The 2022 Green Home and Energy Show took place at The Point Community Center at 345 Clarks Pond Parkway in South Portland from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9th. The event featured an electric vehicle ride and drive hosted by ReVision Energy and Efficiency Maine. The ride and drive portion of the event, Read More
Past Events
April 19, 2022: Flatbread Company Community Bake Night to Benefit NRCM, Portland
On Tuesday, April 19, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. the Flatbread Company in Portland donated to NRCM a portion of the proceeds from all flatbreads sold through dine-in, takeout, or delivery. Flatbread Company is located at 72 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine. Thanks to everyone who celebrated Earth Week by enjoying delicious flatbread knowing that NRCM’s advocacy work Read More
April 21, 2022: Aveda Institute “Trashion Show,” Augusta
NRCM Communications Manager Beth Comeau shared a presentation about NRCM’s clean water work at this year’s Aveda Institute “Trashion Show,” with all money raised at the event donated to the Natural Resources Council of Maine. The Aveda Institute’s annual “Trashion” Show benefits NRCM’s work to protect Maine’s clean, beautiful waters. Students and staff at the Read More
April 22-24. 2022: 2030 Vision: Collective Power for Climate Justice Conference, Norway
NRCM participated in the Center for an Economy Based Ecology’s 2030 Vision: Collective Power for Climate Justice Conference. The event spanned three days from Friday, April 22nd to Sunday, April 24th as environmental advocates from around the state came together in Norway, Maine, for a series of climate-themed workshops, panels, and presentations. NRCM’s Climate & Read More
January 31, 2022: Zoom In: “The Last Winter” with Porter Fox
NRCM hosted author Porter Fox as he discussed his new book, The Last Winter: The Scientists, Adventurers, Journeymen, and Mavericks Trying to Save the World. In this deeply researched, beautifully written, and adventure-filled book, journalist Porter Fox travels along the edge of the Northern Hemisphere’s snow line to track the scope of the drastic decline Read More
February 10, 2022: Zoom In: Expanding Maine’s Ecological Reserve System
NRCM Forests & Wildlife Director Melanie Sturm and others hosted a webinar to learn about Maine’s ecological reserve system and the case for expanding it. From the Cutler Coast to the Bigelows, from Mt. Abraham to Nahmakanta, Maine’s ecological reserve system protects some of the most stunning and rare natural features in Maine. The Maine Read More
February 22, 2022: Dine at Leeward Restaurant to Benefit NRCM, Portland
Leeward Restaurant owners Jake and Raquel Stevens graciously donated 10% of sales from dine-in reservations and takeout dinners to NRCM from February 22, 2022. Leeward Restaurant opened in March 2020 and features housemade pasta and creative small bites using ingredients sourced from local Maine farms and purveyors. A craft cocktail and primarily Italian low-intervention wine Read More
March 1, 2022: NRCM Citizen Action Day
Thanks to all who joined NRCM online for our annual Citizen Action Day for Maine’s Environment. The Maine Legislature is considering several bills this winter that would reduce toxic pollution, conserve Maine’s forests, expand renewable energy, and keep our waters clean. Your state lawmakers need to hear from you in support of these bills before Read More
January 13, 2022: Legislative Priorities at the State House and Beyond
Zoom In: 2022 Environmental Priorities at the State House and Beyond Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. NRCM advocacy staff, including Senior Director of Advocacy Pete Didisheim presented at this Zoom webinar to share the legislation NRCM is most excited about and why it would have a positive impact on Maine’s environment. Participants heard Read More
