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Once They’re Gone, They’re Gone for Good: Indigenous Shell Heaps, Climate Change, and Confronting Heritage Loss through Citizen Science.

Virtual Program on Zoom

Maine is home to roughly 2000 coastal Indigenous archaeological sites known as shell heaps or middens. These sites are rich heritage spaces that preserve a long record of past Indigenous lifeways and environments. In this presentation, Dr. Bonnie Newsom and Dr. Alice Kelley of the University of Maine will discuss these important places highlighting their […]

Belfast’s Climate Action Plan Discussion

Abbott Room

Belfast’s Climate Action Plan draft is ready for community review: The initial draft of Belfast’s Climate Action Plan (5/02/2022) has been created by the Belfast Climate Crisis Committee, and it is ready for your review and feedback! Download the Climate Action Plan draft here and then let us know your thoughts: Climate Action Plan The Belfast […]

“Help Staying Warm This Winter: How to Create an Energy Efficient Home” 

Abbott Room

A presentation by Bridget Gifford from Efficiency Maine Some people would like to be as energy efficient as possible. Others simply wish their home was a little warmer or less drafty in the winter. Most would like to save money by cutting their electricity, heating, and fuel bills, but many don’t know where to start […]

Citizen’s Climate Lobby Candidate Forum

Abbott Room

A candidates’ climate forum, sponsored by the Belfast area Citizens Climate Lobby, will be held in the Abbott Room at 7 pm on September 22 for the two candidates for Maine Senate, District 11. Current State Senator Chip Curry and current Maine House District 99 Representative MaryAnne Kinney will address Maine policy concerning climate change. […]

Reflection: A Walk with Water, film presentation

To highlight National Climate Action Week, The All of Belfast Climate Dialogues and the Peace and Social Justice Forum/Waldo County ( formerly Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County) will co-present the film: Reflection: A Walk with Water. Filmmaker Emmett Brennan embarks on a powerful journey to find stories of hope and healing as he […]

Community Climate Conversation: Modernizing Our Buildings

Thursday, December 8th the public is invited to a community climate conversation about modernizing Belfast’s buildings for energy efficiency and cost savings and to help us reduce greenhouse gasses. The conversation will take place in the Abbott Room with a zoom option. Register for the zoom here More information....

Landscape of Change with Catherine Schmitt, Schoodic Institute

Virtual Program on Zoom

Register for the zoom link here. Environmental scientist Catherine Schmitt from the Schoodic Institute discuss the Landscape of Change, a collaborative project to publish and compile historic records on birds, pollinators, water temperature, sea levels, and weather, with the goal of identifying trends in the Acadia region. She’ll speak on what’s been learned about MDI’s […]

Rain Gardens and Other Water Management Techniques for Your Property

Virtual Program on Zoom

A presentation with  Rebecca Jacobs of the Knox-Lincoln  Soil & Water Conservation District.  Do you have excess water on your property following a rain event? A rain garden could be an effective and attractive solution for helping to direct and infiltrate the runoff or pooling on your property. Learn the ins and outs of properly […]

Community Climate Conversation: The Future of Transportation in Belfast & Waldo County

Did you know transportation accounts for 49% of greenhouse gas emissions, both in Belfast and statewide? Join us for this program in our series of community climate conversations that began on June 14th, 2022 seeking public input to develop a climate action plan for Belfast. The event, co-sponsored by All of Belfast Climate Dialogues (ABCD), […]