Adult Program
Woodland Plants: Natives and Rarities from Around the Globe with Rick Sawyer of Fernwood Nursery
Abbott RoomRick Sawyer will talk about his experience as a nursery owner and propagator and share his knowledge and passion for native and woodland plants. Rick and his wife, Denise, run Fernwood Nursery in Montville, Maine. A lifelong plant enthusiast, Rick Sawyer has owned Fernwood Nursery for 30 years and is well known for his extensive […]
WINDOWS INTO ETERNITY
Abbott RoomA slide talk with artist Kathryn Oliver. Enter into the symbolic world of Iconography (Also known as “windows into eternity”) in the mystical tradition of the East. This talk will focus on the spiritual power of Mary, told through the personal perspective of Kathryn’s artistic journey inspired by this ancient tradition. Kathryn Oliver is a […]
Belfast Garden Club Zoom Program
Virtual Program on ZoomIndigenous Names Along the Penobscot River Paddling Trail with Cloe Chunn Click here to register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Cloe Chunn will show pictures of paddling the Penobscot River. She will tell us about seeing firsthand the meanings of Wabanaki […]
“Microplastic Pollution in Aquatic Environments” with Abby Barrows
Virtual Program on ZoomOn Thursday January 14th, at 6:00pm, the Belfast Free Library and Friends of Sears Island will co-host a virtual presentation with Marine Scientist Abby Barrows titled, “Microplastic Pollution in Aquatic Environments.” The program will be offered live via Zoom. Click here to register for the link. Microplastic pollution is considered an emerging issue of international […]
Tick Talk: Lyme Disease 101
Virtual Program on ZoomJoin us for a virtual tick talk with Dr. Bea Szantyr. This presentation will cover the essentials of prevention and early recognition of Lyme disease. Register for the Zoom link here. Spring has sprung! And with warmer temperatures come more opportunities for close encounters – with TICKS! Do you know how to avoid tick bites? […]
Challenges and Solutions for the Belfast Bay Watershed: a summary of the year’s research by students at Belfast Area High School.
Virtual Program on ZoomJoin Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition and the Belfast Library for this zoom presentation with students from the Belfast Area Highschool. Register for the zoom link here. The program will highlight student research on current environmental issues in the Belfast Bay Watershed. Students Grace Hall, Jonah Lovejoy, and Chelsea Gaiero, will make separate short presentations about […]
Genealogy Group Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society. All are welcome! To receive the Zoom link, please email Sharon Pietryka at [email protected].
Sea Level Rise, Storms and Citizen Science
Virtual Program on ZoomIn June the Belfast Free Library will launch “All of Belfast Climate Dialogues” (ABCD) a community memory project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Science. The goal of this project is to convene conversations around climate change and to document resident’s reflections about this critical issue. To accomplish this the library will host […]
An in depth look at the Belfast Bicentennial Banners
Virtual Program on ZoomJoin Megan Pinette, Belfast Historical Society, for an in-depth look at the “Belfast Celebrates Maine’s Bicentennial, 1820 – 2020” photographic banners project. These extremely visible banners serve as a celebration of Maine and the City of Belfast and provide an opportunity for viewers to reflect on the rich history of both the City of Belfast […]
Genealogy Group Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society. All are welcome! To receive the Zoom link, please email Sharon Pietryka at [email protected].