Kelp Farming and Related Projects from the Belfast Area High School & BCOPE Marine Institute – Dave Thomas and BAHS Faculty & Students

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Teachers and students from RSU 71 including Belfast Area High School and the alternative program BCOPE will be describing the newly formed Belfast Marine Institute, an initiative born out of state-funded grants and community support. Several Marine Institute projects will be described including a licensed kelp farm, field trips, certification and internship opportunities for students, […]

Peace&Social Justice Forum: Community Circle for Peace

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On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 6 pm, the Peace & Social Justice Forum/Waldo County , will host a Circle for Peace at the Belfast Free Library. A reading of the "Women Wage Peace" Position Statement , written by members of one of the most important peace groups in Israel-made up of Jewish and Arab […]

Changing Wildlife and Rivers in Maine with Ron Joseph

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Join the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition for this program with Wildlife Biologist Ron Joseph, who will speak about Maine Wildlife and the Kennebec River Restoration.  Ron speaks from a career with the US Fish and Wildlife Service about changes in the nature of Maine. Anyone who has met Ron is captivated with his knowledge and […]

Belfast Garden Club Program

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Managing Wildlife Pests in Gardens Speaker: John Wood, USDA Wildlife Services Program, Maine Who is munching my flowers and digging up my vegetables? How can I get this under control? Although some animals are active during the day, others are active at night, making it difficult to determine which species is causing damage. This presentation will discuss various management […]

Belfast Garden Club Program: Managing Belfast’s Legacy Trees

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Managing Belfast’s Legacy Trees with : Jan Ames Santerre, Project Canopy Director This program will take place in the Abbott Room and on Zoom. Check back soon to register for the Zoom link or visit: https://belfastgardenclub.org/learn/programs/ Now’s the time to learn about protecting and sustaining the region’s legacy trees. Forestry science and practice, state policy, […]

Book Discussion: “Sacred Instructions Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change” by Sherri Mitchell (Weh’na Ha’mu’Kwasset)

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Curl up with a good book that inspires appreciation of the natural world! The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition and the Belfast Free Library invite you to join our discussion series. We will be reading three books throughout the winter months. Our first book , "Sacred Instructions Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change" by Sherri Mitchell […]

Be Red Cross Ready

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Home fires, floods, hurricanes and wildfires are becoming more frequent and can be devastating to our loved ones, homes and communities. Build confidence by learning simple steps you can take now, to help prepare and protect yourself and your loved ones. It’s easy to learn through our free disaster preparedness training. We will also have […]

Knit Along Launch

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The Library's Knit2Together is happy to host the Knit- Along (KAL) kick off meeting with pattern designer Reah Janise Kauffman. All are welcome to join! Here are the details of the KAL: Good Karma Yarn and Soap and Heavenly Yarns announce the first joint Knit-Along (KAL) featuring two new cowl designs by Reah Janise Kauffman […]

Belfast Garden Club Program

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Waldo County Bounty presentation with Mattie J. Bamman, Writer, Homesteader, Co-founder WCB Launched in response to the pandemic, Waldo County Bounty has responded to local food insecurity through the power of gardening. A countywide network of volunteers—gardeners, farmers, educators, and service providers—work to strengthen the Waldo County food system as a whole by ensuring everyone […]