#RewildMaine Summer Camp: Open to Pre-K and K students at East End.

Location: Eastern Promenade Park, 247 Eastern Promenade Road

Dates: July 5-7; July 11-14; July 18-21, August 1-4; and August 8-11

Times: Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Program is half day only.

Program Description: Rewild Maine will facilitate and teach separate independent series of outdoor immersion classes and workshops for young children, specifically Pre-K and Kindergarten students at #EastEndSchool in #PortlandME.

Transportation: There is no transportation provided at this time, but the staff is willing to help families navigate the Metro Bus.

https://sites.google.com/portlandschools.org/summerschool/community-partner-programs/rewild-maine?authuser=0

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#PortlandME - Introduction to #WildMushrooms

Saturday, Jul 26, 2025
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
$30 per person

Evergreen Cemetery (Duck Pond Parking), Evergreen Cemetery Trail, Portland, ME, USA

"For beginners! We'll cover the bare-bones basics of wild mushroom identification, and then venture on a short foray to see what's available."

To register:
https://www.rewildmaine.org/events/introduction-to-wild-mushrooms-22

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Brine and Dine: Mastering the Art of #Pickling…in the Garden!

Thursday, July 24, 2025
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
$50 per person

"Learn how to make extra-crunchy lacto-fermented pickles! We’ll use knives and other kitchen tools to prepare the vegetables and follow a few time-tested and well-honed recipes to craft these delicious and healthy fermented foods. Participants will leave with two pints of handmade pickles (sour garlic/dill and bread-and-butter) to take home."

About the Instructor:
"Zach Rouda is the Director of #RewildMaine, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of small-scale, place-based living skills. With a passion for hand tools and organic art, Zack leads initiatives that focus on reintroducing native species, practicing homesteading and survival skills, and enhancing ecological resilience across the state."

To register:
https://mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/brine-and-dine-mastering-the-art-of-pickling/

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