Community Calendar

Dinosaurs at Dusk
A whirlwind time travel adventure back to the epoch of the dinosaurs! A larger than life extravaganza rife with roaring monsters from the ancient age: bounding, stomping, flying, hunting, and foraging frenetically above us.

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations - there are planets everywhere!

Dinosaurs at Dusk
A whirlwind time travel adventure back to the epoch of the dinosaurs! A larger than life extravaganza rife with roaring monsters from the ancient age: bounding, stomping, flying, hunting, and foraging frenetically above us.

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations - there are planets everywhere!

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.

Flies & Lies fly-tying group is open to anyone interested in fly tying and fly fishing. Meet at the Machias Savings Bank every other Sunday (twice per month) from October 6 to April 20 to promote fly fishing, conservation, and fun. Bring your own tools, materials and snacks.
For more information, contact Bob Bechtold Trichoptera42@gmail.com 207-288-4957 or go to https://downeasttu.org/ and Downeast TU on Facebook.

A two part program on Plastic Pollution - Plastic Solutions. (The second program takes place at the Patten Free Library in Bath on Nov. 5th, and starts at 5pm). The Curtis program features speakers Mariel Geiger of the Surfriders' Portland Chapter and Vanessa Berry of Sustainable Maine and the Natural Resources Council of Maine speaking on "the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Plastics", and on "Maine Leads the Way on EPR", the recently passed law on "Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging". The Patten Free program features Bath City Councilor Megan Mansfield-Pryor and Ecomaine Environmental Educator Bea Johnson speaking on "Town Efforts on Plastic" and "What to do about Plastics at Home". Refreshments will be served and the event is open to the public at no cost.

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.

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature together through stories, songs, art, and play. Ages 2-5, drop-ins may be available upon request, please call for availability.

UNE Science Cafes are free, community-oriented events where we aim to engage the public in conversations about science and our research. At this event, UNE Assistant Professor Brian Greco will lead a conversation on Measuring Emotions in Animals.