Aroostook nature center is a hidden gem for summer fun

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 24, 2026

For parents wondering what to do with the kids home all summer, there is a little known nature and discovery center tucked away off a Hodgdon dirt road that is packed with free outdoor adventures. The Twin Ponds Nature and Discovery Center, celebrating its 10th year, might be one of Aroostook County’s best kept secrets. Sara McQuarrie, the center’s founder, said the center aims to give kids and families up-close nature adventures that could spark the next generation of conservationists.