Belfast Free Library
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 […]
Belfast Garden Club Daytime Program
Virtual Program on ZoomMonarchs, Milkweed and Migration: What we are learning, what they need to survive as a species. Speaker: Cyrene Slegona Cyrene Slegona, of Belfast, will present a talk about Monarch butterflies, the mysteries of their North American migration and what we can do to help save these butterflies for future generations. Cyrene will review the life […]
“Stranded! Marine Mammal Response in the Northern Half of Maine” by Rosemary Seton of Allied Whale
Virtual Program on ZoomRosemary will discuss the logistics of stranding response in the region Allied Whale covers, which is mid-coast Maine (Rockland) to the Canadian border. She will present the usual suspects of marine mammal species we find on and off our shores, what to do if you find a marine mammal in distress, and will also include […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 ZoomJoin 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 […]
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 […]
Belfast Garden Club Program
Virtual Program on ZoomWinterizing 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 […]