April 17, 2024: Covenant of the Salmon People Film, Brunswick
NRCM, Sierra Club Maine, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Wabanaki Alliance, the Penobscot Nation, the Atlantic Salmon Federation, and the...
Film: Covenant of the Salmon People, Bangor
Thursday, April 18, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Join NRCM, Sierra Club Maine, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Wabanaki Alliance, the Penobscot Nation, the Atlantic Salmon Federation, and the Downeast Salmon Federation for a showing of Covenant of the Salmon People, a 60-minute documentary portrait of the Nez Perce Tribe as they continue to carry out their ancient promise to protect the Chinook salmon.
Green ME Up
Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., LL Bean, Freeport
NRCM will be celebrating Earth Week with the Girl Scouts of Maine at their Green ME Up Fest at the L.L. Bean Flagship Campus. Join NRCM, the Girl Scouts, and dozens of environmental organizations for educational activities, food trucks, and live entertainment for the whole family!
Earth Day Celebration, Portland
Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Stop by to speak with NRCM Climate & Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator Josh Caldwell at Portland's Earth Day celebration in Payson Park. This family-friendly event promises a “festival of fun.” Biking, walking, or carpooling is encouraged. Rain date: Sunday, April 21.
Annual Earth Day Clean-up
Monday, April 22, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Farmington
Join Regional Outreach Coordinator Marc Edwards and community volunteers of all ages for the 11th annual Farmington Earth Day Cleanup . The cleanup will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. rain or shine (hopefully shine). Meet Marc at the Pierce House at 204 Main Street, next to the Post Office, at 1:00. Bags and gloves to be provided. FMI: contact Marc at (207) 860-9242.
2024 Legislative Session Recap Webinar
Wednesday, May 1, 12:00-1:00 p.m
Please join us online for a legislative recap: "Maine's Environment in the 2024 Session." We'll be featuring our staff and guest speakers to share highlights and stories of our accomplishments — and setbacks — at the State House. Advance registration is required for Zoom link.
Climate Action Call
Thursday, May 2, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Join us monthly (1st Thursday) for our climate action calls! These Zoom meetings will give you a chance to meet our staff experts, hear the latest climate & clean energy related updates at the State House and beyond, and learn ways to take action and make a difference. We'll focus on a different issue each month and send an agenda and what to expect before each call.
Reunite the Kennebec!
Thursday, May 2, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Freeport
Join us at the Patagonia Store to watch “Paddling the Saco” followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with environmental experts about river restoration efforts in Maine, including on the Kennebec. Enjoy local food and drinks. Event hosted by: Patagonia, NRCM, Rivers for Change, Atlantic Salmon Federation, New Hampshire PBS, and Joe Klementovich.
UMaine Windstorm Challenge
Friday, May 10, Orono
Join us for this event at which middle and high school students from around the state put their offshore wind models to the test at UMaine's state-of-the-art offshore wind facility. NRCM will have a table so that you can speak with staff about our offshore wind and climate work. NRCM is proud to be a co-sponsor of this event.
Bird Walk at Perham Stream Birding Trail with Allison & Jeff Wells
Saturday, May 11, Madrid
Join NRCM’s bird experts and authors of the book, Maine’s Favorite Birds, for a leisurely bird walk. We’ll welcome newly arriving warblers like Northern Parula, Black-throated Green, and the dazzling Blackburnian as White-throated Sparrows and other species serenade us along the trail.
Climate Convergence
Friday-Saturday, May 17-18, Norway
The Center for an Ecology Based Economy Convergence brings together climate leaders for workshops, discussions, and presentations on climate change and our collective response. Keynote addresses by Living on Earth's Steve Curwood and polar scientist Dr. Susana Hancock. NRCM's Josh Caldwell will be there Friday to talk with you about NRCM's climate work.
Paddle the Sandy River
Saturday, May 18, Strong to Farmington
Join NRCM staff for a paddle with Atlantic Salmon Federation's Jeff Reardon to explore why the Sandy is vital for the recovery of Atlantic salmon and other sea-run fish. This 11 mile, 3-4-hour paddle begins in Strong and ends in Fairbanks area of Farmington.
Build Maine 2024
Thursday, June 6, Skowhegan
NRCM Climate & Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator Josh Caldwell will be speaking on a panel about policy action on smart growth principles, and specifically around public transit. This panel will take place during a two-day Build Maine summit featuring leaders from around the state that focus on smart growth, energy efficiency, and urban planning.
Alpine Plant Hike
Wednesday, June 12, Saddleback
Join NRCM staff and Alpine plant expert Glen Mittelhauser from the Maine Natural History Observatory, for this guided hike at Saddleback. Glen quite literally wrote the book on the plants of Baxter State Park (and others) and is a wonderful teacher and guide. Please note that this is a fairly rugged hike (1,620 feet in elevation gain).
Watch Our Webinars
NRCM offers a variety of webinars on issues like the Bottle Bill, clean cars, legislative priorities, renewable energy, Atlantic Puffins, bats, the Wolfden mining proposal, & more. We are pleased to be able to offer recordings of all of these webinars to you to watch at a time that works best for you. Visit NRCM's YouTube channel to view our webinars.
Past Events
January 24, 2024—Zoom in: Maine’s Environment in the 2024 Legislative Session
It’s a new year and a new legislative session in Augusta. Thanks to all of you who joined us online...
October 3, 2023: Zoom in—Driving Maine Forward with Clean Cars & Trucks
At this webinar, NRCM and guests discussed how clean car standards can improve your driving experience, benefit your health, and...
October 16-17, 2023: Pickett Mountain Mine Public Comment Sessions, Millinocket
Public Comment Sessions: The Katahdin Region is No Place for a Mine An untested and underfunded company, Canada-based Wolfden Resources...
October 23, 2023: Pickett Mountain Mine Public Comment Session, Bangor
Public Comment Session: The Katahdin Region is No Place for a Mine An untested and underfunded company, Canada-based Wolfden Resources...
August 23, 2023: Zoom in: The Katahdin Region is No Place for a Mine
The threat of a metal mine in the shadow of Baxter State Park is too big a risk for Maine....
August 10, 2023: Climate Town Hall Forum, Brooklin
The Brooklin Climate Response Committee sponsored a town hall forum on climate change, and how it is affecting the life...
August 16, 2023: Maine’s Environment at the State House webinar
Maine lawmakers considered dozens of important bills this year that would impact Maine's environment, and Maine's environment had some big...
