Community Calendar

Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System! Join “The Great Schiaparelli”; as he
takes the audience on a space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the
sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be
subjected to the myriad wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just
how precious our home planet Earth really is. Narrated by Adam Longworth. Program includes a tour of Maine's night sky!

Come with us on a journey through our Milky Way! Together we will fly to places where
no human being has ever been before. We start at our Sun, look at our galaxy from the
outside and plunge into the starry center. In the process, we will address exciting
questions: How does a galaxy form and function? And where do all the stars come
from?
Using current scientific data and simulations have been implemented for the
planetarium, audiences will experience our home galaxy as vividly in new ways!

Witness the exciting changes fall brings and build your ecological literacy with Fields Pond Audubon Center’s Homeschool Naturalists program! Designed for children ages 6-14, this engaging series will start as a whole mixed age group, then break into age based investigation teams to dive deeper into that week’s theme!

Together, we’ll:

Study the magic behind fall leaves,
Explore fall seed dispersal and native plant life cycles
Study the role of naturalists in identifying trends and patterns in our natural world.
Learn how the local habitat prepares for the coming winter
And more!
Each session combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and nature journaling to deepen your connection with the natural world.

Gardening can be difficult at times. Whether you’re trying to landscape an area under a dense pine canopy or grow the perfect tomato in a dry summer, there are endless challenges to overcome. What if it were easier? What if there were plants that thrived under the pine trees, or on the sandy roadsides or could even take the place of all that wasted space we call lawn? What if you could grow beautiful, ecologically beneficial plants that evolved to deal with any problems that the New England landscape throws your way? Join Dan Jaffe Wilder to learn How to Make Your Life Easier with Native Plants.

Dan Jaffe Wilder is an ecologist, horticulturist, and botanist with over fifteen years’ experience working with native plants and their associated ecology. His work has ranged from classrooms to nurseries to botanical gardens to wildlife refuges specializing in native plant ecology, propagation, wildlife habitat construction, and native edible landscapes. Dan is currently the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation.

Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System! Join “The Great Schiaparelli”; as he
takes the audience on a space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the
sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be
subjected to the myriad wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just
how precious our home planet Earth really is. Narrated by Adam Longworth. Program includes a tour of Maine's night sky!

Come with us on a journey through our Milky Way! Together we will fly to places where
no human being has ever been before. We start at our Sun, look at our galaxy from the
outside and plunge into the starry center. In the process, we will address exciting
questions: How does a galaxy form and function? And where do all the stars come
from?
Using current scientific data and simulations have been implemented for the
planetarium, audiences will experience our home galaxy as vividly in new ways!

Citizens' Climate Lobby creates the political will for a livable world by advocating for federal carbon fee and dividend legislation. Join us to put a price on carbon!
At this time, the location is virtual via Zoom – please contact portlandme@citizensclimatelobby.org for the link.

Join us at our Native Seed Center for a hands-on exploration of growing native plants from seed, and establishing diverse landscapes using seed-grown plants. Weather permitting, we’ll first explore the grounds to demonstrate ecologically-responsible seed collecting. Then we'll sow seeds! All participants will leave with a pot of seeds for home.

This event is free to attend, thanks to support from ReVision Energy! But space is limited, so please register to attend.

Can't make it to this one? Check out our events calendar for more seed sowing and other workshops. https://wildseedproject.net/events

Pain researcher and UNE faculty member Ian Meng will lead a discussion on our own brains' opioids and their possible placebo effects.

Explore new insights into how artificial intelligence is shaping Maine’s labor market. This interactive session brings together business leaders, educators, policymakers, and students for a focused discussion on AI, skills, and the future of work. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.