Please join NRCM Sustainable Maine Program Manager Vanessa Berry at Curtis Memorial Library from 6:00-7:30 PM as part of a two-part event. Vanessa will speak about “Maine Leads the Way on EPR” to share updates and ways to be involved in the implementation of Maine’s first-in-the-nation EPR for Packaging law.
Walk & Talk on the Prescott Field Accessible Trail, Farmington
Saturday, October 18, 10 AM - Noon
Join NRCM's Olivia Ruhlin and Luke Frankel for a guided walk the Prescott Field Accessible Trail followed by lunch at the Orange Cat Café. Hear about the importance of the Land for Maine’s Future program. You will also hear from community leaders and local organizations sharing the work they’re doing to protect special places and strengthen connections across the region. Free event, but RSVP requested.
Mushroom Walk with Greg Marley
Sunday, October 26, Orland
Join Maine mushroom expert Greg Marley and NRCM from 9 AM to noon as we explore Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust lands in search of wild mushrooms! Participants should come ready to walk and explore off trail. This is an opportunity to find and identify edible and inedible wild mushrooms with expert insight. Space is limited and RSVP is required. Learn more about the event.
Penobscot River Restoration: History, Dams & Ownership
Thursday, October 30, Freeport
Please join us at Patagonia (100 Main St) at 6:30 PM to hear from NRCM Senior Director of Advocacy Pete Didisheim and other partners in the Penobscot River Restoration Trust as they discuss the restoration of the river, its economic, ecological and cultural changes over time, and concepts of ownership/community when talking about rivers. RSVP using the link below.
Monthly Climate Action Call
Thursday, November 6, 12-1 PM
Join us the 1st Thursday each month for our climate action call! These online meetings are a chance to meet our staff experts, hear the latest climate & clean energy updates, and learn ways to take action and make a difference. Each month focuses on a different issue. Agenda sent before each call.
NRCM's Polar Bear Dip & Dash
Sunday, January 4, 2026, South Portland
Join us on a new date this time! We hope you will run or walk a 5K and/or take an icy dip in Casco Bay at Willard Beach to help us raise funds in support of our climate & clean energy work! More details and registration coming soon...but start making plans to join in the fun!
Past Events


October 21, 2024: Expert Panel — Grid Planning for Maine’s Clean Energy Future

Saturday, October 19: Prescott Field Accessible Trails Event, Farmington

September 17, 2024: Paddle the Kennebec River with NRCM!

September 7, 2024: Clean Transportation Festival, Portland

May 18, 2024: Sandy River Paddle

May 11, 2024: Bird Walk at Perham Stream with Jeff and Allison Wells
