#PeaksIslandME - #Peaksfest #SeedPlanting

Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00am–11:00am

#PeaksIslandBranch
129 Island Avenue , (inside Kennedy-Carter Family Community Ctr)
Peaks Island, ME

All ages, free!

"Plant a seed at the library during Peaksfest. We will provide seeds, soil, containers, and garden stakes for decorating, too! All ages are welcome to participate."

https://portlandme.librarycalendar.com/event/seed-planting-fun-11559

#SolarPunkSunday #PortlandPublicLibrary #MaineLibraries #MaineEvents #PlantASeed #LibrariesRule!

#WellsME - #PipingPlover #BeachWalkAndTalk

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Reservations Required
Cost: Free with site admission

"Come learn about the piping plover and what makes it so special, while taking a walk on #LaudholmBeach!

"In 1981 there were only seven pairs of piping plovers in the entire state of Maine. After decades of hard work and dedication, in 2025 there was a record 174 pairs recorded! Come learn about this federally threatened and state endangered beach-nesting shorebird and what makes it so special. Helen Manning, a Wildlife Biologist from #RachelCarsonNationalWildlifeRefuge, will lead an educational walk on the Wells Reserves Laudholm Beach to discuss the biology of the piping plover and the monitoring and management efforts that have helped this species begin to make a recovery."

FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87678/piping-plover-beach-walk-and-talk

#RestoreNature #SpeciesRecovery #MaineEvents #LaudholmReserve #SolarPunkSunday #ObservingNature
#Nature #SpendTimeInNature

#FalmouthME - #Accessible #BeginnerBirding at #GilslandFarm

13 June, 2026
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road
Falmouth, ME 04105

"Accessible Beginner Birding is inclusive, accessible, and designed for true beginner birders. Our route will be a loop covering approximately 900 feet. We’ll travel slowly on flat gravel and compacted lawn. We’ll make frequent stops, with seats available at all stops. This outing will focus on watching and listening to birds at our feeders and near the pond and meadow. There will be instructions for using binoculars and tips for birding by ear. Binoculars will be provided. Accessible restrooms are available in the Visitor Center, and there is van-accessible parking near the beginning of our route.

Wednesdays: June 24 (5:30-7 pm), July 22 (8-9:30 am)

Saturdays: June 13, August 15 (9:30-11 am)

*Registration required* (registrants will get updates about trail conditions and cancellations)

FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/accessible-beginner-birding-su26/

#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleTrails #Accessibility #AccessForAll #SpendTimeInNature #Birding #BirdIdentification #MaineEvents #MaineAudubon #WheelchairFriendly #WheelchairFriendlyTrails

Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday !

#SacoME - #BikeRodeo

June 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thornton Academy – 438 Main St, Saco, ME

"Saco’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advocacy Committee invites young and aspiring cyclists to get their gear checked and learn biking skills in a safe environment. With our simulated roadway, we’ll give lessons on the rules of the road, hand signals, and signage – all while having a good time!"

Source:
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/saco-bike-rodeo-2/

#BikeMaine #BicycleAdvocacy #PedestrianAdvocacy #BikeSafety #GearCheck #MaineEvents #BicycleSafety #BikeTooter #BicycleAndPedestrianAdvocacy

Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday!

#WellsME - #BirdWalk

Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:30am – 9:30am
Wells Reserve at Laudholm

Reservations Required
Cost: Free with site admission

"Search for birds with a leader from #YorkCountyAudubon!

Join York County Audubon #birders every other Saturday this summer, May 16-August 8, for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property. Beginners are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Space is limited."

FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87315/bird-walk

#MaineEvents #SpendTimeInNature #Birdwatching #Audubon #Estuary #WellsReserve

One of the most #SolarPunk events to happen in Southern #Maine! This Saturday!!!

#BrunswickME - 2nd Annual #DIYFestival

Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm

#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011

"Roll up your sleeves and bring your curiosity— our 2nd annual #DIY Festival is packed with #inspiration, #creativity, and #PracticalSkills! From #repairing the things you love to #preserving the #harvest, we're bringing together #makers, #growers, and #doers of all kinds to celebrate #SelfReliance, #community, and #craft. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone.

DEMONSTRATIONS BY:

#UMaineCooperativeExtension (Strawberry Jam #canning preservation) | #MerrymeetingBayTrout Unlimited (#Flyfishing and #FlyTying) | #ArtVan (#ButtonMaking & #Crafts) | #RepairCafe | Design Your Own #Puzzle in the Children's Library | #BlockPrinting & more!

LECTURE SERIES in the MORRELL MEETING ROOM:

10:00 - Explore #NativeGardens with members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Earth Care Team

10:45 - Join the #MARIAProject from #BigelowLaboratory for #OceanSciences to learn what you can do with #MaineAlgae

11:30 - Enjoy a performance from Curtis' own Friday morning #Ukulele Friends

Noon - Try out a free #Pilates lesson with Routine. Bring your own mat if you can. 20 person limit.

Source:
https://curtislibrary.libcal.com/event/16450234

#SolarPunkSunday #LibariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineEvents #RepairCafesMaine #PuzzleDesign #FoodPreservation #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #SelfCare

#YarmouthME - #CommunityGarden

Garden Explorer Camp

"Check out our exciting, newly revised Garden Explorer Camp that will run this summer Monday-Friday for 3 different weeks:

7/20-7/27-Art in the Garden from 9:00-11:30am for 6-8 year olds,

7/27-7/31-Garden Heroes from 9:00-11:30am for 6-8 year olds

8/3-8/7-Magic in the Gardens from 9:00-11:30am for 4-6 year olds-CURRENTLY FULL.

Click on the link below to register through Yarmouth Community Services. It should be great fun!"

https://yarmouthcommunitygarden.org/garden-explorer-camp/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #GardenCamp #GardenExplorers #SpendTimeOutdoors #MakeArt #NatureObservations #GardenArt #CommunityGardens #YoungGardeners #BuildingCommunity

#FreeportlME - #FeathersOverFreeport

Sunday, May 31, 2026

"This annual #birdwatching and nature discovery weekend is for all ages! On Sunday, May 31 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park [featuring] an 8:00 a.m. morning bird walk, a 10-11:00 a.m. bird walk for children, and #birding fun & games starting at 10:00 a.m. Sunday's program at #WolfesNeckWoods State Park features an osprey watch and a concert by #Castlebay!)

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Cost: Free with park admission: Maine Adult Resident = $4. Adult Non-resident = $6. Senior Non-resident = $1. Children 5-11 years = $1. Children under 5 and Maine Seniors get free admission.

Full event schedule:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/feathers_over_freeport.shtml

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature
#MaineEvents #PownalME #FreeportME #WolfesNeckWoods #BradburyMountainStatePark #MaineStateParks #Birdwatching

#RocklandME - #FirstFridayBikeParty

June 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chapman Park
294 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841 United States

"Join us for a #CriticalMass that occurs during the #FirstFriday event in downtown Rockland. We will leave from Chapman Park, 294 Maine St, Rockland ME at 7pm for a short ride. We will stop at different parks and make our way through Rockland’s historic downtown. Bring lights, drinks, and music. All are welcome!"

Source:
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/first-friday-bike-party/2026-06-05/

#SolarPunkSunday #BikeTooter #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #BCM #CriticalMassEvents #MaineEvents

#CamdenME - Tuesday Talks - #GeorgesRiverWaterway - River of Life with #DonReimer

May 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

#Merryspring Nature Center
30 Conway Rd.
Camden, ME 04843

"Naturalist, writer, and photographer Don Reimer will talk about the lower #SaintGeorgeRiver from #WarrenME to #ThomastonHarbor, highlighting this region’s scenic beauty, its recreational and commercial values, and provide a catalog of the birds and animals commonly found along this portion of the river.

"This in-person talk is part of the Summer Talk Series sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel. Attendance is free for members; $10 for non-members.

"Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza."

FMI:
https://merryspring.org/calendar/tuesday-talks-9-5/

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #CitizenScience #LearnAboutNature #Biodiversity #RiversAreLife #MaineEvents