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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Environmental Priorities Coalition: Advocating for Maine’s Environment
It's not always easy to figure out which of the hundreds of bills working their way through the Maine Legislature have the most potential to protect Maine's environment, public health, …
Portland’s Rooftop Nesting Herring Gulls
Several years ago Dr. Noah Perlut (UNE) noticed that Herring Gulls were nesting on building ledges and rooftops in downtown Portland – including on the roof of PPL’s Downtown Library! …
PFAS Contamination in Maine Lands and Waters
Join us for a virtual panel discussion about PFAS contamination in Maine moderated by Maine Public Statehouse Correspondent Kevin Miller. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals …
Relearning Place Convening – Application deadline April 1st
For the past three years, the Relearning Place Program has been doing a lot of learning, research, and relationship building. What started as an idea with Southern Maine Conservation Collaborative's …