The Strand Theatre in Rockland hosted a full day of viewing “Infinitely Yours” by Miwa Matreyek. This multimedia experience explores our vastly changing Earth. Multimedia performing artist Miwa Matreyek uses animation, projections, and her own moving shadow to create magical, surreal, visually rich performances that leave audiences spellbound! According to the Strand’s website: INFINITELY YOURS Read More
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March 5-7: 2020 Climate Vision: Finding Hope in Climate Action, Norway
The Natural Resources Council of Maine, A Center for an Ecology Based Economy, and others hosted an inspirational evening with world renowned climate activist Bill McKibben and instructive environmental movement skill building from March 5-7. Thursday, March 5, 2020, 6:30-9:00 p.m. “Evening with Bill McKibben” youth activists, poets, and musicians Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Read More
March 5, 2020: The Story of Bottled Water, Freeport
Patagonia in Freeport invited NRCM to help kick off Patagonia’s Sustainable Water & Species Diversity Month. This event began with a screening of the documentary The Story of Bottled Water. Sarah Nichols, Sustainable Maine Director at the Natural Resources Council of Maine, then gave water-related legislative updates after the film. In the U.S. alone, Read More
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
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
August 24, 2019: Penobscot River Paddle
Thanks to all who joined us for a paddle on the Penobscot! NRCM has worked on Penobscot River restoration efforts for the past 20 years! It was high time that we paddle it. We joined with the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society on Saturday, August 24th for a 10-mile flatwater paddle from the Penobscot Salmon Read More
August 10, 2019: Kennebec River Paddle, Sidney to Augusta
Twenty years ago, NRCM played a critical role in removing the Edwards Dam from the Kennebec River in Augusta. Since then, native fish and birds have returned in record numbers. It’s high time that we paddle it to celebrate! We joined with the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society on Saturday, August 10 for a 10-mile Read More
An Evening with the Puffins
On Thursday, July 18, we were transported to another world. The world of puffins. We, along with more than 100 members of the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), boarded the Hardy Boat in New Harbor on a warm, calm summer evening along the coast of Maine. We were thrilled to be joined by Dr. Read More
