Belfast Bay Watershed Coaltion
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Program on Zoom
Virtual Program on ZoomCalling Upon Tree Medicine with Suzanne Stone Click here to register in advance for this meeting. From Forest Bathing to Pine Needle tea, from Birch twig baths to sitting with one’s back against a mighty Oak, Trees offer many forms of medicine. This program will honor some of the Tree Allies we are sharing this […]
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Program
Virtual Program on ZoomJoin BBWC and the Belfast Library for a Zoom program: "Winter Bird Count Warm Up: Preparing for the annual Christmas Bird Count" with Seth Benz. Register here for the link If you have ever wondered what a Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is all about, look no further. Seth Benz, our local North Penobscot Bay CBC […]
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Program
Virtual Program on ZoomWhat’s New in the Penobscot River? Danielle Frechette, fish biologist, will give an overview of diadromous fish restoration in the Penobscot River as a result of the Penobscot River Restoration Project Danielle is a Marine Resource Scientist for the Department of Marine Resources, Division of Sea-Run Fisheries and Habitat working on the Penobscot River Restoration […]
Special Program on Browntail Moth in Waldo County with Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition
Virtual Program on ZoomDon’t miss our Browntail Moth program by Tom Schmeelk, State Entomologist. Responding to the acute infestation in Belfast and surroundings, we will learn about how to protect ourselves, and how as a community we can work to curb the problem. The program is cosponsored with the Belfast Library, Belfast Garden Club, and Friends of Belfast […]
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Program
Virtual Program on ZoomRunning Silver! Landis Hudson, Executive Director of Maine Rivers, will talk about what it takes to restore river health. How can you fix a river? What is the relationship between rivers and the Gulf of Maine, and how are dam removals shaping the future of river restoration efforts in Maine? Landis will draw on her […]
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 […]
Storm Surge in the Penobscot Bay and River: Observations and Lessons Learned
Virtual Program on ZoomA 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 […]
Maine Won’t Wait: How Maine is Taking Action on Climate Change with Dr. Cassaundra Rose
Virtual Program on ZoomDr. Cassaundra Rose is a senior science analyst and the Maine Climate Council coordinator in the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (link). Dr. Rose will talk about how climate change is expected to affect Maine, the state climate action plan, Maine Won't Wait (link), and how Governor Mills and the Legislature have […]
An Update on the Penobscot River Paddling Trail With Cloe Chunn
Virtual Program on ZoomCloe Chun will brief us about recent developments on the paddling trail, as well as what she has learned about Wabanaki place names from studying and seeing them, firsthand, along the river. Register for the zoom link here BIO-Cloe Chunn, former high school and college teacher, is a naturalist, nature journal keeper, and Registered Maine […]
Browntail Moth and Emerald Ash Borer in Waldo County
Virtual Program on ZoomTom Schmeelk, State Entomologist, will be back with us again to discuss the acute browntail moth infestation in Belfast and surroundings, how we can protect ourselves, and how we can work as a community to curb this problem. He will also discuss emerald ash borer and other forest invasive pests. Register for the Zoom link […]