $225 for Woodlawn members/$235 for non-members.  As space is limited, please call 667-8671 to register and for information.  Puppies must have had their second round of vaccines.  Proof of vaccination is required.  Participants should bring soft bite size treats, a leash, a flat collar, and wear comfortable shoes.  Coastal K9 Consulting have more than 50 years of working with dogs in every echelon, from family pet to police K9, and all ages from birth throughout all stages of dogs' life.

On May 20 the Ellsworth Garden Club will be hosting an illustrated talk on Orchids Native to Maine with Jill Weber.  Ms Weber is a consulting biologist and ecologist who has worked in Maine for over twenty years. In 2010 she and coauthors Glen Mittelhauser, Linda Gregory and Sally Rooney published The Plants of Acadia National Park, a guide to the vascular flora of the region. She is currently serving as a Dixon Schoodic Scholar, and she will be able to answer questions relating to not only orchids but also other plants native to the Downeast area. The talk will be held at 7:00PM in Woodlawn's Sleigh Barn.  Timed to prime participants for the peak flowering season of the pink lady slipper (probably our best known native orchid), the event is open to the public free of charge. Refreshments will be served.

For more information contact Mary Blackstone (667-8878; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Biologist Lynn Havsall, a Downeast Audubon board member and long-time naturalist, will give a slide presentation and talk about bluebirds at Woodlawn on Thursday, May 23^rd, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The talk will include information about how to build the right birdhouse to attract bluebirds to your backyard. After the talk, she will lead guests outside into the meadow to check the bluebird boxes maintained at Woodlawn by Downeast Audubon. Woodlawn’s bluebird boxes are part of a Hancock County Bluebird Trail program initiated by the Downeast Aubudon that has put up and monitors over 100 boxes in the area. The presentation is free of charge but donations are appreciated. Wear proper footwear for walking in the meadow. Please call Woodlawn at 667-8671 to reserve a seat.

The SPCA of Hancock County on Route 3 in Trenton is holding its first fundraising “Strut Your Mutt” dog and pet walk on Saturday, May 25th on the grounds of Woodlawn.  Registration begins at 9am, with the 1 mile walk through the woods at Woodlawn starting at 10.  Cost is $10 per pooch, and you must show proof of current rabies inoculation.   Light refreshments will be available for all participants. Fun vendors will be there as well, selling animal-related goodies!  Grand prize awarded to the person who raises the most money.  For pledge sheet, click here.   For questions, please contact Operations Manager, Diana de los Santos at 667-8088.

Looking to gain good manners for the dog in your life?  Coastal K9 Consulting is holding a 4 week class Wednesdays, May 29, June 5, 12, 19, from 6 to 7:30 pm, designed to give you the skills to have your dog focused on you with an understanding of canine behavior. They will learn polite commands of:  walk with me, sit, down, all 4 paws on the ground (no jumping), & get to your place (stay) all while in a social setting of other dogs.  This class is geared for dogs 6 months and older who had their second round of vaccines.  Proof of vaccination is required.  The cost for the 4 weeks is $225 for Woodlawn members/$235 for non-members.  As space is limited, registrations are required by calling Woodlawn at 667-8671.  Coastal K9 Consulting have more than 50 years of working with dogs in every echelon, from family pet to police K9, and all ages from birth throughout all stages of dogs' life.