Thanks for joining NRCM and the Kittery Land Trust at the Seacoast Environmental Film Festival on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at the STAR Theatre to see The Story of Plastic. WHAT: The Story of Plastic and panel discussion at the Seacoast Environmental Film Festival WHERE: STAR Theater, Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road, Read More
Past Events
November 25, 2019: Megadams = Megadamage Forum, Farmington
The North American Megadam Resistance Alliance, the Natural Resources Council of Maine, and Sierra Club Maine cohosted an event at the University of Maine at Farmington on Monday night, November 25. NRCM co-sponsored this event featuring Canadian indigenous people sharing their stories about the negative impacts that massive Canadian hydropower dams are having on their Read More
October 17, 2019: The Ecology and Economy of Recycling, Lewiston
NRCM’s Sustainable Maine Outreach Coordinator Chrissy Adamowicz spoke at “The Ecology and Economy of Recycling,” as part of the Great Falls Forum in Lewiston on Thursday, October 17. Other panelists include Julie Rosenbach, Sustainability Director for the City of South Portland, and Kevin Roche, CEO of ecomaine. What: “The Ecology and Economy of Recycling,” part Read More
October 17, 19, & 20, 2019: Test Drives of Electric Car at Local Farmers’ Markets
This October, Mainers could stop by a local Farmers’ Market to test drive an electric car in Waterville, Belfast, or Bangor! Between 2014 and 2018 the number of Mainers driving electric vehicles (EVs) more than doubled. That number continues to rise because EVs are reducing air pollution, saving Maine people hundreds of dollars a year Read More
October 16, 2019: NRCM’s Conservation Leadership Awards, Portland
NRCM was pleased to recognize three exceptional individuals and a coalition of young climate activists at this year’s Conservation Leadership Awards ceremony held Wednesday, October 16, at the Jewish Community Alliance, 1342 Congress Street in Portland. The evening included music, wine, light refreshments, and, of course, the inspirational stories of this year’s recipients. • Jon Read More
September 28, 2019: ecomaine’s Annual Recycling Open House, Portland
The Natural Resources Council of Maine was pleased to again participate in ecomaine’s annual recycling Open House and e-waste collection event on Saturday, September 28 at their location at 62 Blueberry Road, Portland (just off Exit 46 of I-95 near the Portland International Jetport). The morning included: Tours of ecomaine’s facilities Free electronic waste (e-waste) Read More
September 21, 2019: EV Expo, Portland
NRCM and our partners invited you to come learn about electric cars in Maine on Saturday, September 21 from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Back Cove in Portland, during the fifth annual EV Expo. The event took place in the Back Cove parking area off Preble Street near Hannaford. We had free pizza and coffee. Read More
September 16, 2019: Conservation Celebration with Congresswoman Pingree, Wells
Conservation Celebration with Congresswoman Pingree Thanks to all who joined us us on Monday, September 16 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Hidden Cove Brewery in Wells to thank Congresswoman Pingree for her leadership in support of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Land and Water Conservation Fund has conserved land and created outdoor recreation opportunities Read More
September 14, 2019: Hike Hidden Knoll Trail, Montville
NRCM and the Midcoast Conservancy on Saturday, September 14 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. hosted a hike along the Hidden Knoll Trail in Montville. Local resident and Hills to Sea Trail co-creator Buck O’Herin led the hike on what he says is one of his favorite hikes in the area. We met at the Whitten Hill Trailhead Read More
