I feel so blessed to live in a rural area. This view was a short (15 minute) drive from my house. The land is owned by a local family-run orchard, and offers "pick your own" apple picking in the fall!

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeOutdoors #SilentSunday

So, my makeshift garden gate door needs some support. I did an inventory of hardware, and I need a few parts, so off to the local hardware store. Then a quick jaunt to "Apple Blossom Hill" for a recharge and photos, and some #CommunityGarden time on the way back. And bonus -- I get to play with my recently acquired wood mitre box (none of that plastic shit) and Japanese hand saws! Psyched!

#SolarPunkSaturday #SolarPunkSunday #DIY #SpendTimeOutdoors

Well, I finally got around to sharing the #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorerBackpacks info with the #LibraryOfThings group. It seems to be a big hit! Good!

"This is a great resource!

Thanks for sharing,

Chris"

#SolarPunkSunday #LibraryOfThings #SpendTimeOutdoors #SpendTimeInNature #LibrariesRule #Audubon #NatureBasedLearning #CitizenScience #NatureObservations

#TucsonAZ - #TucsonVillageFarm - Midweek Market

Next event: 4 - 6 p.m., May 20, 2026

2201 East Roger Road
(look for the windmill)

"We sell TVF grown produce, farm-fresh soup, focaccia bread, chocolate chip cookies, and MORE. Prices will be posted at the farm.

Cash, cards, ApplePay, SNAP, and DoubleUp Bucks with EBT card.

Our retail space will be open as well. We have items like TVF cookbooks, handmade soaps, chapsticks, screen printed shirts, and more!

Every purchase supports us in our mission to provide health and agriculture education to Arizona youth.

Tucson Village Farm (#TVF) is a #SeedToTable program designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices.

A program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, TVF is a working #UrbanFarm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through #agriculture, culinary education, #outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement. "

https://tucsonvillagefarm.arizona.edu/events/midweek-market-2

#SolarPunkSunday #UniversityOfArizona #SpendTimeOutdoors #BuildingCommunity #YouthGardening #OutdoorEducation #SupportLocalFarms

At my old stomping grounds!

#PortlandME - #NatureJournaling

Friday, May 29, 2026

Program Type: Workshop
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)

#BurbankBranchLibrary
377 Stevens Street
Portland, ME 04103

- Pre-registration is required for this event.
- This event is for registrants age 19 and above.

"Join #Maine #MasterNaturalist, Cordelia Hill to journal through the seasons. Cordelia will introduce a seasonal topic, lead a warm up activity, and provide time for journaling based on the day's theme.

Materials are included and beginners are welcome!"

To register:
https://portlandme.librarycalendar.com/event/nature-journaling-11318

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeOutdoors #SpendTimeInNature #CitizenScience #ObservingNature #LibraryGardens #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule

So, next week the apple blossoms should be blooming in my favorite orchard (atop a hill in the next town over). I'll be able to gauge things by looking at the neighborhood trees. Taking in the blossoms is one of my traditions. Back when I was a kid, we had both apple and pear trees in our yard, and lying in the grass atop a blossom carpet always grounded me (and still does). (Pic is from last year.)

#FootpathFriday #AppleBlossomSeason #SpendTimeOutdoors #AppleBlossom #Orchards #Maine

#PortlandME - COME JOIN THE GREAT PORTLAND PICK UP!

The Portland Parks Conservancy and the City of Portland are hosting a citywide cleanup event on Saturday, April 25th, from 10AM - 12PM.

"This event is happening rain or shine!

Join us in cleaning up our local parks and communities, enjoy refreshments, and be entered to win a raffle prize by attending and helping clean up trash & litter!

Calling volunteers! Come join us for a fun morning of giving back and helping Portland shine! We’ll have all the supplies you need.

Just bring comfy clothes, closed-toe shoes, and don’t forget water and sunscreen. Enjoy free coffee and snacks while you volunteer, and when you fill out the waiver, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a raffle prize 🎉

*No need to sign up to volunteer, just show up at one of the following clean-up hub locations.

Meet at one of the clean-up hub locations:

- Congress Square Park: Meet at the park at 581 Congress St
- Parkside: Meet outside the building at 510 Cumberland Ave (look for the Parkside Community Policing Sign!)
- Bayside #CommunityGarden: Meet at the garden entrance at 78 Chestnut St
- Allen's Corner: Meet at the Shaw's in the Northgate Plaza by the covered entry area facing Allen Ave at 91 Auburn St
- Canco Woods: Meet at the main trailhead off of Canco Rd
- Woodfords Corner: Meet outside Oddfellows Hall at 651 Forest Ave
- Capisic Pond Park: Meet at the Rockland Ave entrance to Capisic Pond Park
- Riverton Trolley Park: Meet in the parking lot by the sign at 822 Riverside St
- India St Area: Meet outside Cloudport Coworking MultiSpace at 63 Federal St
- Munjoy Hill: Meet at the Hill House at 92 Congress St
- #DeeringOaksPark: Meet in the park by the stage
- Ocean Ave Elementary School: Meet at the back of the school parking lot by the entrance to the woods
- Deering Center: Meet outside Pat's Meat Mart at 484 Stevens Avenue
- West End - Reiche #CommunityCenter: Meet at the community center entrance on Clark St
- #BaxterWoods: Meet at the Stevens Avenue entrance by the Baxter Woods sign
- #PaysonPark: Meet at the parking lot by the baseball fields
- #PeaksIsland Community Center: Meet at the Community Center at 129 Island Ave
- #LongfellowPark: Meet at the picnic table in the park at 10 Longfellow St "

Source:
https://recycle.portlandmaine.gov/1600/The-Great-Portland-Pick-Up?contentId=c6c3c104-6dbe-454b-930e-cab1fad8fc35

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #ParkCleanups #BuildingCommunity #SpendTimeOutdoors #LitterCleanup #EarthDay2026

#TusconVillageFarm - Midweek Market

Next event: 4 – 6 p.m., April 22, 2026

"We sell TVF grown produce, farm-fresh soup, focaccia bread, chocolate chip cookies, and MORE. Prices will be posted at the farm.

Cash, cards, ApplePay, SNAP, and DoubleUp Bucks with EBT card.

Our retail space will be open as well. We have items like TVF cookbooks, handmade soaps, chapsticks, screen printed shirts, and more!

Every purchase supports us in our mission to provide health and agriculture education to Arizona youth.

2201 East Roger Road
(look for the windmill)

Tucson Village Farm (#TVF) is a #SeedToTable program designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices.

A program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, TVF is a working #UrbanFarm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through #agriculture, culinary education, #outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement. "

https://tucsonvillagefarm.arizona.edu/events/midweek-market-2

#SolarPunkSunday #TusconAZ #UniversityOfArizona #SpendTimeOutdoors #BuildingCommunity #YouthGardening #OutdoorEducation

#Florida - #Birding #Backpacks

"Explore the Nature Coast and the native birds of Citrus County with a Birding Backpack from your Citrus Library. These Birding Backpacks contain everything you need to identify birds native to Florida and North America.

What are Birding Backpacks

The Nature Coast is home to many kinds of birds. Citrus County alone is home to at least 330 bird species. This is over one-fourth of the birds that have been seen in the United States!

It only makes sense that the Citrus County Audubon Society would want to share their love of this “Birder’s Paradise” with others.

These Birding Backpacks, assembled by the Citrus County Library system, include materials provided by the Citrus County Audubon Society, Max Schulman, Tom Craig, and the Citrus County Library system.

Each Birding Backpack contains:

1 pair binoculars
1 book Birds of Florida field guide
1 pamphlet Birds of Central Florida : a guide to common & notable species
1 pamphlet Florida Birds : a folding pocket guide to familiar species."

Learn more:
https://www.citruslibraries.org/services-resources/birding-backpacks/

#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #BirdingBackpack #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime