Renowned author and environmentalist Rick Bass to return to Portland’s Mechanics’ Hall with special live music performances.
Mechanic’s Hall 519 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United StatesJOIN US Mechanic's Hall presents an evening with Author Rick Bass, Halcyon String Quartet, & special musical guests on Wednesday, August 11 from 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.. Rick Bass, best known for his fiction and non-fiction story collections, will read from his recent work and discuss efforts to protect an ancient rainforest from the Black Ram logging project …
Climate Solutions & Spiritual Leadership: A Conversation with leaders from the All We Can Save anthology
Join us on September 9th, 2021 from 7:00pm-8:15pm (Virtual Event) An online event featuring Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson in conversation with Heather McTeer Toney and Mary Anne Hitt, and artwork presented by Madeleine Jubilee Saito. This event is a celebration of All We Can Save, an anthology of writings by 60 women* at the forefront of …
Equity, Education, and the Environment: A Discussion on the Need for Comprehensive Climate Education
As we come together to combat climate change, we must also come together to educate our youth about these environmental issues. Join Kosi Ifeji in a conversation on the importance of climate education, and how we can come together to foster more climate conscious youth. DETAILS WHEN: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 TIME: 5:30 - 7:00pm …
Rally for Wabanaki Rights: A Virtual Rally for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
In 2019, Maine officially changed “Columbus Day” to “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” — an overdue yet important milestone for our state. Now, it’s time to fully and authentically honor the Wabanaki Tribes by restoring their right to self-govern. Join the Wabanaki Alliance and partners for the Rally for Wabanaki Rights: A Virtual Rally for …
Finding Hope in the Face of Climate Change
Ordinary people have more power to change the world than they think they do. But it is hard to stay positive and motivated in the face of devastating weather and constant bad news about politics and the environment. Join us on October 27th as we welcome author Susan B. Inches for a presentation on how …
Voices from the Barrens: Native People, Blueberries and Sovereignty
Join Portland Public Library and the Southern Maine Conservation Collaborative on November 17th for a screening of Voices from the Barrens: Native People, Blueberries and Sovereignty, which documents the wild blueberry harvest of the Wabanaki People from the USA and Canada. The film will be followed by a discussion with film director Nancy Ghertner and …
Join us on #GivingTuesday
On this global day of unity and giving, ask yourself, what will you do today that tomorrow will thank you for? In this time of uncertainty, there's a fundamental truth that gives us hope - that together we can do extraordinary things. With your support we can continue to move forward, creating, innovating and building …
COP26 and Maine – One Mainer’s Adventure at the UN Climate Change Conference
In November, the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow will headline the global policy stage. What does this meeting of heads of state, policy makers, scientists, faith, business, and community leaders mean for collective climate action? How are decisions made that lead to landmark agreements like the Paris Climate Accords? And what can COP26 …
Where Does Your Trash & Recycling End Up?
Is your New Year’s resolution to reduce your waste? Join us for a fun and informational program with ecomaine senior environmental educator Katrina Bussiere-Venhuizen to learn what happens to the trash and recycling that leaves your house or transfer station each week. Portland Sustainability Series: Where Does Your Trash & Recycling End Up? Wednesday, Jan. 26th, …
One Climate Future – What We’ve Accomplished & What We’re Planning
The Portland City Council adopted One Climate Future, a 30 year plan to transition Portland to clean renewable energy while preparing the community to be resilient in the face of inevitable climate impacts. Portland’s Sustainability Director, Troy Moon, will join us to share accomplishments from the past year and share upcoming initiatives designed to achieve …