NRCM teamed up with Lamey Wellehan and Baxter Brewing for a fun morning of plogging—picking up litter and walking/jogging—in Lewiston/Auburn. We met at the parking area of Baxter Brewing and after a few words from Lamey Wellehan and NRCM, participants departed at 11:00 a.m. to plog until noon. Here is the trail map. Walkers and Read More
Past Events
April 27, 2019: Drive Electric Earth Day, Waterville
Drive Electric Earth Day Saturday, April 27, 2019 Thomas College – 180 West River Road in Waterville Thanks to all who joined NRCM at the first annual Drive Electric Earth Day event at Thomas College in Waterville. People had a chance to check out and test drive several electric car models currently on the market, Read More
April 25, 2019: Eric Hopkins Gallery Studio Tour, Rockland
Renowned artist Eric Hopkins creates works that invite you to explore, celebrate, and preserve the beauty of Maine’s islands and coast. NRCM shapes public policies that protect wildlife and habitat throughout the state. Thank you to all who joined Eric and the Natural Resources Council of Maine on Thursday, April 25 for a reception, artist’s Read More
April 24, 2019: “Bag It” Movie Screening, Standish
Did you know that single-use plastic bags are the fourth most commonly littered type of single-use plastic? That is why 22 towns in Maine have ordinances to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic bags, and the State of Maine is considering legislation to reduce plastic bags statewide. Plastic bags and other “disposable” single-use plastics are littering Read More
April 23, 2019: “Protecting Maine’s Environment—An Insider’s View of Progress and Challenges,” Topsham
Thanks to all who came to our presentation about the most significant environmental opportunities and challenges facing Maine at the state and federal levels. Pete Didisheim, NRCM’s Advocacy Director, provided an insider’s view on environmental policy being discussed in the Maine State House. He also described challenges we face from proposed rollbacks of environmental safeguards Read More
April 22, 2019: Bangor Earth Day Soiree
Bangor Earth Day Soirée Monday, April 22, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bangor Public Library – Atrium – 145 Harlow Street in Bangor More than 70 people celebrated Earth Day with NRCM, NRCM Rising, Bangor Greendrinks, and the Bangor Land Trust! It was a great evening of networking and environmental advocacy. After networking over beer, Read More
April 22, 2019: Aveda Earth Month Clean-up, Augusta
Monday, April 22 Aveda Institute students and staff and NRCM gathered for this clean-up event during Aveda Earth Month. We met at the Kennebec Valley YMCA parking lot at 10:00 a.m. All members of the public were invited to join the Aveda Institute for this great event! If you were unable to attend but want Read More
April 20, 2019: “Love Your Planet” Earth Day IPA Release, Portland
Saturday, April 20, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Thirsty Pig, 37 Exchange Street, Portland (map) NRCM and the Maine Brewshed Alliance gathered at the Thirsty Pig in Portland to release a collaboration between Foundation and Orono Brewing in honor of Earth Day! Orono Brewing released “Love Your Planet” and Foundation released “Pale Blue Read More
April 14, 2019: Aveda Earth Month Clean-up, Lincolnville Beach
Green with Envy Salons staff gathered on Sunday, April 14 at Lincolnville Beach in Lincolnville for this clean-up event during Aveda Earth Month. All members of the public were invited to join salon staff for this great event! For other Aveda Earth Month events and more information, visit www.nrcm.org/events/aveda-earth-month. Thank you to Green With Envy Salons!
