October 30, 2025: Penobscot River Restoration: History, Dams & Ownership, Freeport
Watching the breaching of the Veazie Dam on the Penobscot in 2013. Thanks to all of...
LMF Action Day at the State House
Thursday, March 12, 8:30 AM - Noon
Come to the State House to let legislators know you want them to fund the Land for Maine's Future (LMF) program this year. LMF is the state's most successful and popular land conservation program, but it is out of money and legislators need to act this session to provide funding. Wear green and come to Augusta to show your support for LMF.
Tracks & Trees Snowshoe with Naturalist Bob Duport
Saturday, March 21, 10 AM
NRCM is proud to sponsor a six-mile snowshoe to the Flagstaff Lake Hut, alongside Maine Huts & Trails. Join us at the Flagstaff Trailhead to explore animal tracks and trees with Bob. Space is limited to 30 people. RSVP today to reserve your spot.
2026 Green Home and Energy Show
Saturday, March 28, 10 AM - 3 PM, South Portland
Come see as at this year's Green Home and Energy show at the Point Community Center, 345 Clarks Pond Pkwy, South Portland. You will have a chance to talk with NRCM staff about our latest clean energy initiatives, test drive an electric vehicle, and peruse hundreds of vendors offering energy efficiency solutions for your home.
Monthly Climate Action Call
Thursday, April 2 5 via Zoom
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.
End-of-Session Virtual Action Hour
Tuesday, April 7, 12-1 PM
We anticipate we’ll be in the final days of the session so legislators will be making a mad dash to vote on bills. They need to hear from you during this time to ensure they make decisions that serve you, your community, and Maine’s environment. Join us for an interactive workshop where we’ll discuss pressing priority legislation and work with you on contacting your legislators to tell your story.
2026 Portland Earth Day
Saturday, April 18, 11 AM - 2 PM, Deering Oaks Park
Join us in Portland to celebrate Earth Day alongside dozens of other environmental organizations and vendors. Food trucks, games, activities, and educational resources will be on hand to facilitate a great time for young and old alike!
Aveda Institute Trashion Show
Thursday, April 23, 2 PM, Augusta
Join NRCM's Beth Comeau for this fun annual event. Each year, Aveda Institute students create beautiful fashions out of recycled and recyclable materials for this one-of-a-kind "trashion" show. Come enjoy an afternoon of fashion, raffle prizes, and fun! Admission is $5, with all funds raised supporting NRCM's work to protect the nature of Maine. Learn more.
Past Events
October 30, 2025: Plastic Pollution — Plastic Solutions, Brunswick
NRCM Sustainable Maine Program Manager Vanessa Berry spoke at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick on Thursday, October 30th as part...
October 21, 2024: Expert Panel — Grid Planning for Maine’s Clean Energy Future
We hosted online the third in our series of expert panel discussions. Battery storage, solar, wind, EVs, microgrids, community solutions...
September 17, 2024: Paddle the Kennebec River with NRCM!
Kennebec Paddle with NRCM! Tuesday, September 17, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. NRCM staff led an 8-mile paddle on the...
September 7, 2024: Clean Transportation Festival, Portland
NRCM and our partners hosted the first-ever Clean Transportation Festival on Saturday, September 7th at Orange Bike Brewing — an...
May 18, 2024: Sandy River Paddle
NRCM staff, along with Atlantic Salmon Federation's Jeff Reardon, led a paddle to explore why the Sandy is vital for...
May 11, 2024: Bird Walk at Perham Stream with Jeff and Allison Wells
NRCM’s bird experts and authors of the book, Maine’s Favorite Birds, Jeff and Allison Wells led a leisurely bird walk....
June 12, 2024: Alpine Plant Hike, Saddleback
NRCM staff and Alpine plant expert Glen Mittelhauser from the Maine Natural History Observatory led this guided hike at Saddleback....
