Sea Level Rise, Storms and Citizen Science

Virtual Program on Zoom

In 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 Zoom

Join 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 […]

Virtual Program on Zoom

Join us for a Climate Conversation about extreme heat: HOT ENOUGH FOR YOU? It’s going to get hotter. We are hosting a public discussion on Thursday 8/26 to hear how you have gotten through the extreme heat this summer, and to hear your concerns and suggestions for the future. Do you or someone in your […]

Hot Enough For You? A community discussion on extreme heat

Virtual Program on Zoom

Join us for a Climate Conversation about extreme heat: HOT ENOUGH FOR YOU? It’s going to get hotter. We are hosting a public discussion on Thursday 8/26 to hear how you have gotten through the extreme heat this summer, and to hear your concerns and suggestions for the future. Do you or someone in your […]

Farmer’s Market conversations: How is climate change impacting you?

Friday August 27th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Belfast Farmer's Market (at Waterfall Arts) The ABCD project will have a table at the Belfast Farmer's Market on Friday, August 27th. Come say hello, learn more about the project, and share how climate change is impacting you, your family and the Belfast area […]

Storm Surge in the Penobscot Bay and River: Observations and Lessons Learned

Virtual Program on Zoom

A presentation with Preston Spicer, PhD Candidate, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Maine Register for the zoom link here Storm surges can be a threat to life and property in coastal regions during tropical and mid-latitude storm events. The State of Maine is most prone to storm surges resulting from mid-latitude winter storms, typically […]

Belfast Garden Club Program

Virtual Program on Zoom

Winterizing Gardens with Jean Vose After a bountiful season, it’s time to prepare your garden for winter - and ensure a beautiful and vibrant spring! This program walks one through what should be done to get your property including gardens ready - from cleaning out the vegetable garden to protecting trees and shrubs. Instructor Jean […]